Daily Current Affairs 11 July 2026
Daily current affairs for 11 July 2026 — 11 verified news items across Sports, National, Tamil Nadu & more, with exam-angle notes, keywords and practice MCQs.
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Sports
Spain Defeats Belgium 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal
In the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match held on July 10, Spain defeated Belgium 2-1. Belgium equalised after Spain's initial goal by Ruiz, but a late winner by Merino secured Spain's victory. This win allows Spain to advance to the semifinals where they will face France. The match was closely contested and featured notable performances, including from goalkeeper Simon Courtois.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 What was the final score in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match between Spain and Belgium?
- A1-0 to Spain
- B2-1 to SpainCorrect
- C2-1 to Belgium
- D1-1 draw
Explanation Spain won the match 2-1 against Belgium as per the match summary.
Q2 Who scored the winning goal for Spain in the quarterfinal against Belgium?
- ARuiz
- BMerinoCorrect
- CSimon Courtois
- DLamine Yamal
Explanation Merino scored the late winning goal for Spain to secure their victory.
Q3 Which team will Spain face in the semifinals after defeating Belgium?
- AFranceCorrect
- BBelgium
- CUSA
- DGermany
Explanation Spain advanced to face France in the semifinals following their win over Belgium.
India Secures Multiple Medals in Asian U-23 and U-19 Boxing and Athletics Championships
India has assured six medals in the U-23 men's category at the Asian Boxing Championships, with Asian Champion Vishvanath (50kg) winning decisively. In the U-19 women's category at the Asian U-19 and U-23 Boxing Championships, India is assured of eight medals, highlighted by Chandrika Bhoresh Pujari (51kg) and Joyshree Devi (54kg) both winning 5:0 matches against Kazakhstan opponents. Additionally, on Day 1 of the Asian U-23 Athletics Championships, India won five medals, including one gold, one silver, and three bronze medals.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 How many medals has India assured in the U-23 men's category at the Asian Boxing Championships?
- AFour
- BSixCorrect
- CEight
- DFive
Explanation India has assured six medals in the U-23 men's category at the Asian Boxing Championships.
Q2 Which Indian boxer won a 5:0 victory over Kazakhstan’s Zhadyra Kaltay in the U-19 women's category?
- AVishvanath
- BJoyshree Devi
- CChandrika Bhoresh PujariCorrect
- DGanga
Explanation Chandrika Bhoresh Pujari (51kg) delivered a dominant 5:0 victory over Kazakhstan’s Zhadyra Kaltay.
Q3 How many medals did India win on Day 1 of the Asian U-23 Athletics Championships?
- AThree
- BFour
- CFiveCorrect
- DSix
Explanation India won five medals on Day 1 of the Asian U-23 Athletics Championships, including one gold.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. End World Cup Careers in Round of 16
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ended after Portugal's Round of 16 defeat to Spain, marking his retirement from the tournament without winning the FIFA World Cup. Similarly, Neymar Jr. concluded his international football career after Brazil's Round of 16 loss to Norway, ending a 16-year tenure with the national team. Both players are celebrated for their remarkable football careers, and their exits from the World Cup mark the end of significant eras for their respective countries.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 Which teams defeated Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, leading to their career conclusions?
- ASpain and NorwayCorrect
- BSpain and Brazil
- CPortugal and Norway
- DBrazil and Spain
Explanation Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal lost to Spain, and Neymar Jr.'s Brazil lost to Norway in the Round of 16.
Q2 How long did Neymar Jr. play international football before retiring after the World Cup Round of 16?
- A16 yearsCorrect
- B10 years
- C12 years
- D20 years
Explanation Neymar Jr. retired after 16 years with the Brazil national team.
Q3 What is a notable fact about Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as mentioned?
- AHe never won the FIFA World CupCorrect
- BHe won the World Cup twice
- CHe retired after winning the World Cup
- DHe never played in the World Cup
Explanation Cristiano Ronaldo retired from the World Cup without ever winning the tournament.
National
ED Attaches ₹940.77 Crore Assets of Vikas Garg in Mahadev Betting Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable properties worth ₹940.77 crore belonging to businessman Vikas Garg and his family members in connection with the Mahadev betting app case. These assets include residential properties, land parcels, equity shares, and other securities. With this latest attachment, the total value of properties attached, seized, and frozen in the case has reached approximately ₹3,800 crore, as reported by the agency's Raipur Zonal Office.
Source Livemint
Practice MCQs
Q1 What is the approximate total value of assets attached, seized, and frozen by the ED in the Mahadev betting app case?
- A₹940.77 crore
- B₹1,500 crore
- C₹3,800 croreCorrect
- D₹5,000 crore
Explanation The total value of assets attached, seized, and frozen in the case has increased to approximately ₹3,800 crore.
Q2 Which businessman’s assets worth ₹940.77 crore were recently attached by the ED in the Mahadev betting app case?
