Phu Quoc, popularly known as "Pearl Island," is Vietnam's largest island, lying close to Cambodia but belonging entirely to Vietnam, with more than half the island protected as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2006.
The Roadmap sets an aspirational target of doubling bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion (₹35,000 crore) by 2030, alongside efforts towards early implementation of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
geographymediummcq14 Jul 2026international relations — un & diplomacyupsc prelims & mains (gs2), ssc cgl, banking ga
India launched its official campaign on 13 July 2026 for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-29 term, led by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
healthmediummcq13 Jul 2026health — biotechnology & international cooperationupsc prelims (gs3), ssc cgl, banking ga
The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, became the first centre in India to enrol a newborn in the NeoSep1 international clinical trial, sponsored by GARDP.
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.
Current affairs coverage for 13 July 2026 highlighted China's reusable Long March 10B rocket as part of ongoing developments in global space and reusable-launch-vehicle technology.
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.
While theatrical films require CBFC certification under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, OTT platforms are regulated under Part III of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
7 kg per person per month, capped at 35 kg per household
5 kg per person, no household cap
35 kg per household, increased to 40 kg for large families
Answer: 7 kg per person per month, capped at 35 kg per household
The draft proposes providing each AAY beneficiary 7 kg of foodgrains per month, subject to a maximum limit of 35 kg per household, replacing the existing flat 35 kg per household regardless of family size.
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.
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.
Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains
Protocol on Atomic, Chemical, and Thermal Systems
Pact for Agricultural, Cultural, and Trade Strategies
Answer: Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains
India and Australia signed the 'Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains' (PACTS) on July 9, 2026, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in critical and emerging technologies.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library in the NDMC area of Delhi on 11 July 2026. The library is a multimedia and digital facility.
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