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State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months

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MoSPI releases report of the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics
Q1 Advanced

Who chaired MoSPI's Expert Committee on Energy Statistics, whose report was released on 6 July 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Dr Rangan Banerjee

The committee was chaired by Dr Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi.

Q2 Advanced

Which annual MoSPI publication did the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics review?

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Correct answer: A — Energy Statistics India

The committee comprehensively reviewed MoSPI's annual publication 'Energy Statistics India' and the energy statistics database.

Babu Jagjivan Ram's 40th death anniversary marked at Samta Sthal
Q3 Advanced

Which portfolio did Babu Jagjivan Ram hold during the 1971 Indo-Pak War?

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Correct answer: D — Defence Minister

PIB notes he was Defence Minister during the 1971 war; earlier, as Food and Agriculture Minister, he advanced the Green Revolution.

Q4

Where was the homage ceremony for Babu Jagjivan Ram's 40th death anniversary held on 6 July 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Samta Sthal

The ceremony was held at Samta Sthal, Delhi Gate, New Delhi.

Steel sector Q1 FY27: crude steel output 42.1 Mt, consumption up 8.3%
Q5

How much crude steel did India produce in April–June 2026, according to the Steel Ministry?

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Correct answer: C — 42.1 Mt

Crude steel output was 42.1 Mt, up from 40.8 Mt in April–June 2025; 41.0 Mt is finished steel and 23.5 Mt hot metal.

Q6 Advanced

In April–June 2026, what was India's trade position in finished steel?

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Correct answer: A — Net importer

Imports (about 2,063.9 thousand tonnes) exceeded exports (about 1,592.8 thousand tonnes), making India a net importer.

Pandavani legend Teejan Bai dies at AIIMS Raipur
Q7

Teejan Bai, who died on 5 July 2026, was the best-known exponent of Pandavani. Pandavani narrates episodes from which epic?

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Correct answer: A — Mahabharata

Pandavani is the traditional Chhattisgarhi musical narration of episodes from the Mahabharata.

Q8

Pandavani, the folk art form taken to the world by Teejan Bai, belongs to which state?

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Correct answer: C — Chhattisgarh

PM Modi said Teejan Bai gave the Pandavani folk art form of Chhattisgarh a unique identity across the world.

Q9 Advanced

In which year was Teejan Bai conferred the Padma Vibhushan?

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Correct answer: D — 2019

The MHA press note of 25 January 2019 lists Ms. Teejan Bai (Art-Vocals-Folk, Chhattisgarh) first among the four Padma Vibhushan awardees of 2019.

Q10 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Teejan Bai: 1. She died at AIIMS Raipur on 5 July 2026. 2. Pandavani, her art form, narrates episodes from the Ramayana. 3. She was a Padma Vibhushan awardee. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only

She died at AIIMS Raipur on 5 July 2026 and was a Padma Vibhushan awardee; Pandavani narrates the Mahabharata, not the Ramayana.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan releases first instalment of Rs 25,863 crore to States under VB-G-RAM-G
Q11

How much did the Centre release on 5 July 2026 as the first instalment (Mother Sanction) to States under VB-G-RAM-G?

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Correct answer: B — Rs 25,863 crore

Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the first instalment (Mother Sanction) of Rs 25,863 crore to the States.

Q12 Advanced

According to the Rural Development Minister, what is the minimum daily wage rate that any State will now have under VB-G-RAM-G?

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Correct answer: D — Rs 300

Wage rates have been raised by about 10% on average, and no State will now have a wage rate below Rs 300 per day.

Q13 Advanced

The VB-G-RAM-G Act, 2025 guarantees how many days of wage employment per financial year to a rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work?

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Correct answer: A — 125 days

Section 5(1) of the Act provides a guarantee of not less than 125 days of wage employment per rural household per financial year, up from the earlier 100 days.

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following statements about VB-G-RAM-G: 1. Its provisions came into force in all States and UTs on 1 July 2026. 2. Wage rates under it were raised by about 25% on average. 3. The first instalment is meant to let States pay wages within 15 days. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only

S.O. 2382(E) appointed 1 July 2026 for all States and UTs, and the instalment aims at wage payment within 15 days; the average wage rise was about 10%, not 25%.

