Daily Current Affairs 13 July 2026

Q1 For how many years did Stephen Fleming serve as the head coach of Chennai Super Kings?

• A15 years
• B17 yearsCorrect
• C18 years
• D20 years

Explanation Stephen Fleming served as the head coach of CSK for 17 years before parting ways.

Q2 What was a key reason for CSK parting ways with Stephen Fleming?

• AFleming retired from coaching
• BCSK failed to qualify for IPL Playoffs for three consecutive seasonsCorrect
• CFleming took another coaching job
• DCSK won the IPL in 2026

Explanation CSK failed to qualify for the IPL Playoffs for three consecutive seasons after their 2023 title, leading to the decision.

Q3 In which year did CSK last win the IPL title before parting ways with Fleming?

• A2022
• B2023Correct
• C2024
• D2025

Explanation CSK's last IPL title before the coaching change was in 2023.

Q1 Who did Jannik Sinner defeat to retain his Wimbledon title in 2026?

• ARoger Federer
• BNovak Djokovic
• CAlexander ZverevCorrect
• DCarlos Alcaraz

Explanation Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to retain his Wimbledon title.

Q2 Jannik Sinner became the fourth man in the last 25 years to defend his Wimbledon title after which of the following players?

• ARafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Pete Sampras
• BRoger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Carlos AlcarazCorrect
• CBjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors
• DAndre Agassi, Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg

Explanation Sinner joined Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz as the only men in the last 25 years to defend the Wimbledon title.

Q3 What significant achievement did Jannik Sinner accomplish by winning the 2026 Wimbledon final?

• AFirst Italian to win Wimbledon
• BRetained the Wimbledon titleCorrect
• CWon Wimbledon without dropping a set
• DYoungest Wimbledon champion

Explanation Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon title by winning the 2026 final.

Q1 What role will Brendon McCullum continue to hold after stepping down as England Test coach?

• ACoach of England T20 and ODI teamsCorrect
• BCoach of England Under-19 team
• CHead selector of England cricket team
• DNo role in England cricket

Explanation Brendon McCullum will continue coaching England's white-ball formats, including T20 and ODI teams.

Q2 What recent event preceded Brendon McCullum stepping down as England Test coach?

• AEngland's series loss to New Zealand at homeCorrect
• BEngland winning the World Cup
• CEngland's series win against Australia
• DEngland's loss in the IPL final

Explanation England's series loss to New Zealand, their first home series defeat in a three-Test or longer format since 2012, preceded McCullum stepping down.

Q3 Since when had England not lost a home Test series of three or more matches before the recent loss to New Zealand?

• A2012Correct
• B2015
• C2018
• D2020

Explanation England had not lost a home Test series of three or more matches since 2012 before the recent loss to New Zealand.

Q1 Which team did Argentina defeat to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals?

• ABrazil
• BSwitzerlandCorrect
• CFrance
• DGermany

Explanation Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to reach the semifinals.

Q2 What was the final score when Argentina beat Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals?

• A2-0
• B3-1Correct
• C1-0
• D4-2

Explanation Argentina won the match 3-1 in extra time against Switzerland.

Q3 Which Argentine players scored goals in the quarterfinal match against Switzerland?

• AMessi and Di Maria
• BAlvarez and MartinezCorrect
• CAguero and Higuain
• DDybala and Lautaro

Explanation Alvarez and Martinez scored goals for Argentina in the match.

Q1 What did the Supreme Court do regarding the Madras High Court's cow slaughter ban in Tamil Nadu?

• AUpheld the Madras High Court's ban on cow slaughter
• BStayed the Madras High Court's ban on cow slaughterCorrect
• CExtended the ban to other states
• DIssued a new ban on cow slaughter

Explanation The Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court's order banning cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu.

Q2 Which Justices of the Supreme Court issued the interim order staying the cow slaughter ban?

• AJustices Vikram Nath and Sandeep MehtaCorrect
• BJustices Ranjan Gogoi and D.Y. Chandrachud
• CJustices N.V. Ramana and U.U. Lalit
• DJustices Dipak Misra and Rohinton Fali Nariman

Explanation Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued the interim order staying the Madras High Court's directive.

Q3 When did the Madras High Court issue the order banning cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu?

• AJuly 13, 2026
• BMay 27, 2026Correct
• CJune 15, 2026
• DJanuary 1, 2026

Explanation The Madras High Court issued the blanket ban on cow slaughter on May 27, 2026.

Q1 Who was detained by Guwahati police for protesting the Kaziranga luxury hotels project?

• APranab DoleyCorrect
• BRanjit Dutta
• CTarun Gogoi
• DSarbananda Sonowal

Explanation Pranab Doley was the activist detained for leading protests against the Kaziranga luxury hotels project.

