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Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to retain Wimbledon title
Q1

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.

Q2 Advanced

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.

Q3 Advanced

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.

Q4 Advanced

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.

MY Bharat opens district-level competitions under 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat'
Q5

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.

Q6 Advanced

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.

Q7 Advanced

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.

India and New Zealand elevate ties to Strategic Partnership; Roadmap to 2030 endorsed in Auckland
Q8

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.

Q9 Advanced

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.

Q10 Advanced

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.

Q11 Advanced

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.

Linda Noskova beats Karolina Muchova to win Wimbledon 2026 women's singles title
Q12

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.

Q13 Advanced

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.

Q14 Advanced

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.

PMFME Scheme crosses 2 lakh credit-linked beneficiaries
Q15

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).

Q16 Advanced

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.)

Q17 Advanced

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).

Amit Shah and Sarbananda Sonowal review setting up of the Bureau of Port Security
Q18 Advanced

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.

Q19

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.

FIU-IND cyber fraud case named runner-up at Best Egmont Case Award 2026 in Baku
Q20

Where was the Egmont Group Plenary held at which FIU-IND won runner-up in the Best Egmont Case Award 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Baku, Azerbaijan

The BECA 2026 was presented during the Egmont Group Plenary held in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Q21 Advanced

How many member jurisdictions does the Egmont Group have, as stated in the FIU-IND release of July 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 182

FIU-IND's case was one of two finalists among submissions from the Egmont Group's 182 member jurisdictions.

Q22 Advanced

Consider the following statements about FIU-IND's award-winning case at BECA 2026: 1. The case originated from intelligence shared by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). 2. It involved cyber fraud proceeds of about ₹868 crore and more than 5,000 mule bank accounts. 3. The case won the top prize (winner) at BECA 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 FIU-IND case was adjudged the runner-up, not the winner.

Codex Commission (CAC49) in Geneva adopts India-led standards for coriander seeds, curry leaves, large cardamom and vanilla
Q23

The 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49), held from 6 to 10 July 2026, took place in which city?

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Correct answer: A — Geneva

CAC49 was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 6 to 10 July 2026.

Q24 Advanced

At CAC49, the Codex Commission approved India's proposal for new work on a standard for which product?

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Correct answer: D — Cashew kernels

The Commission approved India's proposal to develop a Codex Standard for Cashew Kernels under the Codex Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables.

Q25 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. The Codex Alimentarius Commission was established jointly by the FAO and the WHO. 2. India hosts the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH), with the Spices Board as its Secretariat. 3. The standards for large cardamom, coriander and vanilla were finalised at the CCSCH session held in Kochi in 2024. 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: the standards were finalised at the Eighth Session of the CCSCH, held in Guwahati in October 2025.

Drugs Rules, 1945 amended: high-alcohol formulations lose Schedule K exemption, move to Schedule H1
Q26

Under the July 2026 amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, high-alcohol formulations were moved to which schedule requiring prescription sale?

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Correct answer: C — Schedule H1

The amendment shifts these products to Schedule H1, which mandates sale against a registered medical practitioner's prescription.

Q27 Advanced

What threshold triggers the new licensing requirement for alcohol-containing formulations under the July 2026 amendment?

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Correct answer: A — More than 12% v/v ethyl alcohol in quantities above 30 mL

Formulations with more than 12% v/v ethyl alcohol in quantities exceeding 30 mL are no longer covered by the Schedule K exemption.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the July 2026 amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945: 1. It removes certain alcohol-containing formulations from the licensing exemption under Schedule K. 2. Affected products must now obtain licences under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. 3. The amendment bans the manufacture of all tinctures containing ethyl alcohol. 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: there is no ban; the products need licences and prescriptions so they remain available for legitimate therapeutic use.

National Pledge Against Drug Abuse on 18 August 2026 to mark 6th anniversary of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Q29

Which helpline number for drug de-addiction was highlighted at the July 2026 meeting on the National Pledge Against Drug Abuse?

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Correct answer: C — 14446

The meeting highlighted the need to promote drug de-addiction through helpline 14446.

3rd India–Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne: new defence declaration and 18 outcomes
Q30

Which city hosted the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit on 9 July 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Melbourne

The Third India–Australia Annual Summit was held in Melbourne.

Q31 Advanced

The India–Australia Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation (July 2026) renews which earlier document?

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Correct answer: D — Joint Declaration on Security (2009)

The list of outcomes says the JDDSC renews the existing Joint Declaration on Security of 2009.

