Question 1

What topics are covered in the 12 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 12 July 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Polity, Science Tech, Environment with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 12 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

Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

3 only, Statement 1 is incorrect: The Election Commission consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two other Election Commissioners (three members). Statement 2 is incorrect: The election schedule is decided by the Election Commission, not the Home Ministry. Statement 3 is correct: The EC has the power to resolve disputes regarding splits/mergers of recognised political parties under the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968.

Question 6

Which international organization commissioned the first scientific report on AI?

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United Nations, The article states that the report was 'commissioned by the United Nations'. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres also released the report.

Question 7

Which state government body is primarily responsible for the cluster redevelopment project mentioned in the Bombay High Court ruling?

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Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), The article explicitly mentions MHADA as the nodal agency for the Bandra-Worli redevelopment projects. This is a state-specific body under the Maharashtra government, responsible for housing development in the state.

Question 8

Which international treaty governed the 2016 arbitral ruling on the South China Sea?

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UNCLOS, The 2016 arbitral tribunal was established under Annex VII of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The other options are not directly related to maritime boundary disputes.

Question 9

Which organization's foundational mandate is European security, as mentioned in the article?

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), The article states that NATO was founded in 1949 as a bulwark against Soviet expansion and its foundational mandate is European security. The Russia-Ukraine war remains its foremost priority in this context.

Question 10

Which body is the apex appellate authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005?

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Central Information Commission, The Central Information Commission (CIC) is the highest appellate body under the RTI Act, 2005. It hears complaints and appeals against decisions of Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) and First Appellate Authorities.

Question 11

With reference to the India-New Zealand relations, consider the following statements:

1. India and New Zealand decided to elevate their bilateral relationship to a 'strategic partnership'.

2. India and New Zealand agreed to double bilateral trade by 2040.

3. India and New Zealand signed a pact on collaboration in Antarctic research.

4. India and New Zealand decided to launch the 'Kiwifruit Action Plan' and establish 2 Centres of Excellence for Kiwifruit in Gujarat and Sikkim.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only two, Statement 1 is correct: They elevated ties to strategic partnership. Statement 2 is incorrect: The target is to double trade by 2030, not 2040. Statement 3 is correct: They signed a pact on Antarctic research. Statement 4 is incorrect: The Centres of Excellence are for Nagaland and Uttarakhand, not Gujarat and Sikkim. Thus only statements 1 and 3 are correct, so only two are correct.

Question 12

Consider the following statements regarding the UN's first scientific report on AI:

1. The report was co-chaired by Yoshua Bengio and Maria Ressa.

2. The report states that AI capabilities are progressing slower than scientific understanding.

3. The report notes that 75% of global AI computing capacity is located in the United States.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the panel was co-chaired by Yoshua Bengio and Maria Ressa. Statement 2 is incorrect: the report says AI capabilities are progressing faster than scientific understanding. Statement 3 is correct: the US accounts for about 75% of global AI computing capacity.

Question 13

Consider the following statements regarding the Bombay High Court's ruling on cluster redevelopment:

1. The court held that the government's policy for integrated redevelopment serves the 'larger public interest'.

2. The court ruled that individual housing societies have an absolute right to choose their own developer for redevelopment.

3. The court noted that the developer must obtain consent from at least 51% of the cooperative societies in the layout.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the court explicitly observed the policy serves 'larger public interest'. Statement 2 is incorrect; the court held that societies do not have 'absolute or unfettered' rights over MHADA land. Statement 3 is correct as per the article, the developer is bound to obtain 51% consent of cooperative societies.

Question 14

Which one of the following best describes the source of propulsion in a hydrogen fuel-cell train?

Accepted Answer

Electricity generated in a hydrogen fuel cell powers electric traction motors., In a hydrogen fuel-cell train, hydrogen and oxygen combine in fuel cells to produce electricity, which then powers electric traction motors. It does not involve direct combustion or steam generation. The train also has batteries for energy storage.

Question 15

According to the UN report, what percentage of global AI computing capacity is located in China?

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15%, The article explicitly states: 'the United States accounting for around 75% of global AI computing capacity and China another 15%, leaving the rest of the world to share the remaining 10%'.

Question 16

According to the news article, what is the approximate combined value of the Bandra and Worli MHADA redevelopment projects cleared by the Bombay High Court?

Accepted Answer

₹37,000 crore, The article states the Bandra and Worli redevelopment projects are 'together valued at over Rs 37,000 crore'. Option B (₹36,000 crore) is a distractor, being the bid amount for the separate Motilal Nagar project.

Question 17

How many nations issued the joint statement reaffirming the 2016 South China Sea ruling on July 12, 2026?

Accepted Answer

14, The article lists 14 nations: US, UK, Philippines, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Italy, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Slovenia. The number 12 is a distractor from the headline '12 other nations' (excluding US and UK).

Question 18

According to the article, what amount did European allies pledge in new defence procurements at the Ankara summit?

Accepted Answer

$50 billion, The article explicitly states that European allies pledged $50 billion in new defence procurements (a bonanza for America's military-industrial complex). €70 billion was pledged as military assistance to Ukraine, not defence procurements. The other options are distractors.

Question 19

According to the news, what was the total grant-in-aid received by IIT-Madras towards sponsored research projects during FY 2023-24?

Accepted Answer

₹537 crore, The CPIO informed that IIT-M had received ₹537 crore towards sponsored research projects during FY 2023-24. ₹241 crore was for industry research projects. ₹778 crore is their sum, but the question specifically asks for sponsored research.

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