Daily Current Affairs 19 July 2026

Q1 Who won the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot in 2022?

• ALionel Messi
• BKylian MbappeCorrect
• CErling Haaland
• DHarry Kane

Explanation Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot in 2022 by scoring 8 goals.

Q2 How many goals did Lionel Messi score in the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

• A5
• B6
• C7Correct
• D8

Explanation Lionel Messi scored 7 goals in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Q3 Which teams are involved in the final that could decide the Golden Boot winner?

• AArgentina vs SpainCorrect
• BFrance vs Brazil
• CGermany vs Italy
• DEngland vs Portugal

Explanation The final match between Argentina and Spain is crucial for Messi to beat Mbappe for the Golden Boot.

Q1 What did Morne Morkel say about Rohit Sharma's batting?

• AHe brings calmness to the batting line-upCorrect
• BHe needs to improve his form
• CHe is struggling with his technique
• DHe should open the bowling attack

Explanation Morne Morkel stated that Rohit Sharma brings calmness to the batting line-up.

Q2 How did Morne Morkel describe the Indian bowling performance in the last game?

• AIt was exceptional with high speeds and good bowling areasCorrect
• BIt was below average and needs improvement
• CThe bowlers lacked pace and accuracy
• DThe team relied mostly on spin bowling

Explanation Morne Morkel praised the bowling performance as exceptional, noting the high speeds and effective bowling areas.

Q3 What is Morne Morkel's role in the Indian cricket team?

• ABatting coach
• BBowling coachCorrect
• CFielding coach
• DHead coach

Explanation Morne Morkel is the bowling coach of the Indian cricket team.

Q1 What measure has the Badminton Association of India taken to prevent stray animals from entering the World Championships venue?

• AInstalled two additional doors besides the main doorCorrect
• BClosed the main door permanently
• CUsed chemical repellents around the stadium
• DRelocated the event to another stadium

Explanation BAI installed two more doors in addition to the main door to prevent stray animals from entering the arena.

Q2 Which of the following improvements were made to the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium for the World Championships?

• ACeilings changed and toilets upgraded to highest standardsCorrect
• BNew seating arrangements installed
• CLighting system replaced with LED lights
• DParking facilities expanded

Explanation The ceilings have been changed and toilets will be of the highest standard as part of the improvements.

Q3 Who will be stationed at the venue to ensure no stray animals enter during the World Championships?

• AGuards stationed at all timesCorrect
• BVolunteers from local clubs
• CSecurity cameras only
• DNo personnel, only physical barriers

Explanation Guards will be stationed at all times to prevent stray animals from entering the arena.

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 What internal issue is Iran reportedly facing amid escalating conflict with the US?

• AEconomic sanctions by the US
• BHardliners accusing senior officials of planning a coupCorrect
• CPeace talks with Israel
• DMilitary alliance with the US

Explanation Iran is facing internal divisions as hardliners accuse senior officials of planning a coup against Khamenei.

Q2 What happened after Iran negotiated a ceasefire with the US?

• AThe ceasefire was successful and peace was established
• BThe ceasefire collapsed and fighting resumedCorrect
• CIran formed an alliance with Israel
• DThe US withdrew all troops from the region

Explanation The truce collapsed and fighting with the US and Israel resumed.

Q3 Who is the Supreme Leader mentioned in the internal conflict within Iran?

• AMahmoud Ahmadinejad
• BHassan Rouhani
• CAli KhameneiCorrect
• DMohammad Javad Zarif

Explanation The hardliners accused senior officials of planning a coup against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Q1 Which districts in Jammu and Kashmir were affected by the recent flash floods caused by heavy rainfall?

• ARajouri, Poonch, KishtwarCorrect
• BSrinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla
• CJammu, Udhampur, Kathua
• DLeh, Kargil, Doda

Explanation The flash floods caused by heavy rainfall affected Poonch, Rajouri, and Kishtwar districts as per the reports.

