Daily Current Affairs 21 July 2026

Q1 What is the duration of the public feedback window opened by the Supreme Court committee on Aravalli Hills?

• A7 days
• B14 days
• C21 daysCorrect
• D30 days

Explanation The Supreme Court committee has opened a 21-day window for public suggestions on the Aravalli Hills.

Q2 What concern has been raised about the Supreme Court constituted Aravalli committee?

• AIt lacks legal authority
• BIt mainly comprises ex-government officersCorrect
• CIt excludes environmental experts
• DIt has no public participation

Explanation Concerns about the committee's neutrality have been raised because it mainly comprises ex-government officers.

Q3 What is the primary purpose of the Supreme Court's Aravalli committee's public feedback window?

• ATo finalize legal action against polluters
• BTo involve citizens in conservation effortsCorrect
• CTo appoint new government officers
• DTo conduct scientific research

Explanation The feedback window aims to involve citizens in the protection and conservation of the Aravalli Hills.

Q1 Which state has been issued a red alert by the IMD due to very heavy rainfall?

• ADelhi
• BHimachal PradeshCorrect
• CJammu and Kashmir
• DTamil Nadu

Explanation The IMD has issued a red alert specifically for Himachal Pradesh due to very heavy rainfall.

Q2 What type of alert has the IMD issued for Delhi amid the intensifying monsoon?

• ARed alert
• BYellow alertCorrect
• COrange alert
• DNo alert

Explanation Delhi has been issued a yellow alert by the IMD as the monsoon intensifies.

Q3 Which organization issued warnings about very heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh?

• ACentral Water Commission
• BIndia Meteorological DepartmentCorrect
• CNational Disaster Management Authority
• DIndian Space Research Organisation

Explanation The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the warnings about very heavy rainfall.

Q1 Which vessel was attacked off the Ukraine coast leading to the death of four Indian seafarers?

• AMV Golden LeoCorrect
• BMV Ocean Queen
• CMV Sea Voyager
• DMV Indian Star

Explanation The vessel involved in the attack was MV Golden Leo, which had 17 crew members including five Indian nationals.

Q2 What action did India take in response to the attack on its seafarers off the Ukraine coast?

• ASummoned the Russian Chargé d'AffairesCorrect
• BImposed sanctions on Russia
• CSent naval forces to Ukraine
• DIssued a travel advisory against Ukraine

Explanation India summoned the Russian Chargé d'Affaires to protest the attack that killed four Indian seafarers.

Q3 How many Indian nationals were on board the MV Golden Leo during the attack?

• AFour
• BFiveCorrect
• CSeventeen
• DSeven

Explanation There were five Indian nationals among the 17 crew members on the MV Golden Leo.

Q1 Who has Hungary's ruling party backed for the largely ceremonial role of President?

• AJudit PolgarCorrect
• BPeter Magyar
• CViktor Orbán
• DAnna Nagy

Explanation Hungary's ruling party has backed Judit Polgar, the chess legend, for the role of President.

Q2 What is Judit Polgar widely regarded as?

• AThe greatest female chess playerCorrect
• BHungary's Prime Minister
• CA famous tennis player
• DA constitutional lawyer

Explanation Judit Polgar is widely regarded as the greatest female chess player.

Q3 Until when will Judit Polgar serve as President according to Prime Minister Peter Magyar?

• AUntil a new constitution is passedCorrect
• BFor a full five-year term
• CUntil the next election
• DIndefinitely

Explanation Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Polgar would serve until a new constitution is passed.

Q1 What incident involving oil tankers did Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps report in July 2026?

• ATwo oil tankers exploded and were immobilized in the Strait of HormuzCorrect
• BOil tankers were safely escorted through the Strait of Hormuz
• CIran seized two oil tankers in the Persian Gulf
• DOil tankers were attacked near the Suez Canal

Explanation The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that two oil tankers exploded and were immobilized after attempting to transit the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz.

Q2 What was Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's statement about the U.S. President's signature?

• AHe called it 'worthless and invalid'Correct
• BHe praised it as a step towards peace
• CHe ignored it completely
• DHe accepted it as binding

Explanation Mojtaba Khamenei said the U.S. President's signature is 'worthless and invalid' in the context of escalating tensions.

Q3 How did former U.S. President Donald Trump respond to the killing of U.S. soldiers by Iran?