Q2 Under which legal framework was Pranab Doley booked?

• AIndian Penal Code
• BBharatiya Nyaya SanhitaCorrect
• CForest Conservation Act
• DEnvironmental Protection Act

Explanation Pranab Doley was booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Q3 To which police jurisdiction will Pranab Doley be handed over after his detention in Guwahati?

• AKaziranga
• BBokakhatCorrect
• CDispur
• DTezpur

Explanation He will be handed over to the Bokakhat police in eastern Assam.

Q1 Why was Karnataka Public Service Commission Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar suspended by the Governor?

• AFor facilitating illegal appointment of his two daughters as Industrial Extension OfficersCorrect
• BFor financial irregularities in the commission
• CFor political bias in recruitment
• DFor health reasons

Explanation He was suspended due to allegations that he facilitated the illegal appointment of his two daughters as Industrial Extension Officers.

Q2 Under which constitutional provision did the Karnataka Governor recommend referring the matter to the Supreme Court?

• AArticle 370
• BArticle 317(1)Correct
• CArticle 356
• DArticle 19(1)

Explanation The Governor recommended referring the matter to the Supreme Court under Article 317(1) of the Constitution for an inquiry.

Q3 Who recommended the suspension of the KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar?

• AThe President of India
• BThe Chief Minister of Karnataka
• CThe Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand GehlotCorrect
• DThe Supreme Court

Explanation The Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot suspended the KPSC Chairman over the allegations.

Q1 Who was placed under house arrest ahead of Martyrs' Day in Jammu and Kashmir in 2026?

• AMehbooba Mufti and her daughter IltijaCorrect
• BThe Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
• CMembers of the Dogra army
• DLeaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party

Explanation Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija were placed under house arrest ahead of Martyrs' Day, as reported.

Q2 What does Martyrs' Day on July 13 commemorate in Jammu and Kashmir?

• AThe killing of 22 persons by the Dogra army outside Srinagar's central jail in 1931Correct
• BThe formation of Jammu and Kashmir state
• CThe removal of the gazetted holiday status in 2020
• DThe appointment of the Lieutenant Governor

Explanation Martyrs' Day commemorates the 22 persons killed by the Dogra army outside Srinagar's central jail in 1931.

Q3 What action did the Lieutenant Governor administration take regarding Martyrs' Day in 2020?

• ADeclared it a gazetted holiday
• BDropped it from the list of gazetted holidaysCorrect
• CDeclared it a national holiday
• DMade it a public festival

Explanation The Lieutenant Governor administration dropped Martyrs' Day from the list of gazetted holidays in 2020.

Q1 For whom did India declare a one-day national mourning on Monday?

• ASheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-ThaniCorrect
• BKiren Rijiju
• CPrime Minister of India
• DPresident of Qatar

Explanation India declared a one-day national mourning for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

Q2 Who is expected to visit Qatar to convey condolences on behalf of the Government of India?

• AKiren RijijuCorrect
• BNarendra Modi
• CS. Jaishankar
• DAmit Shah

Explanation Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, is expected to visit Qatar to convey condolences.

Q3 Which Indian ministry informed about the condolence visit to Qatar?

• AMinistry of External AffairsCorrect
• BMinistry of Home Affairs
• CMinistry of Defence
• DMinistry of Finance

Explanation The Ministry of External Affairs informed about the condolence visit to Qatar.

Q1 When is the Surat-Bilimora section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor expected to begin operations?

• A2025
• B2026
• C2027Correct
• D2028

Explanation Vaishnaw stated that the Surat-Bilimora section will begin operations in 2027.

Q2 How will the remaining sections of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor be opened?

• AAll at once after completion
• BGradually in a phased mannerCorrect
• COnly after 2030
• DThey will not be opened

Explanation The remaining sections will be opened gradually in a phased manner after completion.

Q3 Who provided the update on the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor?

• APrime Minister
• BVaishnawCorrect
• CRailway Minister
• DChief Minister of Maharashtra

Explanation Vaishnaw gave the update on the construction progress and operational timeline.

Q1 What is the new official name of the Central Vista redevelopment precinct as announced by Union Minister Manohar Lal?

• AKartavya Bhawan AreaCorrect
• BRajpath Complex
• CCentral Bhawan Precinct
• DManohar Lal Complex

Explanation Union Minister Manohar Lal announced that the Central Vista precinct will now be known as the Kartavya Bhawan Area.

Q2 Who announced the renaming of the Central Vista precinct to Kartavya Bhawan Area?

• AUnion Finance Minister
• BUnion Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar LalCorrect
• CPrime Minister
• DUnion Defence Minister

Explanation The renaming was announced by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal.

Q3 According to the announcement, where should the new name 'Kartavya Bhawan Area' be used?