India to chair UNCTAD's Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection
Q15 Advanced

Who has been invited by UNCTAD to chair the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy (6-8 July 2026)?

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Correct answer: A — Nidhi Khare

Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, was invited by UNCTAD to chair the Ninth Session.

Q16 Advanced

Which country's consumer protection law and policy will undergo a voluntary peer review at the Ninth Session of UNCTAD's IGE on Consumer Protection?

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Correct answer: C — Argentina

The session includes a voluntary peer review of Argentina's consumer protection law and policy.

Q17 Advanced

The United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection, under which UNCTAD's IGE on Consumer Protection works, were first adopted by the UN General Assembly in which year?

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Correct answer: D — 1985

The Guidelines were first adopted by General Assembly resolution 39/248 in 1985, expanded by ECOSOC in 1999 and revised by resolution 70/186 on 22 December 2015.

Eastern Fleet ships Udaygiri, Shakti and Kavaratti conclude port call at Changi, Singapore
Q18

At which naval base in Singapore did INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti make their port call (concluded July 2026)?

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Correct answer: B — Changi

The three ships concluded their port call at Changi Naval Base, Singapore.

Q19 Advanced

INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti, which visited Singapore in July 2026, belong to which fleet of the Indian Navy?

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Correct answer: C — Eastern Fleet

The ships are of the Eastern Fleet, led by Rear Admiral Alok Anand, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.

DRI seizes over 1 lakh bottles of codeine-based cough syrup in Tripura and West Bengal
Q20

Under which Act did the DRI seize about 1.11 lakh bottles of codeine-based cough syrup in Tripura and West Bengal (announced 5 July 2026)?

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Correct answer: A — NDPS Act, 1985

Both seizures were made under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

Q21 Advanced

Dankuni, where the DRI found 56,225 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup in a warehouse, is in which state?

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Correct answer: D — West Bengal

DRI officers searched a warehouse at Dankuni, West Bengal and recovered 56,225 bottles from 104 sealed iron drums.

Law Ministry's Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026 ends at Mount Abu with 'Sankalp Patra'
Q22

Where was the Ministry of Law and Justice's Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026 held on 4-5 July 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Gyan Sarovar, Mount Abu, Rajasthan

The event was held at Gyan Sarovar, Mount Abu, Rajasthan.

Q23 Advanced

What was the outcome document adopted at the end of the Law Ministry's Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026 called?

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Correct answer: A — Sankalp Patra (Mount Abu Declaration)

The Shivir concluded with the adoption of the Mount Abu Declaration, the Ministry's 'Sankalp Patra'.

Amit Shah orders 'Zero Coal Leakage Plan' after review of illegal coal mining in Dhanbad area
Q24

Which plan was adopted after Amit Shah's review of illegal coal mining and theft in Dhanbad and nearby areas (announced 5 July 2026)?

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Correct answer: C — Zero Coal Leakage Plan

A 'Zero Coal Leakage Plan' was adopted to ensure a comprehensive and time-bound response to illegal mining and unauthorised transport of coal.

Q25 Advanced

Under which Act have CISF and Coal India Limited officials been authorised to file cases and seize illegally mined coal?

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Correct answer: B — Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957

CISF and CIL officials have been authorised to act under the MMDR Act, 1957, which lets them file cases, enter premises, search and seize illegally extracted minerals.

Q26 Advanced

Consider the following directions given at the review of illegal coal mining: 1. The coal sector is to be included in the priority list for CISF deployment. 2. GST authorities are to verify e-way bills for coal being transported. 3. The Army is to be deployed in vulnerable coal areas. Which of the above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

The directions covered CISF priority deployment, CISF Quick Response Teams and e-way bill checks through GST authorities; no Army deployment was mentioned.

15 fertiliser vessels cross Strait of Hormuz; Q1 urea output beats target
Q27

How many vessels carrying fertilisers and fertiliser raw materials for India had safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, as per the Department of Fertilizers on 5 July 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 15

A total of 15 vessels carrying fertilisers and fertiliser raw materials for India had safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz.

Q28 Advanced

What was India's urea production in the first quarter (April-June) of FY 2026-27?

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Correct answer: C — 71.55 LMT

India produced 71.55 LMT of urea in April-June 2026 against a target of 67.86 LMT, beating it by 3.69 LMT.