Q32 Advanced

Which Australian university received a Letter of Intent at the July 2026 summit to set up a campus in Bengaluru?

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Correct answer: A — Flinders University

A Letter of Intent was handed to Flinders University for a campus in Bengaluru; Victoria University got a Letter of Approval for Gurugram.

Q33 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit (July 2026): 1. The two countries established an Annual Defence Ministers' Dialogue. 2. Australia returned three antiquities that originated in Tamil Nadu. 3. Victoria University will set up its Indian campus in Bengaluru. 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: Victoria University's campus is approved for Gurugram; Flinders University is the one coming to Bengaluru.

India and Australia finalise Administrative Arrangement enabling uranium supply to India
Q34

The Administrative Arrangement finalised at the July 2026 Melbourne summit operationalises the India–Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement signed in which year?

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Correct answer: C — 2014

The Arrangement operationalises the India–Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement signed in 2014.

Q35 Advanced

Australian uranium exports to India under the July 2026 arrangement will be under the safeguards of which body?

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Correct answer: A — International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

The Arrangement enables uranium exports for peaceful purposes under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.

Q36 Advanced

Consider the following statements, as given in PIB's July 2026 backgrounder on India–Australia civil nuclear cooperation: 1. Australia has the largest uranium resources in the world, more than one-third of the global total. 2. India operates 24 nuclear power reactors with an installed capacity of 8.78 GW. 3. India's Nuclear Energy Mission targets 50 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047. 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 Nuclear Energy Mission targets 100 GW by 2047.

DoT's Samriddh Gram wins WSIS Prize 2026 under Action Line C6
Q37

Which DoT project won the WSIS Prize 2026 under Action Line C6?

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Correct answer: C — Samriddh Gram

DoT won for 'Samriddh Gram: Integrated Phygital Service Delivery Model Enabled by BharatNet'.

Q38 Advanced

Samriddh Gram won the WSIS Prize 2026 under which Action Line?

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Correct answer: A — C6 – Enabling Environment

The project was the global winner under Action Line C6 – Enabling Environment.

Q39 Advanced

The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) process, under which the WSIS Prizes are given, is led by which UN agency?

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Correct answer: D — ITU

The WSIS Prizes are instituted under the WSIS process led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

CSIR and IP Australia sign agreement on access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
Q40

India's Traditional Knowledge Digital Library access agreement of July 2026 was signed between CSIR and which Australian body?

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Correct answer: B — IP Australia

CSIR and IP Australia entered into the TKDL access agreement during the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit.

Q41 Advanced

After the July 2026 agreement with IP Australia, how many patent offices have access to the TKDL database?

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Correct answer: D — 18

With the signing of the Agreement with IP Australia, eighteen patent offices now have access to the database under NDAs.

Q42 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL): 1. It was established in 2001 by CSIR and the Ministry of AYUSH. 2. It holds information on over 5.2 lakh formulations and practices in five international languages. 3. Hindi is one of the five languages in which TKDL is made available to patent examiners. 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 five languages are English, German, French, Japanese and Spanish.

Sports Ministry directs NSFs to publish LA 2028 Olympic selection pathways by 15 July 2026
Q43 Advanced

By what date did the Sports Ministry ask National Sports Federations to publish their Los Angeles 2028 Olympic selection pathways?

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Correct answer: A — 15 July 2026

NSFs were asked to publish the pathway on their websites immediately and no later than 15 July 2026.

Q44

As stated by the Sports Ministry, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games are scheduled for which dates?

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Correct answer: C — 14 – 30 July 2028

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games are scheduled to be held from 14 July to 30 July 2028.

AISHE 2022-23 and 2023-24: higher education GER reaches 30
Q45

According to the AISHE report released in July 2026, what was India's Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education in 2023-24?

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Correct answer: C — 30

GER reached 29.5 in 2022-23 and 30 in 2023-24; 31.2 is the female GER for 2023-24.

Q46 Advanced

What was the Gender Parity Index (GPI) in higher education in 2023-24 as per AISHE?

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Correct answer: A — 1.08

The GPI for 2023-24 stands at 1.08 and has remained above 1.0 for seven consecutive years.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following statements about AISHE: 1. GER in AISHE is computed for the 18–23 years age group. 2. Women made up 44% of STEM enrolment in 2023-24. 3. Participation in AISHE is mandatory for all Higher Education Institutions. 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: PIB's survey note says participation in AISHE is voluntary and data is self-reported.

