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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 26 July 2026
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This StudyAgora Daily Current Affairs Quiz is designed for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly the Preliminary Examination.
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UPSC Daily Quiz Answer Key – 26 July 2026
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Q1. On July 26, 2026, India observed which anniversary of 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to honor the soldiers who fought in the 1999 war under Operation Vijay?
Correct Answer: 27th Anniversary
July 26, 2026, marked the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, commemorating the successful completion of Operation Vijay on July 26, 1999, when Indian forces cleared enemy forces from the heights of Kargil in Ladakh.
Q2. July 26 is celebrated internationally as the 'International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem'. Which Indian national program aims to conserve and restore coastal mangrove ecosystems?
Correct Answer: MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes)
MISHTI is India’s flagship scheme launched to systematically expand and restore mangrove forests along coastal belts and salt pan lands across coastal states and Union Territories.
Q3. Who officially assumed charge as the Union Minister of Education at Kartavya Bhavan on July 26, 2026?
Correct Answer: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi officially took charge of the Ministry of Education. He also holds portfolios for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy.
Q4. In sports milestones on July 26, 2026, Anahat Singh made history by becoming the first Indian player to win which prestigious global tournament?
Correct Answer: World Junior Squash Championship
Anahat Singh became the first Indian squash player to win the World Junior Squash Championship title.
Q5. Which Indian weightlifter secured a silver medal in the men's 60 kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games on July 26, 2026?
Correct Answer: Rishikanta Singh
Rishikanta Singh won the silver medal for India in the men's 60 kg weightlifting category at the Commonwealth Games.
Q6. India reclaimed the No. 1 ranking in the ICC Men's T20I rankings on July 26, 2026, after securing an unassailable series lead against which country?
Correct Answer: Zimbabwe
India regained the top spot in the ICC Men's T20I team rankings after taking a 2-0 lead in their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare.
Q7. Following a missile strike on the commercial cargo vessel MV AGN RAGNAR carrying Indian seafarers at Odesa port, the Ministry of External Affairs issued a safety advisory regarding crew employment in which maritime zone?
Correct Answer: Black Sea Region
Following an attack on a merchant vessel at Ukraine's Odesa port, the Indian Embassy and Ministry of External Affairs issued security alerts urging seafarers to carefully evaluate safety risks in the Black Sea region.
Q8. The Assam Cabinet approved a 100% waiver of stamp duty on individual loan documents up to what amount for Self-Help Group (SHG) members under the rural livelihoods mission on July 26, 2026?
Correct Answer: ₹10 Lakh
The Assam Cabinet granted a complete stamp duty waiver on loan agreements up to ₹10 lakh for rural SHG women to facilitate easier access to bank credit.
Q9. The foundation stone for the permanent campus of the National Skill Training Institute for Women (NSTI-W) was laid at Bihta with an investment of ₹99.97 crore. In which state is Bihta located?
Correct Answer: Bihar
The permanent campus of NSTI-W is being established at Bihta in Patna district, Bihar, alongside a Skill India International Centre (SIIC) to support skill development and foreign employment assistance.
Q10. On July 26, 2026, which neighboring country eased post-demonetisation restrictions on Indian currency notes by officially allowing the use of ₹200 and ₹500 denominations for cross-border trade and travel?
Correct Answer: Nepal
Nepal relaxed restrictions on Indian currency notes, formally permitting citizens and travelers to use ₹200 and ₹500 bank notes for financial transactions across the border.
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