Daily Current Affairs 9 July 2026

Q1 What is the frequency of insulin injections with Novo Nordisk's Awiqli launched in India?

• ADaily injections
• BTwice daily injections
• COnce weekly injectionCorrect
• DOnce monthly injection

Explanation Awiqli is the first once-weekly basal insulin, reducing injections from daily to weekly.

Q2 What is the price of a once-weekly dose of 70 insulin units of Awiqli in India?

• A₹150
• B₹261Correct
• C₹500
• D₹1000

Explanation A once-weekly dose of 70 insulin units of Awiqli is priced at ₹261.

Q3 According to Novo Nordisk, approximately how many people in India are living with diabetes?

• A50 million
• B101 millionCorrect
• C136 million
• D200 million

Explanation More than 101 million people in India are living with diabetes, as stated by Novo Nordisk.

Q1 When did the southwest monsoon cover the entire country in 2026?

• A9 JulyCorrect
• B8 July
• C10 July
• D1 July

Explanation The southwest monsoon covered the entire country on 9 July, a day late.

Q2 What warnings did the Indian Meteorological Department issue after the monsoon coverage?

• AHeavy rain, flash floods, and landslides in northern IndiaCorrect
• BHeatwave in southern India
• CCyclone in eastern India
• DDrought in western India

Explanation The IMD warned of heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides in parts of northern India.

Q3 What agricultural impact did the July rains have according to the report?

• ARevived hopes for kharif crop sowingCorrect
• BDelayed rabi crop harvesting
• CCaused damage to wheat crops
• DNo impact on agriculture

Explanation The July rains revived hopes for kharif crop sowing.

Q1 What is the main purpose of the nuclear energy agreement signed between India and Australia?

• ATo facilitate uranium supplies from Australia to IndiaCorrect
• BTo increase coal imports from Australia
• CTo develop nuclear weapons jointly
• DTo establish a joint space mission

Explanation The agreement facilitates uranium supplies from Australia to India to support India's clean energy ambitions.

Q2 Which organization committed an additional AU$500 million investment in India's NIIF?

• AAustralianSuperCorrect
• BWorld Bank
• CInternational Monetary Fund
• DAsian Development Bank

Explanation AustralianSuper has committed an additional AU$500 million investment in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) of India.

Q3 Who highlighted the significance of the India-Australia nuclear energy agreement?

• APrime Minister Narendra ModiCorrect
• BAustralian Prime Minister
• CPresident of India
• DMinister of Environment

Explanation Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of the agreement in supporting India's clean energy goals.

Q1 What is a key focus of the India-Australia joint declaration?

• APromoting global nuclear disarmamentCorrect
• BEstablishing a free trade agreement
• CLaunching a joint space mission
• DBuilding a new military base

Explanation The joint declaration emphasizes a peaceful world free of nuclear weapons and commitment to nuclear disarmament.

Q2 According to the India-Australia joint declaration, what kind of nuclear disarmament do both countries support?

• APartial and selective disarmament
• BGlobal, complete, non-discriminatory, and verifiable disarmamentCorrect
• CDisarmament only in the Indo-Pacific region
• DDisarmament limited to nuclear energy programs

Explanation The declaration reiterates commitment to global, complete, non-discriminatory, and verifiable nuclear disarmament.

Q3 Besides nuclear disarmament, what other issue is highlighted in the India-Australia joint declaration?

• AClimate change policies
• BTerrorist threats in the Indo-Pacific regionCorrect
• CBilateral trade tariffs
• DCultural exchange programs

Explanation The declaration focuses on addressing terrorist threats and security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Q1 Who defeated Paolini to advance to the Wimbledon 2026 semifinals?

• AEala
• BNoskova
• CKostyukCorrect
• DZverev

Explanation Kostyuk defeated Paolini to reach the Wimbledon semifinals as per the source.

Q2 Which Indian player reached the boys' singles quarterfinals at Wimbledon 2026?

• AEala
• BArnavCorrect
• CFery
• DPaolini

Explanation India’s Arnav entered the quarterfinals of boys’ singles at Wimbledon 2026.

