Which Indian minister began a four-nation West Asian tour in early July 2026, later heading to the US?
A
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
B
Home Minister Amit Shah
C
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
D
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
Question 2Single Answer
Which country clinched a record seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title around July 2026?
A
Australia
B
England
C
India
D
New Zealand
Question 3Single Answer
What major diplomatic pact did Australia sign with Fiji in July 2026?
A
Trade agreement
B
Defence pact
C
Climate accord
D
Education MoU
Question 4Single Answer
Which Indian union minister laid foundation/inaugurated projects in Pune, Maharashtra?
A
Nitin Gadkari
B
Amit Shah
C
Piyush Goyal
D
Dharmendra Pradhan
Question 5Single Answer
Who was appointed as RBI Executive Director effective July 1, 2026?
A
Sunil Bharti Mittal
B
Nirmala Sitharaman
C
Ravi Shankar
D
Shaktikanta Das (reappointe
Question 6Single Answer
A major Russian missile/drone attack on Kyiv in July 2026 reportedly killed at least how many?
A
5
B
100+
C
30+
D
Under 10
Question 7Single Answer
Over 50 engineering colleges were reportedly shut in India in the past year as of July 2026. What was a key context?
A
Funding cuts
B
Shift to online-only
C
Merger with medical colleges
D
Regulatory/quality issues
Question 8Single Answer
US President Donald Trump commented on his relationship with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in July 2026, saying Netanyahu “knows who the boss is.” What was the context?
A
White House meeting
B
Trade deal
C
Iran ceasefire
D
UN vote
Question 9Single Answer
Which day is observed as World Zoonoses Day (noted in recent July coverage)?
A
July 4
B
July 11
C
July 1
D
July 6
Question 10Single Answer
What major US event involved the world’s largest fireworks display around July 4, 2026?
A
America 250 Salute to America
B
Super Bowl
C
FIFA World Cup opening
D
Independence Day in Texas only
Question 11Single Answer
NPCI partnered with which banks for cross-border UPI real-time FX settlement in July 2026?
A
HSBC India and JP Morgan
B
SBI and HDFC
C
RBI and World Bank
D
Axis and ICICI
Question 12Single Answer
Himachal Pradesh secured how many new GI tags in July 2026, taking the total to 17?
A
3
B
5
C
12
D
8
Question 13Single Answer
Super Typhoon Bavi impacted which US territories in early July 2026?
A
Northern Mariana Islands/Guam area
B
Hawaii
C
Alaska
D
Puerto Rico
Question 14Single Answer
Which bank entered a strategic partnership with Japan’s Mizuho Bank for M&A financing?
A
State Bank of India
B
Bank of Baroda
C
Punjab National Bank
D
Canara Bank
Question 15Single Answer
What major football event is ongoing across North America in 2026?
A
UEFA Euro
B
Asian Cup
C
Copa America
D
FIFA World Cup
Question 16Single Answer
A bus accident in which Pakistani district killed around 40 people in July 2026?
A
Sherani District, Balochistan
B
Karachi
C
Lahore
D
Islamabad
Question 17Single Answer
Digital India programme completed how many years on July 1, 2026?
A
9
B
20
C
15
D
11
Question 18Single Answer
What was the reported status of India’s fintech startup funding globally (recent Tracxn report)?
A
1st
B
10th
C
5th
D
3rd
Question 19Single Answer
Which Indian state’s cabinet approved renaming Bengaluru City University after former PM Manmohan Singh (noted in recent coverage)?
A
Karnataka
B
Maharashtra
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Kerala
Question 20Single Answer
What was a key focus of the India–US Strategic Partnership Forum award to Sunil Bharti Mittal?
A
Leadership Award 2026
B
Sports
C
Environmental Prize
D
Tech Innovation
Question 21Single Answer
A performer called for Trump’s death at the funeral of which Iranian figure (reported in July 2026)?
A
Late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
B
Current President
C
Foreign Minister
D
Revolutionary Guard head
Question 22Single Answer
Cabinet approved major highway projects worth over ₹14,000 crore, including one in which state?
A
Uttar Pradesh (Kanpur-Kabrai)
B
Gujarat
C
Bihar
D
Odisha
Question 23Single Answer
What was a key outcome of the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit?
A
Joint space mission cancellation
B
New trade war declaration
C
Strengthened bilateral ties in various sectors
D
Defence pact revocation
Question 24Single Answer
Kotak Mahindra Bank announced acquisition of which business from Deutsche Bank for Rs 281.7 crore?
