Teaching Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Where does the 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra' flagged off on 14 July 2026 culminate?
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Correct answer: A — Kargil War Memorial, Dras
The expedition runs from the National War Memorial, New Delhi to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh.
What is the motto of the 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra' motorcycle expedition for Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026?
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Correct answer: C — One Ride, One Nation, One Salute
The motto of the 13-day, 1,900 km expedition is 'One Ride, One Nation, One Salute'.
The first round of India–Maldives FTA negotiations in 2026 was held in which mode?
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Correct answer: B — Virtual mode
The first round was held in virtual mode from 29 June to 7 July 2026.
Who led India's negotiating team in the first round of India–Maldives FTA negotiations?
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Correct answer: D — Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh
Chief Negotiator Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, led India; Yusuf Riza led the Maldives.
Consider the following statements about India–Maldives economic ties as of July 2026: 1. India is the second-largest trading partner of the Maldives. 2. Bilateral trade in 2025–26 was about USD 771.76 million. 3. The two countries are marking 50 years of diplomatic relations. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: India and the Maldives are commemorating 60 years of diplomatic relations.
What was the all-India WPI inflation rate (year-on-year) for June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 9.87%
WPI inflation was 9.87% in June 2026, up from 9.68% in May 2026.
Which major group of the WPI recorded the highest year-on-year inflation in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Fuel and Power
Fuel and Power inflation was 27.41%, against 7.0% for Primary Articles and 7.48% for Manufactured Products.
Consider the following statements about the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) released in July 2026: 1. The current WPI series has base year 2022-23. 2. Provisional WPI for a month is released on the 14th of the following month. 3. The WPI Food Index has a weight of about 24.99%. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: base 2022-23, release on the 14th of the next month (or next working day), and Food Index weight 24.99%.
Where was the 31st Divya Kala Mela, inaugurated on 14 July 2026, held?
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Correct answer: A — Ravindra Sadan, Kolkata
The 31st Divya Kala Mela was inaugurated at Ravindra Sadan, Kolkata, and runs from 14 to 22 July 2026.
By what margin did India beat England in the first women's Test at Lord's in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 270 runs
India won the one-off Test at Lord's by 270 runs on 13 July 2026.
Who was named Player of the Match in India's Test win over England at Lord's in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Kranti Gaud
Kranti Gaud was Player of the Match for 5-37 and 2-54.
Consider the following statements about the India–England women's Test at Lord's in July 2026: 1. It was the first women's Test match ever played at Lord's. 2. Yastika Bhatia scored a century in India's second innings. 3. It was the first match of a three-Test series. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (Bhatia made 113). Statement 3 is wrong: it was a one-off Test.
What was India's CPI-based retail inflation (provisional) for June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 4.38%
Retail inflation was 4.38% in June 2026, up from 3.93% in May.
What was the food inflation based on the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) in June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 5.32%
CFPI-based food inflation was 5.32% in June 2026, against 4.78% in May.
Consider the following statements about the CPI data for June 2026: 1. The CPI series used has base year 2024=100. 2. Rural inflation was higher than urban inflation. 3. Housing inflation was above headline inflation. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (rural 4.74% vs urban 3.92%). Statement 3 is wrong: housing inflation was 2.10%, below the headline 4.38%.
NIDAR 2.0, launched by MeitY in July 2026, is a national innovation challenge in which field?
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Correct answer: B — Drone application and research
NIDAR stands for National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research.
The VEGA processor, around which NIDAR 2.0 teams must design a flight controller, is based on which architecture and developed by which body?
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Correct answer: C — RISC-V architecture; C-DAC
VEGA is a family of indigenous microprocessors designed by C-DAC under MeitY's Microprocessor Development Programme, based on the open-standard RISC-V architecture.
In July 2026, the Delhi Government renamed its proposed Mahila Samriddhi Yojana as what?
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Correct answer: A — Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
The scheme was renamed Delhi Lakshmi Yojana on 13 July 2026; the other names belong to schemes of other states.
How much monthly assistance will eligible women receive under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,500
Eligible women aged 21 to 60 will receive ₹2,500 a month.
Consider the following statements about the eligibility rules of the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana announced in July 2026: 1. The family's annual income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh. 2. All women aged 21 to 60 in a family can benefit. 3. The woman or her family must have lived in Delhi for at least 10 years. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: only one woman per family, the eldest eligible member, can benefit.
