Question 1

What topics are covered in the 22 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 22 July 2026 quiz covers Science Tech, Economy, Governance, Polity with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 22 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 provided most of the infrastructure used to design Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket?

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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), The article states that ISRO provided most of the infrastructure used to design Vikram-1. ISRO is India's premier space agency and has been handholding private players in the space sector.

Question 6

Which ministry is primarily responsible for formulating the proposed standalone AI law in India?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The article explicitly states that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is exploring the AI law. Its cyber laws division is tasked with the regulatory analysis. The Ministry of Law and Justice handles legislative drafting but the policy initiative is led by MeitY.

Question 7

Which of the following bodies is responsible for promoting pharmaceutical exports from India, as mentioned in the article?

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Pharmexcil, Pharmexcil (Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India) is the apex body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for promoting pharma exports. ORF and IQVIA are research organizations mentioned in the article, while NAFTA is a trade agreement.

Question 8

Which ministry of the Government of India is primarily responsible for negotiating and implementing trade agreements 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, handles all trade negotiations, including FTAs and comprehensive economic agreements. While the Ministry of External Affairs provides diplomatic support, the lead role rests with Commerce and Industry.

Question 9

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to be defended by a legal practitioner?

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Article 22(1), Article 22(1) of the Constitution states that no person who is arrested shall be denied the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice. Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, which the Supreme Court has interpreted to include the right to a fair trial. Article 20(3) protects against self-incrimination, and Article 14 guarantees equality before law.

Question 10

Which ministry issued the Environmental Clearance stipulation for the Ken-Betwa Link Project?

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, The article mentions that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) mandated that all rehabilitation and resettlement issues be completed before commissioning of the project. This is a standard environmental clearance condition.

Question 11

Which of the following statutory bodies is/are proposed to be replaced by the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill?

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All of the above, The VBSA Bill aims to replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single 12-member umbrella commission called the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan. This is a major regulatory consolidation in higher education.

Question 12

Which body is responsible for conducting the national Census in India?

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Registrar General of India (RGI), The Registrar General of India (RGI) under the Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal authority for conducting the Census as per the Census Act, 1948. The article mentions RGI grappling with caste enumeration methodology.

Question 13

Which committee under the Union Environment Ministry grants in-principle clearance for hydroelectric projects involving forest land?

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Forest Advisory Committee, The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change that evaluates proposals for diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes, including hydroelectric projects. The National Board for Wildlife deals with wildlife clearance, while the other options are not relevant for forest land diversion.

Question 14

Which international legal instrument prohibits permanent structural alterations in occupied territory, as cited in the article regarding the Gaza earthen barrier?

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Geneva Convention IV (1949), The article specifically mentions Articles 47 and 53 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which protect civilians in occupied territories and prohibit destruction of property and permanent structural changes except for military necessity. Geneva Convention I deals with wounded and sick in armed forces, not occupation.

Question 15

Consider the following statements:

1. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket reached Geostationary Orbit (GEO).

2. The Indian government opened the space sector to private participation in 2020.

3. India is now the third country after the US and China to have a private company independently launch a rocket to orbit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because Vikram-1 reached Low Earth Orbit (LEO), not GEO. Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions the sector was opened in 2020. Statement 3 is correct — only US and Chinese private companies had achieved this before Skyroot.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed AI law in India:

1. The law will be a standalone piece of legislation, separate from the Information Technology Act, 2000.

2. The government has already finalised the draft liability framework for AI models.

3. The law is expected to include a consent-based framework for synthetically-generated content.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the article says the AI law is likely to be presented as a standalone piece of legislation, not under the IT Act. Statement 2 is incorrect: the government has asked two legal experts to submit separate draft liability frameworks, but they are not yet finalised. Statement 3 is correct: building a consent-based framework for synthetically generated media is a key requirement for the AI law.

Question 17

Consider the following statements:

1. India currently imposes a 10% duty on pharmaceutical products imported from the United States.

2. Indian companies supply 47% of all generic medicines prescribed in the United States.

3. The US tariff on Indian generics will be raised to 200% immediately from August 1, 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 and 2 only, Statement 1 is correct as the article states India imposes ~10% duty on US pharma imports. Statement 2 is correct as Indian firms supply 47% of US generics. Statement 3 is incorrect because the tariff will remain 0% for 2 years, then 100% for 1 year, before reaching 200%.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the India-U.K. CETA:

1. The agreement provides zero-duty access for 99% of Indian exports to the U.K.

2. Electric vehicles imported from the U.K. will face immediate zero tariffs under the agreement.

3. The agreement includes provisions for mutual recognition of professional qualifications to facilitate services mobility.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: 99% of Indian exports get zero duty. Statement 2 is false: electric vehicles are subject to tariff-rate quotas with phased tariff reduction, not immediate zero tariffs. Statement 3 is correct: the agreement expands access for services providers and includes mobility provisions, which often involve mutual recognition of qualifications.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment in the 1996 Dausa blast case:

1. The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of Abdul Hameed on the merits of the case, finding him innocent.

