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Daily Current Affairs
05 & 06 July, 2026
1. According to the NSO report “Labour Market Dynamics in Million-Plus Cities”, approximately what percentage of women in India’s top 46 cities are kept out of the labour force due to childcare and household chores?
A. 45%
B. 55%
C. 69%
D. 75%
E. 82%
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Explanation: The NSO report, based on PLFS 2024-25, found that ~69% (68.7%) of women in the 46 million-plus cities are out of the labour force due to childcare and household chores, while only ~1% of men cited this reason. Women also earn 23% less than men in salaried jobs (â‚ą23,700 vs â‚ą30,700/month).
2. As per the NSO report, which city recorded the HIGHEST share (83%) of women citing care work as the reason for staying out of the workforce?
A. Surat
B. Bhopal
C. Howrah
D. Dhanbad
E. Pimpri-Chinchwad
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Explanation: Howrah (West Bengal) topped at 83%, followed by Surat (81%), Pimpri-Chinchwad and Bhopal (78%). Coimbatore (38%) and Agra (41%) were at the bottom. Female LFPR in million-plus cities has risen from 19.8% (2017-18) to 27.2% (2025).
3. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), introduced in 2017-18, was recommended by which committee?
A. Rangarajan Committee
B. Amitabh Kundu Committee
C. Tendulkar Committee
D. Arjun Sengupta Committee
E. NSC Committee
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Explanation: PLFS was introduced by the NSO (under MoSPI) in 2017-18 on the recommendation of the Amitabh Kundu Committee (2010), replacing the earlier quinquennial Employment-Unemployment Surveys. Urban households are interviewed 4 times a year on a rotational panel; rural households once a year.
4. The “Medical Innovations Patent Mitra” platform, providing 100% government-funded patent support for biomedical innovators, has been launched by:
A. NITI Aayog
B. DPIIT
C. ICMR
D. CSIR
E. DBT
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Explanation: The platform was launched by ICMR under the guidance of NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Department of Pharmaceuticals and supported by DPIIT. Launched by Union Health Minister JP Nadda at the ISHTA symposium, it offers end-to-end patent filing, prosecution and technology-transfer support. ICMR DG Dr Rajiv Bahl aims for a tenfold rise in life-science patents in 2 years.
5. The I-2SEA Submarine Cable System — India’s first subsea cable purpose-built for AI workloads — will have dual Indian landings at:
A. Mumbai and Kochi
B. Machilipatnam and South Chennai
C. Visakhapatnam and Tuticorin
D. Chennai and Digha
E. Mumbai and Trivandrum
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Explanation: The ~3,600 km I-2SEA cable will link Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to India’s east coast via Machilipatnam, AP (shortest subsea path to Hyderabad’s AI data-centre clusters) and South Chennai (new diverse landing). The consortium comprises Lightstorm (majority owner), Microsoft, Singtel and Tata Communications; supplier is NEC Corporation (Japan); target RFS is Q4 2029.
6. Submarine cables carry approximately what share of intercontinental data traffic globally?
A. 50%
B. 65%
C. 80%
D. 99%
E. 25%
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Explanation: ~550+ active submarine cables (~1.4 million km total) carry ~99% of intercontinental data traffic; only ~1% goes via satellite. India has ~17 international submarine cables, with Mumbai handling ~75% of international bandwidth — hence the government’s east-coast expansion push.
7. The Ministry of Cooperation celebrated its 5th Foundation Day on 6 July 2026 at which venue?
A. Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
B. Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
C. Rashtrapati Bhavan
D. Pragati Maidan Hall 5
E. Hyderabad House
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Explanation: The Ministry of Cooperation (established 6 July 2021) celebrated its 5th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam under the theme “Sahakar Se Samriddhi”, with Amit Shah as Chief Guest. He laid foundation stones for 47 grain storage godowns, inaugurated 85, transformed 50,000 PACS into e-PACS, and announced a new Cooperative Life Insurance Company and Bharat Taxi expansion to 500 cities.
8. “Sahakar CBS” and “Sahakar Sahyogi”, launched at the Ministry of Cooperation’s 5th Foundation Day, are digital platforms developed for:
A. Regional Rural Banks
B. Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
C. Urban Cooperative Banks
D. State Cooperative Banks
E. Dairy Cooperatives
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Explanation: Sahakar CBS is a centralised core banking platform and Sahakar Sahyogi is a conversational AI-powered platform — both for UCBs, developed under NUCFDC (the umbrella organisation for UCBs), not directly by RBI. NCD 3.0 (National Cooperative Database) and a geo-tag mobile app were also launched.
