Question 1

What topics are covered in the 9 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 9 July 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Security, Polity, Social Issues with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 9 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 US military command is primarily responsible for operations in the region that includes the Strait of Hormuz and Iran?

Accepted Answer

US Central Command, The US Central Command (CENTCOM) is responsible for US security interests in the Middle East and Central Asia, including Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The article explicitly mentions CENTCOM as the command that ordered the strikes.

Question 6

Which Act sets the minimum marriage age for girls at 18 years in India?

Accepted Answer

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006, sets the minimum marriage age at 18 for females and 21 for males. The Majority Act fixes majority at 18 but exempts marriage. POCSO deals with sexual offences, not marriage age.

Question 7

Which Indian agency signed a cooperation agreement with the Maritime Border Command (MBC) of Australia?

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Indian Coast Guard, The article states that the agreements included one between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Maritime Border Command (MBC) of Australia for cooperation in maritime law enforcement, domain awareness, and border protection.

Question 8

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) that absorbed fuel price shocks during the West Asia crisis?

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Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, The OMCs (IOC, BPCL, HPCL) are public sector undertakings under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The article mentions that the ministry worked in coordination with others to manage the crisis.

Question 9

Which constitutional provision is the basis for the state government's action to set up a committee for a Uniform Civil Code?

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Article 44 (Directive Principles of State Policy), Article 44 of the Constitution directs the state to endeavour to secure a uniform civil code. This is a non-justiciable directive principle, but it provides the constitutional basis for the government's initiative. The other options are either fundamental rights or amendment procedure, not directly related to the UCC objective.

Question 10

Which type of trade agreement is broader in scope, covering goods, services, investment, and intellectual property, as seen in the India-Japan agreement mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), The India-Japan agreement, signed in 2011, is a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). It is broader than a standard FTA, covering goods, services, investment, and IP. The article contrasts it with the UK's CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement), also a type of CEPA.

Question 11

Which two organisations jointly developed the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile?

Accepted Answer

DRDO and NPO Mashinostroyenia, The article states that BrahMos is jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia. This is a key static fact often tested in defence-related questions.

Question 12

Which statutory body directed CBSE to frame transparent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for providing students with their answer sheets and assessment records?

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Central Information Commission, The Central Information Commission (CIC), under the RTI Act, 2005, directed CBSE to formulate time-bound SOPs to ensure transparency in providing marks, answer sheets, and assessment records, as mentioned in the article.

Question 13

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for implementing the National Quantum Mission (NQM)?

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Department of Science and Technology, The article explicitly mentions that the NQM's objectives are according to the Department of Science & Technology website, indicating it is the nodal department for this mission.

Question 14

Which ministry is responsible for conducting the decennial Census in India?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Census is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs. This is a standard static GK fact for competitive exams.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the US-Iran conflict:

1. President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran to be 'over' at the NATO Summit in Ankara.

2. Iran retaliated by striking the US Navy 5th Fleet headquartered in Qatar.

3. The US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz was re-imposed after the latest round of hostilities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Trump made the remarks at the NATO Summit in Ankara. Statement 2 is incorrect: Iran struck Bahrain, where the US 5th Fleet is headquartered, not Qatar. Statement 3 is correct: Trump said America would reimpose its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Hence option C is correct.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Allahabad High Court judgment on child marriage:

1. The court held that Shariat law cannot override the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) and the POCSO Act.

2. The judgment declared that a marriage performed in violation of PCMA is void ab initio.

3. The court noted that the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which proposed to raise the legal age of marriage for women to 21, has lapsed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the court's ruling. Statement 2 is incorrect because a marriage in violation of PCMA is voidable, not void ab initio. Statement 3 is correct as the bill lapsed with the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha. Hence option C is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the India-Australia summit:

1. The civil nuclear energy agreement facilitates the commercial supply of uranium from Australia to India.

2. The Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) was signed during this summit.

3. An Indian military instructor will be deployed to the Australian Defence College for 2028-29.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the pact facilitates commercial uranium supply. Statement 2 is incorrect because the two sides decided to work expeditiously to firm up the proposed CECA, not sign it at the summit. Statement 3 is correct as an announcement was made on the deployment of an Indian military instructor for 2028-29.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding India's resilience during the West Asia crisis:

