Daily Current Affairs 19 July 2026

Q1 What was the net profit of Kotak Mahindra Bank in Q1 FY26?

• A₹4,123 croreCorrect
• B₹19,060 crore
• C₹3,500 crore
• D₹5,000 crore

Explanation Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a net profit of ₹4,123 crore in Q1 FY26.

Q2 By what percentage did HDFC Bank's net profit grow in Q1 FY26 compared to the previous year?

• A5%Correct
• B10%
• C26%
• D15%

Explanation HDFC Bank's net profit grew by 5% year-on-year in Q1 FY26.

Q3 Which bank reported a higher net profit in Q1 FY26?

• AKotak Mahindra Bank
• BHDFC BankCorrect
• CBoth had the same profit
• DInformation not available

Explanation HDFC Bank reported a net profit of about ₹19,060 crore, which is higher than Kotak Mahindra Bank's ₹4,123 crore.

Q1 Which state topped NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index in 2026?

• AGujaratCorrect
• BMaharashtra
• CTamil Nadu
• DKarnataka

Explanation Gujarat scored the highest with 56.6 points, topping the index.

Q2 What score did Maharashtra achieve in the 2026 Investment Friendliness Index by NITI Aayog?

• A56.6
• B53.7Correct
• C53.3
• D50.0

Explanation Maharashtra scored 53.7 points, placing second after Gujarat.

Q3 How many major states were assessed in NITI Aayog’s 2026 Investment Friendliness Index?

• A10
• B15
• C17Correct
• D20

Explanation The index assessed 17 major states.

Q1 What was the final score in the FIFA World Cup bronze medal match between England and France?

• A6-4 in favor of EnglandCorrect
• B4-3 in favor of France
• C5-5 draw
• D3-2 in favor of England

Explanation England defeated France 6-4 in the bronze medal match, a record 10-goal thriller.

Q2 Which England player scored a hat-trick in the bronze medal match against France?

• ABukayo SakaCorrect
• BDean Henderson
• CHarry Kane
• DRaheem Sterling

Explanation Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick to help England secure the victory.

Q3 Who was England's goalkeeper praised for his performance in the match against France?

• ADean HendersonCorrect
• BJordan Pickford
• CDavid Seaman
• DJoe Hart

Explanation Dean Henderson, England's second-choice goalkeeper, was noted for his top form during the match.

Q1 Who won the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff match between France and England?

• AFrance
• BEnglandCorrect
• CMatch Drawn
• DMatch Postponed

Explanation England defeated France with a score of 6-4 in the third-place playoff.

Q2 What record did Kylian Mbappe achieve during the third-place playoff match?

• AMost assists in World Cup history
• BTop scorer in World Cup history with 22 goalsCorrect
• CYoungest player to score in World Cup
• DMost appearances in World Cup matches

Explanation Mbappe scored his 22nd World Cup goal, becoming the top scorer in World Cup history.

Q3 Where was the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff between France and England held?

• AParis
• BLondon
• CMiamiCorrect
• DNew York

Explanation The match took place in Miami, as stated in the source.

Q1 Which teams are competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?

• ABrazil and Germany
• BSpain and ArgentinaCorrect
• CFrance and Italy
• DEngland and Argentina

Explanation The final is between Spain, the European champion, and Argentina, the defending champion.

Q2 Who is the key player leading Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?

• ACristiano Ronaldo
• BNeymar Jr.
• CLionel MessiCorrect
• DKylian Mbappe

Explanation Argentina is led by Lionel Messi in the tournament.

Q3 What is notable about Spain's performance on their way to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?

• AThey struggled in early rounds
• BThey mastered every situationCorrect
• CThey relied on penalty shootouts
• DThey lost a match but qualified

Explanation Spain has mastered every situation on the way to the summit clash.

Q1 What notable action did Lionel Messi perform in Argentina's 2-1 victory over England?

• AScored a hat-trick
• BProvided two assistsCorrect
• CReceived a red card
• DConfronted the opposing bench

Explanation Messi showcased his skill with two assists during Argentina's 2-1 win over England.

Q2 Who interviewed Lionel Messi about the viral photo with Lamine Yamal?

• ACristiano Ronaldo
• BTom BradyCorrect
• CPele
• DDiego Maradona

Explanation Tom Brady interviewed Messi about the viral photo with Lamine Yamal ahead of the World Cup final.

Q3 What was the reaction on the internet to Messi's calm demeanor after the match against England?

• ACriticism for lack of passion
• BViral memes highlighting his calmnessCorrect
• CCalls for his retirement
• DNo significant reaction

Explanation Messi's calm demeanor sparked a wave of viral memes on the internet.

