Question 1

What topics are covered in the 14 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 14 July 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Economy, Security, Science Tech with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 14 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 international waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is considered the world's most important oil chokepoint?

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Strait of Hormuz, The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. It handles about a fifth of global oil and LNG flows, making it the most critical oil chokepoint. The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean to the Red Sea, the Strait of Malacca is in Southeast Asia, and Bab-el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

Question 6

Which Indian body is primarily responsible for designing and developing India’s nuclear power plants?

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Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), The article explicitly states that ‘Every part going into India’s nuclear plants was designed, developed, tested, and manufactured in India in patient partnerships between the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and Indian firms.’ While DAE oversees the sector, AEC is the key design and development body.

Question 7

Which body adjudicates citizenship disputes in Assam as mentioned in the news?

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Foreigners Tribunal, The news specifically mentions that the Supreme Court sent 27 cases back for adjudication before their respective foreigners’ tribunals in Assam. These tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies established under the Foreigners Act, 1946 to determine whether a person is a foreigner in Assam.

Question 8

Which international organization has stated that it opposes fees on ships passing through international waterways?

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International Maritime Organization (IMO), The article quotes an IMO spokesperson saying 'IMO stands firmly against charging fees for passage through straits used for international navigation.' IMO is the UN specialized agency responsible for regulating shipping.

Question 9

Which strait is the focus of the US-Iran conflict described in the article?

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Strait of Hormuz, The article explicitly mentions the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded crude oil passes. It is the site of the US blockade and Iranian retaliatory attacks.

Question 10

Which High Court delivered the judgment confirming the death penalty in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case?

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Gujarat High Court, The article states that the Gujarat High Court, comprising Justices Alpesh Kogje and Samir Dave, pronounced the judgment on July 7, 2026, confirming the special trial court's verdict.

Question 11

Which department prepared the draft National Health Research Policy 2026?

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Department of Health Research, The article explicitly states that the draft was prepared by the Department of Health Research (DHR). The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the scientific and technical lead, not the preparer. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the parent ministry, but the draft was prepared by DHR.

Question 12

Which Act empowers the Central Government to constitute Foreigners Tribunals in India?

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Foreigners Act, 1946, The Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, was issued under the Foreigners Act, 1946, which empowers the Central Government to constitute tribunals to determine whether a person is a foreigner. The Citizenship Act deals with acquisition and termination of citizenship, not tribunals.

Question 13

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the notification that categorized coal-fired power plants and exempted Category C plants from installing Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems?

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, The notification regarding emission norms for coal-fired power plants, including the categorization and FGD mandates, comes under the purview of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The 2021 notification and subsequent July 2025 exemption were issued by this ministry.

Question 14

Which ministry is primarily responsible for negotiating and implementing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) like the India-U.K. CETA?

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry, The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through its Department of Commerce, is the nodal ministry for trade negotiations and FTAs. The Commerce Secretary, Rajesh Agrawal, announced the operationalisation of this agreement, confirming the ministry's role.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis:

1. Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell to 14 on July 12, 2026, the lowest since the US-Iran MoU was signed on June 17.

2. Iran has announced the closure of the strait to all commercial vessels and has imposed a service fee for transits with immediate effect.

3. India imports over 88% of its crude oil requirements, and about 40% of that passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: transits fell to 14 on July 12, the lowest since June 14 (three days before the June 17 MoU). Statement 2 is incorrect: Iran announced it was closing the strait to commercial vessels, but the service fee imposition was planned for a later date, not immediate. Statement 3 is correct: India's crude import dependence is over 88%, and approximately 40% of crude imports come via the strait.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding India’s nuclear power development:

1. India’s Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) use natural uranium as fuel.

2. The India-US civil nuclear deal of 2008 allowed the transfer of enrichment and reprocessing technology to India.

3. India has developed 700 MW nuclear power units indigenously.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the article says PHWRs use natural uranium as fuel. Statement 2 is incorrect: the NSG waiver permanently prohibits transfer of enrichment and reprocessing technology to India. Statement 3 is correct: the article states that 700 MW units have been developed.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly debate on citizenship:

1. Ambedkar stated that Article 5 caused the Drafting Committee the most difficulty.

2. Rohini Kumar Chaudhuri sought citizenship rights for all migrants from East Bengal regardless of their date of arrival.

3. For migrants entering Assam after July 19, 1948, citizenship required application, six months residence, and registration by a government officer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Ambedkar said Article 5 gave the Drafting Committee a headache like no other. Statement 2 is incorrect: Chaudhuri actually sought to exclude those who came “only three years ago” and those who entered “surreptitiously”. Statement 3 is correct: Ambedkar listed three conditions for post-July 19, 1948 migrants — application, six months residence, and registration by a government officer. Hence option C is correct.

Question 18

According to the Nomura report cited in the article, what is the estimated impact on India's current account deficit for every 10% increase in oil prices?

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0.4% of GDP, The Nomura report stated that every 10% oil price increase typically widens India's current account deficit by 0.4% of GDP. This is a key data point for understanding India's vulnerability to oil price shocks. The other options are distractors - 0.2% and 0.6% are close but incorrect figures.

Question 19

According to the article, what is the cost per kW of nuclear power plants built in India?

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$1,700 per kW, The article clearly states ‘India now makes the cheapest nuclear power plants in the world, costing approximately $1,700 per Kw.’ The other options are costs for South Korea ($2,200), France ($5,500), and the US ($15,000) respectively.

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