- AVikas GargCorrect
- BRajesh Kumar
- CAnil Ambani
- DSunil Bharti
Explanation The ED attached movable and immovable properties worth ₹940.77 crore belonging to businessman Vikas Garg and his family members.
Q3 Which office of the Enforcement Directorate carried out the attachment of assets in the Mahadev betting app case?
- AMumbai Zonal Office
- BDelhi Zonal Office
- CRaipur Zonal OfficeCorrect
- DKolkata Zonal Office
Explanation The Raipur Zonal Office of the ED attached the properties worth ₹941 crore belonging to Vikas Garg and his family.
Mumbai-Pune Rail Disruption: 30 Trains Cancelled Due to Landslides
Heavy rainfall on July 6 caused multiple landslides between Karjat and Lonavala stations on the Mumbai-Pune railway route, damaging all three railway lines. The most affected areas are near the Thakurwadi and Monkey Hill cabins in the ghat section. As a result, 30 trains have been cancelled until July 17 to manage the disruption and repair the damaged tracks.
Source Livemint
Practice MCQs
Q1 What caused the disruption of the Mumbai-Pune railway line in July 2026?
- AHeavy rainfall triggered landslidesCorrect
- BA major fire broke out on the tracks
- CA strike by railway workers
- DFlooding of the railway station
Explanation Heavy rainfall on July 6 triggered multiple landslides between Karjat and Lonavala stations, damaging the railway lines.
Q2 How many trains were cancelled on the Mumbai-Pune route due to the landslides?
- A10 trains
- B20 trains
- C30 trainsCorrect
- D40 trains
Explanation 30 trains were cancelled till July 17 following the landslides caused by heavy rainfall.
Q3 Which areas were the worst affected by the landslides on the Mumbai-Pune railway line?
- AKarjat and Lonavala stations
- BThakurwadi and Monkey Hill cabinsCorrect
- CMumbai Central and Pune stations
- DKhandala and Matheran
Explanation The worst-affected areas were near the Thakurwadi and Monkey Hill cabins in the ghat section.
Assam Budget 2026-27 Highlights: Tax Relief, Welfare Curbs, and Job Creation
In his maiden budget presentation for 2026-27, Assam's Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced tax relief measures for tea growers, welfare restrictions aimed at curbing polygamy, and the creation of 2 lakh jobs. The budget also includes the continuation of all major schemes implemented over the past five years, reflecting the government's commitment to sustained development and social welfare in the state.
Source Livemint
Practice MCQs
Q1 Who presented the Assam Budget for 2026-27?
- ASarbananda Sonowal
- BJayanta Malla BaruahCorrect
- CHimanta Biswa Sarma
- DTarun Gogoi
Explanation Jayanta Malla Baruah, the BJP leader and state Finance Minister, presented the Assam Budget for 2026-27.
Q2 Which sector received tax relief in the Assam Budget 2026-27?
- ATea growersCorrect
- BFishermen
- CFarmers
- DHandloom workers
Explanation The budget announced tax relief specifically for tea growers.
Q3 What social welfare measure was included in the Assam Budget 2026-27?
- AIncreased subsidies for farmers
- BWelfare curbs aimed at polygamyCorrect
- CFree education for all
- DHealthcare expansion
Explanation The budget included welfare curbs aimed at curbing polygamy.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay distributes govt job orders to kin of 32 Karur stampede victims
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay addressed a large gathering at Atlas Ground in Karur, where he distributed government job appointment orders to the families of 32 victims of the stampede that occurred during a TVK rally last year. This move has faced opposition from the CPI, which has expressed disagreement with the government's decision to provide jobs to the kin of the Karur stampede victims.
Source Livemint
Practice MCQs
Q1 Who distributed government job appointment orders to the kin of Karur stampede victims?
- ATamil Nadu CM VijayCorrect
- BCPI leader
- CKarur District Collector
- DTVK party leader
Explanation Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay distributed the government job appointment orders to the families of 32 Karur stampede victims.
Q2 What was the CPI's stance on the government jobs given to kin of Karur stampede victims?
- AThey supported the decision
- BThey opposed the decisionCorrect
- CThey were neutral
- DThey proposed more jobs
Explanation The CPI opposed the government's decision to provide jobs to the kin of the Karur stampede victims.
Q3 Where did CM Vijay address the gathering to distribute job orders to Karur stampede victims' families?
- AAtlas Ground, KarurCorrect
- BMadurai Stadium
- CChennai Central
- DCoimbatore Grounds
Explanation CM Vijay addressed the gathering at Atlas Ground in Karur to distribute the job appointment orders.
Madras High Court restrains ECI from notifying Tamil Nadu bypolls till July 31
The Madras High Court, through Chief Justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, has issued an interim injunction restraining the Election Commission of India from notifying by-elections in five Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies: Tiruchi East, Perundurai, Ambasamudram, Viralimalai, and Karur. This stay on notification is effective until July 31, 2026.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 Which body has been restrained by the Madras High Court from notifying bypolls in five Tamil Nadu constituencies?