A
India retail, private banking, and wealth management
B
Corporate lending arm
C
Insurance subsidiary
D
Asset management
Question 25Single Answer
Which programme completed 11 years on July 1, 2026, with a renewed focus on AI and semiconductors?
A
Make in India
B
Skill India
C
Digital India
D
Startup India
Question 26Single Answer
MoSPI released which key publications on Statistics Day (June 29, 2026) highlighting SDG progress?
A
Only economic survey
B
SDGs – National Indicator Framework Progress Report 2026
C
Defence white paper
D
Census preliminary data
Question 27Single Answer
Which bank partnered with Japan’s Mizuho Bank for M&A financing collaboration in July 2026?
A
Bank of Baroda (BoB)
B
SBI
C
HDFC Bank
D
ICICI Bank
Question 28Single Answer
PM Narendra Modi visited which two states on July 4, 2026, to inaugurate development projects?
A
UP and Bihar
B
Rajasthan and Gujarat
C
Maharashtra and Karnataka
D
Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Question 29Single Answer
Who became the first Indian to win the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026?
A
A tennis player
B
A cricket player
C
Sudarsan Pattnaik
D
A wrestler
Question 30Single Answer
Which international maritime exercise did the Indian Navy participate in during June-July 2026 in Hawaii?
A
MALABAR
B
TROPEX
C
RIMPAC 2026
D
VARUNA
Question 31Single Answer
What significant acquisition involving Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was cleared by CCI in July 2026?
A
Aditya Birla Group-led consortium buyout
B
Reliance acquisition
C
Tata Group purchase
D
Foreign investor takeover
Question 32Single Answer
Which state secured GI tags for products like Chamba Metal Art and Kinnauri Jewellery in July 2026?
A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Uttarakhand
C
Jammu & Kashmir
D
Sikkim
Question 33Single Answer
Which scheme completed more than 10 years in 2026, benefiting over 27 million farmers?
A
PM-KISAN
B
Soil Health Card
C
PM Fasal Bima Yojana
D
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
Question 34Single Answer
Who was appointed as part-time Chairman of HDFC Bank in July 2026?
A
Rajiv Kumar (former CEC)
B
Ravi Shankar
C
JP Nadda
D
Piyush Goyal
Question 35Single Answer
What was the theme of the International Day of Cooperatives observed on July 4, 2026?
A
Cooperatives for Sustainable Development
B
Cooperatives for a Peaceful World
C
Digital Cooperatives
D
Green Cooperatives
Question 36Single Answer
Which platform was launched by OPSA in partnership with DSCI for technology assessment?
A
Startup Radar
B
Digital India Hub
C
AI Mission Portal
D
TRL Compass
Question 37Single Answer
PM Modi was honoured with which title during his visit to Seychelles in late June 2026?
A
Order of the Rising Sun
B
Guardian of the Blue Horizon
C
Legion of Honour
D
Bharat Ratna equivalent
Question 38Single Answer
Which country’s cargo vessel HMM Namu was scheduled to exit the Strait of Hormuz in mid-July 2026 after repairs?
A
China
B
Japan
C
South Korea
D
India
Question 39Single Answer
What major agreement between India and UK was set to come into force on July 15, 2026?
A
CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement)
B
Defence Pact
C
Climate Accord
D
Education Exchange
Question 40Single Answer
How many new GI tags did Himachal Pradesh secure in July 2026, taking the total to 17?
A
8
B
5
C
10
D
12
Question 41Single Answer
Which ministry signed an MoU with Google India for digital tourism promotion?
A
Ministry of External Affairs
B
MeitY
C
Ministry of Culture
D
Ministry of Tourism
Question 42Single Answer
What is a notable Indian achievement in para-sports rankings in 2026?
A
Hokato Hotozhe Sema topping Shot Put F57
B
Chess grandmaster title sweep
C
Cricket World Cup win
D
Formula 1 podium
Question 43Single Answer
Which organization approved DWS Group’s stake in Nippon Life India AIF?
A
RBI
B
CCI
C
SEBI
D
IRDAI
Question 44Single Answer
What is PM Family Care Tracker (PM-FCT) primarily for?
A
Tracking adult employment
B
Monitoring child health, nutrition, and welfare from pregnancy to 18 years
C
Digital tax filing
D
Railway passenger management
Question 45Single Answer
India hosted the BRICS Anti-Drug Agencies meeting in which city on July 6-7, 2026?
A
New Delhi
B
Guwahati
C
Mumbai
D
Bengaluru
Question 46Single Answer
Cabinet approved additional Rs 30,000 crore investment in which fund, doubling commitment to Rs 60,000 crore?
