Current Affairs Free Quiz for July 21, 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the NITI Aayog Bioeconomy Roadmap 2035:
I. NITI Aayog launched a 10-year roadmap aiming to expand India’s bioeconomy to USD 691 billion by the year 2035.
II. The roadmap recommends creating six National BioMissions, including GeneIndia, AgriBio 2.0, and BioPharmaNext.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Geothermal Energy Wells in Ladakh:
I. India’s first two 1,000-metre-deep geothermal wells were commissioned at Puga Valley in Ladakh.
II. This geothermal project is being executed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Urban Challenge Fund Projects in Ahmedabad:
I. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approved Rs 2,719.80 crore for six urban development projects in Ahmedabad under the Urban Challenge Fund.
II. Under the funding pattern, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation will receive 25% of the total funds from the Central Government and 25% from the Gujarat Government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the EPFO ‘VISHWAS 2026’ Dispute Resolution Scheme:
I. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched ‘VISHWAS 2026’ as a one-time dispute resolution scheme for penalty-related disputes.
II. The scheme will remain operational for a period of 5 years from its date of notification.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the NIELIT Semiconductor Centres of Excellence:
I. The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) will set up two Centres of Excellence for semiconductor skilling in Ahmedabad and Guwahati.
II. These centres are designed to train students in OSAT and ATMP semiconductor packaging technologies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the RBI FI-Index and SNFA Rules:
I. The Reserve Bank of India’s Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) rose to 70 in March 2026 compared to 67 in March 2025.
II. Under the updated SNFA prudential norms, banks are allowed to sell distressed assets back to defaulting borrowers without any restrictions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding the 72nd National Film Awards (2024):
I. Article 370 won the Best Feature Film award for 2024, while Yami Gautam bagged the Best Actress award for her performance in the film.
II. Malayalam actor Mammootty and actor Kartik Aaryan were jointly named Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding the Discovery of New Damselfly Species:
I. A new species of spreadwing damselfly named Lestes paloti was discovered in the Western Ghats region of Kerala.
II. This discovery marks the first new Lestes damselfly species identified in the Western Ghats in nearly 97 years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q9. Consider the following statements regarding the Japan Open 2026 Badminton:
I. Indian badminton star PV Sindhu won her maiden Japan Open women’s singles title in 2026.
II. She secured the title by defeating France’s Christo Popov in the women’s singles final.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q10. Consider the following statements regarding the FIFA World Cup 2026 & BWF Mascot:
I. Spain secured its second FIFA World Cup title by defeating Argentina in the 2026 final.
II. ‘Peacko’, inspired by the Indian Peafowl, was unveiled as the official mascot for the BWF World Championships 2026 to be held in New Delhi.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?