Question 1

What topics are covered in the 20 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 20 July 2026 quiz covers Economy, Security, International Relations, Polity with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 20 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 organization coordinated the release of 426 million barrels of oil from emergency stockpiles to cap crude prices during the West Asia conflict?

Accepted Answer

International Energy Agency (IEA), The article states that the International Energy Agency (IEA) coordinated the release of 426 million barrels from member countries' emergency oil stockpiles over a four-month period starting March 11. This action helped prevent a surge in global crude prices despite the largest oil shock in history.

Question 6

Which constitutional article was cited by petitioners to argue that the APAAR scheme violates children's privacy?

Accepted Answer

Article 21, The petitioners argued that the APAAR scheme violates the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court has held that the right to privacy is an integral part of Article 21.

Question 7

Which ministry issued the advisory guidelines on the singing and playing of the national song 'Vande Mataram' earlier in 2026?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The article states that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued the guidelines regarding the singing and playing of the national song. The MHA is the nodal ministry for matters related to national symbols and internal security.

Question 8

Which organization released the provisional data on India's oil and gas imports for April-June 2026?

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Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), The article explicitly mentions that the data was released by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), a body under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The other options are related entities but not mentioned as the data source.

Question 9

Which department under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers is responsible for implementing the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 (NIPU-2026)?

Accepted Answer

Department of Fertilizers, The Department of Fertilizers, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, is the nodal body for fertiliser policy including urea. The article explicitly states that the Department of Fertilizers introduced NIP-2012 and will cover new gas-based units under NIPU-2026.

Question 10

Which High Court passed the judgment restoring consequential seniority for SC/ST employees promoted under reservation?

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Andhra Pradesh High Court, The article explicitly states that the Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising Justices Battu Devanand and Subhendu Samanta, delivered the judgment on July 17, 2026.

Question 11

Which international organization provides the statistics on global manufacturing value addition cited in the article?

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United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), The article specifically cites UNIDO statistics for 2025, showing China's 27.4% and India's 3% share of global manufacturing value addition. The World Bank data is used for overall MVA figures ($4.82 trillion vs $532.92 billion), but the global share data comes from UNIDO.

Question 12

Which international organisation was created by China and 29 other countries to provide an alternative framework for AI governance?

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World AI Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), According to the article, China and 29 countries signed an agreement to create the World AI Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), which is now operational. The other options are either not mentioned or are different initiatives.

Question 13

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing river-linking projects in India?

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Ministry of Jal Shakti, The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through the National Water Development Agency (NWDA), is responsible for river-linking projects. The environment ministry provides clearance, but the nodal ministry for execution is Jal Shakti.

Question 14

Which regulatory authority granted market authorization to India's first dengue vaccine QDENGA?

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Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), The article states that the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) granted market authorisation to Takeda's QDENGA. The WHO recommended the vaccine but did not grant approval for India; the DCGI is the nodal authority under CDSCO for vaccine approval in India.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding strategic reserves:

1. The IEA coordinated release of 426 million barrels of oil from emergency stockpiles helped cap crude prices during the West Asia conflict.

2. India's Food Corporation of India holds rice and wheat stocks of 121.7 million tonnes as on June 1, which is nearly twice the required minimum buffer.

3. The article advocates for an integrated policy on strategic reserves of food, fuel, and forex.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: the IEA release of 426 million barrels capped crude prices. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article states the stocks are nearly thrice (three times) the required minimum, not twice. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly calls for an integrated policy on strategic reserves of all three 'Fs'.

Question 16

Consider the following statements:

1. The Supreme Court will order CBSE to provide opt-out/refusal option in APAAR consent form on a pan-India basis.

2. The Orissa High Court judgment in Rohit Anand Das vs State of Odisha was delivered on December 12, 2026.

3. Petitioners argued that APAAR scheme violates provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the SC assured it would pass an order requiring CBSE to comply with the Orissa HC judgment pan-India. Statement 2 is incorrect: the judgment was delivered on December 12, 2025, not 2026. Statement 3 is correct: the petitioners cited the DPDP Act, 2023 as one of the legal grounds.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026:

1. The Bill seeks to grant the national song 'Vande Mataram' the same statutory protection currently given to the national anthem.

2. The Bill proposes to make it a criminal offence to simply choose not to sing the national song, even if one stands respectfully.

3. The Bill amends the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct - the Bill aims to place 'Vande Mataram' on a par with 'Jana Gana Mana'. Statement 2 is incorrect - the Bill targets intentional prevention of singing or causing disturbance, not respectful silence. The Bijoe Emmanuel case protects the right to stand respectfully without singing. Statement 3 is correct - the Bill amends the 1971 Act.

Question 18

Consider the following statements:

1. India's crude oil import volumes declined in Q1 FY26 compared to the same period last year.

2. The average landed price of crude oil in Q1 FY26 was $67 per barrel.

3. India's dependence on imported oil in April-June was 89.1%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: import volumes declined 4.5%. Statement 2 is incorrect: $67/barrel was the price in the corresponding quarter last year, while Q1 FY26 price was $113/barrel. Statement 3 is correct: import dependence was 89.1% as per PPAC data. Hence option C is correct.

Question 19

According to the article, what was the range of crude oil prices per barrel in mid-June 2026?

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$70-80 per barrel, The article explicitly states that crude prices 'eased to $70-80 by mid-June, when the war was seemingly over.' The $90-110 range was for April-May, and the other options are not mentioned in the article.

Question 20

According to the article, from which academic year onwards has CBSE made APAAR ID mandatory for students in Classes 9 to 12 to appear in Board examinations?

Accepted Answer

2026-27, The article mentions that the de facto mandate was formally mandated by CBSE for students in Classes 9 to 12 to appear in Board examinations from 2026 onwards. This corresponds to the academic year 2026-27.

Question 21

According to Section 3 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, what is the maximum imprisonment term for intentionally preventing the singing of the national anthem?

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Up to 3 years, The article explicitly states that Section 3 of the Act makes intentionally preventing the singing of the national anthem a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment of up to three years, a fine, or both. The Bill proposes to extend this same provision to the national song.

Question 22

According to the article, every $1-per-barrel increase in oil prices bumps up India's oil import bill by how much on an annualised basis?

Accepted Answer

$2 billion, The article clearly states: 'every $1-per-barrel increase in oil prices bumps up the country's oil import bill by up to $2 billion on an annualised basis.' This is a direct data point from the article.

Question 23

According to the article, what is the reassessed installed capacity of urea manufacturing units in India?

Accepted Answer

269.42 LMT, The article explicitly states that India has 33 operational urea manufacturing units with a reassessed installed capacity of 269.42 lakh metric tonnes (LMT). The other options are close distractors designed to test precise recall of the number.

Question 24

On which date did the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Hyderabad Bench, pass the order that was later set aside by the Andhra Pradesh High Court?

Accepted Answer

October 21, 2024, The article clearly mentions that the CAT order was passed on October 21, 2024, and the High Court quashed it on July 17, 2026.

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