A
Sovereign Wealth Fund
B
PM CARES
C
NIIF
D
Green Energy Fund
Question 47Single Answer
Which two banks collaborated with NPCI for real-time FX settlement in cross-border UPI?
A
Axis and Kotak
B
SBI and BoB
C
HDFC and ICICI
D
HSBC India and JP Morgan
Question 48Single Answer
Which country assumed the Presidency of the G20 for the 2027 term after the 2026 Summit preparations?
A
South Africa
B
India
C
USA
D
Brazil
Question 49Single Answer
Which ministry is implementing the IndiaAI Mission?
A
Ministry of Education
B
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C
Ministry of Science and Technology
D
Ministry of Commerce
Question 50Single Answer
Which indigenous multilingual Large Language Model has been highlighted under the IndiaAI ecosystem?
A
Sarvam-1
B
BharatGPT
C
IndicGPT
D
VaniAI
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
World Kiswahili Language Day is observed every year on:
A
5 July
B
6 July
C
7 July
D
8 July
Question 52Single Answer
National Fish Farmers Day in India is celebrated on:
A
5 July
B
8 July
C
12 July
D
10 July
Question 53Single Answer
Which organization publishes the World Economic Outlook Report?
A
WTO
B
IMF
C
World Bank
D
OECD
Question 54Single Answer
Which Indian city hosted the Regional AI Impact Conference 2026?
A
Chennai
B
Hyderabad
C
Jaipur
D
Bengaluru
Question 55Single Answer
India holds the BRICS Chairmanship in which year?
A
2024
B
2025
C
2026
D
2027
Question 56Single Answer
Mission Mausam is associated with:
A
Agriculture
B
Weather forecasting
C
Space exploration
D
Fisheries
Question 57Single Answer
Which ministry launched Mission Mausam?
A
Ministry of Agriculture
B
Ministry of Environment
C
Ministry of Earth Sciences
D
Ministry of Home Affairs
Question 58Single Answer
Surha Taal, recently declared a Ramsar Site, is located in:
A
Rajasthan
B
Gujarat
C
Bihar
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 59Single Answer
Which state partnered with UNDP for climate-resilient development?
A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Uttarakhand
C
Assam
D
Kerala
Question 60Single Answer
The Safai Mitra Scheme was launched by which state?
A
Gujarat
B
Odisha
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Punjab
Question 61Single Answer
IndiaAI Mission has crossed approximately how many GPUs in AI computing capacity?
A
34,000
B
25,000
C
30,000
D
20,000
Question 62Single Answer
Which Indian chess player won Norway Chess 2026?
A
D. Gukesh
B
R. Praggnanandhaa
C
Arjun Erigaisi
D
Vidit Gujrathi
Question 63Single Answer
Which city hosted the World Hydrogen Summit 2026?
A
Rotterdam
B
Dubai
C
London
D
Singapore
Question 64Single Answer
Which organization observes World Population Day?
A
WHO
B
UNESCO
C
UNICEF
D
UNFPA
Question 65Single Answer
Which Indian bank launched a Green Financing Initiative?
A
Bank of Baroda
B
HDFC Bank
C
PNB
D
SBI
Question 66Single Answer
Which ministry operates the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission?
A
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B
Ministry of Education
C
Ministry of AYUSH
D
Ministry of Electronics and IT
Question 67Single Answer
GAGAN navigation system was jointly developed by:
A
ISRO and DRDO
B
ISRO and AAI
C
ISRO and HAL
D
DGCA and AAI
Question 68Single Answer
Which organization issues Orange Alerts for heavy rainfall in India?
A
IMD
B
NDRF
C
NDMA
D
ISRO
Question 69Single Answer
Which Indian mission aims to strengthen the country's Digital Public Infrastructure for Health?
A
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
B
National Health Mission
C
Digital India Mission
D
PM Jan Arogya Yojana
Question 70Single Answer
Which country is expected to host COP31 in 2026?
A
Turkey
B
UAE
C
Germany
D
France
Question 71Single Answer
Which Indian state leads the country in renewable energy capacity growth?
A
Gujarat
B
Maharashtra
C
Rajasthan
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 72Single Answer
World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on:
A
9 July
B
7 July
C
6 July
D
8 July
Question 73Single Answer
According to UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2026, what was India's global rank in FDI inflows in 2025?
A
8th
B
11th
C
9th
D
15th
Question 74Single Answer
Which organization released the "World Investment Report 2026"?
