Question 1

What topics are covered in the 2 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 2 July 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, State Governance with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 2 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 ministry conducted the surveys that form the basis of the report on grassroots democracy mentioned in the article?

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Ministry of Rural Development, The article explicitly states that the report is 'based on Rural Development Ministry surveys'. The Ministry of Rural Development oversees rural development initiatives including panchayat-related programs.

Question 6

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the NIPUN Bharat scheme?

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Ministry of Education, NIPUN Bharat is a flagship initiative under the National Education Policy 2020, implemented by the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Human Resource Development was renamed to Ministry of Education in 2020, so option D is outdated.

Question 7

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the proposed reforms in NEET and JEE admissions regarding board exam weightage?

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Ministry of Education, The article states that the reforms are being considered by the Ministry of Education's nine-member committee. While Medical education involves the Ministry of Health, NEET and JEE are under the purview of the Ministry of Education (erstwhile HRD Ministry). Hence option B is correct.

Question 8

Which body is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR?

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Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), The article explicitly states that implementation of GRAP is overseen by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), a statutory body created for air quality management in the NCR region.

Question 9

Which Japanese prime minister first articulated the concept of a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' in an address to the Indian Parliament?

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Shinzo Abe, According to the article, the Indo-Pacific concept was first articulated by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in his address to the Indian Parliament in 2007. This is a key static fact for UPSC.

Question 10

Which ministry is the nodal authority for the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The NCB is India's apex drug law enforcement agency and operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, as explicitly mentioned in the article. Its mandate includes enforcement of the NDPS Act and coordination of anti-drug operations.

Question 11

Which ministry is primarily responsible for India's diplomatic engagement with Japan as mentioned in the article?

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Ministry of External Affairs, The article quotes External Affairs Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal. The Ministry of External Affairs handles diplomatic relations and joint statements. While defence and commerce are involved, the nodal ministry for diplomacy is MEA.

Question 12

Which international organization's Government Finance Statistics (GFS) Manual is cited as the benchmark for defining government compensation?

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International Monetary Fund (IMF), The article explicitly mentions the IMF's GFS Manual as the international benchmark for public finance accounting, defining compensation as any recurring payment in an employer-employee relationship. This static GK fact is often tested in UPSC and banking exams.

Question 13

Which statutory body regulates the legal profession and legal education in India, and was directed by the Supreme Court to form a committee on AI-generated precedents?

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Bar Council of India, The Bar Council of India (BCI) is the apex statutory body under the Advocates Act, 1961 responsible for regulating the legal profession and legal education. The Supreme Court directed BCI to constitute a committee to examine AI-generated hallucinated precedents and formulate norms.

Question 14

Under the proposed Maharashtra Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill, which authority is responsible for issuing the 'Woman Farmer Certificate'?

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Gram Sabha or urban local bodies, The Bill explicitly states that certificates will be issued by Gram Sabhas (in rural areas) or urban local bodies (in urban areas), ensuring local-level identification and verification.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the report on gram sabhas:

1. The report found that gram sabhas spend 13% of their time identifying local issues and 4% discussing revenue generation.

2. The report's primary recommendation is to increase local tax-raising powers of gram panchayats.

3. 18%-28% of respondents cited lack of outcomes as the reason for low interest in gram sabhas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states 'gram sabhas spend 13% of the time identifying local issues but only 4% discussing revenue generation'. Statement 2 is incorrect: the report pushes for more use of the NIRNAY app and real-time upload of minutes, not increasing tax powers – the article criticizes that gram panchayats are 'systematically constrained from raising their taxes'. Statement 3 is correct: '18%-28% of respondents citing a lack of outcomes as the reason for low interest'.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding NIPUN Bharat:

1. It was launched in 2021 to achieve universal foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade III.

2. Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) is a new experimental approach proposed under NIPUN 2.0.