• AHe said Iran 'will pay' for killing U.S. soldiersCorrect
• BHe called for immediate peace talks
• CHe remained silent on the issue
• DHe supported Iran's actions

Explanation Donald Trump stated that Iran 'will pay' for killing U.S. soldiers, indicating a strong response to the incident.

Q1 Who is the seventh Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the last ten years?

• ABoris Johnson
• BAndy BurnhamCorrect
• CTheresa May
• DDavid Cameron

Explanation Andy Burnham is the seventh Prime Minister in the UK in the last decade.

Q2 What was Andy Burnham's political position before becoming the UK Prime Minister?

• AMayor of London
• BGreater Manchester mayorCorrect
• CMember of Parliament for Liverpool
• DChancellor of the Exchequer

Explanation Andy Burnham was the former Greater Manchester mayor before becoming Prime Minister.

Q3 Which political party does Andy Burnham belong to?

• AConservative
• BLabourCorrect
• CLiberal Democrats
• DGreen Party

Explanation Andy Burnham is a newly elected Labour MP.

Q1 Who has been named the captain of the Indian hockey team for the Hockey World Cup?

• AManpreet Singh
• BHarmanpreet SinghCorrect
• CPR Sreejesh
• DRupinder Pal Singh

Explanation Harmanpreet Singh has been named the captain of the Indian hockey team for the Hockey World Cup.

Q2 What was India's position in the recent FIH Pro League before announcing the Hockey World Cup squad?

• AFirst
• BThird
• CEighthCorrect
• DNinth

Explanation India finished eighth among nine teams in the recent FIH Pro League.

Q3 How many players were included in India's squad for the Hockey World Cup?

• A16
• B18
• C20Correct
• D22

Explanation India announced a 20-member squad for the Hockey World Cup.

Q1 What did Sathiyan praise about the Delhi Dabang team during the Ultimate Table Tennis league?

• ATheir momentum of happinessCorrect
• BTheir defensive strategy
• CTheir coaching staff
• DTheir fitness levels

Explanation Sathiyan lauded Delhi Dabang's 'momentum of happiness' as the team aimed for a semifinal spot.

Q2 What major table tennis event will Sathiyan participate in after the Ultimate Table Tennis league?

• AAsian Games in Aichi-Nagoya
• BCommonwealth Table Tennis Championship in New DelhiCorrect
• CWorld Table Tennis Championship
• DOlympic Games

Explanation After the league, Sathiyan will head to New Delhi for the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship, India's final major assignment before the Asian Games.

Q3 Which upcoming multi-sport event is mentioned as following the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship?

• AAsian Games in Aichi-NagoyaCorrect
• BCommonwealth Games
• COlympic Games
• DSouth Asian Games

Explanation The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya is the event following the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship.

Q1 Which two teams competed in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?

• AArgentina and Brazil
• BSpain and Germany
• CArgentina and SpainCorrect
• DFrance and Spain

Explanation The final match was between Argentina and Spain as stated in the sources.

Q2 What was the notable unwanted record Argentina set against Spain in the final?

• ANo goals scored in 90 minutes
• BZero shots in 90 minutesCorrect
• CMost fouls committed
• DMost yellow cards received

Explanation Argentina recorded zero shots in 90 minutes against Spain in the final.

Q3 Who is the key offensive player for Argentina mentioned in the final?

• AYamal
• BLionel MessiCorrect
• CIsco
• DArtime

Explanation Lionel Messi is highlighted as the key offensive player for Argentina.

Q1 What triggered the brawl between Argentina and Spain players after the FIFA World Cup final?

• AArgentina midfielder Leandro Paredes shoved Spain’s Gavi to the groundCorrect
• BSpain players refused to shake hands with Argentina players
• CThe referee gave a controversial penalty
• DArgentina players celebrated prematurely

Explanation The brawl started when Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes shoved Spain’s Gavi to the ground as Spanish substitutes entered the pitch to celebrate.

Q2 What action did FIFA take following the violent conduct in the World Cup final?

• AFIFA announced an investigation into Argentina players' conductCorrect
• BFIFA awarded the match to Argentina
• CFIFA banned Spain players from next tournament
• DFIFA ignored the incident

Explanation FIFA announced a probe into the violent conduct of Argentina players after the World Cup final brawl.

Q3 Where was the FIFA World Cup final held where the brawl occurred?