What were India's estimated total exports (merchandise and services) in April–June 2026-27?
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Correct answer: C — US$ 232.73 billion
Total exports were estimated at US$ 232.73 billion, up 11.37% from US$ 208.98 billion.
Which merchandise export group recorded the highest year-on-year growth in June 2026 among the major drivers named by the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Gems & Jewellery
Gems & Jewellery grew 34.64%, ahead of engineering goods (20.74%), electronic goods (18.93%) and rice (16.48%).
Where was the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held?
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Correct answer: A — Bucaramanga, Colombia
The 56th IPhO 2026 was held in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
How many gold medals did the Indian contingent win at the 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Five
All five members of the Indian contingent won gold medals.
What penalty did the Competition Commission of India impose on HP India by its order dated 13 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹11.98 crore
CCI imposed ₹11.98 crore on HP India and about ₹2.30 crore combined on sixteen resellers.
The CCI case against HP India and its resellers arose from a lesser penalty application filed by HP India under which section of the Competition Act, 2002?
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Correct answer: B — Section 46
HP India filed a lesser penalty (leniency) application under Section 46; the penalty itself was imposed under Section 27 for violating Section 3(3)(d) read with 3(1).
Near which town in Rajasthan did DRI seize about 11 kg of elephant ivory on 10 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Sujangarh
DRI intercepted the ivory trade near Sujangarh, Rajasthan, recovering about 11 kg of elephant ivory.
How many endangered or protected wild animals did DRI report seizing in the pan-India operations announced on 13 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 440
DRI seized 440 endangered/protected animals and about 15 kg of ivory, and arrested 33 persons.
Consider the following statements about the legal protection of the Indian elephant, as cited by DRI: 1. The Indian elephant is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. Commercial trade in ivory is prohibited in India in line with CITES obligations. 3. Import and export of ivory are prohibited under the Foreign Trade Policy. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct as stated in the DRI release: Schedule I listing, the CITES-linked ban on commercial ivory trade, and the Foreign Trade Policy ban on ivory import and export.
Where was the 8th India–Japan Defence Policy Dialogue held on 13 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Tokyo
The 8th Defence Policy Dialogue was held in Tokyo, Japan.
Who led the Indian delegation at the 8th India–Japan Defence Policy Dialogue?
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Correct answer: B — Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh led India; Vice Minister of Defence for International Affairs Kano Koji led Japan.
The 8th India–Japan Defence Policy Dialogue reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening which framework of India–Japan relations?
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Correct answer: A — Special Strategic and Global Partnership
Both sides reaffirmed the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and discussed the forthcoming 2+2 meeting.
On which date did India observe one day of State Mourning for Qatar's Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani?
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Correct answer: B — 13 July 2026
Sheikh Hamad passed away on 12 July 2026; India declared State Mourning on 13 July 2026.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away in July 2026, ruled Qatar during which period?
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Correct answer: D — 1995–2013
He assumed power on 27 June 1995 and handed over to Sheikh Tamim on 25 June 2013.
To whom did Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani hand over Qatar's leadership in 2013?
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Correct answer: A — His son Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
In 2013 he voluntarily handed power to his son and heir apparent, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the current Amir.
Consider the following statements about India's State Mourning for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: 1. The National Flag was flown at half-mast throughout India on the day of mourning. 2. There was no official entertainment on that day. 3. The State Mourning lasted three days. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the Ministry of Home Affairs declared one day of State Mourning, on 13 July 2026.
Who won the Wimbledon 2026 men's singles title?
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Correct answer: C — Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev in the final on 12 July 2026.
Whom did Jannik Sinner defeat in the Wimbledon 2026 men's singles final?
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Correct answer: A — Alexander Zverev
Sinner beat Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4.
The Wimbledon 2026 title was which Grand Slam title of Jannik Sinner's career?
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Correct answer: D — Fifth
The Wimbledon 2026 win was Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title.
Consider the following statements about the Wimbledon 2026 men's singles final: 1. Jannik Sinner lost the first set on a tie-break. 2. Sinner retained the Wimbledon title he first won in 2025. 3. The final went to five sets. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Sinner won in four sets, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4.