Q3 Which seeded player made short work of Fritz at Wimbledon 2026?

• AKostyuk
• BZverevCorrect
• CPaolini
• DNoskova

Explanation Second seed Zverev defeated Fritz quickly at Wimbledon 2026.

Q1 What was the margin of England's victory over India in the 3rd T20I at Nottingham?

• A100 runs
• B125 runsCorrect
• C75 runs
• D50 runs

Explanation England won the 3rd T20I against India by 125 runs, as reported by both sources.

Q2 How many Indian batters scored double-digit runs in the 3rd T20I against England?

• ATwo
• BFourCorrect
• CSix
• DEight

Explanation Only four Indian batters managed to score double-digit runs in the match.

Q3 What was the series lead of England over India after the 3rd T20I?

• A1-0
• B2-0Correct
• C2-1
• D3-0

Explanation England took a 2-0 lead in the series after winning the 3rd T20I.

Q1 Which team did Switzerland defeat on penalties to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals?

• AArgentina
• BColombiaCorrect
• CEgypt
• DBrazil

Explanation Switzerland defeated Colombia on penalties in the Round of 16 to reach the quarter-finals.

Q2 When was the last time before 2026 that Switzerland reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals?

• A1954Correct
• B2014
• C1998
• D2006

Explanation Switzerland reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 1954, and 2026 marks their first time since then.

Q3 Which team will Switzerland face next after defeating Colombia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16?

• AEgypt
• BArgentinaCorrect
• CBrazil
• DFrance

Explanation Switzerland will play against Argentina, who defeated Egypt in their Round of 16 match.

Q1 What is the purpose of Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's visit to Karur on July 10, 2026?

• ATo inaugurate a new hospital
• BTo distribute government job appointment orders to kin of stampede victimsCorrect
• CTo launch a new education scheme
• DTo attend a cultural festival

Explanation The CM will distribute government job appointment orders to the kin of 32 Karur stampede victims during his visit.

Q2 What major project will CM Vijay lay the foundation stone for during his visit?

• AA new hospital in Karur
• BEvervan Kothari Footwear Private Limited near KrishnarayapuramCorrect
• CA government school in Karur
• DA sports complex in Tamil Nadu

Explanation He will lay the foundation stone for Evervan Kothari Footwear Private Limited near Krishnarayapuram with an investment of ₹1,700 crore.

Q3 Who reviewed the security arrangements ahead of CM Vijay's visit to Karur?

• AThe Chief Minister himself
• BT.S. Anbu, Additional Director General of Police, Law and OrderCorrect
• CThe District Collector of Karur
• DThe Home Minister of Tamil Nadu

Explanation T.S. Anbu, Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, reviewed the security arrangements for the CM's visit.

Q1 Who granted anticipatory bail to Senthilbalaji and his brother in the ₹35 crore MLA bribery case?

• AJustice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan of Madras High CourtCorrect
• BSupreme Court of India
• CDistrict Court of Chennai
• DJustice D.Y. Chandrachud

Explanation The anticipatory bail was granted by Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan of the Madras High Court.

Q2 What condition did the Madras High Court impose on Senthilbalaji and his brother after granting anticipatory bail?

• ATo appear before the investigating officer twice daily and cooperate with the investigationCorrect
• BTo surrender their passports immediately
• CTo deposit ₹35 crore as bail amount
• DTo refrain from entering the legislative assembly

Explanation The court directed both to appear before the investigating officer twice a day and cooperate with the investigation until further orders.

Q3 In which case did Senthilbalaji seek anticipatory bail?

• A₹35 crore MLA bribery caseCorrect
• BLand dispute case
• CElection malpractice case
• DCorruption in public works case

Explanation Senthilbalaji sought anticipatory bail in the ₹35 crore MLA bribery case.

Q1 What is the total outstanding liability amount that CMDA is grappling with?

• A₹1,000 crore
• B₹2,500 crore
• C₹3,500 croreCorrect
• D₹4,000 crore

Explanation CMDA is facing outstanding liabilities up to ₹3,500 crore as mentioned in the source.

