Daily Current Affairs MCQ Questions and Answers – 11 July 2026 for SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC GD, Railway NTPC, Group D, Banking, State PSC, Police, Defence and other competitive examinations.
These Current Affairs MCQs cover important national and international events, government schemes, economy, environment, science & technology, defence and other recent developments important for competitive exams.
Attempt all the questions and read the explanations to strengthen your General Awareness and Current Affairs preparation.
Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on an official bilateral visit in July 2026. He is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit New Zealand in how many years?
Explanation:
According to the provided current affairs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to New Zealand marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 40 years.
According to the provided current affairs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to New Zealand marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 40 years.
Q2. Which flagship rural digital transformation initiative of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) won the prestigious 2026 WSIS Prize under the ‘Enabling Environment’ category?
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunications’ Samriddh Gram initiative won the 2026 WSIS Prize for creating a model rural digital ecosystem through the BharatNet FTTH network.
The Department of Telecommunications’ Samriddh Gram initiative won the 2026 WSIS Prize for creating a model rural digital ecosystem through the BharatNet FTTH network.
Q3. What is the official global theme for World Population Day 2026?
Explanation:
The theme of World Population Day 2026 is “Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people — today and for the future.” It focuses on empowering young people through education, healthcare and informed choices.
The theme of World Population Day 2026 is “Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people — today and for the future.” It focuses on empowering young people through education, healthcare and informed choices.
Q4. National CAMPA approved four new species-specific conservation and recovery projects. Which of the following represents the selected species?
Explanation:
National CAMPA approved conservation projects for the Gangetic River Dolphin, Snow Leopard, Wild Water Buffalo and Indian Rhinoceros to strengthen species-specific recovery programmes.
National CAMPA approved conservation projects for the Gangetic River Dolphin, Snow Leopard, Wild Water Buffalo and Indian Rhinoceros to strengthen species-specific recovery programmes.
Q5. ISRO and DRDO successfully completed the IMAT-05 test in July 2026. Which critical component of the Gaganyaan mission was validated?
Explanation:
The IMAT-05 (Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test-05) successfully validated the Gaganyaan crew module’s main parachute deployment system under maximum aerodynamic loading conditions.
The IMAT-05 (Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test-05) successfully validated the Gaganyaan crew module’s main parachute deployment system under maximum aerodynamic loading conditions.
Q6. According to recent vital statistics, which Indian state became the first to record a Crude Birth Rate (CBR) of less than 10 births per 1,000 population?
Explanation:
According to the provided current affairs, Kerala became the first Indian state where the Crude Birth Rate (CBR) fell below 10 per 1,000 population, marking a significant demographic milestone.
According to the provided current affairs, Kerala became the first Indian state where the Crude Birth Rate (CBR) fell below 10 per 1,000 population, marking a significant demographic milestone.
Q7. Which wildlife sanctuary was recommended for protection by an expert committee that opposed diversion of forest land for a proposed 2,000 MW Pumped Storage Project?
Explanation:
The expert committee recommended protecting the Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, which is an important habitat of the endangered Lion-tailed Macaque.
The expert committee recommended protecting the Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, which is an important habitat of the endangered Lion-tailed Macaque.
Q8. Which Article of the Constitution of India guarantees that an arrested person must be informed of the grounds of arrest?
Explanation:
Article 22(1) of the Constitution guarantees that every arrested person must be informed, as soon as possible, of the grounds of arrest and has the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner.
Article 22(1) of the Constitution guarantees that every arrested person must be informed, as soon as possible, of the grounds of arrest and has the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner.
Q9. The transboundary Khawthlangtuipui River, also known as the Karnaphuli River, flows from Mizoram into which neighbouring country?
Explanation:
The Karnaphuli (Khawthlangtuipui) River flows from Mizoram into Bangladesh and is strategically important for regional connectivity and access to Chittagong Port under India’s Act East Policy.
The Karnaphuli (Khawthlangtuipui) River flows from Mizoram into Bangladesh and is strategically important for regional connectivity and access to Chittagong Port under India’s Act East Policy.
Q10. Pratapgad Fort, which was recently in the news due to state-funded memorial development, is located in which district of Maharashtra?
Explanation:
Pratapgad Fort is located in the Satara district of Maharashtra. It is famous for the historic Battle of Pratapgad fought between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Afzal Khan in 1659.
Pratapgad Fort is located in the Satara district of Maharashtra. It is famous for the historic Battle of Pratapgad fought between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Afzal Khan in 1659.