Where is the IISCO Steel Plant, where an 84,000 m³ water reservoir was inaugurated in July 2026, located?
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Correct answer: A — Burnpur, West Bengal
IISCO Steel Plant is at Burnpur, West Bengal, under SAIL.
What is the storage capacity of the RCC water reservoir inaugurated at IISCO Steel Plant on 12 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 84,000 cubic metres
The new RCC reservoir has a storage capacity of 84,000 cubic metres.
Consider the following statements about the IISCO Steel Plant as reviewed in July 2026: 1. It is an integrated steel plant under the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). 2. The new reservoir supports a future 4.08 MTPA expansion project. 3. The plant produced 2.9 million tonnes of hot metal in 2025-26. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct as stated by the Ministry of Steel.
Which method was used to plant over 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, setting a Guinness World Record in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Miyawaki method
The record was set using the Miyawaki method of dense plantation.
How many Oxygen Parks did the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation inaugurate in a single day on 12 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 101
AMC inaugurated 101 Oxygen Parks in a single day; 404 was the number of public plantation sites.
The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, under which the Gandhinagar plantation drive was held, was launched by the Prime Minister on which occasion?
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Correct answer: A — World Environment Day, 5 June 2024
PM Modi launched 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' on World Environment Day, 5 June 2024, by planting a peepal tree at Buddha Jayanti Park, Delhi.
In which district did Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launch 982 development projects worth ₹1,047.09 crore on 12 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Muzaffarpur
The 982 projects were inaugurated or had foundation stones laid in Muzaffarpur district.
Which lake front did Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurate in Muzaffarpur on 12 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Sikandarpur Lake Front
Choudhary inaugurated the Sikandarpur Lake Front in Muzaffarpur.
Which age group can take part in the MY Bharat 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' competitions announced in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 15 to 29 years
The competitions are open to youth aged 15 to 29 years, individually or in groups.
The 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' competitions will culminate at which event?
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Correct answer: D — National Youth Summit, New Delhi
The three-tier competition culminates at the National Youth Summit in New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about the MY Bharat 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' competitions: 1. They are held in a three-tier format: district, state and national. 2. Slam Poetry and Nukkad Natak are among the five creative categories. 3. Entries must be submitted only in Hindi or English. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: entries may be in Hindi, English or any regional language.
Mannathu Padmanabhan, whose statue was unveiled by the Vice-President in July 2026, was the founder of which organisation?
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Correct answer: B — Nair Service Society
The Vice-President described Mannathu Padmanabhan as the founder of the Nair Service Society.
Where was the Mannam Smrithi Mandapam inaugurated by the Vice-President on 12 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Mannam International Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi
The statue and Mannam Smrithi Mandapam are at the Mannam International Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi.
Which organisation's Delhi unit organised the unveiling of Mannathu Padmanabhan's statue in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Nair Service Society
The event was organised by the Nair Service Society (NSS), Delhi.
PM Narendra Modi's July 2026 visit to New Zealand was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to that country in how many years?
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Correct answer: B — 40 years
The joint statement says the 10–11 July 2026 visit was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years.
India and New Zealand set what target for two-way trade in goods and services by 2030?
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Correct answer: D — NZ$7 billion
The leaders agreed to work towards doubling two-way trade to NZ$7 billion, or about ₹35,000 crore, by 2030.
Under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), which pillar did New Zealand nominate as its priority, as welcomed in the July 2026 joint statement?
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Correct answer: A — Maritime Security
India welcomed New Zealand's nomination of Maritime Security as its priority pillar under the IPOI.
Consider the following statements about the India–New Zealand outcomes of July 2026: 1. The two countries endorsed a 'Roadmap to 2030' for their new Strategic Partnership. 2. An arrangement was signed between the National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal, and the New Zealand Maritime Museum. 3. New Zealand joined the International Solar Alliance during the visit. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: PM Modi welcomed New Zealand joining the Global Biofuels Alliance; the leaders only agreed to deepen cooperation through the International Solar Alliance.
INS Mahendragiri, commissioned on 11 July 2026, is the sixth frigate of which project?
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Correct answer: C — Project 17A
INS Mahendragiri is the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate inducted into the Indian Navy.