1. India's petrol prices rose by 7.5%, which was lower than the price rise in Germany and the United Kingdom.

2. India imports nearly 90% of its crude oil and 60% of its LPG requirements.

3. The government passed on the full shock of higher crude prices to consumers to avoid OMC losses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: India's petrol price rise was 7.5% vs 14% in Germany and 19% in UK. Statement 2 is correct: Article states India imports almost 90% crude and nearly 60% LPG. Statement 3 is incorrect: The government and OMCs absorbed the shock instead of passing it to consumers, incurring ₹74,781 crore in losses.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Maharashtra Uniform Civil Code panel:

1. The committee is headed by a retired Supreme Court judge, Justice Ranjana Desai.

2. The committee includes former high court judges, an ex-chief secretary, and a former advocate general.

3. The committee has been mandated to submit its report within one year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: Justice Ranjana Desai (retd. SC judge) is the chairperson. Statement 2 is correct: members include former HC judges R.C. Chavan and S.G. Mehare, ex-chief secretary D.K. Jain, and former advocate general Virendra Saraf. Statement 3 is incorrect: the deadline is six months, not one year. Hence option C is correct.

Question 20

According to the news, approximately how many weeks before the latest conflict had the US and Iran signed a fragile Memorandum of Understanding?

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Three weeks, The article explicitly states the MoU was signed 'three weeks ago' before the latest round of fighting. The other options are close distractors not mentioned in the text.

Question 21

According to the Allahabad High Court, what is the minimum marriageable age for girls under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006?

Accepted Answer

18 years, The PCMA sets the minimum age for marriage of girls at 18 years. The court reiterated that this age applies to all citizens irrespective of religion. The other options are distractors: 15 years is the puberty age under Shariat, 16 years was the age of the girl in the case, and 21 years was proposed but not enacted.

Question 22

How many pacts/agreements were signed between India and Australia during the July 2026 summit?

Accepted Answer

18, The article explicitly mentions that '18 pacts' were signed following the summit talks between Prime Ministers Modi and Albanese. The other numbers are close distractors.

Question 23

According to the article, what was the percentage increase in petrol prices in India during the West Asia crisis?

Accepted Answer

7.5%, The article explicitly states: 'Petrol prices in India rose by just 7.5% during the crisis.' The other options are price rises in other countries: 14% in Germany, 19% in UK, 45% in USA.

Question 24

According to the news, by when is the Maharashtra Uniform Civil Code committee expected to submit its report?

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Within six months, The article states that the committee headed by Justice Desai is expected to submit its report within six months. The other options are close distractors – three months is too short, nine months and one year exceed the announced timeline.

Question 25

What is the most significant global economic implication of the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz?

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Threat to the global supply of about 20% of the world's oil transit, The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint through which a large share of the world's oil passes. Any military conflict there threatens global oil prices and energy security. The other options are not directly linked to this waterway's function.

Question 26

What is the primary legal implication of the Allahabad High Court's judgment regarding the conflict between personal law and statutory child protection laws?

Accepted Answer

Statutory laws enacted later for public health and national policy will override personal laws on the same subject., The court held that PCMA and POCSO, being later enactments based on public health and national policy, override Shariat. This establishes a precedent that in cases of conflict, such statutory laws prevail over personal law, without abolishing personal law entirely. The judgment applies to all personal laws, but the specific case involved Muslim personal law.

Question 27

What is the primary strategic significance of the India-Australia critical minerals corridor?

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To reduce dependence on China for rare earth elements, The article states that cooperation in critical minerals is vital for strategic security and clean energy transition. A critical minerals corridor reduces supply chain vulnerabilities and dependence on China, which dominates global rare earth processing. This is a key strategic objective of the partnership.

Question 28

What was the primary reason India was able to keep fuel and LPG prices stable despite the Strait of Hormuz disruption?

Accepted Answer

India had diversified its supplier base and built strategic reserves through a decade of energy planning., The article highlights four factors: strategic relationships, diversified supplier base (Russia, USA, Africa, Latin America), energy planning (ethanol blending, renewables, strategic reserves, refining capacity), and whole-of-government coordination. Option C captures the key structural preparation.

Question 29

What is the primary objective of forming a committee to draft a Uniform Civil Code in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

To study the feasibility of implementing UCC and recommend a draft framework, The committee is constituted to 'prepare a framework for implementing a Uniform Civil Code' as per the CM's statement. It is not directly implementing the UCC but drafting a proposal. The objective is to study and recommend, not to replace laws overnight. Option C is incorrect because DPSPs are not enforceable. Option D is not mentioned.

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