• ANew JerseyCorrect
• BMadrid
• CBuenos Aires
• DLondon

Explanation The final and the subsequent brawl took place in New Jersey.

Q1 Who scored the winning goal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?

• ALionel Messi
• BFerran TorresCorrect
• CYamal
• DSergio Ramos

Explanation Ferran Torres scored the winning goal for Spain in extra time.

Q2 Which team won the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?

• AArgentina
• BSpainCorrect
• CBrazil
• DGermany

Explanation Spain won the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina.

Q3 What was notable about Argentina's team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?

• AThey played with 11 men throughout
• BThey dominated the match
• CThey played with 10 menCorrect
• DThey scored first

Explanation Argentina played with 10 men during the match.

Q1 Who scored the winning goal for Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final?

• AAndres Iniesta
• BFerran TorresCorrect
• CLionel Messi
• DSergio Ramos

Explanation Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, leading Spain to victory.

Q2 Which team did Spain defeat to win their second FIFA World Cup title in 2026?

• ABrazil
• BGermany
• CArgentinaCorrect
• DFrance

Explanation Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to win their second title.

Q3 Which Spanish player scored the winning goal in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final?

• AFerran Torres
• BAndres IniestaCorrect
• CDavid Villa
• DXavi Hernandez

Explanation Andres Iniesta scored the winning goal in extra time in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final, securing Spain's first title.

Q1 What did IIT Roorkee advise its students and staff regarding political movements?

• ATo actively participate in political movements
• BNot to show affinity or support to political movements like the current oneCorrect
• CTo organize political rallies on campus
• DTo ignore all institutional rules on political activities

Explanation IIT Roorkee advised students and staff not to show affinity or support to political movements like the current one.

Q2 How did IIT Roorkee respond to the social media criticism of its advisory?

• AIt withdrew the advisory immediately
• BIt stated the advisory is in accordance with existing rules and should not be taken out of contextCorrect
• CIt apologized for the advisory
• DIt encouraged more political discussions on campus

Explanation The institute clarified that the advisory aligns with existing rules and should not be viewed out of context.

Q3 What was the public reaction on social media to IIT Roorkee's advisory?

• ASupportive and appreciative
• BIndifferent and neutral
• CCritical, calling it a 'gag order'Correct
• DUnaware of the advisory

Explanation The advisory created furore on social media with several users terming it a 'gag order'.

Q1 Who led the Congress protest outside the Prime Minister's residence on July 21, 2026?

• ARahul Gandhi and Priyanka GandhiCorrect
• BD.K. Shivakumar and V.D. Satheesan
• CSonam Wangchuk and Dipke
• DNadda and CJP team

Explanation Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi led the Congress protest outside the Prime Minister's residence.

Q2 Which Chief Ministers attended the Congress protest outside the Prime Minister's residence?

• AKarnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar and Kerala CM V.D. SatheesanCorrect
• BDelhi CM and Maharashtra CM
• CTamil Nadu CM and West Bengal CM
• DNo Chief Ministers attended

Explanation Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar and Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan attended the protest.

Q3 What did the Delhi High Court allow regarding Sonam Wangchuk?

• ATo shift to Medanta HospitalCorrect
• BTo lead the protest at Jantar Mantar
• CTo meet the Prime Minister
• DTo join the Congress protest

Explanation The Delhi High Court allowed Sonam Wangchuk to shift to Medanta Hospital.

Q1 What is the new proposed strength of the Supreme Court bench as per the 2026 government proposal?

• A33 judges
• B38 judgesCorrect
• C40 judges
• D45 judges

Explanation The government proposed increasing the Supreme Court bench strength to 38 judges.

Q2 When did the government appoint five new Supreme Court judges to help reduce pendency?

• A1 May 2026
• B1 June 2026Correct
• C20 July 2026
• D15 August 2026

Explanation The government appointed five new judges on 1 June 2026 to reduce case pendency.

Q3 What was the primary reason for increasing the number of Supreme Court judges in 2026?

• ATo handle more criminal cases
• BTo reduce pendency of cases involving complex legal questionsCorrect
• CTo increase the retirement age of judges
• DTo reduce the number of benches

Explanation The increase aimed to reduce the pendency of cases involving complex legal questions in the Supreme Court.

Q1 What is the age range for which India's first dengue vaccine QDENGA has been approved?

