Question 1

What topics are covered in the 23 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 23 July 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Security, Economy, Science Tech with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 23 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 country hosts the Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) mentioned in the article?

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India, The article states that the Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region is hosted by India. It provides maritime domain awareness for the proposed task force.

Question 6

What is the primary demand of the 'Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace' regarding artificial intelligence?

Accepted Answer

An international treaty banning autonomous systems from accessing nuclear launches, The declaration explicitly calls for an international treaty to ban autonomous systems from accessing nuclear launches, emphasizing that AI should not have the final decision on nuclear weapon use. Other options are broader or different in scope.

Question 7

Which US legal provision governs nuclear cooperation agreements with other countries, as mentioned in the US-Saudi nuclear deal?

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Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, The 123 Agreement is named after Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act of 1954. It is a legally binding agreement required for the US to engage in significant nuclear cooperation with another country. The article explicitly mentions that the deal is a 123 Agreement and that India is also a signatory.

Question 8

Which U.S. department signed the civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia?

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Energy Department, The article states that the deals were signed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart. The Energy Department is responsible for civilian nuclear energy agreements and nonproliferation.

Question 9

Which US department issued the statement regarding the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia?

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Department of Energy, The article explicitly states: 'The US Department of Energy stated that along with the said deal, a bilateral safeguards agreement was also signed.' Hence the Department of Energy is the nodal body for this announcement.

Question 10

Which year was British Steel originally nationalised under Harold Wilson's Labour government?

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1967, The article states that the British Steel Corporation was created in 1967 after Harold Wilson's Labour government nationalised 14 of the UK's largest steel producers. 1988 was the year of privatisation, and 2025/2026 relate to recent government interventions.

Question 11

Which Indian state's Data Centre Policy 2021 offers capital subsidies, 100% stamp duty exemption on land, and a single-window clearance system for large investors?

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Uttar Pradesh, The article mentions Uttar Pradesh's Data Centre Policy 2021 specifically offering capital subsidies, 100% stamp duty exemption, electricity duty exemption, and single-window clearance. Tamil Nadu provides subsidised land and tax reimbursements, while Telangana allocates land in IT corridors and power subsidies.

Question 12

Which agreement contains Annex 4, which lists Plurilateral Trade Agreements under the WTO framework?

Accepted Answer

Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the WTO, The Marrakesh Agreement, signed in 1994, established the WTO and its structure. Annex 4 specifically contains Plurilateral Trade Agreements that are binding only on signatory members, unlike the mandatory multilateral agreements in other annexes.

Question 13

Which organization is primarily responsible for archaeological excavations like the one at Tenkasi in Tamil Nadu?

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Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), The article mentions that the Keeladi excavation was led by archaeologist K Amarnath Ramakrishna under the ASI. The ASI is the premier organization under the Ministry of Culture responsible for archaeological research, protection, and conservation of national heritage sites in India.

Question 14

Which Article of the Indian Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to include the right to shelter as part of the right to life?

Accepted Answer

Article 21, The Supreme Court in Olga Tellis vs Bombay Municipal Corporation held that the right to livelihood and shelter is an essential component of the right to life under Article 21. Article 19 protects certain freedoms, Article 300A protects against deprivation of property except by authority of law, and Article 14 guarantees equality.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the 2024 Houthi attacks in the Red Sea:

1. The Houthis targeted vessels claiming they were linked to or bound for Israel.

2. Operation Prosperity Guardian was launched by the United States alone without any allies.

3. The Indian Navy rescued the crew of a British tanker after it was set on fire.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the article says Houthis claimed vessels were linked to or bound for Israel. Statement 2 is incorrect: the US launched Operation Prosperity Guardian together with allies including Singapore and Sri Lanka. Statement 3 is correct: the Indian Navy rescued the crew of a British tanker on January 26-27, 2024. Hence option C is correct.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Rome Declaration:

1. The Declaration was inspired by Pope Leo XIV's encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas'.

2. The Declaration calls for a ban on all forms of artificial intelligence in military operations.

3. The Declaration includes a principle of 'Mandatory meaningful human control' over nuclear weapons.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the declaration was inspired by Pope Leo XIV's encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas'. Statement 2 is incorrect: the declaration does not call for a ban on all AI in military operations, but specifically on autonomous systems accessing nuclear launches. Statement 3 is correct: the declaration puts forth 'Mandatory meaningful human control' as a key ethical and operational principle.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the US-Saudi nuclear deal:

1. The deal allows Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium on its soil.

2. The deal has already been ratified by the US Congress.

3. The deal is a 30-year pact for peaceful nuclear cooperation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: American media reports indicate the deal could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium. Statement 2 is incorrect: the deal requires ratification by the US Congress, which is yet to happen. Statement 3 is correct: the article states it is a 30-year pact. Hence option C is correct.

Question 18

How many ships avoided the Suez Canal and sailed around the Cape of Good Hope between November 2023 and March 2024 due to Houthi attacks?

Accepted Answer

2,000, The article explicitly states that between November 2023 and March 2024, at least 2,000 ships avoided the Suez Canal and instead sailed around the Cape of Good Hope.

Question 19

Which global policy think-tank's study from 2025 is referenced in the article regarding AI's potential to pose an existential threat?

Accepted Answer

RAND Corporation, The article specifically mentions that 'one study from the Rand Corporation, a global policy think-tank, argued that such risks could not be ruled out' and identified four capabilities AI would need to pose an existential threat.

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