• AOnly in media reports
• BOnly in informal conversations
• CIn all official references and documentsCorrect
• DOnly in local government offices

Explanation Manohar Lal stated that the new name should be adopted in all official references and documents.

Q1 What action did MeitY direct Meta Platforms to take regarding Instagram content?

• AImmediate corrective actionCorrect
• BIncrease advertisement revenue
• CLaunch a new Instagram feature
• DIgnore the allegations

Explanation MeitY directed Meta to take immediate corrective action concerning the alleged child exploitation content on Instagram.

Q2 Within what time frame did MeitY ask Meta to explain how certain advertisements appeared on Instagram?

• AThree days
• BSeven daysCorrect
• COne month
• DNo specific time frame

Explanation The ministry asked Meta to provide an explanation within seven days on how such advertisements were allowed to appear.

Q1 What caused the early slump in the BSE Sensex on July 13, 2026?

• ARising tensions in West Asia and higher oil pricesCorrect
• BA domestic economic slowdown
• CGovernment policy changes
• DGlobal stock market rally

Explanation The early slump was caused by rising tensions in West Asia and higher oil prices, as reported.

Q2 By how many points did the BSE Sensex rebound during the day after the early slump?

• A616.15 points
• B219.9 pointsCorrect
• C500 points
• D100 points

Explanation The Sensex rebounded by 219.9 points during the day after the initial fall.

Q3 What was the overall market trend for the BSE Sensex at the end of the day on July 13, 2026?

• AEnded sharply higher
• BEnded sharply lower
• CEnded flatCorrect
• DEnded with moderate gains

Explanation Despite the rebound, the Sensex failed to build on gains and ended flat.

Q1 What were the main reasons for the Indian rupee's fall against the US dollar as reported?

• ARenewed US-Iran drone and missile strikes, elevated crude oil prices, and a strong US dollarCorrect
• BIncrease in domestic inflation and RBI rate hike
• CImproved trade balance and foreign investments
• DDecline in crude oil prices and weak US dollar

Explanation The rupee fell due to renewed US-Iran drone and missile strikes causing supply concerns, elevated crude oil prices, and a strong US dollar triggering capital outflows.

Q2 What was the closing value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on the reported day?

• A95.65Correct
• B95.77
• C95.72
• D96.00

Explanation The rupee closed at 95.65 against the US dollar, down 27 paise from the previous close.

Q3 During early trade, what was the lowest value the rupee touched against the US dollar?

• A95.77Correct
• B95.65
• C95.72
• D95.50

Explanation In early trade, the rupee touched 95.77 against the US dollar, registering a loss of 39 paise.

Q1 By what percentage did India's merchandise exports increase in June 2026?

• A10.5%
• B15.5%Correct
• C20.5%
• D25.5%

Explanation India's merchandise exports rose by 15.5% in June 2026 as stated in the source.

Q2 Which sectors led the growth in India's merchandise exports in June 2026?

• ATextiles, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals
• BEngineering goods, Petroleum products, ElectronicsCorrect
• CAutomobiles, Chemicals, Gems & Jewelry
• DFood Processing, Handicrafts, Software

Explanation Engineering goods, petroleum products, and electronics were the key sectors leading export growth.

Q3 What was the merchandise trade deficit of India in June 2026?

• A$20.4 billion
• B$25.4 billion
• C$30.4 billionCorrect
• D$35.4 billion

Explanation The merchandise trade deficit widened to $30.4 billion as imports grew faster than exports.

Q1 What was the main reason behind TCS's recent leadership overhaul?

• ATo enhance accountability and growth after a revenue declineCorrect
• BTo expand into new international markets
• CTo reduce operational costs
• DTo merge with another IT company

Explanation TCS shifted senior executives to enhance accountability and growth after its first revenue decline since FY26.

Q2 What does TCS's recent restructuring include?

• ACreation of new business segmentsCorrect
• BClosure of existing business units
• CAcquisition of a competitor
• DLaunching a new product line

Explanation The restructuring includes new business segments to adapt to evolving market demands.

Q3 How many senior executives were shifted in TCS's leadership overhaul?

• AAround a dozenCorrect
• BMore than fifty
• CExactly five
• DNone

Explanation TCS shifted around a dozen senior executives as part of the leadership overhaul.

Q1 Which sectors is Bharti Airtel focusing on for growth according to Sunil Mittal?

• AFinancial services, data centres, and cloudCorrect
• BAutomobiles and manufacturing
• CAgriculture and rural development
• DEducation and healthcare

Explanation Bharti Airtel is focusing on financial services, data centres, and cloud for growth as stated by Sunil Mittal.

Q2 How much has Bharti Airtel invested in digital infrastructure?