Q2 Which project contributes ₹1,000 crore to CMDA's liabilities?

• AVada Chennai Valarchi ThittamCorrect
• BLand Acquisition
• CConstruction Work
• DChennai Metro Project

Explanation The Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam accounts for ₹1,000 crore of the liabilities.

Q3 Why is CMDA unable to take up new works currently?

• ADue to lack of skilled workforce
• BBecause of outstanding liabilities and financial burdenCorrect
• CDue to government restrictions
• DBecause of environmental concerns

Explanation CMDA cannot take up new works because it is grappling with outstanding liabilities and the financial burden.

Q1 What is the new focus of the PM Internship Scheme's revised scorecard for FY26-27?

• AYouth registrations
• BInternship creation, stipend disbursals, and successful completionCorrect
• CNumber of employers participating
• DTotal government funding

Explanation The revised scorecard shifts focus from youth registrations to internship creation, stipend disbursals, and successful completion of internships.

Q2 Until when has the pilot phase of the PM Internship Scheme been extended?

• AMarch 2026
• BDecember 2026Correct
• CJune 2027
• DDecember 2027

Explanation The government extended the pilot phase of the PM Internship Scheme till December 2026.

Q3 Which of the following is NOT a revised performance metric for the PM Internship Scheme in FY26-27?

• AInternship creation
• BStipend disbursals
• CSuccessful completion of internships
• DIncrease in youth registrationsCorrect

Explanation The revised metrics have shifted away from youth registrations to focus on internship creation, stipend disbursals, and successful completion.

Q1 What recent decision has the State government taken regarding terminally ill patients?

• ATo provide financial aid for treatment
• BTo approve guidelines ensuring dignified natural deathCorrect
• CTo build more hospitals for terminally ill patients
• DTo increase the number of doctors in rural areas

Explanation The State government approved guidelines to ensure a dignified natural death for terminally ill patients.

Q2 What is the main purpose of the guidelines approved by the State government for terminally ill patients?

• ATo promote experimental treatments
• BTo ensure dignified natural death and provide reliefCorrect
• CTo mandate hospitalization until recovery
• DTo restrict access to palliative care

Explanation The guidelines aim to ensure a dignified natural death and provide relief to terminally ill patients with no prospects of recovery.

Q1 What issue has the Tamil Nadu Information Commission raised regarding RTI replies?

• ADelay in migrating to online mode is affecting timely RTI repliesCorrect
• BLack of awareness about RTI among citizens
• CIncreased number of RTI applications causing backlog
• DTechnical glitches in the online RTI portal

Explanation The Tamil Nadu Information Commission has pointed out that delays in migrating to the online mode are impacting the timely delivery of RTI replies.

Q2 What action has the Tamil Nadu Information Commission requested from the State government?

• ATo urgently intervene and expedite the migration to online RTI processingCorrect
• BTo reduce the number of RTI applications accepted
• CTo increase the fees for filing RTI applications
• DTo conduct awareness campaigns about RTI

Explanation The Commission has called for urgent intervention by the State government to speed up the transition to the online mode for RTI processing.

Q1 What was the closing value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on July 9, 2026?

• A95.41Correct
• B95.52
• C95.48
• D95.00

Explanation The rupee rose 7 paise to settle at 95.41 against the US dollar on July 9, 2026.

Q2 Which factor was mentioned as providing support to the Indian rupee on July 9, 2026?

• ASuspected RBI interventionCorrect
• BDecline in crude oil prices
• CWeaker US dollar
• DIncrease in inflation

Explanation Suspected RBI intervention was cited as providing support to the rupee.

Q3 What was the rupee's movement in early trade on July 9, 2026?

• ASlipped 4 paise to 95.52Correct
• BRose 7 paise to 95.41
• CPlunged 52 paise to 95.48
• DRemained steady at 95.48

Explanation In early trade on July 9, the rupee slipped 4 paise to 95.52 against the US dollar.

Q1 What was the main reason for the sharp decline of the Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar on July 8, 2026?

