Question 1

What topics are covered in the 10 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 10 July 2026 quiz covers Security, Governance, Polity, Social Issues with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 10 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 the implementation of the Demography Mission announced in the news?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Demography Mission was announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Land Border Districts’ SPs Conference, which is under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The mission focuses on studying abnormal demographic changes in border areas caused by illegal migration, a key internal security concern.

Question 6

Which of the following bodies is proposed to be replaced by the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) under the VBSA Bill, 2025?

Accepted Answer

UGC, AICTE, and NCTE, The VBSA Bill, 2025 proposes to dismantle the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and replace them with a single apex body called the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA).

Question 7

Which regulatory framework is the European Commission using to charge Meta over addictive design features on Facebook and Instagram?

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Digital Services Act (DSA), The European Commission issued the charges under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which requires large platforms to assess and mitigate systemic risks like addictive design. GDPR covers data privacy, DMA targets anti-competitive practices, and the AI Act governs artificial intelligence.

Question 8

Which agency issued the forecast that the current El Niño has an 81% chance of becoming very strong during October-December 2026?

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The article explicitly states that NOAA issued the monthly bulletin with the 81% chance forecast. IMD is mentioned for India's monsoon forecasts, but the strong El Niño prediction is from NOAA.

Question 9

Which legislative body passed the amendments to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Samiti (BNSS) as mentioned in the article?

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Maharashtra Legislative Council, The article states that the Maharashtra Legislative Council passed the amendments on July 8, 2026, and they are yet to be passed by the Legislative Assembly. So the body that passed is the Council.

Question 10

Which Indian ministry is primarily responsible for transmitting and examining extradition requests from foreign countries?

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Ministry of External Affairs, As per the article, the extradition request is transmitted by the US State Department to India's Ministry of External Affairs, which then consults the Ministry of Home Affairs and agencies like CBI. Hence, MEA is the nodal ministry.

Question 11

Which statutory body is responsible for certifying films for theatrical release in India?

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Central Board of Film Certification, The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, established under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, to certify films for public exhibition.

Question 12

Which Indian agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Australia's Maritime Border Command during PM Modi's 2026 visit?

Accepted Answer

Indian Coast Guard, The Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation included an MoU between Australia's Maritime Border Command and the Indian Coast Guard, focusing on maritime domain awareness and cooperation against shadow fleets.

Question 13

The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) city estimates discussed in the article are released by which organization?

Accepted Answer

National Statistics Office (NSO), The article explicitly mentions the 'latest PLFS city estimates from the National Statistics Office'. The NSO operates under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

Question 14

Which institution issued the regulatory advisory on AI-enabled cyber threats for banks, as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

Reserve Bank of India (RBI), The article refers to a 'recent regulatory advisory issued to the banks' by the central bank, which is the RBI. The advisory elevates cybersecurity responsibility to the board level.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the announcements made at the first-ever Land Border Districts’ SPs Conference 2026:

1. A Demography Mission has been constituted to study abnormal demographic growth in border areas.

2. The government has decided to fence the 1,610 km India-Myanmar border at a cost of ₹21,000 crore.

3. Border infrastructure has been augmented by 400% under the smart border vision.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the Home Minister announced a Demography Mission. Statement 2 is incorrect: the cost mentioned is ₹31,000 crore, not ₹21,000 crore. Statement 3 is correct: border infrastructure augmentation of 400% was stated. Hence option C is correct.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025:

1. The Bill proposes to replace the UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single apex regulatory body.

2. Clause 47 of the Bill gives the Centre emergency powers to suspend the Commission for up to one year.

3. The Bill has been passed by both Houses of Parliament and is awaiting Presidential assent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the Bill proposes to dismantle UGC, AICTE, and NCTE. Statement 2 is correct: Clause 47 allows suspension for up to six months, extendable by another six months (total up to one year). Statement 3 is incorrect because the Bill is currently under review by a Joint Parliamentary Committee and has not been passed.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the EU's action against Meta:

1. The European Commission has issued a final order requiring Meta to dismantle addictive design features.

2. Meta faces a potential fine of up to 6% of its global annual revenue.

3. The investigation was initiated in 2024 over concerns about child safety.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because the charges are preliminary findings, not a final order. Meta has the chance to respond before a final decision. Statement 2 is correct: the fine can be up to 6% of global annual revenue. Statement 3 is correct: the investigation began in 2024 over child safety concerns.

Question 18

What is the length of the India-Myanmar border that the government has decided to fence?

Accepted Answer

1,610 km, The article explicitly states that the government has decided to fence the 1,610-km-long India-Myanmar border at a cost of ₹31,000 crore. The other options are close distractors but not the exact figure mentioned.

Question 19

According to the VBSA Bill, 2025, what is the maximum period for which the Centre can suspend or supersede the Commission or its Councils under Clause 47?

Accepted Answer

One year (six months + six months extension), Clause 47 gives the Centre emergency powers to suspend or supersede the Commission or its Councils for up to six months, and allows an extension by another six months, making the total maximum period one year.

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