Q29 Advanced

Consider the following statements from the Department of Fertilizers update of 5 July 2026: 1. Natural gas supply to fertiliser plants has been restored to 100% after falling to nearly 65%. 2. Of the 15 vessels, 8 were carrying urea. 3. Only 5 Indian Missions abroad were involved in securing new supplies. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Gas supply was restored to 100% from nearly 65%, and 8 of the 15 vessels carried urea; 28 Indian Missions, not 5, played a role.

PM launches next phase of UDAN, 'Viksit UDAN', and inaugurates new Jodhpur Airport terminal
Q30

What is the approximate outlay of the Modified UDAN Scheme launched by PM Modi on 4 July 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Rs 29,000 crore over ten years

The Modified UDAN Scheme, approved on 25 March 2026, has an outlay of approximately Rs 29,000 crore over the next ten years.

Q31 Advanced

How many aerodromes are to be developed from existing unserved airstrips under the Modified UDAN Scheme?

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Correct answer: A — 100

The scheme provides Rs 12,159 crore to develop 100 aerodromes from existing unserved airstrips; 200 is the number of helipads.

Q32 Advanced

The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, whose next phase was launched on 4 July 2026, was originally launched in which month and year?

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Correct answer: B — October 2016

The UDAN Scheme was launched in October 2016 and has since operationalised 669 routes connecting 95 airports, heliports and water aerodromes.

Q33 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Modified UDAN Scheme: 1. It provides Viability Gap Funding of Rs 10,043 crore. 2. It provides for 200 modern helipads. 3. It promotes indigenous platforms such as HAL Dhruv and Dornier. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3

All three are correct: VGF of Rs 10,043 crore, 200 helipads (Rs 3,661 crore) and promotion of HAL Dhruv and Dornier.

PM Modi dedicates HPCL Rajasthan Refinery at Pachpadra, launches Rs 1.06 lakh crore projects in Balotra
Q34

The HPCL Rajasthan refinery-cum-petrochemical complex dedicated to the nation on 4 July 2026 is located at which place?

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Correct answer: C — Pachpadra, Balotra

The refinery-cum-petrochemical complex is at Pachpadra in Rajasthan's Balotra district.

Q35 Advanced

What is the refining capacity of the HPCL Rajasthan refinery at Pachpadra?

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Correct answer: B — 9 MMTPA

The greenfield complex has a refining capacity of 9 MMTPA and a petrochemical capacity of 2.4 MMTPA.

Q36 Advanced

Under the Rajasthan-Haryana agreement mentioned by the PM at Balotra, water will be carried to the Shekhawati region from which barrage?

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Correct answer: A — Hathnikund Barrage

Water will be transported to Rajasthan from the Hathnikund Barrage through an underground pipeline under a Rs 34,000 crore agreement.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Rajasthan Refinery: 1. It is a joint venture of HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan. 2. It has a petrochemical capacity of 2.4 MMTPA. 3. It was built at a cost of over Rs 79,450 crore. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three are correct: it is an HPCL-Rajasthan government JV with 2.4 MMTPA petrochemical capacity, built at over Rs 79,450 crore.

PM Modi inaugurates CG Semi OSAT facility at Sanand, India's third semiconductor plant in commercial production
Q38

The CG Semi OSAT facility inaugurated by PM Modi on 4 July 2026 is located in which place?

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Correct answer: A — Sanand, Gujarat

PM Modi inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility in Sanand, Gujarat.

Q39 Advanced

The CG Semi OSAT facility at Sanand was built in partnership with which company?

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Correct answer: C — Renesas Electronics, Japan

The facility was built in partnership with Renesas Electronics, Japan, with an investment of over Rs 7,600 crore.

Q40 Advanced

The Semicon India programme, which set up the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) as its nodal agency, was approved by the Union Cabinet in December 2021 with what outlay?

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Correct answer: D — Rs 76,000 crore

The Cabinet approved the programme on 15 December 2021 with an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore (over USD 10 billion) and set up ISM to drive it; Rs 2,30,000 crore was the total support for electronics manufacturing.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the CG Semi facility at Sanand: 1. It is the third semiconductor plant in India to start commercial production in 2026. 2. It is India's first semiconductor fab. 3. It went from groundbreaking to commercial production in 27 months. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only

It is the third plant in commercial production this year and took 27 months from groundbreaking; it is an OSAT unit, while India's first fab is coming up in Dholera.