- ATamil Nadu State Election Commission
- BElection Commission of IndiaCorrect
- CSupreme Court of India
- DUnion Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation The Madras High Court restrained the Election Commission of India from notifying the bypolls.
Q2 Until what date has the Madras High Court stayed the notification of by-elections in five Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies?
- AJuly 15, 2026
- BJuly 31, 2026Correct
- CAugust 15, 2026
- DDecember 31, 2026
Explanation The interim injunction restraining the notification is effective until July 31, 2026.
Q3 Which of the following constituencies is NOT among those where bypoll notification has been stayed by the Madras High Court?
- ATiruchi East
- BPerundurai
- CAmbasamudram
- DCoimbatore SouthCorrect
Explanation The constituencies affected are Tiruchi East, Perundurai, Ambasamudram, Viralimalai, and Karur; Coimbatore South is not included.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces Memorial for Karur Stampede Victims
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced the construction of a memorial for the victims of the Karur stampede that occurred during his election campaign at Velusamypuram on September 27, 2025. Speaking at a public meeting on the outskirts of Karur, he expressed that the tragedy could have been averted if the police had informed him about the large crowd gathering. The announcement was made during his visit to Karur, where he also met with families of the victims. Additionally, the president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam criticized the DMK party during the event.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 What did Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announce during his visit to Karur regarding the stampede victims?
- AA memorial for the victimsCorrect
- BCompensation for the victims' families
- CA new police force for crowd control
- DA public holiday in Karur
Explanation CM Vijay announced the construction of a memorial for the victims of the Karur stampede.
Q2 According to CM Vijay, what could have prevented the Karur stampede tragedy?
- ABetter medical facilities
- BPolice informing him about the crowdCorrect
- CStricter election campaign rules
- DMore volunteers at the event
Explanation CM Vijay stated that the tragedy could have been averted if the police had alerted him about the gathering.
Q3 Which political party was criticized by the president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam during the Karur event?
- AAIADMK
- BBJP
- CDMKCorrect
- DCongress
Explanation The president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam termed the DMK the 'vending machine' of corruption during his speech.
Economy
Apple Signs $30 Billion Deal with Broadcom for US-Made Chips
Apple has entered into a $30 billion agreement with Broadcom to manufacture billions of chips in the United States. This move aligns with pressures faced by Apple from the U.S. government to increase domestic production. The deal was announced under the leadership of Apple's outgoing CEO Tim Cook, reflecting a strategic shift towards boosting U.S.-based manufacturing in the technology sector.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 What is the value of the deal Apple signed with Broadcom for US-made chips?
- A$10 billion
- B$20 billion
- C$30 billionCorrect
- D$40 billion
Explanation Apple signed a $30 billion deal with Broadcom to manufacture chips in the United States.
Q2 Under whose leadership was the Apple-Broadcom $30 billion chip deal announced?
- ATim CookCorrect
- BSteve Jobs
- CDonald Trump
- DSatya Nadella
Explanation The deal was announced under Apple's outgoing CEO Tim Cook.
Q3 What was a key reason behind Apple's deal with Broadcom to produce chips in the US?
- ATo reduce costs
- BPressure from the US government to increase domestic manufacturingCorrect
- CTo enter new markets
- DTo acquire Broadcom
Explanation Apple faced sustained pressure from the US government to increase domestic production, influencing the deal.
International
Qatari Negotiators Visit Iran to Revive US-Iran Talks After Ceasefire Breakdown
Qatari negotiators have visited Iran to facilitate the revival of talks between the United States and Iran. This diplomatic effort comes after recent military strikes between the two countries threatened to derail ongoing ceasefire agreements. The discussions aim to create conditions conducive to renewed negotiations, seeking to stabilize the situation and prevent further escalation.
Source Livemint
Practice MCQs
Q1 What was the primary purpose of the Qatari negotiators' visit to Iran?
- ATo initiate new military cooperation between Iran and Qatar
- BTo revive Washington-Tehran talks after a ceasefire breakdownCorrect
- CTo sign a trade agreement between Qatar and Iran
- DTo discuss cultural exchanges between the US and Iran
Explanation The Qatari negotiators visited Iran to revive talks between the US and Iran following a breakdown in the ceasefire.
Q2 What recent events threatened to derail the diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran?
- AEconomic sanctions imposed by the US
- BRecent exchanges of military strikesCorrect
- CPolitical elections in Iran
- DNatural disasters in the region
Explanation Recent exchanges of military strikes between the US and Iran threatened to derail the diplomatic efforts.
Q3 Which country acted as a mediator to facilitate renewed negotiations between the US and Iran?
- ASaudi Arabia
- BTurkey
- CQatarCorrect
- DRussia
Explanation Qatar acted as the mediator by sending negotiators to Iran to help revive talks with the US.
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