8 July 2026

Quiz — 8 July 2026

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Questions

1. Which of the following constitutional doctrines is frequently cited by legal experts when evaluating the validity of legislative amendments that seek to alter the fundamental framework of the Indian electoral system?

   1. A Doctrine of Severability
   2. B Doctrine of Harmonious Construction
   3. C Basic Structure Doctrine
   4. D Doctrine of Pith and Substance

2. According to the UDISE+ report 2025-26, what is the current percentage of women in India's teaching force?

   1. A 67.4%
   2. B 54.9%
   3. C 48.4%
   4. D 71.7%

3. Which of the following best defines the 'Gross Enrolment Ratio' (GER) as used in educational statistics?

   1. A The percentage of students who complete a specific level of education within the stipulated time.
   2. B The number of students who transition from middle school to secondary school in a single academic year.
   3. C The ratio of students enrolled in a specific level of education to the total population of official school-age children for that level.
   4. D The percentage of teachers available per student in a specific school district.

4. Which of the following best describes the role of the life insurance sector in India's sovereign debt market?

   1. A They are the largest institutional holders of central government dated securities.
   2. B Their participation is highly volatile and dependent on foreign portfolio sentiment.
   3. C They are primarily short-term investors seeking high liquidity.
   4. D They are prohibited by law from investing in government securities.

5. What is the primary objective of vehicle retrofitting in the context of India's EV transition?

   1. A To convert existing Internal Combustion Engine vehicles into electric vehicles to reduce waste and import dependence.
   2. B To increase the cost of vehicle ownership for middle-class households.
   3. C To mandate the immediate scrapping of all vehicles older than 10 years.
   4. D To replace all existing public transport with new electric buses.

6. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the expanded BRICS grouping as mentioned in the recent Guwahati Declaration?

   1. A Indonesia
   2. B Ethiopia
   3. C Pakistan
   4. D Egypt

7. The 'Guwahati Declaration' adopted by BRICS nations primarily focuses on which of the following issues?

   1. A Standardization of virtual asset regulations
   2. B Climate change mitigation and carbon trading
   3. C Combating illicit drug trafficking and transnational organized crime
   4. D Promotion of regional maritime security

8. Which of the following has been identified by the Supreme Court as the 'defining feature' of the independence of the legal profession?

   1. A Mandatory state-funded legal training
   2. B Direct appointment by the Executive
   3. C The principle of self-regulation
   4. D Government oversight of legal curriculum

9. Which of the following acts was cited by the Allahabad High Court as being inconsistent with the marriage of a person below 18 years of age?

   1. A The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
   2. B The Indian Majority Act, 1875
   3. C The Special Marriage Act, 1954
   4. D The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937

10. Under the current provisions of the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) within the National Food Security Act, what is the monthly foodgrain entitlement for an eligible household?

    1. A 30 kg per household
    2. B 35 kg per household
    3. C 40 kg per household
    4. D 25 kg per household

11. Which landmark Supreme Court judgment established that 'informational privacy' is a facet of the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21?

    1. A Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India
    2. B A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
    3. C Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India
    4. D Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

12. Which of the following best describes India's official stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict as reiterated in recent diplomatic engagements?

    1. A Support for a two-state solution
    2. B Neutrality with no official position on the conflict
    3. C Support for a single-state secular democracy
    4. D Support for the complete annexation of disputed territories

13. The Sabang Port, which has been a subject of interest for Indian development partnership, is located in which country?

    1. A Indonesia
    2. B Vietnam
    3. C Malaysia
    4. D Singapore

14. What is the primary criterion for a company to be classified as an Indian Owned and Controlled Company (IOCC) under the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019?

    1. A Foreign investment must be less than 25% of total equity.
    2. B The company must be headquartered in India with no foreign board members.
    3. C The company must have a turnover of less than ₹100 crore.
    4. D Foreign investment must be less than 50% of total equity.

15. Which of the following sectors is the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) specifically recommended to provide data for?

    1. A Agriculture and allied activities
    2. B Manufacturing and heavy engineering
    3. C Health residential care and education
    4. D Retail trade and e-commerce

16. Which of the following technologies is primarily cited by Meta in its efforts to detect and curb child sexual abuse content on its platforms?

