Question 1

What topics are covered in the 8 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 8 July 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Economy, Polity, Governance with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 8 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 body is primarily responsible for formally approving the India-EU Free Trade Agreement on the European side?

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Council of the European Union and European Parliament, The article states the FTA must be formally approved by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament before it enters into force. The European Commission negotiates trade deals but does not have final approval authority.

Question 6

Which ministry/department is responsible for publishing the draft amendment to the National Food Security Act?

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Ministry of Food and Public Distribution, The article states that the Union Food and Public Distribution (F&PD) Department published the draft amendment. This department falls under the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution, which oversees the implementation of NFSA and PDS.

Question 7

Which of the following is the critical maritime chokepoint mentioned in the news that handles about a fifth of global oil and LNG flows?

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Strait of Hormuz, The Strait of Hormuz, between Iran and Oman, is the chokepoint through which about 20% of global oil and LNG transits. The Strait of Malacca is for East Asia, Suez Canal connects Mediterranean to Red Sea, and Bab-el-Mandeb is near Yemen. The article specifically discusses Hormuz tensions.

Question 8

Which Act was used to designate the Indian Mujahideen as a terrorist organisation?

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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), The article explicitly states that the Indian Mujahideen was designated a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The other options are other anti-terror laws but not mentioned in this context.

Question 9

Which country's Parliament Speaker accused the U.S. of violating the MoU?

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Iran, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's Parliament Speaker and top negotiator, accused the U.S. of violating the MoU. This is directly from the article.

Question 10

Which constitutional provision allows both the Union and state governments to legislate on education, making it difficult for the Centre to compel changes in state board grading systems?

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Concurrent List, Education is a subject on the Concurrent List (List III) of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This allows both the Centre and states to make laws, but also means the Centre cannot unilaterally force state boards to adopt uniform grading or syllabus changes, as mentioned in the article about 'voluntary alignment'.

Question 11

Which Act of Parliament prohibits the employment of manual scavengers and provides for their rehabilitation?

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The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, This Act, commonly called the PEMSR Act, was enacted to prohibit manual scavenging, ban insanitary latrines, and rehabilitate persons engaged in this practice. It is enforced by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The Bombay HC in this news relied on this Act for rehabilitation directions.

Question 12

Which international financial institution released the World Economic Outlook update mentioned in the news?

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International Monetary Fund (IMF), The IMF regularly releases the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, including quarterly updates. The article explicitly states the IMF released a quarterly update to its WEO report with the growth forecasts.

Question 13

Which Act governs the declaration of Reserved Forests in India?

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Indian Forest Act, 1927, The Indian Forest Act, 1927 provides the legal framework for declaring Reserved Forests. Under Section 4, a preliminary notification is issued, and under Section 20, final notification is made. The Wildlife Protection Act deals with Protected Areas (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries), not Reserved Forests.

Question 14

Which ministry has oversight of the Indian Carbon Market platform under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme?

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Ministry of Power, The article states that the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power oversees the Indian Carbon Market platform. Other ministries may be involved in related policies, but specifically for CCTS oversight, the Ministry of Power is correct.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the India-EU Free Trade Agreement:

1. The FTA was concluded nearly two decades after negotiations began.

2. Under the FTA, India will fully or partially remove tariffs on 99% of EU exports.

3. The EU has committed €500 million over two years to help India reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: negotiations continued for 'almost two decades' (from 2006 to 2026). Statement 2 is incorrect: India will remove tariffs on 97% of EU exports, not 99% (99% refers to EU removing duties on Indian exports). Statement 3 is correct: €500 million over two years for India's greenhouse gas reduction and industrial transformation.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed amendment to the National Food Security Act:

1. The amendment proposes to change the AAY entitlement from 35 kg per household to 7 kg per person per month, with a maximum of 35 kg per household.

2. The amendment aims to address the problem of inclusion of ineligible beneficiaries in the PDS.

3. Kerala and Tamil Nadu have opposed the amendment primarily because their states have larger families, leading to reduced per-capita allocation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the draft amendment details. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article explicitly says the amendment does not address the issue of ineligible beneficiaries. Statement 3 is incorrect because the opposition is due to smaller families in these states, not larger ones. Hence only statement 1 is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis:

1. India imports 40% of its crude oil requirements through the Strait of Hormuz.

2. The US has revoked its sanctions waiver for Iranian oil, effectively making Iranian crude unpalatable for most countries except China.

