Daily Current Affairs 12 July 2026

Q1 Who was booked after a woman lost her leg allegedly due to treatment at the Sebaashray health camp?

• AAbhishek BanerjeeCorrect
• BMamata Banerjee
• CNarendra Modi
• DAmit Shah

Explanation Abhishek Banerjee, the Diamond Harbour MP, was booked after the incident at the Sebaashray health camp.

Q2 When was the Sebaashray health camp initiative unveiled by Abhishek Banerjee?

• AJanuary 2Correct
• BJuly 12
• CMarch 15
• DDecember 25

Explanation Abhishek Banerjee unveiled the Sebaashray health camp initiative on January 2.

Q3 How many FIRs have been filed against Abhishek Banerjee in connection with the Sebaashray health camps?

• AOne
• BTwoCorrect
• CThree
• DNone

Explanation Two FIRs have been filed against Abhishek Banerjee regarding alleged irregularities in the Sebaashray health camps.

Q1 From which area was the husband arrested in connection with the woman's death at Mussoorie homestay?

• AMadhu Vihar, East DelhiCorrect
• BConnaught Place, Delhi
• CMussoorie town center
• DNoida, Uttar Pradesh

Explanation The husband was arrested from the Madhu Vihar area of east Delhi as per the court's non-bailable warrant.

Q2 What was the husband's profession in the case of the woman's death at Mussoorie homestay?

• AIT firm employeeCorrect
• BTeacher
• CPolice officer
• DBusinessman

Explanation The husband was employed at an IT firm, as stated in the reports.

Q3 Which court issued the non-bailable warrant leading to the husband's arrest?

• AJudicial Magistrate, MussoorieCorrect
• BSupreme Court of India
• CDelhi High Court
• DSessions Court, Delhi

Explanation The non-bailable warrant was obtained from the court of the Judicial Magistrate, Mussoorie.

Q1 What did the AIIMS forensic report confirm in the Twisha Sharma case?

• APresence of skin tissue on the gymnastics belt with a metal ringCorrect
• BPresence of blood on the gymnastics belt
• CNo connection between the belt and injuries
• DPresence of fingerprints on the gymnastics belt

Explanation The AIIMS forensic report confirmed the presence of skin tissue on the gymnastics belt, which had a metal ring attached.

Q2 Which agency is reviewing the forensic findings in the Twisha Sharma death case?

• ACBICorrect
• BNIA
• CInterpol
• DDelhi Police

Explanation The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is reviewing the forensic findings related to Twisha Sharma's death.

Q1 Which section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is planned to open first?

• AMumbai-Ahmedabad
• BSurat–BilimoraCorrect
• CAhmedabad-Vadodara
• DMumbai-Surat

Explanation The Surat–Bilimora section is the first phase planned to open next year as per Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Q2 When is the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train section expected to be fully launched?

• A2025
• B2026
• C2027Correct
• D2028

Explanation The Mumbai-Ahmedabad section of the bullet train is expected to be launched in 2027.

Q1 What is the trade target set by India and New Zealand for the year 2030?

• A₹25,000 crore
• B₹30,000 crore
• C₹35,000 croreCorrect
• D₹40,000 crore

Explanation India and New Zealand have set a target to achieve ₹35,000 crore in bilateral trade by 2030.

Q2 Which two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region?

• ANarendra Modi and Jacinda Ardern
• BNarendra Modi and Christopher LuxonCorrect
• CChristopher Luxon and Scott Morrison
• DNarendra Modi and Boris Johnson

Explanation Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Christopher Luxon exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific and reaffirmed their shared commitment.

Q3 What significant diplomatic step did India and New Zealand take according to the joint statement?

• ASigned a defense pact
• BElevated ties to a strategic partnershipCorrect
• CLaunched a joint space mission
• DAnnounced a cultural exchange program

Explanation India and New Zealand elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership.

Q1 What action did the US Central Command announce regarding Iran?

