Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 1 August 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 1 August 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include Economy, International Relations, Governance and Environment.
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Test your knowledge with 15 MCQs from today's current affairs. Each question includes an explanation for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation.
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Q1Which agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry conducts anti-dumping investigations and recommends duties to the Ministry of Finance?
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Which agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry conducts anti-dumping investigations and recommends duties to the Ministry of Finance?
Answer: Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR)
The article clearly mentions the DGTR as the body that conducts investigations into dumping, examines data, and makes recommendations to the Ministry of Finance for imposing or extending anti-dumping duties. DGFT handles foreign trade policy, not trade remedy investigations.
Economy · International Relations · Governance · medium
Q2Which implementing agency is responsible for executing the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)?
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Which implementing agency is responsible for executing the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)?
Answer: Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
The article specifies that the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) will implement the PM-SSY scheme. NISE is the technical arm of MNRE that conducted the potential assessment, but SECI is the implementing agency.
Environment · Economy · Science Tech · easy
Q3Which ministry is responsible for issuing draft notifications regarding the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) in the Western Ghats?
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Which ministry is responsible for issuing draft notifications regarding the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) in the Western Ghats?
Answer: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
The article states that the MoEF&CC issued the first draft notification in 2014 and subsequent drafts. This ministry is the nodal body for environmental regulations under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Environment · Governance · Geography · easy
Q4Which ministry issued the gazette notification announcing President Murmu's assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026?
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Which ministry issued the gazette notification announcing President Murmu's assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026?
Answer: Ministry of Law and Justice
The article states that the law ministry issued the gazette notification. The Ministry of Law and Justice is responsible for publishing laws and amendments after presidential assent.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q5Which ministry is primarily responsible for the administration of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for the administration of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
Answer: Ministry of Finance
The GST Council and the GST Act are under the purview of the Ministry of Finance. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) implements GST.
Economy · easy
Q6Consider the following statements regarding India's recent trade and investment policy changes:
1. The government allowed FDI through the automatic route for companies with up to 10% Chinese ownership in March 2026.
2. The anti-dumping duty recommendation rejection rate in 2025-26 was 6.1%, a significant drop from the previous year.
3. India notified a ban on imports of goods made using forced labour, which helped secure a lower U.S. tariff of 10% instead of the proposed 12.5%.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding India's recent trade and investment policy changes:
1. The government allowed FDI through the automatic route for companies with up to 10% Chinese ownership in March 2026.
2. The anti-dumping duty recommendation rejection rate in 2025-26 was 6.1%, a significant drop from the previous year.
3. India notified a ban on imports of goods made using forced labour, which helped secure a lower U.S. tariff of 10% instead of the proposed 12.5%.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the Union Cabinet approved automatic route FDI for up to 10% Chinese ownership in March 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect: the rejection rate in 2025-26 was 41.5%, not 6.1% (6.1% was for 2024-25). Statement 3 is correct — the forced labour ban notification led to the U.S. imposing a final 10% tariff instead of the 12.5% proposed in the draft report.
Economy · International Relations · Governance · hard
Q7Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY):
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme where states share the cost.
2. Each project must be paired with an energy storage system of at least two hours.
3. The scheme offers Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of up to ₹1 crore per MW, released after commissioning.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY):
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme where states share the cost.
2. Each project must be paired with an energy storage system of at least two hours.
3. The scheme offers Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of up to ₹1 crore per MW, released after commissioning.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect — PM-SSY is a Central Sector Scheme (fully funded by the Centre), not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Statement 2 is correct: each project must have at least 2 hours of energy storage. Statement 3 is correct: CFA is up to ₹1 crore per MW, released only after the plant is commissioned.
Environment · Economy · Science Tech · hard
Q8Consider the following statements regarding the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) process:
1. The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) under Madhav Gadgil recommended declaring 142 talukas as ESA.
2. The Kasturirangan committee recommended covering the entire Western Ghats area under ESA.
3. An expert panel headed by Sanjay Kumar was constituted in 2022 to examine state concerns.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) process:
1. The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) under Madhav Gadgil recommended declaring 142 talukas as ESA.
2. The Kasturirangan committee recommended covering the entire Western Ghats area under ESA.
3. An expert panel headed by Sanjay Kumar was constituted in 2022 to examine state concerns.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: WGEEP (Gadgil) recommended 142 talukas. Statement 2 is incorrect: Kasturirangan reduced the area to 37% of the Western Ghats, not the entire area. Statement 3 is correct: The Sanjay Kumar panel was constituted in 2022.