9. In the Constitution of India, “Cooperation” is a subject under:
A. Union List (List I)
B. Entry 32 of the State List (List II)
C. Concurrent List (List III)
D. Residuary powers of Parliament
E. Seventh Schedule Entry 45 of Union List
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Explanation: Cooperation is a State subject under Entry 32 of List II of the Seventh Schedule. The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011 added Part IX-B (Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT) on Cooperative Societies and made forming cooperatives a Fundamental Right under Article 19(1)(c). Multi-state cooperatives are governed by the MSCS Act, 2002.
10. Under White Revolution 2.0, the Ministry of Cooperation aims to increase milk procurement by what percentage over the next five years?
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
E. 100%
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Explanation: White Revolution 2.0 aims to increase milk procurement by 50% over 5 years through 25,282 new Dairy Cooperative Societies registered across 31 States/UTs, with the Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation linking 20+ lakh dairy farmers. India is the world’s largest milk producer (~22-23% of global output).
11. ISRO’s ‘SOLVE’ motor, which underwent its first ground test (SOLVE-ST01) at Sriharikota on 3 July 2026, stands for:
A. Solid Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments
B. Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments
C. Space Orbital Lander Vehicle Experiment
D. Solid-fuel Operational Launch Vehicle Engine
E. Sub-Orbital Lander Verification Experiment
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Explanation: SOLVE is a dedicated sub-orbital test platform for Integrated Parachute Tests of the Gaganyaan Crew Module. It will carry the module to 10–17 km altitude, after which a sequence of 10 parachutes deploys before sea splashdown. Its solid stage is derived from the PSLV Strap-on Motor with a slow burn-rate propellant and SITVC nozzle.
12. “Mission MITRA”, conducted by ISRO in Leh with the four designated Gaganyaan astronauts, is a study of:
A. Rocket propulsion systems
B. Behavioural and physiological response to isolation and altitude
C. Satellite communication protocols
D. Space food technology
E. Re-entry heat shields
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Explanation: Mission MITRA (Mapping of Interoperable Traits and Response Assessment) was a ~1-week study in Leh, Ladakh, involving the 4 designated astronauts, studying crew response to isolation, altitude and physical stress — simulating spaceflight conditions. India’s first crewed flight (Gaganyaan-4/H1) is targeted for Q1 2027, making India the 4th nation with crewed spaceflight capability.
13. The NSE has sought RBI approval to launch “Quanto Cross-Currency Derivatives”. The defining feature of a Quanto contract is:
A. It can only be traded by foreign investors
B. Settlement happens in cryptocurrency
C. The investor does not bear exchange-rate risk in the settlement currency
D. It requires physical delivery of currency
E. It is settled only in US dollars
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Explanation: Quanto (“quantity-adjusted”) derivatives let investors take exposure to a foreign currency pair (e.g., EUR/USD) while P&L is settled in a pre-determined currency at a fixed conversion rate — eliminating settlement-currency FX risk. NSE revealed the plan in its DRHP filed with SEBI on 17 June 2026 for its IPO.
14. Which of the following currency pairs is currently NOT available for trading on Indian exchanges?
A. USD/INR
B. EUR/INR
C. GBP/INR
D. JPY/INR
E. EUR/USD
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Explanation: Only 4 rupee-based pairs (USD/INR, EUR/INR, GBP/INR, JPY/INR) are currently traded on Indian exchanges; cross-currency pairs not involving INR (like EUR/USD) are unavailable — the gap Quanto contracts aim to close. Currency derivatives are jointly regulated by SEBI and RBI; after RBI’s April 2024 underlying-exposure mandate, ADTV fell from â‚ą35,000+ crore to ~â‚ą5,000 crore.
15. As per the CMFRI’s ‘Marine Fish Stock Status of India, 2022’ report, what percentage of the 135 assessed fish stocks were classified as sustainable?
A. 75.5%
B. 82.3%
C. 91.1%
D. 95.8%
E. 88.4%
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Explanation: The government claim (released 11 February 2026) said 91.1% of 135 stocks were sustainable, 8.2% overfished and 0.7% rebuilding, with landing value of â‚ą58,247 crore (2022). Critics note CMFRI’s methodology relies on landing data rather than at-sea assessments, while the FAO describes Indian marine fisheries as “plateaued and fully exploited”.
