Daily Current Affairs Quiz 7th July 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 7 July, 2026

Q1. Who among the following official dignitaries is representing the Government of India as the designated Chairperson to preside over the 9th Session of the IGE on Consumer Protection Law and Policy in Geneva?

(a) Smt. Leena Nandan

(b) Smt. Nidhi Khare

(d) Smt. Alka Upadhyaya

(e) Shri Vini Mahajan

Answer: b

Solution:

India is chairing the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy, organized by the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
The three-day session is being held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, from 6 to 8 July 2026.
The session brings together Member States, international organizations, consumer protection authorities, academia, and other stakeholders to deliberate on emerging issues and global best practices in consumer protection law and policy.
The Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE), constituted under the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection, serves as the principal intergovernmental platform for international cooperation and dialogue on consumer protection.
India is represented by Smt. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, who has been invited by UNCTAD to chair the Ninth Session.
During the Ninth United Nations Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection, held in Geneva in July 2025, the Department of Consumer Affairs presented India’s experience in cross-border consumer dispute resolution, highlighting the role of the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) and its pre-litigation convergence model.
India’s participation underscores its commitment to strengthening consumer rights, promoting fair markets, and enhancing international cooperation in consumer protection.

Q2. The legendary folk cultural icon Teejan Bai passed away on in July, 2026. She was globally celebrated as the most prominent exponent of which of the following traditional oral storytelling art forms?

(a) Pandavani

(b) Yakshagana

(d) Baul Sangeet

(e) Ankia Naat

Answer: a

Solution:

Renowned Pandavani folk singer Teejan Bai passed away in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 5 July 2026 after a prolonged illness. She was 69 years old.
Teejan Bai was one of India’s most celebrated folk artists and the only person from Chhattisgarh to receive the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award.
She played a pioneering role in popularizing Pandavani, the traditional folk storytelling art form of Chhattisgarh, at both national and international levels.
Over her illustrious career, she received numerous prestigious honours, including the Padma Shri (1988), Shreshth Kala Acharya (1994), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1996), Padma Bhushan (2003), and Padma Vibhushan (2019).

About Pandavani

Pandavani is one of India’s most distinctive oral storytelling traditions, originating in Chhattisgarh.
The term Pandavani literally means “the story of the Pandavas” and refers to the musical narration of episodes from the Mahabharata.
The art form is characterized by a single lead performer, who narrates the story through singing, dialogue, and dramatic enactment of different characters.
Performances are accompanied by traditional musical instruments such as the harmonium, tabla, manjira, and dholak.
The performer usually carries a tambura or ektara, which serves not only as a musical instrument but also as a symbolic prop representing weapons, chariots, bows, or maces during the narration.

Styles of Pandavani

Vedamati Style: The performer narrates the story while remaining seated throughout the performance, focusing primarily on singing and narration.
Kapalik Style: The performer actively enacts various characters and incidents, moving around the stage with dramatic expressions, gestures, and voice modulation. Teejan Bai was widely acclaimed for mastering and popularizing this style.

Q3. Neymar Jr., who announced his retirement from international football following the FIFA World Cup 2026, is the all-time leading goal scorer for which of the following national football teams?

(a) Argentina

(b) France

(d) Portugal

(e) Spain

Answer: c

Solution:

Neymar Jr. has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil’s 2–1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The 34-year-old forward brought an end to his illustrious international career after Brazil’s unexpected exit from the tournament.
Neymar scored Brazil’s only goal in the match from the penalty spot during stoppage time, making it the final goal of his international career.
He retires as Brazil’s all-time leading goal scorer, cementing his place among the greatest players in the history of the Brazilian national team.
Throughout his international career, Neymar represented Brazil in multiple FIFA World Cups, Copa América tournaments, and other major international competitions.

Q4. Every year, the United Nations assigns a specific focus to highlight the role of cooperative societies in global development. What is the official theme for the International Day of Cooperatives 2026?

(a) Cooperatives for Sustainable Development Goals

(b) Cooperatives for a peaceful world

(d) Inclusion, Diversity, and Economic Solidarity

(e) Cooperative Enterprises Build a Better Future

Answer: b

Solution:

International Day of Cooperatives is observed on 4 July 2026, which falls on the first Saturday of July.
The day is celebrated annually to recognize the significant contribution of cooperative enterprises to sustainable development, inclusive economic growth, and community empowerment.
It brings together cooperative movements, governments, international organizations, and development partners across the world to promote the cooperative model of development.
The theme for the United Nations International Day of Cooperatives 2026 is “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World.”
The 2026 theme highlights the role of cooperatives in promoting peace, social justice, inclusion, solidarity, and sustainable development.

Q5. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created history by becoming the youngest-ever male cricketer to represent India in international cricket across all formats. Against which country did he make his historic debut?