• AOver ₹3.3 lakh croreCorrect
• BOver ₹1 lakh crore
• COver ₹5 lakh crore
• DOver ₹2 lakh crore

Explanation Bharti Airtel has invested over ₹3.3 lakh crore in digital infrastructure.

Q3 What important issue did Airtel emphasize for the telecom sector in India?

• ATariff repairCorrect
• BNetwork expansion
• C5G rollout
• DCustomer service improvement

Explanation Airtel emphasized the importance of tariff repair in the Indian telecom sector.

Q1 Which company was the first two-wheeler maker to warn about business risks from upcoming CAFE norms?

• ABajaj Auto
• BHero MotoCorpCorrect
• CTVS Motor Company
• DHonda Motorcycle

Explanation Hero MotoCorp was the first two-wheeler maker to flag potential business risks from the upcoming CAFE norms.

Q2 What is Hero MotoCorp's strategy to counter the effects of the upcoming CAFE norms?

• AReducing production of two-wheelers
• BEnhancing vehicle efficiency and boosting electric vehicle offeringsCorrect
• CIncreasing fuel prices
• DPartnering with foreign companies

Explanation Hero MotoCorp aims to counter the effects of CAFE norms by enhancing vehicle efficiency and boosting its electric vehicle offerings.

Q3 By which year are the new CAFE emission norms for two-wheelers expected to be enforced?

• A2025
• B2028Correct
• C2030
• D2023

Explanation The upcoming CAFE norms are set to be enforced by 2028.

Q1 What is significant about Benjamin Netanyahu's current coalition in Israel?

• AIt is the first far-right coalition in Israel's history
• BIt is the first coalition to serve a full term in four decadesCorrect
• CIt dissolved before completing its term
• DIt was formed after the October 27 election

Explanation Netanyahu's far-right coalition is the first to serve a full term in four decades.

Q2 When is Israel's next general election scheduled?

• ASeptember 15
• BOctober 27Correct
• CNovember 5
• DDecember 1

Explanation Israel has set October 27 as the date for its next general election.

Q3 What is expected to happen to the Knesset before the upcoming election?

• AIt will be expanded
• BIt will dissolveCorrect
• CIt will pass a new constitution
• DIt will postpone the election

Explanation The Knesset is expected to dissolve before the election.

Q1 What did the US state about the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran?

• ATraffic is flowing and Iran does not control the straitCorrect
• BThe strait is closed due to Iranian control
• CThe US has withdrawn from the region
• DIran has full control over the strait

Explanation The US stated that traffic is flowing and Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian threats.

Q2 Why did the US launch fresh strikes on Iranian targets?

• ABecause Iran attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of HormuzCorrect
• BTo support Iran's claim of closing the strait
• CTo assist Cyprus in maritime security
• DDue to Iran closing all Gulf waterways

Explanation The US launched strikes after Tehran's alleged attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Q3 What claim did Iran make regarding the Strait of Hormuz?

• AThat the strategic waterway was closedCorrect
• BThat the US controls the strait
• CThat the strait is open and safe
• DThat Cyprus controls the strait

Explanation Iran claimed that the strategic waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, was closed.

Q1 Which countries were targeted by Iran following the US military strikes on Iranian targets?

• AJordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and UAECorrect
• BSaudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, and UAE
• CJordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, and Qatar
• DBahrain, UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, and Oman

Explanation Iran attacked Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE following US military strikes on Iranian targets.

Q2 What event triggered Iran's attacks on Gulf countries?

• AUS military action against Iranian targetsCorrect
• BA peace treaty in the Gulf region
• CEconomic sanctions on Iran
• DA diplomatic summit in the Middle East

Explanation The attacks by Iran followed fresh US military strikes on Iranian targets.

Q3 How did the recent events affect regional tensions in the Gulf?

• AThey caused a sharp escalation in tensionsCorrect
• BThey led to immediate peace talks
• CThey reduced tensions significantly
• DThey had no impact on regional tensions

Explanation The strikes and subsequent attacks marked a sharp escalation in regional tensions.

Q1 What action did the Vietnamese police take following the boat accident involving Indian nationals?

• AThey arrested the captain, calling it an avoidable incidentCorrect
• BThey declared the accident unavoidable and took no action
• CThey arrested multiple crew members except the captain
• DThey handed over the investigation to Indian authorities

Explanation The Vietnamese police arrested the captain and described the incident as avoidable.

Q2 Where were the bodies of the Indian victims sent after the Vietnam boat accident?

• AHanoi
• BHo Chi Minh CityCorrect
• CDa Nang
• DCan Tho

Explanation The mortal remains were sent to Ho Chi Minh City before being transported to India.

Q3 How many Indian nationals' bodies are to be returned to India following the Vietnam boat accident?

• A10
• B15Correct
• C20
• D25

Explanation The article states that 15 Indians' bodies will be returned to India soon.