Q48 Advanced

What was the total enrolment in higher education in 2023-24 according to AISHE?

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Correct answer: B — 4.50 crore

Enrolment rose from 3.42 crore (2014-15) to 4.46 crore (2022-23) and 4.50 crore (2023-24); 2.24 crore is female enrolment.

Coal Ministry opens applications under ₹37,500 crore coal/lignite gasification scheme
Q49

What is the last date for applications under the ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects?

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Correct answer: A — 7 September 2026

Applications close on 7 September 2026; 20 July is the pre-application conference, 7 July the RFP and 25 June the guidelines.

Q50 Advanced

Under the 2026 coal/lignite gasification scheme, the financial incentive is capped at what share of the cost of plant and machinery?

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Correct answer: C — 20%

The Cabinet release says the incentive is a maximum of 20% of the cost of plant and machinery.

Q51 Advanced

The coal gasification scheme approved by the Cabinet in May 2026 advances India's national target of gasifying how much coal by 2030?

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Correct answer: D — 100 million tonnes

The national target is 100 MT of coal gasification by 2030; the new scheme itself targets about 75 MT of coal/lignite.

PM Modi and President Prabowo launch ASI restoration project at Prambanan
Q52

The Prambanan Temple Complex in Indonesia, where ASI began a conservation project in July 2026, is dedicated to whom?

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Correct answer: A — The Trimurti — Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

Prambanan, built in the 9th century, is the largest temple complex in Indonesia dedicated to the Trimurti.

Q53 Advanced

In which Indonesian region is the Prambanan Temple Complex, visited by PM Modi on 8 July 2026, located?

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Correct answer: D — Yogyakarta

PIB says PM Modi visited the Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta.

UDISE+ 2025-26: teachers cross 1.02 crore, secondary dropout falls to 7%
Q54

According to UDISE+ 2025-26, how many school teachers were there in India?

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Correct answer: A — About 1.03 crore (1,02,73,020)

Teachers numbered 1,02,73,020 in 2025-26, up from 94,83,294 in 2022-23.

Q55 Advanced

What was the dropout rate at the secondary level in 2025-26 as per UDISE+?

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Correct answer: B — 7.0%

Secondary dropout fell from 8.2% in 2024-25 to 7.0% in 2025-26; 3.6% is the middle level and 13.8% the 2022-23 secondary figure.

Q56 Advanced

What was the Gross Enrolment Ratio at the secondary level in 2025-26 as per UDISE+?

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Correct answer: C — 71.7%

Secondary GER rose from 68.5% in 2024-25 to 71.7% in 2025-26; 89.6% is the middle-level GER and 51.9% the secondary retention rate.

Modi–Prabowo talks in Jakarta: BrahMos cooperation, 14 agreements and 6 announcements
Q57

Where did PM Narendra Modi and President Prabowo Subianto hold official talks on 7 July 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Istana Merdeka, Jakarta

The joint statement says the official bilateral talks were held on 7 July 2026 at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta.

Q58 Advanced

During PM Modi's July 2026 visit, India announced the deployment of an Indonesian Liaison Officer at which centre?

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Correct answer: C — Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)

The list of announcements includes the deployment of an Indonesian Liaison Officer in IFC-IOR.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's State Visit to Indonesia in July 2026: 1. The visit took place from 6 to 8 July 2026. 2. It followed President Prabowo's visit to India as Chief Guest at the 76th Republic Day. 3. The outcomes included cooperation on the BrahMos Missile System. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three are correct as per the joint statement and the list of outcomes.

Q60 Advanced

The Indonesia Open Network (ION), launched during PM Modi's July 2026 visit, is based on which Indian digital architecture?

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Correct answer: B — Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

The announcements list the launch of Indonesia Open Network (ION), based on India's ONDC architecture.

ECLGS 5.0 crosses 4.11 lakh guarantees worth over ₹1.55 lakh crore
Q61

As of July 2026, how many guarantees had been issued under ECLGS 5.0?

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Correct answer: A — 4,11,497 guarantees worth ₹1,55,229 crore

Since launch, 4,11,497 guarantees worth ₹1,55,229 crore had been issued under ECLGS 5.0.

Q62 Advanced

What guarantee coverage does ECLGS 5.0 give on additional loans to MSMEs?

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Correct answer: B — 100%

ECLGS 5.0 gives 100% guarantee cover on additional loans to MSMEs and 90% to other business segments.