Environment · Governance · Geography · hard
Q9According to the article, what percentage of anti-dumping duty recommendations made by the DGTR were rejected by the Ministry of Finance between 1991 and 2020?
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According to the article, what percentage of anti-dumping duty recommendations made by the DGTR were rejected by the Ministry of Finance between 1991 and 2020?
Answer: 0.5%
The article states that of the 1,052 recommendations made by DGTR between 1991 and 2020, the Finance Ministry rejected just 5, which is 0.5%. The other options are rejection rates for later periods: 20.8% for 2023-24, 41.5% for 2025-26, and 5% is not mentioned anywhere.
Economy · International Relations · Governance · easy
Q10What is the total estimated investment that the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) is expected to attract, according to the government?
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What is the total estimated investment that the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) is expected to attract, according to the government?
Answer: ₹28,500 crore
The article states that the government expects PM-SSY to draw about ₹28,500 crore in investment. ₹5,070 crore is the total outlay (budgetary support) of the scheme, not the total investment attracted.
Environment · Economy · Science Tech · medium
Q11According to the article, how many districts are covered under the WGEEP (Gadgil) recommendation for the Western Ghats ESA?
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According to the article, how many districts are covered under the WGEEP (Gadgil) recommendation for the Western Ghats ESA?
Answer: 44 districts
The article explicitly states that the WGEEP report recommended declaring 142 talukas covering 44 districts in the entire Western Ghats as ESA. The other options are distractors: 37% is the area percentage from Kasturirangan, 142 is the number of talukas, and 10 is the number of districts in Karnataka.
Environment · Governance · Geography · medium
Q12According to the amended law, what is the minimum punishment for organized crime in public examination paper leaks?
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According to the amended law, what is the minimum punishment for organized crime in public examination paper leaks?
Answer: 7 years imprisonment and fine up to ₹10 crore
The article explicitly states that for organized crimes, the amended law proposes a minimum sentence of seven years and a fine of up to ₹10 crore. Option A is for individuals, while C and D are not mentioned.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · medium
Q13According to the article, what was the growth rate of gross GST collections from imports in July 2026?
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According to the article, what was the growth rate of gross GST collections from imports in July 2026?
Answer: 29%
The article explicitly states that gross revenues from imports were up 29% to ₹66,511 crore. The other options are distractors: 10.1% is domestic growth, 15.4% is overall gross growth, and 13.1% is refund growth.
Economy · medium
Q14Which Act provides the legal framework for the Karnataka government's advisory banning HFSS food sales near schools?
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Which Act provides the legal framework for the Karnataka government's advisory banning HFSS food sales near schools?
Answer: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
The advisory was issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and Balanced Diets for Children in School) Regulations, 2020. The FSS Act is the primary law governing food safety in India, administered by FSSAI.
Governance · Social Issues · State Governance · easy
Q15Which ministry is the Geological Survey of India (GSI) primarily under?
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Which ministry is the Geological Survey of India (GSI) primarily under?
Answer: Ministry of Mines
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is a scientific agency under the Ministry of Mines. It is responsible for geological mapping and mineral resource assessment. The other ministries mentioned are not the parent ministry of GSI.
Polity · Governance · Science Tech · easy
Topics Covered
- Economy
- International Relations
- Governance
- Environment
- Science Tech
- Geography
- Polity
- Social Issues
- State Governance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- Govt Dilutes FDI Norms for China, E-Commerce; Anti-Dumping Rejection Rate Hits 41.5%
- Cabinet Clears PM-SSY: ₹5,070 Cr for 5,000 MW Floating Solar with Mandatory Storage
- Western Ghats ESA: Gadgil and Kasturirangan Reports, 5 Draft Notifications, State Opposition
- President Murmu Assents to Anti-Paper Leak Bill: 5-10 Years Jail, ₹50 Lakh Fine, Fast-Track Courts
- GST Collections Jump 15.4% to ₹2.11 Lakh Crore in July 2026; Import Surge 29%
- Karnataka Bans HFSS Foods Near Schools Under FSS Act, 50-Metre Radius
- Varsha Ashok Aglawe Appointed as 54th GSI Director General, First Woman in 176 Years
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