Question 1

What topics are covered in the 24 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 24 July 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, International Relations with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 24 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 state law was invoked in the 2016 Karnataka PUC Chemistry paper leak case?

Accepted Answer

Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA), The article mentions that the 2016 Karnataka PUC Chemistry paper leak accused were booked under the stringent Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA). The other options are not mentioned in the article.

Question 6

What is the name of the oversight body of the International Criminal Court (ICC) mentioned in the article?

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Assembly of States Parties, The article explicitly states that the oversight body is the 'Assembly of States Parties (ASP)', composed of 125 nations, which is holding a special session to vote on the removal of the chief prosecutor.

Question 7

Which court delivered the ruling on OpenAI's use of copyrighted material for training ChatGPT?

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Delhi High Court, The Delhi High Court, presided by Justice Amit Bansal, gave the ruling. The article explicitly mentions 'Delhi High Court' as the court that heard the case filed by ANI Media Pvt Ltd against OpenAI.

Question 8

Which international legal instrument gives the IAEA broad powers to conduct short-notice inspections of a country's nuclear facilities?

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IAEA Additional Protocol, The IAEA Additional Protocol gives inspectors broader access to information and sites, including the ability to conduct inspections at short notice, to verify the peaceful use of nuclear materials. The article notes the Saudi-U.S. deal does not require Saudi Arabia to adopt this protocol.

Question 9

Which provision of US trade law was used to impose the 10% tariff on India over forced labour concerns?

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Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, The USTR announced the tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows the President to impose tariffs on countries found to engage in 'unjustifiable', 'unreasonable', or 'discriminatory' trade practices. This provision was also used against China during Trump's first term and withstood legal scrutiny.

Question 10

Which strategic waterway is threatened by the Houthi 'naval blockade' on Saudi Arabia as per the article?

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Bab el-Mandeb, The article explicitly states that the Houthi attacks threaten the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a vital chokepoint for global oil trade south of the Red Sea. The Strait of Hormuz is another chokepoint but was already shut earlier.

Question 11

Which provision of the Information Technology Act, 2000 was cited in the government order to disable BitChat repositories on GitHub?

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Section 79(3)(b), The government order specifically invoked Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000, read with Rule 3(1)(d) of the IT Rules, 2021. Section 69A is the usual blocking provision but was not used here. Section 66A (struck down by SC) and Section 43A (data protection) are unrelated.

Question 12

Which US government agency is primarily responsible for the Section 301 investigation and tariff decision mentioned in the news?

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United States Trade Representative (USTR), The article repeatedly refers to the USTR as the authority conducting the investigation and imposing the tariffs under Section 301. The Trade Representative is the key agency for trade negotiations and enforcement.

Question 13

Which Act was invoked by the Government of India to regulate LPG distribution during the Strait of Hormuz crisis?

Accepted Answer

Essential Commodities Act, 1955, The article states that the government invoked the Essential Commodities Act to stretch the gap between domestic refills and prevent hoarding. This Act empowers central regulation of essential commodities during supply crises.

Question 14

Which international legal framework was cited by India at the East Asia Summit regarding maritime safety and the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea?

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UNCLOS 1982, India explicitly supported a Code of Conduct (CoC) that is 'fully compliant with UNCLOS 1982'. UNCLOS is the primary international law governing the use of the world's oceans and seas, including navigation rights and maritime boundaries.

Question 15

Consider the following statements:

1. PM Modi announced fast-track courts to address the issue of exam paper leaks.

2. The 2006 Railway Group-D case has seen 142 hearings and is still at the witness stage.

3. The UGC NET 2024 case resulted in a conviction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: The article says the fast-track courts were announced by PM Modi. Statement 2 is correct: The 2006 Railway Group-D case has seen 142 hearings and is still at the witness stage. Statement 3 is incorrect: The article states that a Delhi court criticised the CBI for filing a closure report despite evidence of a leak, but no conviction is mentioned. Hence option C is correct.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan:

1. The removal vote is being conducted by the Assembly of States Parties.

2. The Netherlands has announced it will vote against the resolution to oust him.

3. Khan has been suspended from practising law in the UK by the Bar Standards Board.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the ASP is conducting the vote. Statement 2 is incorrect: the article states the Netherlands will vote for his removal. Statement 3 is correct: he was suspended by the British Bar Standards Board pending their investigation. Hence option C is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi High Court ruling on OpenAI:

1. The court held that OpenAI's use of copyrighted works for LLM training falls under fair dealing as per Section 52(1)(a) of the Copyright Act.

2. The court granted an interim injunction in favour of ANI, preventing OpenAI from using its copyrighted material.

3. The court observed that ChatGPT outputs using RAG technique were not substantially similar to ANI's inputs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the court gave a prima facie view that OpenAI's storage of ANI's works for training falls under Section 52(1)(a). Statement 2 is incorrect: the court refused to grant an interim injunction, holding that ANI failed to make a prima facie case. Statement 3 is correct: the court said outputs using RAG were not substantially similar to ANI inputs. Hence option C is correct.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear agreement signed in July 2026:

1. The agreement requires Saudi Arabia to forgo domestic uranium enrichment and reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel.

