Question 1

What topics are covered in the 26 July 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 26 July 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Education, Social Issues with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 26 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 ministry is primarily responsible for the examination system reform mentioned in the news?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Education, The Ministry of Education (formerly HRD) is the nodal ministry for school and higher education, including major national-level examinations. The task force was announced in the context of education reforms, following the resignation of the Education Minister.

Question 6

Which Act governs the collection, processing, and storage of personal data under the APAAR scheme, as per the Supreme Court order?

Accepted Answer

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, The Supreme Court explicitly stated that any collection, processing, storage, retention, sharing, or use of personal information under the APAAR Scheme shall be strictly governed by the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The Aadhaar Act and IT Act are not the primary framework for this purpose.

Question 7

Which body announced the decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance?

Accepted Answer

Cabinet Committee on Security, The article states that the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) announced the decision on April 23, 2025. The CCS is the highest decision-making body on security matters in India, chaired by the Prime Minister.

Question 8

Which body is responsible for implementing the AI curriculum in Punjab government schools?

Accepted Answer

Punjab School Education Board (PSEB), The article states that AI is a core subject for every child in government schools affiliated with the Punjab School Education Board. Hence, PSEB is the implementing body.

Question 9

Which international body is responsible for conferring the World Heritage Site status?

Accepted Answer

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), UNESCO, through its World Heritage Committee, designates sites of 'outstanding universal value'. ICOMOS is an advisory body, but the final decision rests with the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

Question 10

Consider the following statements regarding the task force on exam reforms:

1. It is led by Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys.

2. The task force was announced by the Union Education Minister.

3. The task force aims to ensure the credibility of examinations through maximum use of technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct (Nandan Nilekani leads it). Statement 2 is incorrect (it was announced by PM Modi, not the Education Minister). Statement 3 is correct (PM Modi highlighted technology use for transparency).

Question 11

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's order on the APAAR scheme:

1. The Supreme Court directed CBSE to implement the Orissa High Court's direction on a pan-India basis.

2. The court held that the APAAR scheme effectively operates as a state-run surveillance mechanism in the education sector.

3. The court clarified that voluntary enrollment does not absolve authorities from data protection obligations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the SC directed pan-India implementation of the Orissa HC order. Statement 2 is incorrect: the petitioners contended that the scheme operates as a surveillance mechanism, but the court did not endorse this view; it termed concerns about misuse as 'misconceived'. Statement 3 is correct: the court said merely because collection is voluntary does not absolve authorities of data protection obligations.

Question 12

Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty:

1. The treaty allocates the waters of the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.

2. Pakistan receives approximately 80% of the waters of the Indus Basin under the treaty.

3. India has formally terminated the treaty and withdrawn from all its provisions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: The Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) are allocated to India. Statement 2 is correct: Pakistan received rights over ~80% (135 MAF) of the waters. Statement 3 is incorrect: India placed the treaty in 'abeyance' (temporary suspension), not termination. Hence option C is correct.

Question 13

When was the high-powered task force for examination reforms announced?

Accepted Answer

July 26, 2026, The article was published on July 26, 2026, and the announcement was made by PM Modi on a Sunday (July 26, 2026).

Question 14

On which date was the Orissa High Court judgment that the Supreme Court adopted in this case delivered?

Accepted Answer

December 12, 2025, The article explicitly states that the Orissa High Court's judgment was delivered on December 12, 2025. The Supreme Court order was passed on July 20, 2026, but the HC date is the factual data point asked.

Question 15

What is the approximate annual water allocation to India under the Indus Waters Treaty?

Accepted Answer

33 million acre-feet (MAF), The article specifies that India retained only about 20% of the waters, approximately 33 MAF annually. Pakistan received ~135 MAF. The other options are distractors: 135 MAF is Pakistan's share, while 100 MAF and 50 MAF are not mentioned.

Question 16

What percentage of Punjab's AI curriculum for schools will be practical and hands-on?

Accepted Answer

90%, The article explicitly states 'More than 90 per cent of the curriculum will be practical and hands-on, moving away from rote learning.' The other options are distractors.

Question 17

During which session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee was Sarnath inscribed as a World Heritage Site?

Accepted Answer

48th session, The article explicitly states that the announcement was made during the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea. The other options are numerical distractors.

Question 18

Which international body governs the sport of squash globally?

Accepted Answer

World Squash Federation (WSF), The World Squash Federation (WSF) is the international governing body for squash, responsible for organizing world championships and maintaining the rules of the sport. The IOC recognizes the WSF, but the IOC itself does not govern squash. The other options are not official governing bodies.

Question 19

Which department of the West Bengal government issued the notification to constitute the syllabus-cum-curriculum committee?

Accepted Answer

School Education Department, The article states that the notification was issued by the School Education Department of the West Bengal government. This department oversees school-level education in the state.

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