India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement enters into force
Q42

The India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement, which entered into force on 4 July 2026, was signed on which date?

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Correct answer: B — 8 September 2025

The BIA was signed in New Delhi on 8 September 2025 and entered into force on 4 July 2026.

Q43 Advanced

Where was the India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement signed?

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Correct answer: D — New Delhi

The agreement was signed on 8 September 2025 in New Delhi.

Q44 Advanced

Which department of the Ministry of Finance hosts the text of the India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement?

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Correct answer: A — Department of Economic Affairs

The PIB release says the India-Israel BIA can be accessed on the Department of Economic Affairs website.

PM Modi congratulates Keiko Fujimori on winning Peru's presidential election
Q45

PM Modi congratulated Keiko Fujimori on 4 July 2026 on winning the presidential election of which country?

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Correct answer: A — Peru

The PM congratulated Keiko Fujimori on her victory in the Peruvian presidential election.

Q46 Advanced

Whom did Keiko Fujimori defeat in Peru's presidential runoff held on 7 June 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Roberto Sanchez

Keiko Fujimori won 50.135% of the vote against left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez's 49.865%.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Keiko Fujimori's 2026 election: 1. It was her fourth run for the presidency of Peru. 2. She won the runoff with more than 55% of the vote. 3. She is the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only

It was her fourth run and she is Alberto Fujimori's daughter; her winning share was 50.135%, not above 55%.

MHA declares 23 more individuals as terrorists under UAPA
Q48

Of the 23 individuals designated as terrorists by the MHA on 4 July 2026, how many are Pakistani nationals?

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Correct answer: C — 17

Of the 23 designated terrorists, 17 are Pakistani nationals and 6 are Indian nationals.

Q49 Advanced

Under which law did the Ministry of Home Affairs designate 23 individuals as terrorists on 4 July 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

Amit Shah said the 23 were declared terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Q50 Advanced

The power to designate an individual (not only an organisation) as a terrorist under UAPA was introduced by the UAPA (Amendment) Act, 2019. Individuals are listed in which Schedule of the Act?

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Correct answer: D — Fourth Schedule

The 2019 amendment added the Fourth Schedule [see sections 35(1) and 36] for names of individuals; terrorist organisations are in the First Schedule.

Onion procurement price for buffer raised 13% to Rs 2,125 per quintal
Q51

To what level was the procurement price of onions for the Price Stabilisation Buffer raised from 4 July 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Rs 2,125 per quintal

The procurement price was raised by 13%, from Rs 1,875 to Rs 2,125 per quintal.

Q52 Advanced

Which agencies procure onions for the government's Price Stabilisation Buffer?

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Correct answer: C — NAFED and NCCF

Procurement of onions for the Price Stabilisation Buffer is being done through NAFED and NCCF.

PM Modi greets US on 250th Independence anniversary; INS Sudarshini sails into New York for Sail4th 250
Q53 Advanced

Under which transoceanic expedition did INS Sudarshini sail into New York on 4 July 2026 for the Sail4th 250 celebrations?

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Correct answer: C — Lokayan 2026

The visit is part of the ship's 10-month transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 2026.

Q54

On 4 July 2026, PM Modi greeted the United States on which anniversary of its independence?

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Correct answer: A — 250th

PM Modi extended greetings on the historic 250th anniversary of US independence.

DAC approves acquisition proposals worth about Rs 52,000 crore
Q55

What was the approximate value of the acquisition proposals cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council on 3 July 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Rs 52,000 crore

The DAC accorded AoN to proposals at an estimated cost of about Rs 52,000 crore.

Q56 Advanced

'Akash Tarang', cleared for the Indian Army by the DAC on 3 July 2026, is a:

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Correct answer: C — Anti-UAV electronic warfare system

AKASH TARANG is an anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle electronic warfare system that will give anti-UAV protection to Army formations.

Q57 Advanced

Which platform cleared by the DAC on 3 July 2026 is meant for the Indian Air Force's persistent ISR, telecommunication and remote sensing?