2. The Court ordered a fresh trial to be concluded within one year by a fast-track court.

3. The Court observed that it is better for a hundred guilty persons to escape than for one innocent person to be condemned.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because the Supreme Court explicitly stated that its order was based on lack of fairness and procedural propriety, and it had not gone into the merits of the case. Statement 2 is correct as the Court directed a retrial within one year by a specialized fast-track court. Statement 3 is correct as the Court quoted this canonical maxim of criminal jurisprudence.

Question 20

What is the current estimated value of India's space sector, according to the article?

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₹70,000 crore, The article explicitly states that the sector is currently valued at roughly ₹70,000 crore. The government expects it to expand four- to five-fold over the coming decade.

Question 21

Which two regulatory bodies is the IT Ministry expected to consult for setting up a regulatory sandbox for AI applications?

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RBI and SEBI, The article explicitly mentions that the IT Ministry is expected to consult the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to set up a regulatory sandbox for AI applications, particularly in high-impact areas like finance and public services.

Question 22

According to the article, what was the total value of India's pharmaceutical exports to the United States in FY2025?

Accepted Answer

$10.5 billion, The article states the US accounted for 34.5% of India's total pharma exports, valued at USD 10.5 billion. $913.9 million is the value of exports to the UK, and $219 billion is the savings to the US healthcare system.

Question 23

According to the article, what is the bilateral trade target set by India and the U.K. under the CETA framework?

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$100 billion by 2030, The article explicitly states: 'Both countries have further set a target of doubling bilateral trade to over $100 billion by 2030.' The other options are plausible distractors but do not match the given data.

Question 24

How many people were killed in the 1996 Samleti bus bomb blast in Dausa, Rajasthan?

Accepted Answer

14, The article states that the blast on May 22, 1996, killed 14 people and injured 37. Option A (13) is the number of people killed in the Lajpat Nagar blast in Delhi that occurred a day before. Option D (37) is the number of injured.

Question 25

What is the primary strategic advantage of shifting commercial satellite launches to private players, as highlighted in the article?

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To free ISRO to focus on deep-space exploration missions like Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan, The article states that shifting commercial launches to private players would free ISRO to focus on deep-space exploration missions such as Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan, leveraging the growing LEO market handled by private firms.

Question 26

What is the primary regulatory gap that the proposed consent-based framework for synthetic content aims to address?

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Exemption of publicly available personal data under the DPDP Act, 2023, The article highlights that the DPDP Act exempts personal data voluntarily made public by an individual. This means AI platforms can scrape data from public social media profiles without guardrails. The consent-based framework for synthetic content is designed to fill this gap, requiring consent even for publicly available data used to generate AI content like deepfakes.

Question 27

What is the primary stated objective of the US President's decision to impose a phased 200% tariff on Indian generic drugs?

Accepted Answer

To reshore generic pharmaceutical production to America, Trump's announcement explicitly stated the plan is to 'RESHORE Generic Pharmaceutical Production into America, with a penalty to those Companies that decide not to build Plant and Equipment within the stated period of time.'

Question 28

What is the primary objective of the India-U.K. CETA as described in the article?

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To enhance bilateral trade and investment flows while supporting India's domestic manufacturing and services sectors, The article highlights that CETA aims to 'reshape trade and investment flows, create quality jobs and growth, and transition India to a more competitive and innovation-driven economy.' It supports Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, and Digital India schemes. Option A is not mentioned; Option C is too absolute; Option D is a partial motive but not the primary objective as per the article.

Question 29

What was the primary constitutional violation that led the Supreme Court to set aside the death sentence in the Dausa blast case?

Accepted Answer

Denial of the right to a fair trial due to lack of legal assistance, The Supreme Court found that the trial court proceedings did not reflect that Abdul Hameed was represented by any legal counsel at any stage. This violated the constitutional guarantee of a fair trial under Article 21 and the right to be defended under Article 22(1). The Court emphasized that if a trial is conducted in breach of the constitutional guarantee of a fair trial, the conviction stands vitiated.

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