Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 13 July 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 13 July 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include Polity, Governance, Social Issues and International Relations.
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Q1Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the process of delimitation of constituencies?
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Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the process of delimitation of constituencies?
Answer: Article 82
Article 82 of the Indian Constitution provides for the readjustment of constituencies after each Census. Delimitation is carried out by the Delimitation Commission to ensure equal representation in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q2Which organisation developed the ASTRA Mk 1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile mentioned in the news?
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Which organisation developed the ASTRA Mk 1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile mentioned in the news?
Answer: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
The article states that ASTRA Mk 1 was developed by DRDO. It is an indigenous BVRAAM with a range of 80-110 km and Mach 4.5 speed, being integrated with IAF's Sukhoi-30 MKI and Tejas Mk 1A.
International Relations · Defence · Culture · Science Tech · Polity · easy
Q3Oman summoned the ambassador of which country to protest the recent strikes?
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Oman summoned the ambassador of which country to protest the recent strikes?
Answer: Iran
The article states that Oman summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest the strikes, calling Iran's acts 'irresponsible'. This was the first such move since the war began.
International Relations · Security · Geography · easy
Q4Which Act requires that every birth in India be registered within 21 days?
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Which Act requires that every birth in India be registered within 21 days?
Answer: Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 mandates compulsory registration of every birth within 21 days. The article highlights that this system failed for decades, with only 41% of births registered among children under 5 in 2005-06.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q5Which Article of the Constitution of India directs the State to prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves, and other milch and draught cattle?
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Which Article of the Constitution of India directs the State to prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves, and other milch and draught cattle?
Answer: Article 48
Article 48, a Directive Principle of State Policy under Part IV, mandates the State to organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern lines and in particular to prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves, and other milch and draught cattle. Article 48A deals with environment protection, Article 21 with right to life, and Article 14 with equality.
Polity · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q6Which foreign policy framework forms the foundation of India's engagement with Southeast and East Asian countries?
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Which foreign policy framework forms the foundation of India's engagement with Southeast and East Asian countries?
Answer: Act East Policy
The article mentions 'the Look East/Act East policy' as a core strategic framework. India's Look East Policy was launched in 1991 and upgraded to Act East Policy in 2014 to deepen engagement with ASEAN and East Asia. While SAGAR relates to maritime security and Quad is a strategic dialogue, Act East is the overarching policy.
International Relations · Economy · Security · easy
Q7Which ministry publishes the data on India’s crude oil imports mentioned in the article?
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Which ministry publishes the data on India’s crude oil imports mentioned in the article?
Answer: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The article explicitly states that Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) data on India’s May crude imports were used. This ministry tracks trade data, including import-export statistics.
Economy · International Relations · Security · easy
Q8Which body has decided to exclude JEE ranks and GATE scores from standard placement resumes?
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Which body has decided to exclude JEE ranks and GATE scores from standard placement resumes?
Answer: All IITs Placement Committee
The article explicitly states that the All IITs Placement Committee has made this decision. UGC and AICTE are regulatory bodies, while the Ministry of Education is the parent ministry. The committee directly handles placement policies for all IITs.
Education · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q9Which act governs the registration of births and deaths in India?
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Which act governs the registration of births and deaths in India?
Answer: Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Act, 1969
The article states that the RBD Act, 1969 covers births, deaths and stillbirths, replacing the earlier 1886 Act. The 2023 amendment introduced digital registration and other reforms.
Health · Governance · Polity · easy
Q10Which Iranian military force claimed responsibility for retaliatory strikes on US military bases in Gulf nations as per the recent news?
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Which Iranian military force claimed responsibility for retaliatory strikes on US military bases in Gulf nations as per the recent news?
Answer: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
The article explicitly states that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched the 'first phase' of retaliatory missile and drone strikes against US facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
International Relations · Security · Economy · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the Women's Reservation Constitutional Amendment Bill (2026):
1. The bill proposes to reserve 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies for women.
2. There is no linkage between the women's reservation bill and the delimitation exercise.
3. The NDA currently does not have the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha to pass the bill.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Women's Reservation Constitutional Amendment Bill (2026):
1. The bill proposes to reserve 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies for women.
2. There is no linkage between the women's reservation bill and the delimitation exercise.
3. The NDA currently does not have the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha to pass the bill.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: the bill seeks 33% reservation for women. Statement 2 is incorrect: the bill is explicitly linked to the delimitation exercise that would expand the Lok Sabha. Statement 3 is correct: the NDA's current strength is 293, far short of the required 360 for a two-thirds majority.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the repatriation of antiquities from Australia:
1. Three antiquities from Tamil Nadu dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries were returned by the Australian Museum.