• ACompletion of the third round of airstrikes hitting 140 targetsCorrect
• BSigning a peace treaty with Iran
• CWithdrawing all troops from the Middle East
• DLaunching diplomatic talks with Tehran

Explanation CENTCOM announced the completion of the third round of airstrikes in Iran, targeting around 140 sites.

Q2 Why did the US conduct airstrikes in Iran as per the report?

• AIran shut the Strait of Hormuz until further noticeCorrect
• BIran launched a missile attack on Qatar
• CIran signed a new nuclear deal
• DIran requested US military assistance

Explanation The airstrikes followed Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz until further notice.

Q3 Which strategic waterway did Iran shut, prompting US airstrikes?

• AStrait of HormuzCorrect
• BSuez Canal
• CBab el-Mandeb Strait
• DMalacca Strait

Explanation Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, a key strategic waterway, leading to US airstrikes.

Q1 What is the main reason for Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI?

• AOpenAI stole trade secrets from AppleCorrect
• BOpenAI failed to pay for AI collaboration
• CApple wants to acquire OpenAI
• DOpenAI copied Apple's product design

Explanation Apple sued OpenAI accusing it of stealing trade secrets.

Q2 What major event of OpenAI is expected to be affected by the lawsuit?

• ALaunch of a new AI device
• BInitial public offering (IPO)Correct
• CMerger with another company
• DRelease of a new software update

Explanation The lawsuit is expected to significantly complicate OpenAI's plans for its initial public offering.

Q3 What was the previous relationship between Apple and OpenAI before the lawsuit?

• AThey were competitors in AI development
• BThey collaborated on artificial intelligence projectsCorrect
• CThey had no prior interaction
• DThey were involved in a joint lawsuit

Explanation Apple and OpenAI had previously worked together on AI projects before the dispute.

Q1 Who scored the decisive goal for Argentina in the 112th minute against Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals?

• ALionel Messi
• BAlvarezCorrect
• CAngel Di Maria
• DPaulo Dybala

Explanation Alvarez scored the crucial 112th-minute goal that helped Argentina defeat Switzerland 3-1 and advance to the semifinals.

Q2 What was the final score of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match between Argentina and Switzerland?

• A2-1
• B3-1Correct
• C1-0
• D3-2

Explanation Argentina defeated Switzerland with a final score of 3-1 to move into the semifinals.

Q3 What notable streak ended for Lionel Messi during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals against Switzerland?

• AHis streak of consecutive World Cup appearances
• BHis nine-game World Cup scoring streakCorrect
• CHis record for most assists in a World Cup
• DHis streak of clean sheets

Explanation Messi's nine-game World Cup scoring streak ended in the match against Switzerland.

Q1 Which team did England defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals to reach the semifinals?

• ANorwayCorrect
• BArgentina
• CSwitzerland
• DFrance

Explanation England defeated Norway in the quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals.

Q2 Who was the standout player for England in their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal win over Norway?

• AHarry Kane
• BJude BellinghamCorrect
• CMarcus Rashford
• DRaheem Sterling

Explanation Jude Bellingham starred in the quarterfinal clash against Norway.

Q3 Which teams could England face next after winning their quarterfinal match in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AArgentina or SwitzerlandCorrect
• BBrazil or Germany
• CFrance or Belgium
• DSpain or Portugal

Explanation England will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semifinals.

Q1 Who won the women's singles title at Wimbledon in 2026?

• AMuchova
• BNoskovaCorrect
• CSerena Williams
• DSimona Halep

Explanation Noskova won the 2026 Wimbledon women's singles title by defeating Muchova in the final.

Q2 What was notable about the 2026 Wimbledon women's final between Noskova and Muchova?

• AIt was a straight-set victory
• BIt was an action-packed three-set matchCorrect
• CIt was the first all-American final
• DIt was decided by a walkover

Explanation The final was an action-packed three-set match between Noskova and Muchova.

Q3 What was the seed ranking of Noskova and Muchova in the 2026 Wimbledon tournament?