3. The National Curriculum Framework for the Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) was launched in October 2022.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: NIPUN Bharat was launched in 2021 with the goal of FLN by Grade III. Statement 2 is incorrect: TaRL is a tried and tested approach developed over 20 years, not new or experimental. Statement 3 is correct: NCF-FS was launched on October 20, 2022 by the Ministry of Education.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed changes in NEET and JEE admissions:

1. The Ministry of Education has set up a nine-member committee to examine dependence on coaching and fairness in entrance tests.

2. The proposed 50% weightage for board marks will apply only to medical admissions (NEET), not to engineering (JEE).

3. The committee has also recommended closer alignment of entrance tests with school syllabi and multiple attempts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The article mentions a nine-member committee set up by the Ministry of Education. Statement 2 is incorrect: The proposed 50% weightage applies to both NEET and JEE admissions as the article says 'crucial admissions presently based on scores of entrance exams like NEET and JEE'. Statement 3 is correct: The article mentions 'closer alignment of entrance tests with school syllabi' and 'multiple attempts' as part of the contemplated changes. Hence option C is correct.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) Act:

1. The Act guarantees 125 days of wage employment per year to every rural household.

2. Under VB-G RAM G, the Centre bears 100% of the wage bill, similar to MGNREGA.

3. The Act is a centrally sponsored scheme with a 60:40 fund sharing ratio for most states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: VB-G RAM G guarantees 125 days (article says 'statutory guarantee of 125 days'). Statement 2 is incorrect: Under MGNREGA the Centre paid 100% wage bill, but VB-G RAM G is a centrally sponsored scheme with cost sharing (60:40 for most states, 90:10 for NE/Himalayan). Statement 3 is correct: it is a centrally sponsored scheme with the said ratio. Hence option C is correct.

Question 19

According to the report discussed in the article, what percentage of time do gram sabhas spend on discussing revenue generation?

Accepted Answer

4%, The article clearly states 'gram sabhas spend 13% of the time identifying local issues but only 4% discussing revenue generation'. The 13% refers to issue identification, 18%-28% refers to respondents citing lack of outcomes.

Question 20

In which year was the National Curriculum Framework for the Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) officially launched?

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2022, The article explicitly states that NCF-FS was officially launched on October 20, 2022, by the Ministry of Education. 2021 is the launch year of NIPUN Bharat, not NCF-FS.

Question 21

According to the news report, what is the proposed weightage of board exam marks in NEET and JEE admissions currently under consideration?

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50%, The article explicitly states: 'The changes being contemplated are 50 per cent weightage for board marks in admission/merit'. Options 25% and 40% are plausible distractors, while 75% is an exaggeration. Hence option C is correct.

Question 22

According to the Delhi government notification, what is the period during which motor vehicles registered outside Delhi and below BS-VI standards will be banned from plying in the national capital?

Accepted Answer

November 1 to January 31, The article specifies that the ban on non-BS-VI vehicles registered outside Delhi applies from November 1 to January 31 every year. The overall winter restrictions (including construction, WFH, etc.) are from November 1 to February 28, but the vehicle ban is shorter (till Jan 31). Option A is the overall restriction period, not the vehicle ban period.

Question 23

Consider the following statements regarding Japan's domestic reforms mentioned in the article:

1. Japan passed its largest-ever defence budget of 122.3 trillion yen.

2. Japan relaxed arms export restrictions, allowing sale of equipment to 17 countries including India.

3. Japan's Official Security Assistance (OSA) budget was increased by 125% to $116 million.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three, All three statements are directly supported by the article. Japan passed a record defence budget (122.3 trillion yen), relaxed arms exports to 17 countries including India, and increased OSA by 125% to $116 million. None contain any trap; they are all factual.

Question 24

According to the NCB Annual Report 2025, how many people were arrested in anti-drug operations in 2025?

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1,83,675, The report states that 1,83,675 people were arrested in 2025, up from 1,22,224 in 2024. Option A is the 2024 figure, Option D is the weight of seized drugs targeted for destruction in the disposal drive.

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