• A2 to 50 years
• B4 to 60 yearsCorrect
• C5 to 65 years
• D10 to 70 years

Explanation QDENGA has been approved for people aged 4 to 60 years as per the official approval.

Q2 Which of the following is true about Takeda's QDENGA vaccine approved in India?

• ARequires prior dengue screening before administration
• BProtects against only one dengue virus serotype
• CIs a two-dose vaccine protecting against all four dengue virus serotypesCorrect
• DIs approved only for adults above 18 years

Explanation QDENGA is a two-dose vaccine designed to protect against all four dengue virus serotypes and can be administered without prior dengue screening.

Q3 Who approved the QDENGA dengue vaccine in India?

• AIndian Council of Medical Research
• BDrug Controller General of IndiaCorrect
• CMinistry of Health and Family Welfare
• DCentral Drugs Standard Control Organization

Explanation The Drug Controller General of India approved Takeda's QDENGA vaccine.

Q1 Which issues did Opposition MPs raise during the first day of the Monsoon Session?

• ANEET paper leak and Ram Temple donation theftCorrect
• BFarmers' protest and GST hike
• CForeign policy and inflation
• DEducation reform and healthcare

Explanation Opposition MPs raised the NEET paper leak and Ram Temple donation theft issues during the Monsoon Session.

Q2 What action did MPs from Congress, SP, and Trinamool Congress take during the Lok Sabha disruptions?

• ATrooped into the Well of the HouseCorrect
• BLeft the Parliament premises
• CHeld a press conference outside
• DAttended a Congress-led meeting

Explanation MPs from Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Trinamool Congress trooped into the Well of the House during the disruptions.

Q3 Which party raised the Mekedatu issue but skipped the Congress-led meeting?

• ADMKCorrect
• BBJP
• CTrinamool Congress
• DSamajwadi Party

Explanation The DMK raised the Mekedatu issue but skipped the Congress-led meeting.

Q1 What recent action did the Supreme Court take regarding Tamil Nadu's cow slaughter ban?

• AUpheld the ban on cow slaughter
• BStayed the order banning cow slaughterCorrect
• CIssued a new ban on cow slaughter
• DRejected all petitions related to cow slaughter

Explanation The Supreme Court stayed the Tamil Nadu government's order banning cow slaughter, meaning the ban will not be enforced for now.

Q2 Which state's government issued the order banning cow slaughter that the Supreme Court stayed?

• AKerala
• BKarnataka
• CTamil NaduCorrect
• DAndhra Pradesh

Explanation The order banning cow slaughter was issued by the Tamil Nadu government.

Q3 Besides the cow slaughter ban, what other urgent case is the Supreme Court hearing related to Tamil Nadu?

• ADMK's case against TVKCorrect
• BFarmers' protest case
• CWater dispute case
• DEducation policy case

Explanation The Supreme Court is also hearing DMK's case against TVK urgently.

Q1 What was the closing exchange rate of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on July 20?

• A96.42
• B96.41
• C96.24Correct
• D96.00

Explanation The rupee gained 12 paise to close at 96.24 against the US dollar on July 20.

Q2 How much foreign currency inflow did the RBI's concessional swap facility attract till July 17?

• A$10.5 billion
• B$15.3 billion
• C$20.72 billionCorrect
• D$25 billion

Explanation The RBI's concessional swap facility attracted $20.72 billion till July 17.

Q3 What was the rupee's movement in early trade on July 20?

• AIt rose by 6 paise to 96.35
• BIt fell by 6 paise to 96.42Correct
• CIt remained stable at 96.24
• DIt fell by 12 paise to 96.50

Explanation In early trade, the rupee fell by 6 paise to 96.42 against the US dollar.

Q1 What is the total investment made by Godrej Agrovet in the integrated oil palm complex inaugurated in Telangana?

• A₹100 crore
• B₹200 crore
• C₹300 croreCorrect
• D₹400 crore

Explanation Godrej Agrovet invested ₹300 crore in the integrated oil palm complex in Telangana.

Q2 Which of the following stages is NOT part of the integrated oil palm complex inaugurated by Godrej Agrovet?

• ASeed and genetics
• BNursery
• CR&D center
• DTextile manufacturingCorrect

Explanation The complex includes seed and genetics, nursery, R&D center, mill, and refinery, but not textile manufacturing.

Q3 Where is the Godrej Agrovet integrated oil palm complex located?

