10 Questions • Daily Quiz
1. Which identity update service was made free of cost by UIDAI starting July 1, 2026?
A) Mobile Number Update
B) Address Update
C) Email Address Update
D) Biometric Update
✓ Answer: C) Email Address Update
UIDAI waived the ₹75 fee for updating the registered email address through the Aadhaar app from July 1.
2. The first independent global scientific assessment of artificial intelligence risks and opportunities was welcomed by which international body on July 1, 2026?
A) European Union
B) United Nations
C) World Economic Forum
D) G20
✓ Answer: B) United Nations
The UN unveiled an independent report guiding global policymakers on harnessing AI while addressing catastrophic harm risks.
3. Who secured the first-place victory ahead of Max Verstappen in the Formula 1 race reported on July 1, 2026?
A) Lando Norris
B) George Russell
C) Andrea Kimi Antonelli
D) Charles Leclerc
✓ Answer: B) George Russell
George Russell finished 1.611 seconds ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen to secure the race victory.
4. Who was elected as the deputy Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council on July 1, 2026?
A) Devendra Fadnavis
B) Sachin Ahir
C) Neelam Gorhe
D) Raghav Chadha
✓ Answer: B) Sachin Ahir
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir was elected as the deputy Chairman as the Mahayuti candidate.
5. Which major economic reform in India celebrated its ninth anniversary on July 1, 2026?
A) Demonetisation
B) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
C) Make in India
D) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
✓ Answer: D) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
GST completed nine years since its implementation, highlighting formalisation of the economy and strong revenue growth.
6. The Reserve Bank of India implemented a new regulatory framework on July 1, 2026, aimed primarily at preventing what practice by banks?
A) Mis-selling of financial products
B) Issuing unsecured personal loans
C) Charging high ATM withdrawal fees
D) Crypto-currency trading
✓ Answer: A) Mis-selling of financial products
RBI introduced rules enabling refunds and compensation for customers who are mis-sold financial products by banks.
7. Where were India's first 3D-printed artificial reefs deployed, as reported in early July 2026?
A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B) Gulf of Kutch
C) Ramanathapuram Coast
D) Lakshadweep
✓ Answer: C) Ramanathapuram Coast
The 3D-printed artificial reefs were deployed off the Ramanathapuram coast to enhance marine biodiversity and ecosystems.
8. Which major multinational maritime exercise, featuring over 30 surface warships, took place around the Hawaiian Islands in July 2026?
A) Malabar
B) RIMPAC
C) Milan
D) Kakadu
✓ Answer: B) RIMPAC
RIMPAC 2026 featured multiple nations conducting advanced tactical, air defence, and anti-submarine warfare operations in Hawaii.
9. What is the primary target of the SUMAN Roadmap 2030 launched by the Government of India?
A) Achieving 100% rural electrification
B) Reducing the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)
C) Doubling farmers' income
D) Eliminating tuberculosis
✓ Answer: B) Reducing the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)
It provides a strategic framework to reduce the MMR to below 70 per 1,00,000 live births by 2030.
10. Which Union Minister received the Special Award for Exceptional Leadership at the IGF's UK-India Awards 2026?
A) S. Jaishankar
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Piyush Goyal
D) Nitin Gadkari
✓ Answer: C) Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal was honoured for elevating India-UK bilateral relations during the 10th anniversary of the India Global Forum.