Question 1

What topics are covered in the 6 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 6 July 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Economy, Agriculture with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 6 July 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

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Attempt the quiz after reading the daily current affairs. Focus on understanding the explanation for each question. Link each topic to your static GK notes for comprehensive preparation.

Question 3

How many MCQs should I practice daily for competitive exams?

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Experts recommend 10-20 current affairs MCQs daily. This takes only 5-7 minutes but significantly improves retention through active recall, which is more effective than passive reading.

Question 4

Are these quiz questions based on The Hindu and Indian Express?

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Yes. All questions are derived from important news articles published in The Hindu and Indian Express, filtered and ranked by AI for exam relevance across UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams.

Question 5

Which constitutional provision empowers High Courts to issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights?

Accepted Answer

Article 226, Article 226 of the Constitution grants High Courts the power to issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose. Article 32 provides similar power to the Supreme Court. Article 227 gives High Courts superintendence over subordinate courts, while Article 21 protects the right to life and personal liberty.

Question 6

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural crops in India?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is responsible for agricultural price policy, including the announcement and implementation of Minimum Support Prices (MSP) based on recommendations from the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

Question 7

Which ministry is primarily responsible for issuing the LPG Control Order mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, The article states that the LPG Control Order was issued to direct domestic refineries to increase production. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the nodal ministry for oil and gas policy, including LPG supply and regulation.

Question 8

Which country is India's second-largest trading partner within ASEAN, as mentioned in the article?

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Indonesia, The article explicitly states that Indonesia is India's second-largest ASEAN trading partner. The other options are common ASEAN trade partners but not the one highlighted.

Question 9

Which government agency is responsible for holding and managing the buffer stock of rice mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

Food Corporation of India (FCI), The article repeatedly refers to FCI's rice stocks and carrying costs. FCI is the nodal agency for procurement, storage, and distribution of food grains under the PDS and buffer stock operations.

Question 10

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing India's foreign policy and diplomatic initiatives such as the 'arc of trust'?

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Ministry of External Affairs, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) formulates and executes India's foreign policy, including diplomatic visits and strategic partnerships. The 'arc of trust' is a foreign policy initiative, hence MEA is the nodal body.

Question 11

Which country's President was the Republic Day chief guest in January 2025, as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia, The article states that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was invited as the Republic Day chief guest in January 2025, with over 300 Indonesian personnel marching down Rajpath. This is a significant diplomatic gesture reflecting the deepening ties between India and Indonesia.

Question 12

Which institution led the research on climate change impact on milk production in Haryana?

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ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, The study was authored by researchers from ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute and other collaborating institutions, as mentioned in the article. The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources identified heat-tolerance traits but did not lead the study.

Question 13

Which ministry is responsible for the India Energy Stack (IES) initiative?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Power, The article explicitly states that the India Energy Stack (IES) is an initiative of the Ministry of Power. The other ministries are not involved in this specific digital platform for the power sector.

Question 14

Which organization developed the 'Designer Rice' with low glycemic index and high protein content?

Accepted Answer

CSIR-NIIST, The article states that scientists at CSIR-NIIST in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, developed the 'Designer Rice' using food-processing technology. It is not a GM crop and was officially released during a technology transfer ceremony in February 2026.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi High Court judgment:

1. The court ruled that private media houses perform a 'public function' and can be taken to a High Court for violating an individual's right to privacy.

2. The Supreme Court's Kaushal Kishor judgment (2023) established the principle of horizontal application of fundamental rights against private individuals.

3. The court awarded Rs 10 lakh in compensation to the victim's mother for the privacy violation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: the Delhi HC held that media performs a public function and can be sued via writ. Statement 2 is correct: the Kaushal Kishor (2023) judgment established horizontal application of fundamental rights. Statement 3 is incorrect: the compensation was Rs 5 lakh, not Rs 10 lakh.

Question 16

Consider the following statements about the impact of El Niño on Indian agriculture:

1. El Niño is known to suppress the southwest monsoon rainfall in India.

2. The 2023-24 El Niño event led to annual retail food inflation averaging over 8.5% for 18 months.

3. El Niño only affects kharif crops and has no impact on the rabi season.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct because El Niño typically suppresses monsoon rainfall. Statement 2 is correct as the last strong El Niño (2023-24) caused >8.5% food inflation. Statement 3 is incorrect because El Niño can also cause a short and warm winter, negatively impacting rabi crops like wheat and mustard.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding India's management of the West Asia crisis:

1. Oil prices fell to $74 per barrel by the end of June 2026, the pre-crisis level.

2. LPG production was increased from 35,000 to 54,000 tonnes per day within eight days of the disruption.

3. The government's revenue forgone due to not passing full price increases was Rs 1.7 lakh crore.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions oil prices came down to $74/barrel by end of June. Statement 2 is incorrect: production increased within seven days, not eight. Statement 3 is correct: revenue forgone was Rs 1.7 lakh crore. Hence option C.

Question 18

What was the amount of compensation upheld by the Delhi High Court in the case against TV Today Network for broadcasting details of a minor sexual assault victim?

Accepted Answer

Rs 5 lakh, The Delhi HC upheld a single-judge order from 2013 directing TV Today Network to pay Rs 5 lakh in compensation for broadcasting details that could identify a minor victim of sexual assault without consent.

Question 19

As per the news article, what was the all-India average rainfall recorded in June 2026, which was the fifth-lowest for that month since records began?

Accepted Answer

99.5 mm, The article explicitly states that the all-India average rainfall in June 2026 was 99.5 mm, making it the fifth-lowest June rainfall after 2014, 2009, 1926, and 1905.

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