Q1 Who condemned the police action against Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar in July 2026?

• ARahul GandhiCorrect
• BNarendra Modi
• CSonam Wangchuk
• DDelhi Police Commissioner

Explanation Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, condemned the police action against Sonam Wangchuk.

Q2 What reason was given for Sonam Wangchuk's removal from Jantar Mantar by the police?

• AHe was taken to a hospital after a 20-day hunger strikeCorrect
• BHe was arrested for violent protests
• CHe was removed for violating curfew
• DHe voluntarily left the protest site

Explanation Sonam Wangchuk was taken to a hospital following his 20-day hunger strike.

Q3 How did Rahul Gandhi describe the Modi government's approach in response to the protest?

• AViolence is a core tenet of the Modi governmentCorrect
• BThe government is supportive of peaceful protests
• CThe government remained neutral
• DThe government encouraged dialogue

Explanation Rahul Gandhi stated that violence is a core tenet of the Modi government.

Q1 What happened to activist Sonam Wangchuk during the protest at Jantar Mantar?

• AHe was hospitalised but continued fastingCorrect
• BHe ended his fast peacefully
• CHe was arrested without any injury
• DHe left the protest voluntarily

Explanation Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalised during the protest but continued his fast, as reported.

Q2 What incident occurred involving CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke at the Jantar Mantar protest?

• AHe was attacked with an ink-like liquidCorrect
• BHe was given a police award
• CHe ended his indefinite fast
• DHe was unharmed throughout the protest

Explanation An ink-like liquid was thrown at Abhijeet Dipke during the protest.

Q3 Where did the chaotic protest involving Sonam Wangchuk and Abhijeet Dipke take place?

• AJantar Mantar, DelhiCorrect
• BRajpath, New Delhi
• CIndia Gate, Delhi
• DConnaught Place, Delhi

Explanation The protest took place at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.

Q1 Why was climate activist Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Safdarjung Hospital in July 2026?

• ADue to deteriorating health during his hunger strikeCorrect
• BFor a routine medical check-up
• CAfter an accident during a protest
• DTo meet government officials

Explanation Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalised by Delhi Police due to deteriorating health as his hunger strike entered its 21st day.

Q2 What action did Abhijeet Dipke take following Wangchuk's hospitalisation?

• ABegan an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar MantarCorrect
• BCalled off all protests
• CMet with Prime Minister Modi
• DLeft the protest site

Explanation Abhijeet Dipke began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in response to Wangchuk's hospitalisation.

Q3 What demand did Abhijeet Dipke make during his indefinite hunger strike?

• AResignation of Prime Minister ModiCorrect
• BIncrease in climate funding
• CRelease of all arrested protesters
• DImplementation of new environmental laws

Explanation Abhijeet Dipke demanded Prime Minister Modi's resignation during his indefinite hunger strike.

Q1 Who allegedly issued a threat to actor Aamir Khan?

• ALawrence Bishnoi gangCorrect
• BUnknown political group
• CA rival film actor
• DA social media influencer

Explanation The alleged threat to Aamir Khan was reportedly made in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Q2 What action have the police taken regarding the alleged threat to Aamir Khan?

• ALaunched a probe and are verifying the social media postCorrect
• BArrested members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang
• CIssued a public warning to Aamir Khan
• DDismissed the threat as a hoax

Explanation The police have launched a probe and are verifying the authenticity of the social media post containing the alleged threat.

Q3 Has Aamir Khan or his representatives filed a formal complaint about the alleged threat?

• AYes, a formal complaint has been filed
• BNo formal complaint has been lodged so farCorrect
• CThey have publicly condemned the threat
• DThey have requested police protection

Explanation No formal complaint has been lodged by Aamir Khan or his representatives regarding the alleged threat so far.

Q1 What is the potential value of the deal between Meta and Anthropic for leasing AI computing power?

• A$1 billion
• B$5 billion
• C$10 billionCorrect
• D$15 billion

Explanation The deal being negotiated between Meta and Anthropic is potentially worth $10 billion.

Q2 What would the deal between Meta and Anthropic transform for Meta?

• AA revenue opportunity into a liability
• BA liability into a revenue opportunityCorrect
• CA new product launch
• DA merger with Anthropic

Explanation The deal would transform Meta's AI computing power overbuild, previously seen as a liability, into a revenue opportunity.

Q3 What is the current status of the deal between Meta and Anthropic?

• ADeal has been finalized
• BDiscussions are in initial stagesCorrect
• CDeal has been cancelled
• DDeal is under government review

Explanation The discussions between Meta and Anthropic are still in their initial stages, with no confirmation yet.