Daily Current Affairs Quiz
10 July , 2026
National Affairs
1. BRICS Adopts Guwahati Declaration
Source: TH
Context
On 7 July 2026, at the conclusion of the two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting held in Guwahati, Assam (6–7 July 2026), BRICS nations officially adopted the Guwahati Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen cooperation in combating illicit drug trafficking and transnational organised crime, with a strong focus on real-time intelligence sharing, digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and coordinated law enforcement.
The Guwahati Declaration at a glance
- What: Multi-lateral security pact on anti-drug cooperation among BRICS members.
- Where signed: Guwahati, Assam, India.
- Meeting name: BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting.
- India’s BRICS 2026 theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) — Union Minister Amit Shah.
Countries That Attended the Meeting
- Brazil
- China
- Ethiopia
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Russia
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
(Note: Egypt, Saudi Arabia and South Africa were not listed in reports of the delegation participation for this meeting.)
Aim of the Guwahati Declaration
- Build a fast, high-trust, border-free law enforcement network.
- Balance technology-driven interdiction with evidence-based social demand reduction.
- Combat global narcotics trade, transnational organised syndicates, and financial tracking vulnerabilities enabling international money laundering.
- Modernise & unify anti-narcotics framework across expanded BRICS.
About BRICS
- Full form: Originally Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa; expanded post-2024.
- First conceived: 2001 by economist Jim O’Neill (Goldman Sachs) as “BRIC”.
- First formal summit: Yekaterinburg, Russia, 2009.
- South Africa joined: 2010 (BRIC → BRICS).
- 5 new members joined 1 January 2024: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia (Saudi status still ambiguous per some sources).
- Indonesia joined: January 2025 (first Southeast Asian member).
- Current full members (2026): 10 confirmed (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Indonesia); 11 if Saudi Arabia is counted (its status listed on official BRICS India 2026 website but formal accession not publicly confirmed).
- Partner Countries (since 2024 Kazan Summit): 10 — Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
- Chairship rotation: Annual — 2025 Brazil, 2026 India.
2. EIU Global Liveability Index 2026
Source: TE
Context
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released the Global Liveability Index 2026 — its annual assessment of 173 cities worldwide across 30 indicators grouped into 5 categories: Stability, Healthcare, Culture and Environment, Education, and Infrastructure.
Five Assessment Categories
| Category | Measures |
|---|---|
| Stability | Crime, terrorism, civil unrest |
| Healthcare | Quality of public & private healthcare |
| Culture & Environment | Climate, culture, environment, corruption, censorship |
| Education | Quality and availability of schools |
| Infrastructure | Roads, transport, housing, connectivity |
Top 10 Most Liveable Cities (2026)
| Rank | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copenhagen | Denmark |
| 2 | Vienna | Austria |
| 3 | Melbourne | Australia |
| 4 | Sydney | Australia |
| 5 | Zurich | Switzerland |
| 6 | Geneva | Switzerland |
| 7 | Osaka | Japan |
| 8 | Adelaide | Australia |
| 9 | Vancouver | Canada |
| 10 | Tokyo | Japan |
Indian Cities in the Index
| City | Rank (2026) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 120 |
| Mumbai | 121 |
| Chennai | 123 |
| Bengaluru | 127 |
Bottom Ranked City
| Rank | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 173 | Damascus | Syria |
Who is EIU?
- Full form: Economist Intelligence Unit.
- Founded: 1946 — nearly 80 years old.
- HQ: London, UK.
- Part of: Economist Enterprise — part of The Economist Group.
- Publications:
- Global Liveability Index (since 1988).
- Democracy Index (annual).
- Cost of Living Survey.
- World Ahead (macroeconomic forecasts).
- Business Environment Rankings.
Practice MCQs
Q1. With reference to the EIU Global Liveability Index 2026, consider the following statements:
- It is published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
- It assesses 173 cities worldwide across 30 indicators.
- The 5 categories are: Stability, Healthcare, Culture and Environment, Education, and Infrastructure.