    1. A Quantum encryption
    2. B Manual human review only
    3. C AI-powered detection
    4. D Blockchain-based verification

17. Which of the following states are beneficiaries of the Sardar Sarovar Project as mentioned in the recent payment settlement agreement?

    1. A Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana
    2. B Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh
    3. C Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh
    4. D Maharashtra, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh

18. What does the term 'E20 fuel' signify in the context of Indian automotive policy?

    1. A A fuel blend containing 20% methanol and 80% petrol
    2. B A high-octane fuel specifically for electric vehicles
    3. C A synthetic fuel derived from 20% hydrogen additives
    4. D A fuel blend containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol

19. Which of the following properties of ethanol is cited as a potential concern for vehicle fuel systems?

    1. A It is chemically inert
    2. B It has a higher energy density than petrol
    3. C It is highly hydrophobic
    4. D It is hygroscopic

20. Which of the following best describes the strategic role of NH-37 in Manipur?

    1. A It is the primary highway connecting Imphal to Nagaland.
    2. B It is the only highway connecting Manipur to the international border with Myanmar.
    3. C It is a coastal highway designed to facilitate maritime trade in the North East.
    4. D It serves as a critical alternative lifeline during periods of conflict and blockades on NH-2.

21. What is the primary objective of the ongoing NHIDCL project on NH-37?

    1. A To convert the entire highway into a four-lane expressway.
    2. B To construct a new tunnel bypass connecting Imphal directly to Silchar.
    3. C To privatize the maintenance of the highway to reduce government expenditure.
    4. D To upgrade 203 km of the highway into an all-weather road by December 2026.

22. What is the maximum age limit for a member of the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) as per the recent notification?

    1. A 58 years
    2. B 62 years
    3. C 60 years
    4. D 65 years

23. What is the primary technological feature of the Drishti satellite?

    1. A It is the first satellite to be entirely manufactured by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
    2. B It integrates electro-optical (EO) and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors into a single platform.
    3. C It is the first satellite to use nuclear propulsion for deep space exploration.
    4. D It is a dedicated communication satellite for the Indian maritime sector.

24. Which phenomenon is identified as the likely cause for the anomaly in the Drishti satellite mission?

    1. A Cyber-attack on the satellite's ground control system.
    2. B Failure of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle.
    3. C Collision with space debris in Low Earth Orbit.
    4. D Geomagnetic solar storm radiation effects.

25. As per the data presented in the Assam Assembly, approximately how much forest land was cleared of encroachment in the last five years?

    1. A 3,15,996.1251 hectares
    2. B 8,651.5209 hectares
    3. C 25,588.7675 hectares
    4. D 16,937.2466 hectares

26. The proposed IIM-Bangalore campus in Indonesia is to be located at which of the following sites?

    1. A Bali Tech Hub
    2. B Jakarta Special Economic Zone
    3. C Surabaya Industrial Park
    4. D Singhasari Special Economic Zone

27. Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's stance on seeking judicial injunctions against public statements made by political figures?

    1. A The Court has mandated that all political statements must be verified by the Election Commission.
    2. B The Court advocates for countering speech with more speech rather than judicial intervention.
    3. C The Court prohibits all public statements linking political rivals to criminal investigations.
    4. D The Court supports judicial gag orders to maintain public order.

28. Under which legislative framework does the government typically exercise its power to block access to information on social media platforms in India?

    1. A Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
    2. B Indian Penal Code, 1860
    3. C National Security Act, 1980
    4. D Information Technology Act, 2000

29. Under which regulatory framework is the Inter-Departmental Committee constituted to examine digital media content?

    1. A Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
    2. B Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
    3. C Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
    4. D Cinematograph Act, 1952

30. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the coordination of disaster response and the implementation of safety directives at the district level in India?

    1. A National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
    2. B State Public Works Department (PWD)
    3. C District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
    4. D National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

31. The Strait of Hormuz connects which of the following bodies of water?

    1. A Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea
    2. B Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
    3. C Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
    4. D Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

32. Which organization is primarily responsible for monitoring maritime security incidents in the region mentioned in the report?