Q63 Advanced

Consider the following statements about ECLGS 5.0: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 5 May 2026. 2. MSMEs account for 98% of guarantees issued by number. 3. It gives 90% guarantee cover to MSMEs and 100% to other businesses. 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 reverses the figures: MSMEs get 100% cover and other businesses 90%.

PM-SETU goes nationwide; ₹1,237.58 crore industry-led ITI plans approved
Q64 Advanced

What was the combined outlay of the Strategic Investment Plans approved at PM-SETU's 4th National Steering Committee in July 2026?

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Correct answer: A — ₹1,237.58 crore

The committee approved SIPs worth a combined ₹1,237.58 crore; ₹240.21 crore is the Odisha cluster alone and ₹60,000 crore the scheme's total outlay.

Q65 Advanced

Which company is the Anchor Industry Partner for the PM-SETU ITI cluster in Gujarat approved in July 2026?

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Correct answer: D — ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India anchors the Surat-hub cluster in Gujarat; Jindal is in Odisha, and Apollo Med-Skills and Neuland are in Telangana.

Q66 Advanced

Under Component I of PM-SETU, how many Government ITIs are to be upgraded in the hub-and-spoke model?

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Correct answer: C — 1,000 ITIs (200 hubs and 800 spokes)

PIB says Component I upgrades 1,000 Government ITIs — 200 hub ITIs and 800 spoke ITIs; the scheme outlay is ₹60,000 crore.

IIM Bangalore to set up its first international campus in Indonesia
Q67 Advanced

Where will IIM Bangalore set up its first international campus, announced in July 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Singhasari SEZ, Malang

The proposed campus will be at Singhasari Special Economic Zone, Malang, Indonesia.

Q68 Advanced

What will Phase One of IIM Bangalore's Indonesia campus offer?

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Correct answer: C — Executive Education Programmes for senior executives and public-sector professionals

Phase One begins with executive education; degree-granting programmes come in Phase Two, subject to Phase One's success over the first two years.

PM Modi conferred Indonesia's highest civilian honour, Bintang Adipurna
Q69

Which Indonesian honour was conferred on PM Narendra Modi on 7 July 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia

PM Modi received the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, the country's highest civilian honour.

Q70

Who conferred the Bintang Adipurna on PM Modi in July 2026?

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Correct answer: A — President Prabowo Subianto

The award was conferred by the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto.

Legal Metrology Rules amended to cut standard weights needed for high-capacity weighing instruments
Q71 Advanced

Which rules did the Department of Consumer Affairs amend in July 2026 to ease verification of high-capacity weighing instruments?

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Correct answer: D — Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011

The Department amended the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.

Q72 Advanced

After the 2026 amendment, what share of maximum capacity must standard weights cover before substitution, once a repeatability test is passed?

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Correct answer: B — 20% (one-fifth)

The requirement was reduced from 50% of maximum capacity to one-fifth (20%).

e-MERLIN survey with IIA astronomer finds hidden faint black holes in nearby galaxies
Q73 Advanced

Which radio array did the international team including IIA's Dr Aru Beri use to find faint black hole activity in nearby galaxies (2026)?

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Correct answer: D — e-MERLIN

The team used the e-MERLIN radio array, seven telescopes across the UK working as an interferometer.

Q74

How many nearby galaxies were observed in the e-MERLIN survey reported by DST on 6 July 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 280

The team observed 280 nearby galaxies selected from the Palomar sample.

Ministry of Cooperation marks 5th Foundation Day; nine national-level cooperatives in place
Q75

In which year was the Union Ministry of Cooperation created, which marked its 5th Foundation Day in July 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 2021

Amit Shah said the Ministry of Cooperation was created in 2021.

Q76 Advanced

How many national-level cooperative societies exist, as stated at the Ministry of Cooperation's 5th Foundation Day?

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Correct answer: B — Nine

Shah said a total of nine national-level cooperative societies have been formed, including three newly created ones.

Q77 Advanced

Bharat Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL), mentioned by Amit Shah in July 2026, is expected to become what within three years?

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Correct answer: A — India's largest seed production company

Shah said BBSSL will emerge as the country's largest seed production company within the next three years.

MoSPI releases report of the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics
Q78 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.

Q79 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.

Steel sector Q1 FY27: crude steel output 42.1 Mt, consumption up 8.3%
Q80

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.

Q81 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.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan releases first instalment of Rs 25,863 crore to States under VB-G-RAM-G
Q82

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.

Q83 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.

Q84 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.

Q85 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%.