- It is published by the World Bank.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None
(Statement 4 is wrong; the Global Liveability Index is published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) — part of The Economist Group — NOT the World Bank.)
Answer Key
- (c) — Statement 4 wrong: EIU publishes it, not World Bank.
3. Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0
Why in News?
The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education (MoE) released the Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) reports for 2025-26. No State or Union Territory achieved the highest performance grade (Utkarsh).
What is Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0?
- Launched: 2018 (covering data for 2017-18).
- Developed by: Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education.
- Purpose: Measures the performance of school education across States, UTs and Districts.
- Approach: Uses performance grades instead of rankings to encourage improvement rather than competition.
Types of PGI
| Index | Coverage | Maximum Score |
|---|---|---|
| PGI-S | States & Union Territories | 1000 |
| PGI-D | Districts | 600 |
PGI-S Framework (States & UTs)
- Total Indicators: 70
- Total Score: 1000
- Major Categories: 2
| Category | Covers |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | Learning, access, infrastructure and equity |
| Governance & Management | Governance processes and teacher education |
Six Domains
- Learning Outcomes & Quality
- Access Outcomes
- Infrastructure & Facilities
- Educational Equity
- Governance Processes
- Teacher Education & Training
PGI-D Framework (Districts)
- Coverage: 784 districts
- Total Indicators: 70
- Total Score: 600
Six Domains
- Outcomes
- Effective Classroom Transaction
- Infrastructure Facilities & Student Entitlements
- School Safety & Child Protection
- Digital Learning
- Governance Process
Performance Grades
| Grade | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Utkarsh | Above 90% |
| Uttam | 61–90% |
| Prachesta | 31–60% |
| Akanshi | Below 40% |
Exam Point: No State/UT secured the Utkarsh grade in 2025-26.
Banking/Finance
1. IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO)
Why in News?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update – July 2026, titled “Global Economy in Crosscurrents of War and Technology”. The report projects India’s GDP growth at 6.4% in FY27.
India-Specific Highlights
| Indicator | Details |
|---|---|
| FY27 GDP Growth Forecast | 6.4% |
| April 2026 Forecast | 6.5% |
| FY28 GDP Growth Forecast | 6.7% |
| India’s GDP Growth (FY26) | 7.7% |
Exam Point: India’s FY27 growth forecast was revised down from 6.5% to 6.4%, while the FY28 forecast was raised to 6.7%.
Global Economic Outlook
| Indicator | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Global GDP Growth | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| World Trade Growth | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Global Headline Inflation | 4.7% | 3.9% |
Additional Fact: World trade growth is expected to slow from 5.0% (2025) to 3.5% (2026) before recovering.
About World Economic Outlook (WEO)
- Published by: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Frequency: Twice a year (April & October), with periodic updates.
- Purpose: Provides forecasts for global economic growth, inflation, trade and major macroeconomic indicators.
About IMF
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | International Monetary Fund |
| Established | 1944 (Bretton Woods Conference) |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Member Countries | 191 |
| Managing Director | Kristalina Georgieva |
Key Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| GDP | Total value of goods and services produced in a country during a year. |
| FY27 | Financial Year 2026–27 (1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027). |
| Headline Inflation | Overall inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), including food and fuel. |
| World Trade Volume | Total volume of international trade in goods and services. |
2. ADB India Economic Outlook 2026
Why in News?
In July 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released the ADB India Economic Outlook 2026. ADB revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2026-27 (FY27) downward to 6.6% from 6.9% (April 2026 forecast), mainly due to high energy prices impacting household consumption.
India-Specific Highlights
- FY27 GDP Growth: 6.6% (Earlier: 6.9%)
- FY28 GDP Growth: 7.3% (Unchanged)
- Reason for FY27 downgrade: Rising energy prices reducing household purchasing power.
- FY28 outlook: Supported by policy measures, stronger exports, and improving global economic conditions.