16. India’s continental shelf is broadest along the coast of which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Odisha
C. Gujarat
D. Kerala
E. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation: India’s continental shelf is broadest along Gujarat (and part of Maharashtra). India’s Territorial Sea extends 12 nautical miles and the EEZ 200 nautical miles (~371 km, ~2 million sq km). India is the world’s 3rd largest fish producer and 2nd largest in aquaculture, with CMFRI (est. 1947, HQ Kochi) under ICAR conducting stock assessments.
17. Under the revamped PGS-India certification framework, Regional Councils (RCs) are now restricted to operate within:
A. A single district
B. A single state
C. A maximum of three states
D. One agro-climatic zone
E. Their registered division only
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Explanation: The Ministry of Agriculture has restricted RCs to a single state for both organic and natural farming certification. Existing multi-state RCs get a transition window — transfer of local groups to state-based RCs must be completed by 30 April 2027; MoUs signed before 31 March 2026 continue, but new inter-state registrations are barred.
18. The Participatory Guarantee System (PGS)-India, launched on 7 April 2011, is best described as:
A. A third-party export certification system under APEDA
B. A peer-review, trust-based decentralised organic certification system for the domestic market
C. A GM crop approval mechanism
D. A soil health card scheme
E. An e-NAM trading module
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Explanation: PGS-India (under the Ministry of Agriculture) is a low-cost peer-review system for small and marginal farmers, offering PGS-Green (in-conversion) and PGS-Organic certificates. Exports use NPOP — third-party certification managed by APEDA under the Ministry of Commerce. Both carry the common Jaivik Bharat logo, and the PGS Secretariat is at NCONF, Ghaziabad.
19. Which tea estate has become India’s FIRST to commercially produce Matcha tea?
A. Makaibari Tea Estate, Darjeeling
B. Chota Tingrai Tea Estate, Assam
C. Kanan Devan Hills, Munnar
D. Glenburn Tea Estate, Darjeeling
E. Halmari Tea Estate, Assam
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Explanation: Chota Tingrai Tea Estate in Tinsukia district, Assam, became India’s first to commercially produce Matcha on 3 July 2026. The maiden 5-kg batch was sold at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre for â‚ą3,000/kg, after nearly a decade of collaboration with Japanese experts and a fully automated Japanese-style facility.
20. Matcha tea is made from the shade-grown, processed leaves of Camellia sinensis. The processed base leaves used to make Matcha are called:
A. Sencha
B. Gyokuro
C. Tencha
D. Hojicha
E. Genmaicha
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Explanation: Tea plants are shaded 3–4 weeks before harvest (~90% sunlight blocked), boosting chlorophyll and preserving L-theanine for the umami taste. The steamed, de-stemmed, de-veined and dried leaves — Tencha — are then stone-ground into matcha powder. Matcha’s grinding tradition began in China’s Song Dynasty; monk Eisai took it to Japan in 1191 CE. It is traditionally produced in Japan, China and Vietnam.
21. The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC), established in 1970, is India’s ____ largest tea auction centre.
A. Largest
B. Second largest (after Kolkata)
C. Third largest
D. Fourth largest
E. Fifth largest
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Explanation: GTAC (est. 25 September 1970) is India’s second largest tea auction centre after Kolkata (1861) and handles ~50% of Assam’s auction volume. Assam is India’s largest tea-producing state (~50% of national output); India is the world’s 2nd largest producer, 3rd largest exporter and largest consumer of tea.
22. The first installment of â‚ą25,863 crore was released under the VB-G RAM G scheme, which replaced MGNREGA from 1 July 2026. VB-G RAM G stands for:
A. Viksit Bharat-Gramin Rozgar Aur Mission Gramin
B. Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)
C. Viksit Bharat-Gramin Rojgar Adhikar Mission
D. Vikas Bharat-Guaranteed Rural Employment Mission
E. Viksit Bharat-Gram Rozgar Ajeevika Manch (Gramin)
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Explanation: The government released the first installment of â‚ą25,863 crore under VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA from 1 July 2026. Uttar Pradesh received the highest allocation, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
23. Egypt has inaugurated the world’s largest defence headquarters, popularly known as:
A. The Pentagon East
B. The Octagon
C. The Citadel
D. The Pyramid Command
E. The Hexagon
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Explanation: Egypt inaugurated the State Strategic Command Headquarters, known as the “Octagon”, spread over ~22,000 acres — the world’s largest defence headquarters, serving as central command of the Egyptian Armed Forces.