Q2 Who did Union Home Minister Amit Shah contact to take stock of the flood situation in Rajouri district?

• ALieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar AbdullahCorrect
• BPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
• CLieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Governor Satya Pal Malik
• DChief Minister Omar Abdullah and Governor Satya Pal Malik

Explanation Amit Shah spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to assess the flood situation.

Q3 What was the immediate response to the flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir?

• AHundreds of residents were shifted to safer placesCorrect
• BThe Amarnath Yatra was permanently cancelled
• CThe Indian Army was deployed for rescue operations
• DAll schools in Jammu and Kashmir were closed indefinitely

Explanation Hundreds of residents were shifted to safer places following the flash floods caused by heavy rainfall.

Q1 What was the Delhi High Court's decision regarding Sonam Wangchuk's hospital transfer plea?

• AGranted interim relief to transfer him from Safdarjung Hospital
• BDeclined interim relief on the plea to transfer him from Safdarjung HospitalCorrect
• COrdered immediate transfer to another hospital
• DReferred the case to a medical board for review

Explanation The Delhi High Court declined interim relief sought by Wangchuk's wife to transfer him from Safdarjung Hospital.

Q2 What reason did the Centre give for keeping Sonam Wangchuk at Safdarjung Hospital?

• AIt was a medical decision, not arbitraryCorrect
• BDue to lack of beds in other hospitals
• CBecause of government intervention
• DPending legal clearance

Explanation The Court accepted the Centre's stand that the decision to keep Wangchuk at Safdarjung Hospital was a medical decision, not arbitrary.

Q3 What did Gitanjali Angmo say about the PIL filed for Sonam Wangchuk's hospital transfer?

• AIt was correctly interpreted by the court
• BIt was wrongly interpreted and they will file another petitionCorrect
• CIt was withdrawn after the court's decision
• DIt was supported by the Centre

Explanation Gitanjali Angmo said the PIL was wrongly interpreted and they will file another petition on July 20.

Q1 According to the IMD forecast till 25 July 2026, which regions in India are expected to experience widespread rainfall?

• ANorthwest, east, and northeast IndiaCorrect
• BSouth India and central India
• COnly northeast India
• DSouth India and northwest India

Explanation The IMD forecast indicates widespread rainfall across northwest, east, and northeast India till 25 July.

Q2 Which areas have been warned by the IMD for potential flash floods during the monsoon period?

• AUttarakhand and Assam-MeghalayaCorrect
• BTamil Nadu and Kerala
• CRajasthan and Gujarat
• DMaharashtra and Goa

Explanation The IMD has warned of flash floods specifically in parts of Uttarakhand and Assam-Meghalaya.

Q3 What is the expected weather condition in south India according to the IMD forecast till 25 July 2026?

• ARelatively dryCorrect
• BHeavy rainfall
• CFlash floods
• DCyclonic storms

Explanation South India is expected to remain relatively dry during the forecast period.

Q1 Which Congress leaders wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an independent probe into alleged donation misappropriation?

• ARahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun KhargeCorrect
• BRahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi
• CMallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi
• DSonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi

Explanation Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to PM Modi requesting an independent probe into the alleged misappropriation of donations to the Ayodhya Ram temple.

Q2 What was the subject of the alleged misappropriation that Rahul Gandhi and Kharge raised with PM Modi?

• ADonations made to the Ayodhya Ram templeCorrect
• BFunds allocated for rural development
• CDonations to the Congress party
• DFunds for infrastructure projects

Explanation The alleged misappropriation concerned donations made to the Ayodhya Ram temple, as highlighted by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge.

Q3 What action did Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge request from Prime Minister Modi regarding the donation allegations?

• ATo order an independent probeCorrect
• BTo dismiss the allegations
• CTo increase donations
• DTo hold a press conference

Explanation They urged PM Modi to order an independent probe into the alleged misappropriation of donations.

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 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 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.