Question 1

What topics are covered in the 15 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 15 July 2026 quiz covers Social Issues, Agriculture, State Governance, Governance with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 15 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 institution partnered with the Government of Maharashtra to draft the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026?

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M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), The article explicitly mentions that the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) has been a partner in this effort, together with the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy (Maharashtra).

Question 6

Which ministry is the National Statistics Office (NSO) primarily under?

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, The National Statistics Office (NSO) is the nodal statistical agency in India and functions under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). It conducts large-scale surveys like the National Sample Survey (NSS).

Question 7

Which Act is the primary legal framework in India for protecting children from sexual offences?

Accepted Answer

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, The POCSO Act, 2012 is the comprehensive law to protect children from sexual abuse. The article discusses its application to consensual adolescent relationships, which the expert committee aims to address through sex education.

Question 8

Which section of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 allows victims or their legal heirs to file claim petitions for compensation from motor vehicle accidents?

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Section 166, Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides for the filing of claim petitions for compensation arising out of motor vehicle accidents. Section 140 deals with 'no fault liability' which provides fixed baseline compensation regardless of fault. Section 173 relates to appeals, and Section 2(34) defines 'motor vehicle'.

Question 9

Which Act governs the preservation of ancient monuments of national importance in India and prohibits their use in a manner inconsistent with their character?

Accepted Answer

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 provides for the preservation of ancient monuments of national importance. Section 16 of this Act specifically bars using a protected monument in a manner inconsistent with its character. The Places of Worship Act 1991 deals with maintaining the religious character of places of worship as of 1947.

Question 10

Which ministry is primarily responsible for negotiating and implementing India's Free Trade Agreements like the India-U.K. CETA?

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry, The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through its Department of Commerce, handles all trade negotiations including FTAs. The Commerce Secretary is the top bureaucrat in this ministry, as mentioned in the article where Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal announced the deal details.

Question 11

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the India Semiconductor Mission?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The India Semiconductor Mission is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to develop the semiconductor ecosystem in India, as detailed in the article.

Question 12

Which U.S. government body is responsible for introducing the bill proposing 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil?

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The Senate, The article states that a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators unveiled the bill. The Senate is the upper chamber of the U.S. Congress and is responsible for introducing and passing legislation.

Question 13

Which Indian pharmaceutical company suspended supplies of its generic semaglutide after detecting impurities in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)?

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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, The article explicitly states that Dr. Reddy's Laboratories suspended supplies of its generic semaglutide after its internal inspection detected impurities in the API during production scale-up. This is a key fact mentioned in the news.

Question 14

Which Indian ministry summoned the Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission to lodge a protest over the attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz?

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Ministry of External Affairs, The article states that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest. The MEA handles India's diplomatic relations and is responsible for summoning foreign envoys.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026:

1. The Act introduces a Woman Farmer Certificate (WFC) that requires the applicant to own land.

2. The Act adopts the definition of 'farmer' from the National Policy for Farmers (2007).

3. A state-level monitoring committee headed by the Chief Minister will oversee implementation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect: The WFC de-links the requirement of owning land. Statement 2 is correct: The Act adopts the broad definition of 'farmer' from the National Policy for Farmers (2007). Statement 3 is incorrect: The monitoring committee is headed by the Chief Secretary, not the Chief Minister. The governing council is headed by the Chief Minister.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education (CMS-E):

1. It was conducted by the National Statistics Office as part of the 80th round of the National Sample Survey.

2. The survey data collection used Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI), which allowed enumerators to skip questions with no response.

3. The survey found that 27% of students in government schools are paying fees, including admission, tuition, and examination charges.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: CMS-E was part of the NSS 80th round. Statement 2 is incorrect: CAPI does not allow non-response; enumerators must enter a value to proceed, which is a key flaw highlighted in the article. Statement 3 is correct: the survey found 27% of government school students are paying fees.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the expert committee on adolescent education:

1. The committee recommended introducing adolescent education from Class 6 with a graded approach.

2. The committee suggested that consent should be introduced from the foundational stage itself.

3. The committee recommended that teachers must undergo training before delivering the curriculum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the curriculum starts from Class 6. Statement 2 is incorrect: consent is excluded for younger groups and introduced at secondary stage. Statement 3 is correct: teacher training is mandatory before delivery.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment on motor accident compensation:

1. The Supreme Court held that motor accident claims are criminal proceedings requiring proof beyond reasonable doubt.

2. The Court invoked the maxim 'res ipsa loquitur' meaning 'the thing speaks for itself'.

3. An adverse inference was drawn because the tanker conductor was not produced as a witness.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The SC held that motor accident claims are civil proceedings, not criminal trials. The standard of proof is 'preponderance of probabilities', not 'beyond reasonable doubt'. Statement 2 is correct: the Court invoked res ipsa loquitur. Statement 3 is correct: the Court drew an adverse inference for withholding the best available evidence (the conductor).