• ASaudi Arabia slashed crude oil prices for Asia by $11 per barrel
• BForeign institutional investors sold equities worth ₹393.19 crore
• CU.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran attacked ships in the Strait of HormuzCorrect
• DThe Reserve Bank of India intervened in the forex market

Explanation The rupee tanked 59 paise to close at 95.55 against the U.S. dollar on July 8 due to fresh U.S. strikes on Iran after Tehran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed up crude oil prices and strengthened the dollar.

Q2 How did Saudi Arabia's action on crude oil prices affect the Indian rupee on July 7, 2026?

• AIt caused the rupee to fall sharply against the U.S. dollar
• BIt supported the rupee, leading to a rise of 48 paise to close at 94.95Correct
• CIt had no impact on the rupee's exchange rate
• DIt led to foreign institutional investors selling equities

Explanation Saudi Arabia slashing August crude oil prices for Asia by $11 per barrel buoyed market sentiment, supporting the rupee to rise 48 paise to close at 94.95 against the U.S. dollar on July 7.

Q3 What was the net purchase value of equities by foreign institutional investors on July 7, 2026?

• A₹393.19 croreCorrect
• B₹500 crore
• C₹200 crore
• D₹1000 crore

Explanation Foreign institutional investors purchased equities worth ₹393.19 crore on a net basis on July 7, according to exchange data.

Q1 Which new AI model is OpenAI launching publicly this Thursday?

• AGPT-5.6 SolCorrect
• BGPT-4
• CTerra
• DLuna

Explanation OpenAI announced the launch of GPT-5.6 Sol along with Terra and Luna models.

Q2 What caused the delay in OpenAI's rollout of the new GPT model?

• AU.S. freezeCorrect
• BTechnical issues
• CFunding problems
• DRegulatory approval

Explanation The rollout was delayed due to a U.S. freeze as mentioned in the sources.

Q3 Along with GPT-5.6 Sol, which other models is OpenAI launching?

• ATerra and LunaCorrect
• BAlpha and Beta
• CNeptune and Mars
• DEcho and Delta

Explanation OpenAI is launching Terra and Luna models along with GPT-5.6 Sol.

Q1 What is the target number of new global capability centres Karnataka aims to attract by 2029?

• A200
• B500Correct
• C3.5 lakh
• D50 billion

Explanation Karnataka aims to attract 500 new global capability centres by 2029 as stated by CM D.K. Shivakumar.

Q2 How many jobs does Karnataka plan to create through the new global capability centres?

• A50,000
• B3.5 lakhCorrect
• C200,000
• D500,000

Explanation The state government aims to create 3.5 lakh jobs through the new global capability centres.

Q3 What is the economic output target Karnataka aims to achieve by 2029?

• A$35 billion
• B$50 billionCorrect
• C$500 million
• D$3.5 billion

Explanation Karnataka aims to generate $50 billion in economic output by 2029.

Q1 How many people were shifted to relief camps after the Wayanad debris slip?

• A93
• B129Correct
• C150
• D200

Explanation The article states that 129 people were shifted to relief camps following the debris slip in Wayanad.

Q2 What was the death toll reported after the Wayanad debris slip?

• ATwo
• BThreeCorrect
• CFive
• DNone

Explanation The tragedy claimed three lives as reported in the source.

Q3 What action did ministers take after the Wayanad debris slip?

• ADeclared a state holiday
• BDirected officials to strengthen relief and disaster managementCorrect
• CAnnounced financial aid to victims
• DOrdered evacuation of the entire district

Explanation Ministers directed officials to strengthen relief and disaster management measures after the incident.

Q1 As of July 2026, how many Assam government schools are without electricity?

• A283
• B646Correct
• C500
• D1000

Explanation The article states that 646 Assam government schools are without electricity.

Q2 By when does Assam plan to provide all essential infrastructure to its government schools?

• ADecember 2026
• BMarch 2027Correct
• CJuly 2026
• DJanuary 2028

Explanation Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said the state seeks to provide all essential infrastructure by March 2027.

Q3 How many Assam government schools lack boys' toilets according to the report?

• A646
• B283Correct
• C150
• D400

Explanation The report mentions that 283 schools lack boys' toilets.