(a) Australia

(b) South Africa

(d) Pakistan

(e) England

Answer: e

Solution:

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his senior international debut for India in the second T20 International against England at Old Trafford on 4 July 2026.
The 15-year-old replaced Sanju Samson in the playing XI, with India captain Shreyas Iyer confirming the change during the toss.
At 15 years and 99 days, Sooryavanshi became the youngest cricketer to represent India in international cricket across all formats.
With his debut, he broke the 37-year-old record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who made his international debut against Pakistan in 1989 at the age of 16 years and 205 days.
Sooryavanshi also became India’s youngest men’s T20 International debutant, surpassing Washington Sundar, who had debuted against Sri Lanka in 2017 at the age of 18 years and 80 days.

Q6. The “Sirsa Kinnow” was recently granted a prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the central registry in Chennai, making it the first-ever exclusively homegrown fruit to receive this honor for its region. This unique hybrid citrus fruit belongs to which of the following Indian states?

(a) Punjab

(b) Rajasthan

(d) Himachal Pradesh

(e) Madhya Pradesh

Answer: c

Solution:

Sirsa Kinnow, cultivated in the Sirsa district of Haryana, has been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, with the certificate of registration issued by the GI Registry, Chennai.
The recognition marks a historic achievement as Sirsa Kinnow becomes Haryana’s first agricultural product and the state’s first fruit to receive an exclusive GI tag.
The GI status acknowledges the unique quality, reputation, and geographical origin of Sirsa Kinnow, enhancing its market value and protecting it from unauthorized use.

About Sirsa Kinnow

Sirsa Kinnow is a variety of Kinnow cultivated in the Sirsa district of Haryana.
It is known for its excellent fruit quality, high juice content, distinctive flavour, and nutritional value.
The fruit thrives in the agro-climatic conditions of Haryana and has become one of the region’s major horticultural crops.

What is Kinnow?

Kinnow is a hybrid citrus fruit developed by crossing the ‘King’ (Citrus nobilis) and ‘Willow Leaf’ Mandarin (Citrus deliciosa).
The hybrid was developed in 1915 by H.B. Frost at the University of California Citrus Experiment Station.

Q7. Australia recently defeated England by 7 wickets to lift the prestigious ICC Women’s T20 World Cup trophy. At which of the following iconic cricket grounds was the grand finale hosted?

(a) Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

(b) Lord’s, London

(d) Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

(e) Edgbaston, Birmingham

Answer: b

Solution:

Australia defeated England by 7 wickets to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
Chasing a target of 151 runs, Australia successfully reached 153/3 in 17.1 overs, securing the title with ease.
Beth Mooney was the top scorer for Australia with an unbeaten 64 runs, while Phoebe Litchfield contributed 48 runs.
Earlier, England posted 150 runs in their allotted 20 overs, setting Australia a target of 151.
Australian opener Beth Mooney delivered another match-winning performance in an ICC final and was named Player of the Match.
Mooney also won the Player of the Tournament award for her outstanding performances throughout the competition.
This was the third time Beth Mooney scored a half-century in an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final, having previously achieved the feat in the 2020 and 2023 finals.

Q8. In July 2026, the Uttar Pradesh state cabinet approved the renaming of Jalalabad town to ‘Parshurampuri’. In which of the following districts is this town located?

(a) Prayagraj

(b) Bareilly

(d) Ayodhya

(e) Shahjahanpur

Answer: e

Solution:

In July 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved the renaming of Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district.
Under the decision, Jalalabad will now be officially known as Parshurampuri.
The renaming reflects the government’s effort to recognize and preserve the region’s historical and cultural heritage.
The new name has been chosen based on the widely held belief that the town is associated with the birthplace of Lord Parshuram, one of the revered figures in Hindu tradition and the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Q9. In July 2026, conservative leader Keiko Fujimori was officially declared the winner of the presidential runoff election in which of the following South American nations?

(a) Ecuador

(b) Argentina

(d) Chile

(e) Colombia

Answer: c

Solution:

In July 2026, Keiko Fujimori was declared the winner of the presidential runoff election in Peru.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Ms. Keiko Fujimori on her victory and extended his best wishes for her successful tenure as the President of Peru.
Keiko Fujimori, a 51-year-old conservative leader, secured victory after contesting the presidency for the fourth time.
She is the daughter of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori.
Her election marks a significant political development in Peru and is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between India and Peru.

About Peru

Peru is located in western South America, just south of the Equator.
It is the third-largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina.
Peru shares its borders with:
- Ecuador to the north.
- Brazil to the east.
- Bolivia to the southeast.
- Chile to the south.
The country’s western coastline lies along the Pacific Ocean.
Capital: Lima.

Q10. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) recently facilitated the first export shipment of premium Areko Cherries and Scentrose Plums to the UAE. From which Indian Union Territory were these high-density fruits sourced?

(a) Ladakh

(b) Puducherry

(d) Chandigarh

(e) Himachal Pradesh

Answer: c

Solution:

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated the virtual flag-off of the first export shipment of premium Areko Cherries and Scentrose Plums from the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir to Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The export marks a significant milestone in promoting high-value horticultural produce from Jammu & Kashmir in international markets.
Areko Cherries are high-density European sweet cherries, cultivated using advanced horticultural practices to produce premium-quality fruit with superior taste, size, and shelf life.
Scentrose Plums are known for their excellent flavour, aroma, and export-quality standards, making them suitable for premium overseas markets.