2. The repatriation was a result of the India-Australia summit during PM Modi's visit to Australia.
3. India committed to repatriating relics of an Australian First Nations ancestor from the Government Museum of Chennai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the repatriation of antiquities from Australia:
1. Three antiquities from Tamil Nadu dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries were returned by the Australian Museum.
2. The repatriation was a result of the India-Australia summit during PM Modi's visit to Australia.
3. India committed to repatriating relics of an Australian First Nations ancestor from the Government Museum of Chennai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: All three
All three statements are correct as per the article. The three antiquities (Nandi, trident with Bhadrakali, six-headed Karthikeya) were from Tamil Nadu temples. The repatriation was agreed during the India-Australia summit. India also committed to returning an Australian First Nations ancestor relic from Chennai Museum.
International Relations · Defence · Culture · Science Tech · Polity · hard
Q13Consider the following statements:
1. The US strikes targeted missile and air defence systems and paramilitary Revolutionary Guard boats.
2. Iran retaliated by attacking only US military bases in the Gulf region.
3. The UN Secretary-General warned that a return to full-scale hostilities would have catastrophic consequences.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. The US strikes targeted missile and air defence systems and paramilitary Revolutionary Guard boats.
2. Iran retaliated by attacking only US military bases in the Gulf region.
3. The UN Secretary-General warned that a return to full-scale hostilities would have catastrophic consequences.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the US official confirmed strikes on missile and air defence systems and Revolutionary Guard boats. Statement 2 is incorrect; Iran retaliated by attacking Gulf Arab states (Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain), not just US military bases. Statement 3 is correct as per the UN Secretary-General's statement.
International Relations · Security · Geography · hard
Q14According to the article, what was the exact number of votes in favor of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 when it was defeated in the Lok Sabha in April?
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According to the article, what was the exact number of votes in favor of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 when it was defeated in the Lok Sabha in April?
Answer: 298
The article states that 298 MPs voted in favor of the bill, against 230 who opposed it, out of 528 members present. The bill was defeated as it needed a two-thirds majority of members present and voting.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · medium
Q15According to the article, what is the range of the ASTRA Mk 1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile?
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According to the article, what is the range of the ASTRA Mk 1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile?
Answer: 80-110 km
The article specifies that ASTRA Mk 1 has a range of 80 to 110 km, speed of Mach 4.5, and altitude up to 20 km. The more advanced ASTRA Mk 2 has an enhanced range of 200 km.
International Relations · Defence · Culture · Science Tech · Polity · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Governance
- Social Issues
- International Relations
- Defence
- Culture
- Science Tech
- Security
- Geography
- State Governance
- Economy
- Education
- Health
- International Relations
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- NDA Govt Pushes Women's Reservation Amendment Bill (2029) & Delimitation Bill Requiring 2/3rd Majority
- PM Modi's 3-Nation Tour: India-Indonesia-Australia-New Zealand Deals, Artifacts Repatriation & Defence Pacts
- U.S. Strikes Iran on Strait of Hormuz Escalate; 60-Day Interim Deal Nears Collapse
- UIDAI Founder Exposes Systemic Failures: Birth Registration, Citizenship Proof, and Aadhaar Exclusion
- SC Stays Madras HC Blanket Cow Slaughter Ban, Cites Article 48 & TN Animal Preservation Act, 1958
- India's Indo-Pacific Pivot: $630M Missile Deal with Indonesia, FTA with NZ, and CPTPP Consideration
- India’s Russian Oil Imports at 40% Premium, Strategy Questioned Amid Iran War and Yuan Payments
- All IITs Placement Committee Excludes JEE/GATE Scores from Resumes, Aligns with NEP 2020
- CRS 2024: India Achieves 99.4% Death Registration, But Only 24.8% Medically Certified Cause of Death
- US Proposes Taking Over Strait of Hormuz After Iran Blockade Hits 20% Global Energy Supply
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