India’s Inflation Forecast
| Financial Year | Inflation Forecast |
|---|---|
| FY27 | 5.2% (Earlier: 4.5%) |
| FY28 | 4.0% (Unchanged) |
FY28 Forecasts
- India: 7.3% (Unchanged)
- Developing Asia-Pacific: 5.1% (Unchanged)
Reasons for India’s Growth Downgrade
- Rising energy prices.
- Pressure on household incomes and consumption.
- Higher inflation.
- Global economic uncertainties.
About Asian Development Bank (ADB)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 1966 |
| Headquarters | Manila, Philippines |
| Members | 69 (49 regional, 20 non-regional) |
| India Joined | 1966 (Founding Member) |
| President | Masato Kanda |
Facts To Remember
DEFENCE & SECURITY
1. DRDO Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket Test
- DRDO test-fired the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at ITR Chandipur, Odisha.
- Validated user-specified minimum range of 60 km; hit target with precision.
- Fired from a Pinaka MBRL launcher — can fire multiple variants from a single launcher.
- Developed by ARDE, Pune with HEMRL, DRDL & RCI (Hyderabad).
2. Drishti-10 Starliner UAV Crash
- Indian Navy’s Drishti-10 UAV crashed near Porbandar (Gujarat) on 8 July 2026; no casualties; Board of Inquiry ordered.
- Operated by INAS 343 “Frontier Formidables” (commissioned Jan 2024, Porbandar).
- Second Hermes-900 platform loss in 18 months (first: Jan 2025, ditched in Arabian Sea).
- Indian version of Israel’s Hermes-900 MALE UAV (Elbit Systems); made by Adani Defence at Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Specs: endurance 36 hours, payload ~450 kg, cost ~₹140 crore/unit.
3. Adani Defence Missile Complex in MP
- ₹2,500 crore investment at Shivpuri, MP — South Asia’s largest private missile ecosystem.
- Foundation stone laid by MP CM Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
- India’s first private complex integrating composite propellants, TNT manufacturing and missile system integration at one site.
MISCELLANEOUS & MAPPING
4. The Hummus Trail
- Term for Indian tourist enclaves frequented by young Israeli tourists post-military service.
- Came into focus after the Hind Rajab Foundation sought action against an Israeli tourist in Himachal Pradesh.
- ~80,000 Israelis visit India annually; extended trip called “Tiul Gadol” (6-12 months).
- Israel allocated 4 million NIS in 2026 for India-Israel tourism cooperation.
5. Kamarajar Port Achieves 18-Metre Draft
- Kamarajar Port Ltd (KPL) completed Capital Dredging Phase VI.
- India’s 2nd major port (after Visakhapatnam) to achieve 18 m draft — can handle Cape-size vessels.
- Formerly Ennore Port Ltd; India’s first corporatized Major Port; operates on Landlord Port Model.
- On Coromandel Coast, ~24 km north of Chennai (TN).
- Declared India’s 12th Major Port under Indian Ports Act, 1908 in March 1999; commercial ops began 1 Feb 2001.
STATE POLICIES
6. Gujarat Data Centre Policy (2026-29)
- Gujarat’s first-ever Data Centre Policy, unveiled by CM Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.
- Target: ₹6 lakh crore investment and 7.5 GW data centre capacity.
- Focus: hyperscale data centres, cloud computing, AI infrastructure.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
7. 13th ASEAN-India AITIGA Joint Committee Meeting
- Hosted by India at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi (6-10 July 2026, hybrid format).
- Co-chaired by Nitin Kumar Yadav (India) & Mastura Ahmad Mustafa (Malaysia).
- All 10 ASEAN members participated.
- AITIGA: signed 13 Aug 2009, in force 1 Jan 2010; goods pillar of AIFTA (services/investment pillars in force July 2015).
- India-ASEAN trade: US$128 billion in 2025-26; ASEAN = ~11% of India’s global trade.
- Trade deficit widened from US$7.5 bn (inception) to ~US$44 bn (2023).
8. PM Modi’s Visit to Indonesia (6-8 July 2026)
- 3-day state visit at invitation of President Prabowo Subianto.