24. The ‘VIJAY’ transformation roadmap unveiled by Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth emphasises which of the following?
A. Valour, Integrity, Jointness, Agility, Youth
B. Vigilance, Innovation, Jointness, Aatmanirbharta, Yodha First
C. Vision, Intelligence, Jointmanship, Advancement, Yuddh
D. Vigilance, Integration, Justice, Aatmanirbharta, Yoga
E. Victory, Innovation, Jointness, Agility, Yodha
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Explanation: COAS General Dhiraj Seth unveiled the VIJAY transformation roadmap — Vigilance, Innovation, Jointness, Aatmanirbharta, Yodha First — aiming to build a future-ready, technology-driven Indian Army.
25. India secured its highest-ever rank in the Sustainable Development Report 2026. What is India’s rank?
A. 89th
B. 94th
C. 99th
D. 105th
E. 112th
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Explanation: India secured its highest-ever rank of 94th in the Sustainable Development Report 2026. Finland topped the rankings, followed by Sweden and Denmark. India improved significantly in digital connectivity and electricity access.
26. Which three Indian business leaders became founding members of the ITU “AI for Good” Global Commission?
A. Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani
B. Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Lakshmi Mittal
C. N. Chandrasekaran, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella
D. Gautam Adani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anand Mahindra
E. Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji, Shiv Nadar
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Explanation: The three became founding members of the ITU AI for Good Global Commission, which comprises 44 global leaders and promotes responsible AI governance and digital inclusion.
27. The Asian Development Bank approved a USD 230 million loan for water and sanitation modernization of which Indian city?
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata
E. Hyderabad
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Explanation: The ADB approved a USD 230 million loan for Chennai’s water and sanitation modernization — including new pipelines, pumping stations and a ring-main water distribution system, making Chennai the first Indian city to implement this model.
28. Paytm Europe has received a Payment Institution licence from the financial regulator of which country, enabling services across the European Economic Area?
A. Germany
B. Ireland
C. Luxembourg
D. Netherlands
E. France
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Explanation: Paytm Europe secured a Payment Institution licence from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, allowing it to offer regulated payment services across the EEA — marking Paytm’s expansion into European financial services. Separately, RBI imposed a combined penalty of â‚ą66.7 lakh on Bank of Baroda and GIC Housing Finance for KYC/lending violations.
29. Who won Peru’s 2026 presidential election and will assume office on 28 July 2026?
A. Dina Boluarte
B. Keiko Fujimori
C. Pedro Castillo
D. Rafael LĂłpez Aliaga
E. VerĂłnika Mendoza
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Explanation: Keiko Fujimori won Peru’s 2026 presidential election after a closely contested runoff and will assume office on 28 July 2026, after leading the Popular Force Party for over a decade.
30. Agnikul Cosmos has partnered with which Finland-based company to develop India’s SAR satellite ecosystem?
A. Nokia
B. ICEYE
C. Vaisala
D. Kongsberg
E. OHB
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Explanation: Agnikul Cosmos partnered with Finland-based ICEYE for SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite manufacturing and indigenous launch services — supporting defence, disaster management and environmental monitoring. Separately, ICAR-CMFRI discovered a new deep-sea fish species, Cyttopsis indica, in the Arabian Sea using DNA analysis.
31. The theme of the International Day of Cooperatives 2026 (observed on 4 July) was:
A. Cooperatives Build a Better World
B. Cooperatives for Sustainable Development
C. Cooperatives for a Peaceful World
D. Cooperatives: Partners for Inclusive Growth
E. Sahakar Se Samriddhi
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Explanation: The International Day of Cooperatives was observed on 4 July 2026 with the theme “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World”, promoting the role of cooperatives in sustainable development and inclusive growth.
32. Adani Enterprises and International Resources Holding signed an MoU with which state government for a USD 11.5 billion integrated aluminium project?
A. Jharkhand
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Odisha
D. Gujarat
E. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation: The USD 11.5 billion integrated aluminium project in Odisha covers mining, refining, smelting and downstream manufacturing — expected to become India’s largest FDI in the metallurgy sector.