3. Every $1 increase in oil prices adds $1 billion to India's oil import bill.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: article says 'Around 40% of India's crude oil imports... came from West Asia through the strait.' Statement 2 is correct: 'The US has also revoked its sanctions waiver for Iranian oil, which would effectively make Tehran's crude unpalatable for most of the world, except for perhaps China.' Statement 3 is incorrect: article says 'every $1-per-barrel increase bumps up the country's oil import bill by up to $2 billion', not $1 billion.

Question 18

Consider the following statements:

1. The Gujarat High Court upheld death sentences for 38 convicts in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case.

2. The trial in the case began in 2012, immediately after the blasts.

3. The court ordered compensation of ₹10 lakh to the next of kin of each person killed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the HC upheld death sentences for 38. Statement 2 is incorrect: the trial began in 2009, not 2012. Statement 3 is correct: compensation of ₹10 lakh for death was ordered. Hence option C is correct.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the U.S.-Iran MoU:

1. The MoU was signed on June 17, 2026.

2. The ceasefire covered both Lebanon and Gaza.

3. Iran promised not to make a nuclear bomb.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the MoU was signed on June 17, 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect because the ceasefire covers only Lebanon (Article 1), not Gaza. Statement 3 is correct as Iran promised never to make a nuclear bomb. Hence option C is correct.

Question 20

According to the EU Ambassador, what is the current volume of two-way trade in goods and services between India and the EU?

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Over $180 billion, The article explicitly states: 'In goods and services together, two-way trade is over 180 billion dollars.' The other options are plausible distractors but not the exact figure mentioned.

Question 21

According to the article, how many AAY cardholders in Tamil Nadu have a family size of less than five members?

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15.75 lakh, The article mentions that the number of AAY cardholders below the family size of five members is 15.75 lakh out of a total of 18.64 lakh. 58.51 lakh is the number of beneficiaries covered by those cardholders, and 69.27 lakh is the total beneficiaries.

Question 22

According to the article, by what percentage did Brent crude oil prices rise after the recent attacks near the Strait of Hormuz?

Accepted Answer

6%, The article states: 'Brent futures were over $78 per barrel, up nearly 6%.' The other options are distractors; 4% is too low, 8% and 10% are higher than the actual rise.

Question 23

How many people were killed in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts?

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56, The article states that 56 people were killed in the 21 coordinated bomb blasts. 21 is the number of blasts, 38 is the number of death sentences, and 49 is the total number of convicts. Hence 56 is the correct answer.

Question 24

What is the date of the U.S.-Iran MoU mentioned in the article?

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June 17, 2026, The article explicitly states that the MoU was signed by the U.S. and Iran on June 17, 2026. The other dates: July 8 is the publication date, February 28 is the date of the Supreme Leader's assassination, and June 26 is when the trilateral framework was announced.

Question 25

What is the primary strategic significance of the India-EU FTA as highlighted in the article?

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To build resilient and trusted supply chains and promote rule-based trade over fragmentation, The Ambassador emphasized that the FTA represents a choice of 'openness over protectionism, cooperation over fragmentation, and rule-based trade over the unpredictability of one-sided trade arrangements.' It aims to build resilient and trusted supply chains, not just reduce tariffs on agriculture or replace the WTO.

Question 26

What is the primary reason cited by Tamil Nadu and Kerala for opposing the proposed amendment to the NFSA?

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States with smaller nuclear families will receive reduced foodgrain allocations., Both Tamil Nadu and Kerala have argued that the per-capita entitlement will disadvantage states with smaller households, as their allocation will drop. The article quotes Kerala's Food Minister stating that families with fewer than five members will be affected, and TN's CM provided data on the sharp reduction in monthly tonnage.

Question 27

What is the primary risk for India's economy due to the renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, as highlighted in the article?

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Widening of current account deficit and higher import bill, The article explicitly states that every $1/barrel rise adds $2 billion to the import bill and every 10% oil price increase widens the current account deficit by 0.4% of GDP. It also mentions that India had to import at extremely high rates, prioritizing supply security over price. Options A, C, and D are not supported by the article.

Question 28

What is the primary significance of the Gujarat High Court verdict in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case?

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It is one of the largest capital punishment verdicts upheld by an Indian court in a single case., The article highlights that the special court's 2022 verdict awarding death to 38 was the first in Indian judicial history, and the HC upheld it, making it one of the largest. Option A is false (no link to 26/11), C is false (49 convicted, 28 acquitted), D is false (compensation for all injury types).

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of Article 5 of the U.S.-Iran MoU?

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To ensure safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Article 5 of the MoU states that Iran will 'make arrangements' for the 'safe passage of commercial vessels' through the Strait of Hormuz. The other options relate to Article 1 (Lebanon ceasefire) or broader MoU goals.

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