    1. A International Energy Agency (IEA)
    2. B UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
    3. C International Maritime Organization (IMO)
    4. D United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

33. Which of the following is a primary objective of the initiative to rejuvenate the Delhi Ridge?

    1. A Expansion of industrial corridors within the Ridge area
    2. B Conversion of forest land into urban residential zones
    3. C Construction of high-density commercial complexes
    4. D Replacement of invasive tree species with native flora

34. Which of the following is a primary mechanism by which the drug finerenone helps in slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease?

    1. A Directly lowering blood glucose levels in diabetic patients
    2. B Replacing damaged nephrons with synthetic filtering units
    3. C Blocking inflammation and scarring processes within the kidneys
    4. D Increasing the filtration rate of the glomeruli through hormonal stimulation

35. What is the primary clinical contraindication for initiating treatment with finerenone as mentioned in recent studies?

    1. A Age of the patient being over 70 years
    2. B Presence of protein in the urine
    3. C History of autoimmune disorders
    4. D Blood potassium levels exceeding 5 mmol/L

36. Which organization is responsible for the revision of school textbooks in India, including the recent updates to the Class 8 social science curriculum?

    1. A Ministry of Law and Justice
    2. B Central Board of Secondary Education
    3. C University Grants Commission
    4. D National Council of Educational Research and Training

37. Which of the following geographical features is primarily associated with the recent disaster in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir?

    1. A Volcanic eruption
    2. B Cloudburst
    3. C Tsunami
    4. D Cyclonic storm

38. The high-level committee constituted by the Uttarakhand government to probe irregularities at the Badrinath Temple is headed by which official?

    1. A Director (Finance), Medical and Health Services
    2. B Tourism Secretary
    3. C Managing Director, National Health Mission
    4. D Garhwal Commissioner

39. Which of the following best describes the mandate of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the context of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust investigation?

    1. A To manage the daily administrative operations of the temple trust.
    2. B To oversee the construction of the temple structure.
    3. C To audit the political funding of religious organizations in Uttar Pradesh.
    4. D To investigate allegations of theft and procedural irregularities in donation management.

40. In the context of the electoral process in India, what is the primary role of the booth-level officer during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?

    1. A Collecting and digitising filled-in enumeration forms
    2. B Conducting the actual polling on election day
    3. C Finalising the delimitation of constituencies
    4. D Adjudicating disputes regarding voter eligibility

41. Girish Bharadwaj, who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 and popularly known as the 'Bridge Man of India', was primarily recognized for his work in:

    1. A Developing low-cost hanging footbridges for rural connectivity
    2. B Innovating modular railway bridge designs
    3. C Pioneering large-scale dam construction in Karnataka
    4. D Advancing sustainable urban transport infrastructure

42. In the context of the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case, which of the following statements is correct regarding the judicial outcome?

    1. A The High Court reduced all death sentences to life imprisonment.
    2. B The High Court confirmed death sentences for 38 convicts and life imprisonment for 11 others.
    3. C The High Court ordered the immediate release of all convicts due to lack of evidence.
    4. D The High Court overturned the special court's conviction for all 78 accused.

43. The Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (SJTMC) is the primary policy-making body for the temple located in which Indian state?

    1. A Odisha
    2. B Tamil Nadu
    3. C West Bengal
    4. D Andhra Pradesh

44. From which date will the domicile certificate become mandatory for obtaining a driving licence in Maharashtra?

    1. A January 1, 2026
    2. B August 1, 2026
    3. C April 1, 2026
    4. D December 31, 2026

45. Which of the following constitutional or statutory bodies is primarily responsible for adjudicating disputes regarding the recognition of political parties and their symbols?

    1. A Supreme Court of India
    2. B Election Commission of India
    3. C Enforcement Directorate
    4. D Ministry of Law and Justice

46. With reference to the recent weather events in the National Capital Region, which of the following best describes the role of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)?

    1. A It is responsible for the physical maintenance of national highways during natural disasters.
    2. B It is the primary agency for urban drainage infrastructure development in NCR.
    3. C It provides weather forecasts and alerts regarding thunderstorms and gusty winds.
    4. D It is mandated to manage traffic diversions during extreme rainfall events.