Under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, married couples are barred from opting for surrogacy if they already have a surviving child, except when that child has a life-threatening disorder or severe disability.
art & culturemediummcq13 Jul 2026art & culture — persons in newsssc cgl/chsl, railway ntpc, state psc, banking ga
Answer: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam cinema
S. Janaki, whose passing was reported in the 13 July 2026 current affairs, was a legendary playback singer renowned for her work across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam films.
The Dialogue was established under UN General Assembly Resolution 79/325, following the Global Digital Compact adopted in 2024, to strengthen international cooperation on AI governance.
TSDSI, affiliated to the ITU, signed an MoU aimed at increasing India's representation in global 5G/6G standardisation debates, ensuring Indian industry requirements are embedded in global telecom specifications.
The Prime Minister will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train in Jind, Haryana, on 17 July 2026 — a Hydrogen-Electric Multiple Unit (HEMU) executed by Northern Railway.
environmentmediummcq13 Jul 2026agriculture & government schemesupsc prelims & mains (gs2/gs3), ssc cgl, banking ga
SMAM was launched in 2014–15 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) to promote farm mechanization across India.
India unveiled its first domestically manufactured export-import shipping container for A.P. Moller–Maersk at the Maersk-CONCOR Inland Container Depot in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat and the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
Helium emerged as a critical strategic resource due to its importance in semiconductors, space, and healthcare amid global supply concerns, linked to China's helium export ban.
geographymediummcq13 Jul 2026reports & indices — global rankingsupsc prelims, ssc cgl/chsl, banking ga
The Global Liveability Index 2026, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), ranked Delhi at 120 among 173 cities, with Copenhagen, Denmark emerging as the most liveable city.
spacemediummcq11 Jul 2026science & technology — space (international)upsc prelims, ssc cgl/chsl, railway ntpc, banking ga
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) conducted the first test flight of its experimental reusable rocket, Reusable Vehicle eXperiment (RV-X), on 11 July 2026 at the Noshiro Testing Center.
politymediummcq11 Jul 2026international relationsupsc, banking, ssc, state psc
It marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in nearly four decades.
India joined the ANZUS alliance during the visit.
A common currency agreement was signed.
New Zealand became a member of BRICS.
Answer: It marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in nearly four decades.
The visit was significant because it was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in around 40 years, during which both countries elevated ties through a Strategic Partnership and agreements on trade and cooperation.
historyeasymcq11 Jul 2026important daysssc, banking, railway, upsc, state psc
World Population Day is observed annually on 11 July to raise awareness about global population issues, including reproductive health, gender equality, and sustainable development.
technologymediummcq10 Jul 2026microsoft xbox india operationsupsc, ssc, banking
In July 2026, Microsoft announced a 2.1% headcount reduction around the world, which impacted the Xbox team globally as well as operations in India. This was part of Microsoft's restructuring efforts as the gaming division faced multiple headwinds.
environmentmediummcq10 Jul 2026water consumption in rice cultivationupsc, ssc, banking, state pcs
According to the government advisory, the DSR method saves 20% water compared to traditional transplanting which requires 2,500 to 3,000 litres of water to produce one kilogram of rice. DSR also reduces cultivation costs by approximately ₹5,000 per acre and allows the crop to mature 12-15 days earlier.
The Chhattisgarh government issued an advisory on July 3, 2026, emphasizing DSR method against the backdrop of uncertainty of rainfall due to El Niño, a climate phenomenon that tends to weaken the South Asian monsoon. This is relevant for understanding climate impacts on agriculture policy.
NSE Indices Limited, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange, launched the Nifty500 Ahimsa Index on 10 July 2026. The index tracks companies from the Nifty 500 universe.
economicsmediummcq10 Jul 2026systematic investment plans (sips)upsc, ssc, banking, state pcs
According to AMFI data, the number of outstanding SIP accounts increased to 10.5 crore in June 2026 for the first time after four months of staying around 10.4 crore accounts. Of these, 9.7 crore were contributing SIPs, constituting 93% of all outstanding SIP accounts.
economicsmediummcq10 Jul 2026mutual fund investments in indiaupsc, ssc, banking, state pcs
As per the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI), Indian investors invested ₹28,973 crore into equity-based mutual fund schemes in June 2026, which was 26.5% more than the ₹22,907 crore invested in May 2026. This represented a recovery after net inflows had fallen 40.4% in May 2026.
economicshardmcq10 Jul 2026indian bank domestic casa ratiobanking, ssc, upsc
Indian Bank's domestic CASA ratio increased to 39.73% in June 2026 from 38.97% in the previous year. CASA ratio is an important banking metric indicating the proportion of low-cost deposits, which is crucial for a bank's profitability and is frequently asked in banking exams.
economicsmediummcq10 Jul 2026indian bank q1 fy27 financial resultsupsc, ssc, banking
Indian Bank, headquartered in Chennai, posted a net profit of ₹3,273 crore in the June quarter of FY27, which represents a 10% increase from ₹2,973 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal. This information is relevant for understanding the performance of public sector banks.
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