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Correct answer: B — Fixed-Wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (FW-HAPS)

FW-HAPS will carry out persistent Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, telecommunication and remote sensing for the IAF.

Q58 Advanced

Consider the following about the DAC approvals of 3 July 2026: 1. 'Acceptance of Necessity' means in-principle administrative approval. 2. The Multi Influence Ground Mine was cleared for the Indian Navy. 3. MRSAM was cleared for the Indian Army. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

AoN is in-principle administrative approval; MIGM was cleared for the Navy and MRSAM for the Army, so all three are correct.

Munger banyan, about 700 years old, is the oldest accurately dated banyan
Q59

The banyan tree identified in July 2026 as the oldest accurately dated banyan, about 700 years old, is in which place?

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Correct answer: A — Munger, Bihar

A banyan tree in Munger, Bihar, about 700 years old, was identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan.

Q60 Advanced

Which institute's scientists dated the Munger banyan using radiocarbon dating?

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Correct answer: C — Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow

The team was led by Dr Trina Bose of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow, an autonomous institute under DST.

Q61 Advanced

Why could conventional dendrochronology not be used to date the Munger banyan?

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Correct answer: D — Most tropical broadleaf trees lack distinct annual growth rings

The absence of distinct annual growth rings in most tropical broadleaf trees limits conventional dendrochronology, so the team used radiocarbon dating of alpha-cellulose.

Amit Shah and Shivraj Chouhan review below-normal rainfall due to El Nino
Q62

The review of below-normal rainfall chaired by Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 3 July 2026 linked the situation to which phenomenon?

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Correct answer: D — El Nino

The review concerned below-normal rainfall and potential drought in parts of the country due to El Nino.

Q63 Advanced

Which crops did the Home Minister suggest focusing on as alternatives that need less water, at the El Nino review of 3 July 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Fodder, millets and pulses

Amit Shah emphasised the need to focus on alternative low-water crops such as fodder, millets and pulses.

Goyal sets seven-point export agenda at Board of Trade, urges States to use BHAVYA scheme
Q64 Advanced

How many priority districts are covered by the 90-day export drive announced at the Board of Trade meeting on 3 July 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 120

The 90-day export drive will cover 120 priority districts across 27 States and UTs under the Districts as Export Hubs initiative.

Q65 Advanced

What is the outlay of the Export Promotion Mission that Piyush Goyal said will drive MSME-led export growth?

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Correct answer: D — Rs 25,000 crore

Shri Goyal said the Rs 25,000 crore Export Promotion Mission will drive MSME-led export growth.

Department of Commerce holds Chintan Shivir on seafood opportunities under India-EFTA TEPA in Chennai
Q66 Advanced

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), India's partner in TEPA?

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Correct answer: D — Denmark

EFTA comprises Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland; Denmark is not a member.

Q67 Advanced

How much investment into India does the India-EFTA TEPA aim to facilitate?

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Correct answer: B — USD 100 billion

TEPA carries an ambition to facilitate USD 100 billion in investments into India and support one million direct jobs.

Q68 Advanced

Under India-EFTA TEPA, which EFTA country eliminated its 55% import duty on feed, including fish feed?

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Correct answer: A — Iceland

Iceland eliminated its 55% duty on feed including fish feed; Norway removed a 13.16% duty and Switzerland cut fish fats and oils from 18.05% to zero.

Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins; PM writes to pilgrims linking it with five resolutions
Q69

PM Modi's letter to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on 3 July 2026 linked the pilgrimage with how many resolutions?

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Correct answer: C — Five

The PM said he had written to pilgrims linking the sacred yatra with five resolutions.

Q70 Advanced

According to the Home Minister, which registration system is in place for the Amarnath Yatra 2026?

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Correct answer: A — QR code-based registration

Amit Shah said arrangements include a multi-layer security grid and QR code-based registration.

Sitharaman and Roland Lescure co-chair India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue in Aix-en-Provence
Q71 Advanced

Where was the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue co-chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman and Roland Lescure held on 3 July 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Aix-en-Provence

The Ministers co-chaired the EFD in Aix-en-Provence.

Q72 Advanced

Who co-chaired the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue on 3 July 2026 for France?

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Correct answer: D — Roland Lescure

Roland Lescure, France's Minister of Economy, Finance, Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty, co-chaired with Nirmala Sitharaman.

'Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas' mock drill tests response to zoonotic outbreak in Vidisha
Q73 Advanced

'Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas', the national zoonotic disease mock drill completed on 3 July 2026, was held in which district?

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Correct answer: C — Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh

The exercise was held at Khari village, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, from 29 June to 3 July 2026.

Q74 Advanced

Which disease outbreak in animals was simulated during 'Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas' (2026)?

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Correct answer: A — Influenza A (H1N1)

The scenario simulated an outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) in animals with potential spillover to humans and wildlife.

Q75 Advanced

The first national mock drill under the National One Health Mission, 'Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas', was held in August 2024 in which district?

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Correct answer: B — Ajmer, Rajasthan

Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas was conducted in Ajmer district, Rajasthan from 27 to 31 August 2024; Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas in Vidisha (2026) was the third such drill.

Sonowal unveils first Made-in-India EXIM shipping container for Maersk at Dadri
Q76

Where was India's first Made-in-India EXIM shipping container for Maersk unveiled on 3 July 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Maersk-CONCOR ICD, Dadri, Uttar Pradesh

Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the container at the Maersk-CONCOR Inland Container Depot in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh.

Q77 Advanced

What is the outlay of the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) announced in the Union Budget 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Rs 10,000 crore

The release refers to the Rs 10,000 crore CMPS framework announced in the Union Budget 2026 for domestic container manufacturing.

Q78 Advanced

With which company did Maersk place an order for 1,000 more India-made containers on 3 July 2026?

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Correct answer: C — DCM Shriram Group

Maersk placed an order for 1,000 additional India-manufactured shipping containers with DCM Shriram Group.

CCEA approves better-quality rice under PMGKAY with lower broken-grain limits
Q79

Under the CCEA decision of 2 July 2026, what is the new maximum permissible broken grain content in raw rice supplied under PMGKAY?

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Correct answer: C — 10%

Raw rice will contain up to 10% broken grains, replacing the earlier specification of up to 25%.

Q80 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PMGKAY rice quality reform approved in July 2026: 1. Parboiled rice will contain up to 5% broken grains instead of 16%. 2. Improved-quality rice will be rolled out across all procuring States by KMS 2027-28 in a phased manner. 3. Rice bags will carry QR codes for end-to-end traceability. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three are part of the approved reform: 5% broken grains in parboiled rice (from 16%), phased rollout by KMS 2027-28, and QR-code tagging of bags.

Q81 Advanced

By the Cabinet decision of 29 November 2023, free foodgrains under PMGKAY are provided to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries for a period of:

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Correct answer: A — Five years from 1 January 2024

The Cabinet decided on 29 November 2023 that the Centre will provide free foodgrains to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries under PMGKAY for five years with effect from 1 January 2024, at an estimated Rs 11.80 lakh crore.

16th India-Japan Annual Summit: Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's first official visit to India
Q82

Which Japanese Prime Minister visited India from 1 to 3 July 2026 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit?

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Correct answer: A — Takaichi Sanae

Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae paid an official visit to India from 1-3 July 2026 for the 16th Annual Summit; it was her first official visit to India.

Q83 Advanced

Under the outcomes of the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, the year 2027, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, will be celebrated as the:

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Correct answer: C — India-Japan Year of Shared Horizons

The outcome document outlines commemorative events to celebrate 2027, the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, as the India-Japan Year of Shared Horizons.

Q84 Advanced

The India-Japan Cooperative Biogas for Growth (CBG) Initiative, agreed at the 16th Annual Summit, aims to establish 1,000 biogas and organic fertilizer plants by leveraging the network of:

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Correct answer: D — Dairy cooperatives

The Memorandum of Cooperation promotes the goal of 1,000 biogas and organic fertilizer plants across India by leveraging the extensive network of dairy cooperatives.

Q85 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit (July 2026): 1. The leaders directed their Ministers to hold the fourth 2+2 Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo by the end of the year. 2. An in-principle agreement was reached on the remaining technical details of the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) project. 3. The Next Generation Mobility Partnership was first announced at this summit. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are in the Joint Statement. The NGMP was announced at the 15th Annual Summit in August 2025; at the 16th Summit a Memorandum of Cooperation operationalised it.