Question 1

What topics are covered in the 7 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 7 July 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Environment with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 7 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 is primarily responsible for conducting the Census in India?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Census of India is conducted under the Census Act, 1948, and is administered by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, which functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Question 6

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing Heat Action Plans (HAPs) at the national level in India?

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, While NDMA coordinates disaster response, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry for climate change adaptation and mitigation, including heat action plans. The article discusses HAPs as a climate adaptation tool, falling under MoEFCC's purview.

Question 7

Which of the following Supreme Court cases first established that the right to vote is a statutory right and not a fundamental right?

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N.P. Ponnuswami vs Returning Officer (1952), In N.P. Ponnuswami vs Returning Officer (1952), the Supreme Court held that the right to vote and contest elections are statutory rights created by the Representation of the People Act, not fundamental or common law rights. This principle was reaffirmed in later cases like Jyoti Basu (1982) and Kuldip Nayar (2006).

Question 8

Which Act governs the procedure for investigation and removal of a High Court judge on grounds of misbehaviour?

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The Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, The article specifically mentions that the parliamentary committee was constituted under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. Article 217 deals with resignation and conditions of office, not the removal procedure. The other acts are not relevant to impeachment of judges.

Question 9

Which organization is hosting the summit mentioned in the news, and what is its primary treaty commitment?

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - Article 5, The news is about the NATO summit in Turkey. NATO's core treaty commitment is Article 5, which declares an attack on one member is an attack on all. The other options refer to different organizations or treaty clauses not relevant here.

Question 10

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the development and export of BrahMos missiles?

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Ministry of Defence, BrahMos missile is developed by DRDO under the Ministry of Defence. Defence exports are also overseen by the Ministry of Defence through the Defence Procurement Procedure and related agencies. The other ministries play secondary roles in non-defence aspects.

Question 11

Which Brazilian program, launched in 1975, aimed to reduce petroleum dependence by promoting ethanol production and use?

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Proálcool (National Alcohol Program), The article states that Brazil launched the National Alcohol Program (Proálcool) in 1975 in response to the 1973 oil crisis. The Fuel of the Future Act came in 2024, the 1931 law was a blending mandate, and the FFV initiative evolved later.

Question 12

Which US law currently prohibits the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye?

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National Defense Authorization Act (specific provision barring F-35 sales while Türkiye retains S-400), The article explicitly mentions that Congress passed a law prohibiting F-35 sales to Türkiye as long as it retains the S-400 system. While CAATSA is a related sanctions law, the specific F-35 ban was enacted through the NDAA.

Question 13

Which body notified fuel standards for higher ethanol blends (22%-30%) as mentioned in the article?

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Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), The article explicitly states that 'fuel standards notified by BIS for these blends' were one of the government decisions triggering fresh concerns. BIS is the national standards body responsible for formulating fuel specifications.

Question 14

Which government body collects and publishes the UDISE+ data?

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Ministry of Education (Department of School Education & Literacy), UDISE+ is managed by the Department of School Education & Literacy under the Ministry of Education. It is a unified data portal for school-level statistics across India.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the caste enumeration in the 2027 Census:

1. Caste will be enumerated as part of the second phase (Population Enumeration) of the 2027 Census, giving it statutory backing.

2. The last time caste-wise population was enumerated in independent India was in the 2011 Socio-Economic Caste Census.

3. The ongoing pre-test uses an open column for respondents to record their castes, similar to the 2011 SECC.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: caste enumeration in the 2027 Census is part of the Population Enumeration phase and has statutory backing under the Census Act, 1948. Statement 2 is incorrect: the last caste enumeration in independent India was in 1931; the 2011 SECC was conducted separately and its data was not officially released. Statement 3 is correct: the pre-test uses an open column for caste entry, mirroring the 2011 SECC methodology.

Question 16

Consider the following statements:

1. India's official data on heatwave deaths only counts heatstroke deaths.

2. The wet-bulb temperature threshold above 35°C is considered fatal for humans.

3. Heatwaves are currently a notified disaster under India's Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: official data only counts heatstroke deaths. Statement 2 is correct: prolonged exposure to wet-bulb temperatures above 35°C can be fatal. Statement 3 is incorrect: heatwaves are NOT a notified disaster under the Disaster Management Act, unlike floods and cyclones.

Question 17

Consider the following statements:

1. The Supreme Court has held that the right to know the criminal antecedents of candidates is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a).

2. The right to vote was recognized as a fundamental right in the Kuldip Nayar vs Union of India (2006) case.

3. The option of 'None of the Above' (NOTA) was recognized as a form of political expression protected by Article 19(1)(a).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct – in Union of India vs ADR (2002), the SC located the right to know under Article 19(1)(a). Statement 2 is incorrect – Kuldip Nayar (2006) reaffirmed that voting is a statutory right, not fundamental. Statement 3 is correct – the 2013 NOTA judgment held that rejecting candidates is a form of political expression under Article 19(1)(a). Hence option C.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding resignation of a High Court judge:

1. Under Article 217, a High Court judge can resign by writing to the President, and the resignation takes effect immediately without formal acceptance.

2. The Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 explicitly states that an impeachment probe must lapse if the judge resigns before the process concludes.

3. In the 2011 case of Justice Dinakaran, the probe was dropped after his resignation, setting a precedent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the 1978 Supreme Court judgment mentioned in the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article states that the law does NOT explicitly say the inquiry must lapse upon resignation. Statement 3 is correct as the article notes that the Dinakaran probe was wound up after his resignation.

Question 19

How many caste names were recorded in the 2011 Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC)?

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46 lakh, The 2011 SECC recorded over 46 lakh different caste names due to the open-ended methodology. In contrast, the 1931 Census recorded 4,147 castes. Options A, C, and D refer to other data: 4,147 (1931 Census castes), 2,650 (OBCs in Central list), and 1,170 (SCs in Central list).

Question 20

According to the article, how many states account for more than 60% of estimated heatwave deaths in India, as per a 2026 mortality study?

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5, The article explicitly states that a 2026 mortality study found five states—Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat—account for more than 60% of estimated heatwave deaths.

Question 21

In which year did the Supreme Court recognize the 'None of the Above' (NOTA) option as a constitutional right under Article 19(1)(a)?

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2013, The Supreme Court in 2013 (People's Union of Civil Liberties vs Union of India) recognized NOTA as a form of political expression protected by Article 19(1)(a). The Court held that the secrecy of the ballot must extend even to those who choose NOTA. 2002 and 2003 are years of other election-related judgments (ADR and PUCL), while 2023 is the Anoop Baranwal case.

Question 22

How many Lok Sabha MPs moved the motion for removal of Justice Yashwant Varma?

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146, The article explicitly states that 'over 146 Lok Sabha MPs moved a motion for his removal'. The other options are close distractors but not mentioned in the article.

Question 23

According to the news, what is the estimated U.S. military budget for 2026 both in dollar terms and as a percentage of GDP?

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$901 billion / 3.3% of GDP, The article explicitly states: 'The 2026 U.S. military budget is set at $901 billion, or about 3.3% of GDP.' Options A, C, and D contain incorrect figures  mismatch with the source data.

Question 24

What is the distance between Sabang port (Indonesia) and India’s Great Nicobar port project as mentioned in the article?

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100 miles, The article explicitly states that Sabang port 'is 100 miles away from India’s Great Nicobar port project.' The other options are close distractors, but 100 miles is the exact distance given in the news. This numeric detail is important for prelims questions on port connectivity and strategic geography.

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