July 5, 2026 Current Affairs MCQ: Practice these 10 important Current Affairs MCQs based on the latest national and international events of 5 July 2026. These questions cover government schemes, economy, banking, appointments, awards, science & technology, international relations, and other important topics frequently asked in Railway, SSC, Banking, Defence, Police, and other competitive exams. Read the explanations carefully to strengthen your General Awareness and improve your exam preparation.
Q1. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently directed all medical institutions to utilize the ICMR’s new platform ‘Medical Innovations Patent Mitra’. Which body primarily launched this platform?
A. NITI Aayog
B. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
C. Department of Science and Technology (DST)
D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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The ‘Medical Innovations Patent Mitra’ platform was launched by the ICMR under the guidance of NITI Aayog. It provides government-funded support for patent filing and technology transfer of biomedical innovations.
Q2. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has embarked on a strategic six-nation official tour starting July 5, 2026. Which of the following countries is NOT part of his scheduled itinerary?
A. Qatar
B. Bahrain
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Belgium
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The six-nation tour includes Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Belgium, and the United States. Saudi Arabia is not part of the itinerary.
Q3. Legendary cultural figure Teejan Bai, who passed away in July 2026, was a world-renowned exponent of which traditional folk art form?
A. Pandavani
B. Baul Music
C. Yakshagana
D. Nautanki
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Padma Vibhushan awardee Teejan Bai was globally recognized for preserving and popularizing Pandavani, a traditional folk storytelling style based on the Mahabharata.
Q4. Due to heavy rains, the Ministry of Railways recently postponed the formal launch event of the tunnel-boring work for India’s premier Bullet Train project in which city?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Surat
C. Vadodara
D. Mumbai
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Owing to heavy monsoon rains and IMD red alerts, the formal launch ceremony of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train tunnel-boring work in Mumbai was postponed.
Q5. According to recent banking data, the share of Current Account and Savings Account (CASA) deposits in the Indian banking system has dropped to what percentage level in 2026?
A. 34%
B. 39%
C. 44%
D. 56%
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The CASA ratio has declined to around 39% as investors increasingly prefer higher-return investment options such as mutual funds and term deposits.
Q6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other national leaders paid rich tributes to late union leader Ram Vilas Paswan on his birth anniversary on July 5. He was the founder of which regional political party?
A. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
B. Lok Janshakti Party (LJP)
C. Janata Dal (United)
D. Samajwadi Party
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Ram Vilas Paswan founded the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) in 2000 and served as a prominent Union Minister and Dalit leader.
Q7. The state government of Odisha recently sought immediate intervention and financial backing from the Centre for a ₹9,755-crore project. What is the core objective of this proposal?
A. Expanding digital fiber networks to coastal villages
B. Setting up state-of-the-art semiconductor packaging units
C. Building disaster-resilient power infrastructure in cyclone-prone districts
D. Establishing India’s largest localized green hydrogen corridor
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The Odisha government proposed strengthening power infrastructure to ensure reliable electricity supply during cyclones and other extreme weather events.
Q8. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued orange and red alerts following a rapid weather intensification over the Bay of Bengal on July 5. What meteorological classification was given to this system?
A. Super Cyclone
B. Anticyclone
C. Western Disturbance
D. Depression
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A well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression, triggering heavy rainfall alerts for several eastern states.
Q9. According to recent economic and financial indices, the credit-to-deposit (CD) ratio in the Indian banking system has surged significantly to hit what mark?
A. 68.5%
B. 75.2%
C. 82.5%
D. 91.0%
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Faster credit growth compared to deposit mobilization has pushed India’s banking system credit-to-deposit ratio to approximately 82.5%.
Q10. Ahead of a high-profile diplomatic state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed India as a crucial economic and security partner. Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of which nation?
A. Canada
B. United Kingdom
C. Australia
D. New Zealand
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlighted India’s growing importance in the Indo-Pacific region ahead of bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.