2. The deal includes a joint two-year study on the commercial viability of local uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia.

3. U.S. President Donald Trump stated the deal is contingent upon Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. Unlike the 2009 U.S.-UAE agreement, the Saudi deal does not require Saudi Arabia to forgo enrichment or reprocessing. Statement 2 is correct as the deal proposes a joint two-year study on enrichment viability. Statement 3 is correct as President Trump made the deal contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the US tariffs on India:

1. India was placed in the 10% tariff slab because it amended its Foreign Trade Policy to prohibit imports made with forced labour.

2. The 12.5% tariff slab applies to countries that have laws banning forced labour imports but do not enforce them adequately.

3. The USTR has launched an investigation into 16 countries that account for about 70% of US imports for overproduction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: India's amendment to its Foreign Trade Policy on June 14, 2026 led to the lower 10% slab. Statement 2 is incorrect: The 12.5% slab applies to countries without laws banning forced labour imports, not those with inadequate enforcement. Statement 3 is correct: The USTR launched an investigation into 16 countries accounting for about 70% of US imports for overproduction.

Question 20

According to the Indian Express investigation, how many major exam leaks occurred between 2002 and 2025?

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45, The article explicitly states that the investigation found 45 major exam leaks between 2002 and 2025, each involving at least one lakh candidates. The other numbers are close distractors not mentioned in the article.

Question 21

According to the article, in which year did the ICC issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant?

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2024, The article explicitly states that the court issued arrest warrants in 2024 for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity.

Question 22

Which section of the Copyright Act, 1957 was cited by the Delhi High Court to support its finding of fair dealing?

Accepted Answer

Section 52(1)(a), The article quotes Justice Amit Bansal saying that OpenAI's act falls under Section 52(1)(a) of the Copyright Act (fair dealing). The other options are non-existent or incorrect sections within the same subsection.

Question 23

According to the article, on which date did U.S. President Donald Trump state that the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is contingent upon the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords?

Accepted Answer

July 23, 2026, The article states that on July 23, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump said the deal is contingent upon Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords. The deal itself was signed on July 22, 2026. September 2023 is mentioned in the context of Saudi-Israel normalization talks under the Biden administration.

Question 24

According to the ILO, how many people worldwide were in forced labour on any given day in 2021?

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27.6 million, The article states that according to the latest ILO estimates, about 27.6 million people worldwide were in forced labour on any given day in 2021. This data point is directly from the article and is a potential Prelims fact.

Question 25

What is identified as the biggest challenge in prosecuting exam leak cases according to the article?

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Both B and C, The article states that 'the biggest challenge is poor quality of investigation' and also highlights the 'relatively lenient treatment of paper leaks as ordinary offences with no stringent bail conditions' (weak legal provisions). While fast-track courts are a solution, they are not the challenge. Hence both B and C are correct.

Question 26

What is the primary reason cited in the article for the US sanctions imposed on ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan?

Accepted Answer

His investigation into the conduct of Israeli officials in Gaza, The article directly links the US sanctions to the court's investigation into Israeli officials for the military's conduct in the conflict in Gaza. This is the reason explicitly mentioned for the Trump administration's sanctions.

Question 27

What is the primary significance of this Delhi High Court ruling for the legal landscape of AI in India?

Accepted Answer

It provides a judicial precedent that AI training on publicly available copyrighted works can be considered fair dealing under the Copyright Act., The ruling is the first observation by an Indian constitutional court on this issue. While it is a prima facie view and not a final judgment, it sets a precedent that AI training may qualify as fair dealing, which is a critical development for AI regulation and copyright law in India. The other options misrepresent the judgment (no permanent ban, no royalty mandate, no automatic copyright).

Question 28

What is the primary non-proliferation concern raised by the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal, as highlighted in the article?

Accepted Answer

It does not require Saudi Arabia to adopt the IAEA Additional Protocol and permits a future study on domestic enrichment., The article emphasizes that the deal lacks the 'gold standard' of previous U.S. nuclear agreements (like with the UAE) by not requiring Saudi Arabia to forgo enrichment or adopt the Additional Protocol. This creates a potential pathway for a Saudi nuclear fuel cycle, raising proliferation risks in a volatile region.

Question 29

What is the primary objective of the US imposing tariffs under Section 301 based on forced labour concerns?

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To address human rights abuses and trade-distorting practices affecting American workers, The USTR stated the action aims to address 'both a human rights abuse and a trade-distorting practice, improving the welfare of workers everywhere'. While reducing the trade deficit may be a secondary effect, the core stated objective is to enforce forced labour bans and protect American workers from unfair competition.

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