• AHyderabad
• BKhammamCorrect
• CWarangal
• DNizamabad

Explanation The integrated oil palm complex is located in Khammam, Telangana.

Q1 What was the growth rate of India's core sectors in June 2026 as per the new index?

• A3%
• B5%Correct
• C7%
• D10%

Explanation The core sector growth rose to a five-month high of 5% in June 2026 according to the new index.

Q2 Which new sector was added to India's core sector index in the revised 2022-23 base year series?

• ACoal
• BIron oreCorrect
• CCement
• DElectricity

Explanation Iron ore was added as the ninth sector in the revised core sector index with the 2022-23 base year.

Q3 Which of the following sectors saw a decline in output despite the overall core sector growth in June 2026?

• AIron ore
• BCrude oilCorrect
• CCoal
• DCement

Explanation Output of crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, and fertiliser declined despite overall growth.

Q1 When did India become a Party to the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies?

• A20th July 2026Correct
• B15th August 2026
• C1st January 2026
• D10th June 2026

Explanation India deposited its Instrument of Acceptance on 20th July 2026, becoming a Party to the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.

Q2 Which sectors remain outside the scope of the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement that India joined?

• AAquaculture and inland fisheriesCorrect
• BMarine fisheries only
• CShrimp export sector
• DAll fisheries sectors

Explanation Aquaculture and inland fisheries remain outside the agreement’s scope, allowing continued support for India's shrimp export sector.

Q3 What is the main objective of India joining the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement?

• ATo promote sustainable fishingCorrect
• BTo ban shrimp exports
• CTo increase subsidies for all fisheries
• DTo exclude aquaculture from regulations

Explanation India joined the agreement to promote sustainable fishing practices.

Q1 Which DMK MLA was arrested in Tamil Nadu in early July 2026?

• AAnitha RadhakrishnanCorrect
• BC. Vijayabaskar
• CA TVK MLA
• DThree men involved in a lure case

Explanation Anitha Radhakrishnan, a DMK MLA, was arrested on July 3, 2026.

Q2 What significant political move did C. Vijayabaskar make in July 2026?

• AJoined DMK
• BJoined TVKCorrect
• CWas arrested
• DResigned from politics

Explanation C. Vijayabaskar joined the TVK party on July 2, 2026.

Q3 Why were three men arrested in Tamil Nadu in early July 2026?

• AFor attempting to lure a TVK MLACorrect
• BFor protesting against the government
• CFor financial fraud
• DFor supporting DMK

Explanation Three men were arrested in connection with a bid to lure a TVK MLA.

Q1 By what percentage did Indian Overseas Bank's net profit increase in Q1FY27?

• A49%Correct
• B25%
• C60%
• D35%

Explanation The bank's net profit rose by 49% in Q1FY27 as reported.

Q2 What is the target amount Indian Overseas Bank aims to raise by September through FCNR (B) deposits and OFCBs?

• A$1 billionCorrect
• B$500 million
• C$2 billion
• D$750 million

Explanation The bank has set a target of raising around $1 billion by September through FCNR (B) deposits and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings.

Q3 What was the total income of Indian Overseas Bank during April-June 2026?

• A₹10,938 croreCorrect
• B₹8,866.47 crore
• C₹12,000 crore
• D₹9,500 crore

Explanation The total income rose to ₹10,938 crore during April-June 2026.

Q1 By what percentage did Indian Overseas Bank's net profit increase in Q1 2026?

• A16%
• B49.32%Correct
• C25%
• D10%

Explanation IOB's net profit rose by 49.32% to ₹1,659 crore in Q1 2026.

Q2 What was ICICI Bank's profit after tax (PAT) in Q1 2026?

• A₹1,659 crore
• B₹14,805 croreCorrect
• C₹1,260 crore
• D₹1,815 crore

Explanation ICICI Bank's PAT rose 16% to ₹14,805 crore in Q1 2026.

Q3 How did ICICI Bank's provisions (excluding tax) in Q1 2026 compare to the previous year?

• AIncreased from ₹1,260 crore to ₹1,815 crore
• BDecreased from ₹1,815 crore to ₹1,260 croreCorrect
• CRemained the same at ₹1,815 crore
• DRemained the same at ₹1,260 crore

Explanation ICICI Bank's provisions (excluding tax) decreased from ₹1,815 crore to ₹1,260 crore compared to the previous year.