INS Mahendragiri was inducted into which fleet of the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: A — Eastern Fleet
The ship was inducted into the Eastern Fleet at a ceremony in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Which was the first ship of the Project 17A series, commissioned in January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — INS Nilgiri
The first ship of the series, INS Nilgiri, was commissioned in January 2025.
Consider the following statements about INS Mahendragiri: 1. It was designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau. 2. It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata. 3. It has over 75% indigenous content and a displacement of about 6,670 tonnes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: INS Mahendragiri was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
Veteran playback singer S. Janaki, who died on 11 July 2026, passed away in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Mysuru
S. Janaki died at a hospital in Mysuru, Karnataka, on 11 July 2026, aged 88.
Which civilian honour did S. Janaki decline in 2013, saying it had come too late?
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Correct answer: B — Padma Bhushan
Janaki declined the Padma Bhushan announced on the eve of Republic Day 2013, saying the recognition came too late.
How many National Film Awards did S. Janaki win?
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Correct answer: A — Four
S. Janaki was a four-time National Film Award winner and also received 33 State Film Awards.
Who won the Wimbledon 2026 women's singles title on 11 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Linda Noskova
Linda Noskova beat Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the final.
Both finalists of the Wimbledon 2026 women's singles, Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova, represent which country?
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Correct answer: C — Czech Republic
Noskova beat fellow Czech player Muchova in the final.
Consider the following statements about the Wimbledon 2026 women's singles final: 1. Linda Noskova won her first Grand Slam title. 2. Noskova became the youngest Wimbledon women's champion since Petra Kvitova in 2011. 3. The final was decided in straight sets. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the final went to three sets, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3.
Which city hosted the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting on 11 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Nagpur
The 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 11 July 2026.
What is the theme of India's BRICS Chairship 2026, as cited at the BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting?
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Correct answer: D — Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
Nitin Gadkari said India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
Consider the following statements about the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting: 1. The Ministerial Declaration was adopted unanimously. 2. The Declaration covers a BRICS Railway Research Network and Sustainable Aviation Fuel. 3. It was preceded by the Transport Working Group Senior Officials' Meeting on 12–13 July 2026. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the Senior Officials' Meeting was held earlier, on 9–10 July 2026.
Lakhanpur, among the first towns approved for a PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub in July 2026, is in which district?
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Correct answer: D — Kathua
Lakhanpur is in Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Under the PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub guidelines of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, how many hubs are planned and what is the maximum central assistance per hub?
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Correct answer: A — Up to 50 hubs; up to ₹4 crore each
The guidelines provide for up to 50 Street Food Hubs, with assistance of up to ₹4 crore per approved hub (plus ₹25 lakh to ULBs that notify vending zones).
The PMFME Scheme, which crossed 2 lakh credit-linked beneficiaries in July 2026, is implemented by which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan presided over the event; the scheme is run by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).
What share of PMFME beneficiaries are women entrepreneurs, as reported on 11 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — About 44%
Nearly 44 percent of PMFME beneficiaries are women entrepreneurs. (77% is the share of women among the 1.76 lakh trained beneficiaries.)
Consider the following statements about the PMFME Scheme: 1. It was launched on 29 June 2020 as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. 2. It is a central sector scheme fully funded by the Centre in all states. 3. It follows the One District One Product (ODOP) approach with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: PMFME is a centrally sponsored scheme; costs are shared 60:40 with states (90:10 with North Eastern and Himalayan states).
Where was the 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv inaugurated on 11 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Dehradun
The 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv was inaugurated at Parade Ground, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
The Lok Samvardhan Parv is organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under which scheme?
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Correct answer: A — PM VIKAS
The 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv was organised in partnership with the Uttarakhand Government under the PM VIKAS Scheme.
The Jayaprakash Narayan Library inaugurated in New Delhi on 11 July 2026 offers readers how many free e-books?
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Correct answer: B — 1 crore
The library is endowed with 1 crore free e-books, the Home Ministry release says.
According to Amit Shah's directions at the Bureau of Port Security review on 10 July 2026, private security personnel deployed at ports must be trained by which force?
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Correct answer: A — CISF
Amit Shah said only private security personnel who have received training from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) should be deployed.
The 'Nabhmitra' app, which Amit Shah asked to be promoted among fishermen, was developed by which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — ISRO
The Home Minister said the 'Nabhmitra' app, developed by ISRO, should be promoted so more fishermen download it.