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991:

1. The Act preserves the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on August 15, 1947.

2. The Act exempts ancient and historical monuments covered under the Ancient Monuments Act, 1958 from its provisions.

3. The Act applies to all places of worship including the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: Section 3 of the Act prohibits conversion of any place of worship and maintains its religious character as of August 15, 1947. Statement 2 is correct: Section 4(3)(a) exempts ancient and historical monuments covered by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Act specifically excluded the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute from its purview under Section 5.

Question 20

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2025, what percentage of the rural female workforce in Maharashtra is employed in agriculture?

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82%, The article states that 82% of the rural female workforce in Maharashtra is employed in agriculture, compared to 58% of rural men. The all-India figures are 73% for women and 47% for men.

Question 21

According to the analysis in the article, what percentage of government school students in rural Himachal Pradesh reported having no course fees?

Accepted Answer

55.6%, The article states that in Himachal Pradesh, the percentage of students with no course fees in government schools was 55.6% in rural areas and 78.3% in urban areas. The 27% figure is the overall national finding that students are paying fees, while 50.4% is the negative difference in educational expenditure between govt and private schools in rural areas.

Question 22

From which class will the new adolescent education curriculum be introduced according to the expert committee?

Accepted Answer

Class 6, The article states that the committee proposed introducing adolescent education from Class 6 through a graded approach. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they are not mentioned.

Question 23

What was the total approximate compensation awarded by the Supreme Court to the families of the three teachers?

Accepted Answer

Rs 1.4 crore, The Supreme Court awarded Rs 65.58 lakh, Rs 41.66 lakh, and Rs 35.36 lakh to the three families. The sum of these amounts is approximately Rs 1.42 crore, which is rounded to Rs 1.4 crore in the article. The other options are close distractors but incorrect.

Question 24

According to the ASI survey cited by the MP High Court, to which historical period do the foundations and temple-style pillars at the Bhojshala complex belong?

Accepted Answer

Paramara period (9th-10th century), The ASI survey report recorded Paramara-period foundations from the 9th or 10th century, along with temple-style pillars and inscriptions referring to 'Sharada Sadan'. The Paramara dynasty ruled in central India (Malwa region) during this period. The other options represent different historical periods and regions.

Question 25

What is the primary objective of the Woman Farmer Certificate (WFC) introduced under the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026?

Accepted Answer

To formally recognize women as farmers without requiring land ownership, The WFC formally recognizes a woman as a farmer and effectively de-links the requirement of owning land. This enables access to entitlements under government schemes, extension services, credit, and market opportunities.

Question 26

What is the primary concern raised in the article regarding the CMS-E survey findings?

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That the survey methodology may have produced erroneous data, damaging the reputation of government schools., The article's central argument is that the finding of 27% fee-paying students in government schools is likely due to data collection errors (CAPI rigidity, misinterpretation of 'tuition fees'), and if not properly investigated, such errors 'tarnish the reputation of government schools and teachers'. The article does not support amending the RTE Act or claim that private schools are more affordable.

Question 27

What is the primary objective behind the Centre's decision to roll out comprehensive sex education in schools?

Accepted Answer

To address the criminalisation of consensual adolescent relationships under POCSO Act, The article clearly states that the Supreme Court directed the Centre to address the growing criminalisation of consensual adolescent relationships and minor pregnancies under POCSO. The committee's report and the proposed curriculum aim to provide age-appropriate education to reduce such cases.

Question 28

What is the primary legal principle established by the Supreme Court in this judgment regarding motor accident claims?

Accepted Answer

Civil standard of 'preponderance of probabilities' applies, not criminal standard, The SC emphasized that motor accident claims are civil proceedings. The standard of proof is 'preponderance of probabilities' (more likely than not), not the criminal standard of 'beyond reasonable doubt'. This reduces the evidentiary burden on claimants and aligns with the beneficial object of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Question 29

What is the primary legal challenge raised against the Madhya Pradesh High Court's judgment on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula dispute?

Accepted Answer

The HC exceeded its writ jurisdiction by determining complex questions of historical fact and religious character, The principal challenge is that the HC 'impermissibly delved into highly contentious and complex questions of fact, historical evidence, and archaeological interpretations' to determine the original character of the monument. The petitioners argue such detailed examination is beyond the scope of summary proceedings in writ jurisdiction (Article 226) and should have been relegated to a civil court for a full trial.

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