• ANoskova 1st, Muchova 2nd
• BNoskova 9th, Muchova 10thCorrect
• CNoskova 5th, Muchova 7th
• DNoskova 15th, Muchova 20th

Explanation Noskova and Muchova were seeded ninth and tenth respectively in the tournament.

Q1 For which song did S. Janaki win the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer?

• ASenthoora PooveCorrect
• BChinna Chinna Aasai
• CKannalanae
• DMunbe Vaa

Explanation S. Janaki won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song 'Senthoora Poove' from the film 16 Vayathinile.

Q2 Where was S. Janaki admitted before her passing away?

• AApollo Hospital, MysuruCorrect
• BAIIMS, New Delhi
• CFortis Hospital, Chennai
• DNarayana Health, Bengaluru

Explanation S. Janaki was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Mysuru after developing health complications.

Q3 Which music maestro did S. Janaki have a celebrated collaboration with?

• AIlaiyaraajaCorrect
• BA.R. Rahman
• CM.S. Viswanathan
• DShankar Mahadevan

Explanation S. Janaki had a celebrated collaboration with the maestro Ilaiyaraaja.

Q1 What is the significance of India's current foodgrain stockpile?

• AIt is the largest in five years, providing a buffer against El Niño-related supply disruptionsCorrect
• BIt is the lowest in five years, causing concerns over food inflation
• CIt is average compared to previous years, with no impact on food inflation
• DIt is primarily used for export purposes

Explanation India's current foodgrain stockpile is the largest in five years, offering a cushion against supply disruptions due to El Niño.

Q2 How do higher foodgrain reserves benefit the Indian government during the kharif season?

• AThey help curb food inflation and meet welfare needs amid weather-led disruptionsCorrect
• BThey increase export revenue significantly
• CThey reduce the need for monsoon rains
• DThey eliminate the risk of any agricultural challenges

Explanation Higher foodgrain reserves provide the government greater flexibility to control food inflation and fulfill welfare needs during weather-related agricultural challenges.

Q1 What was the value of India's Russian crude oil imports in June 2026?

• A₹49,000 croreCorrect
• B₹34,000 crore
• C₹83,000 crore
• D₹45,000 crore

Explanation India's imports of Russian crude oil reached a record ₹49,000 crore in June 2026.

Q2 What percentage of India's Russian fossil fuel imports did crude oil account for in June 2026?

• A83%Correct
• B34%
• C49%
• D100%

Explanation Crude oil imports accounted for 83% of India's Russian fossil fuel imports in June 2026.

Q3 How did Moscow's oil revenues change during the period when India's imports increased?

• AThey slippedCorrect
• BThey increased
• CThey remained stable
• DNo information provided

Explanation Moscow's oil revenues slipped even as India's imports of Russian crude oil increased.

Q1 What did the independent probe by Indian and US law firms conclude about Atanu Chakraborty's allegations against HDFC Bank?

• AThe allegations were substantiated
• BThere was no basis for the allegationsCorrect
• CThe probe is still ongoing
• DThe allegations led to major policy changes

Explanation The independent probe found no basis for Atanu Chakraborty's allegations regarding internal bank practices.

Q2 How did HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan describe the chairman's exit in his annual letter?

• AA routine transition
• BA challenging event raising governance questionsCorrect
• CAn unexpected opportunity
• DA minor issue with no impact

Explanation Sashidhar Jagdishan described the chairman's exit as a 'challenging event' that raised governance questions.

Q1 According to the IMD forecast, which region in India is expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall through mid-July?

• ANortheastern region and parts of eastern IndiaCorrect
• BNorthwest India
• CCentral India
• DPeninsular India

Explanation The IMD forecast specifies heavy to very heavy rainfall over the northeastern region and parts of eastern India.

Q2 Which regions are expected to experience below-normal rainfall through mid-July as per the IMD forecast?

• ANortheastern and eastern India
• BNorthwest, central, and peninsular IndiaCorrect
• COnly northeastern India
• DOnly eastern India

Explanation The IMD forecast indicates below-normal rainfall in northwest, central, and peninsular India through mid-July.