Question 1

What topics are covered in the 11 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 11 July 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Economy, Polity, Governance with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 11 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 negotiating and signing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for India?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, While MEA handles diplomatic aspects, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Commerce) is the nodal ministry for negotiating and signing FTAs, as it deals with trade policy and international trade agreements.

Question 6

Which committee is currently examining the Bills on simultaneous elections ('One Nation, One Election')?

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Joint Committee of Parliament, The article states that the Joint Committee of Parliament examining the Bills on simultaneous elections is working on the mechanism. The Kovind committee had earlier submitted a report, but the current legislative scrutiny is by the Joint Committee.

Question 7

Which international law principle is most directly challenged by Iran's claim of sole control over the Strait of Hormuz?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of navigation, The article states that Iran claims sole control over the Strait of Hormuz, which is considered an international waterway. This directly challenges the principle of freedom of navigation, which allows ships of all states to navigate through international straits. The other options, while related to international law, are not the primary principle at stake here.

Question 8

Which constitutional articles mandate the establishment of a State Finance Commission to review the financial position of local bodies?

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Article 243-I and 243-Y, Article 243-I (for Panchayats) and Article 243-Y (for Municipalities) provide for the constitution of a State Finance Commission every five years. Article 280 deals with the Central Finance Commission. Article 276 deals with profession tax, and Article 243-G and 243-W deal with powers of Panchayats and Municipalities respectively.

Question 9

Which statutory body is responsible for certifying films for public exhibition under the Cinematograph Act, 1952?

Accepted Answer

Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), The Cinematograph Act, 1952 establishes the CBFC as the statutory authority to certify films. The article mentions that the film Satluj faced CBFC scrutiny requiring 127 cuts. Thus option B is correct.

Question 10

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 related to blocking of online content?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Under the IT Act, blocking orders under Section 69A are issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) through a designated officer. The Ministry of Home Affairs handles internal security, but not the IT Act's blocking provisions directly.

Question 11

Which Act empowers Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas to safeguard tribal rights over natural resources?

Accepted Answer

Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, The PESA Act, 1996 extends Part IX of the Constitution to Scheduled Areas, empowering Gram Sabhas to protect tribal rights over land and natural resources. The SPT and CNT Acts are colonial-era land tenancy laws, while MMDR Act governs mining.

Question 12

Which of the following is the world's most strategically important oil chokepoint, handling approximately 20% of global oil shipments?

Accepted Answer

Strait of Hormuz, The article explicitly states that the Strait of Hormuz carries around one-fifth (20%) of the world's oil supplies. The other options are also important chokepoints but are not associated with this specific percentage in the news.

Question 13

Which ministry is primarily responsible for conducting the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Education, The AISHE is conducted by the Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD). The article mentions the survey as a government initiative under this ministry.

Question 14

Which Chinese legislative body approved the new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress?

Accepted Answer

National People's Congress (NPC), The article explicitly states that the law was approved by the National People's Congress, China's ceremonial legislature. The State Council is the executive, the Central Committee is the party organ, and the Central Ethnic Work Conference was the 2014 policy origin, not the approving body.

Question 15

Consider the following statements:

1. PM Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit New Zealand in 40 years.

2. The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed in March 2025.

3. New Zealand spends approximately 1.5% of its GDP on Research and Development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Modi is the first Indian PM to visit NZ in 40 years. Statement 2 is incorrect: The FTA was signed in April 2026, not March 2025 (March 2025 was when negotiations started). Statement 3 is correct: NZ spends about 1.5% of GDP on R&D as mentioned in the article.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal:

1. The Joint Committee of Parliament on simultaneous elections is chaired by P.P. Chaudhary.

2. The economic loss due to frequent elections is estimated at ₹7 lakh crore.

3. The mechanism for simultaneous elections will be implemented before the 2029 general election.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: P.P. Chaudhary is the chairperson of the Joint Committee. Statement 2 is correct: the article cites an estimated economic loss of ₹7 lakh crore. Statement 3 is incorrect because the article says the mechanism 'may be ready for rollout by 2029', not that it will be implemented before 2029. Hence option C is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz:

1. About one-fifth of the world's traded oil and natural gas passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

2. Iran has demanded that vessels pay fees to Tehran for using the strait.

3. The U.S. has accepted Iran's sole control over the strait as part of the ceasefire deal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: the article explicitly states 'About a fifth of all traded oil and natural gas passed through the strait before the war began.' Statement 2 is correct: the article says 'vessels should begin to pay fees to Tehran.' Statement 3 is incorrect: the U.S. is demanding Iran declare the strait open and free, not accepting its sole control.

Question 18

What is the current bilateral trade volume between India and New Zealand as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

US$2.25 billion, The article explicitly states that bilateral trade with New Zealand currently stands at US$2.25 billion. The other options are plausible distractors, but only US$2.25 billion is the correct figure from the news.

Question 19

According to the article, what is the estimated economic loss caused by holding elections separately across the country?

Accepted Answer

₹7 lakh crore, The article explicitly states that an economic study submitted to the Kovind committee estimated the loss at nearly ₹7 lakh crore. The other options are plausible distractors but not mentioned in the article.

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