A
IMF
B
World Bank
C
WTO
D
UNCTAD
Question 75Single Answer
India's FDI inflows in 2025 were approximately:
A
USD 38.89 billion
B
USD 31 billion
C
USD 24 billion
D
USD 52 billion
Question 76Single Answer
Which Union Minister led the Indian delegation to the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva?
A
Ashwini Vaishnaw
B
Piyush Goyal
C
Kirti Vardhan Singh
D
J. P. Nadda
Question 77Single Answer
The UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance was held in:
A
Paris
B
Geneva
C
New York
D
Vienna
Question 78Single Answer
GIFT City signed an MoU with which Vietnamese financial hub?
A
Hanoi
B
Ho Chi Minh City
C
Hai Phong
D
Da Nang
Question 79Single Answer
"Adani Copper" recently received certification from which international exchange?
A
LME
B
NYSE
C
NASDAQ
D
CME
Question 80Single Answer
Bisleri International partnered with which organization for cleaner coastlines?
A
Indian Navy
B
Indian Coast Guard
C
NDRF
D
NDMA
Question 81Single Answer
India's CPI inflation for June 2026 was expected to rise mainly because of:
A
Lower exports
B
Rising food and fuel prices
C
GST revision
D
Higher software exports
Question 82Single Answer
India's CPI inflation in June 2026 was projected to be around:
A
3.2%
B
3.8%
C
5.8%
D
4.3%
Question 83Single Answer
Which institution's medium-term inflation target is 4%?
A
IMF
B
SEBI
C
RBI
D
NABARD
Question 84Single Answer
World Population Day is observed every year on:
A
9 July
B
10 July
C
11 July
D
12 July
Question 85Single Answer
World Population Day is primarily coordinated by:
A
UNFPA
B
UNICEF
C
WHO
D
UNESCO
Question 86Single Answer
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is jointly hosted by:
A
USA, Canada and Mexico
B
Brazil, Argentina and Chile
C
Spain, Portugal and Morocco
D
Germany, France and Italy
Question 87Single Answer
Which Indian team was scheduled to play England in the 2nd T20I on 9 July 2026?
A
Men's Team
B
Women's Team
C
Under-19 Team
D
India A
Question 88Single Answer
The 2nd T20I between India and England on 9 July 2026 was scheduled at:
A
Lord's
B
Leeds
C
Manchester
D
Bristol
Question 89Single Answer
Heavy monsoon rainfall caused major disruptions in which Indian city according to reports on 9 July?
A
Surat
B
Pune
C
Jaipur
D
Lucknow
Question 90Single Answer
Rising crude oil prices were mainly linked to tensions involving:
A
US–Iran
B
India–China
C
Japan–South Korea
D
Brazil–Argentina
Question 91Single Answer
India's improved FDI ranking was compared with data for which year?
A
2023
B
2025
C
2024
D
2026
Question 92Single Answer
The World Investment Report mainly focuses on:
A
Foreign Direct Investment trends
B
Global trade tariffs
C
Tourism statistics
D
Climate finance only
Question 93Single Answer
Which Indian financial centre aims to become a global investment hub through international partnerships?
A
BKC Mumbai
B
HITEC City
C
GIFT City
D
IFCI Delhi
Question 94Single Answer
The AI Governance dialogue attended by India was organized under the umbrella of:
A
G20
B
OECD
C
United Nations
D
BRICS
Question 95Single Answer
Which sector primarily benefited from the Bisleri–ICG partnership?
A
Banking
B
Agriculture
C
Coastal environmental conservation
D
Aviation
Question 96Single Answer
India's rise in FDI ranking indicates improvement in:
A
Export duties
B
Gold reserves only
C
Tourism arrivals only
D
Foreign Direct Investment inflows
Question 97Single Answer
Which of the following was one of the major current affairs highlights on 9 July 2026?
A
Olympic Opening Ceremony
B
UNCTAD World Investment Report 2026
C
ICC Champions Trophy Final
D
Nobel Prize Announcement
Question 98Single Answer
Which highest civilian honour of Indonesia was conferred upon Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 7, 2026?
A
Bintang Mahaputra
B
Bintang Bhayangkara
C
Bintang Jasa
D
Bintang Adipurna
Question 99Single Answer
During the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit (July 1-3, 2026), what investment target did Japan set for India over the next decade?
A
¥10 trillion
B
¥8 trillion
C
¥5 trillion
D
¥15 trillion
Question 100Single Answer
What major defence-related outcome emerged from the 16th India-Japan Summit?
A
Co-development deal for naval radio antennas (UNICORN)