- Modi became 1st Indian PM to address the Indonesian Parliament (DPR — Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat).
- Unveiled the “Ganga-Mahakam Vision”; visited the Prambanan Temple (UNESCO WHS, Yogyakarta) — restoration led by ASI.
- Conferred with “Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia” — Indonesia’s highest civilian honour.
- Visit outcomes: 20 total — 14 MoUs + 6 announcements.
9. CSIR’s Manas and Mahabharata Centre in Kyrgyzstan
- Centre for Studies of International Relations (CSIR), New Delhi + Manas National Academy established the International Centre for Civilizational Studies ‘Manas and Mahabharata’ in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- First Hindi translation of the Kyrgyz epic ‘Manas’ released, by Hem Chandra Pande & Ramakant Dwivedi.
- Trilateral agreement signed with 7 Kyrgyz universities.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
10. CSIR-IICT’s Indigenous Green Refrigerant Technology
- CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad developed India’s first indigenous process for Hydrofluoroolefin-1234yf (HFO-1234yf).
- Will replace HFCs in refrigeration and AC systems (supports Atmanirbhar Bharat).
- Bonus: CSIR-CIMFR (Dhanbad) developed Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT) — a mobile photobioreactor using microalgae to absorb CO₂. Installed at CSIR-CIMFR and NCL, Singrauli (MP).
11. ISRO’s Gaganyaan IMAT-05 Parachute Test
- ISRO conducted Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test-05 (IMAT-05) on 7 July 2026 at ADRDE drop zone, Sheopur, MP.
- Payload dropped from 2.5 km altitude via an IAF IL-76 aircraft.
- Validated Main Parachute System for uncrewed Gaganyaan G1 mission.
- Gaganyaan Crew Module uses 10 parachutes of 4 types (Apex Cover Separation, Drogue, Pilot, Main).
- ISRO: est. 15 Aug 1969; HQ Bengaluru; Chairman V. Narayanan.
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
12. Aviva Becomes First Foreign Insurer to Fully Own Indian Life Insurance Business
- UK’s Aviva Plc to acquire remaining 26% stake in Aviva Life Insurance India from Dabur Invest Corp (DIC).
- Becomes 1st foreign insurer to fully own its Indian life insurance business.
- Follows GoI’s decision to allow 100% FDI in insurance (May 2026).
- Aviva’s stake rises 74% → 100%; ends Dabur’s 20+ year JV (began 2001).
SPORTS
13. Aswath S Becomes India’s 98th Chess Grandmaster
- 17-year-old Aswath S from Kanyakumari, TN became India’s 98th GM at the Pune International GM Round Robin Tournament.
- Secured third and final GM norm by finishing runner-up with 7/9 points.
- Earlier norms: Grenke Open A, Germany (April 2025) and First Saturday GM, Budapest (Dec 2025).
14. F1 British Grand Prix 2026
- Won by Monaco’s Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) at Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, England — 9th round of 2026 season.
- Leclerc’s first win of 2026, 9th career F1 win; Ferrari’s 250th F1 GP triumph.
- Podium: Leclerc → George Russell (Mercedes) → Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari).
- Championship leaders: Kimi Antonelli (Drivers’, 179 pts); Mercedes (Constructors’, 333 pts).
15. Telangana to Host 8th Khelo India Youth Games
- Announced by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya; to be held in November 2026.
- ~8,000 athletes expected.
- 7th KIYG (2025): hosted by Bihar; Maharashtra was overall champion.
- Khelo India Programme launched in 2018 by MYAS.
16. Leander Paes Joins Asian Tennis Federation as Player Ambassador
- Appointed Player Ambassador of ATF to promote grassroots tennis in Asia.
- Career: bronze at 1996 Atlanta Olympics (India’s only Olympic tennis medal); former World No. 1 in doubles; 18 Grand Slam titles; 8 Asian Games medals (5 gold).
- Awards: Arjuna (1990), Khel Ratna (1996-97), Padma Shri (2001), Padma Bhushan (2014).
- Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2024.
