Daily Current Affairs Quiz 9th July 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 9 July, 2026

Q1. With the inclusion of the Navi Mumbai Airport as an authorized international gateway for pharmaceutical shipments, what is the new total number of notified ports of entry (encompassing air, sea, rail, and road routes combined) for importing drugs into India?

(a) 32

(b) 38

(d) 42

(e) 45

Answer: d

Solution:

In a significant step towards strengthening India’s pharmaceutical supply chain and promoting ease of trade, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has enabled the import of drugs through Navi Mumbai Airport in Maharashtra.
The approval has been granted through an amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, which now includes Navi Mumbai Airport among the designated airports authorized for the import of drugs into India.
The notification was issued after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
With this amendment, Navi Mumbai Airport joins the list of designated entry points permitted for drug imports under the Drugs Rules, 1945.
Following the latest addition, the total number of authorized ports of entry (road, rail, sea, and air) for the import of drugs in India has increased to 42.
The decision is expected to facilitate the faster and smoother movement of pharmaceutical consignments by expanding logistics infrastructure and reducing congestion at existing ports of entry.

Q2. During the National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched a first-of-its-kind digital learning platform and repository dedicated to tribal arts, culture, traditional knowledge, and skill development. What is the name of this platform?

(a) TribalSiksha

(b) TribeX

(d) AadivaasiSwayam

(e) E-TribeConnect

Answer: b

Solution:

In a landmark initiative to digitally transform tribal education and preserve India’s rich tribal heritage, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched TribeX, the country’s first dedicated digital learning platform for tribal arts, culture, traditional knowledge, and skill development.
The platform was launched by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram during the National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
TribeX has been conceived as a comprehensive digital learning ecosystem that promotes tribal education while preserving and disseminating indigenous knowledge systems.
The platform offers free certificate courses and UGC-recognized Post Graduate Diploma programmes in tribal languages, traditional art forms, crafts, and indigenous knowledge.
It enables learners, researchers, educators, students, and enthusiasts from across the world to learn directly from tribal knowledge experts and master artisans, providing authentic insights into India’s diverse tribal traditions.
Apart from providing educational opportunities, TribeX functions as a digital repository for documenting, preserving, and promoting tribal languages, oral traditions, performing arts, cultural practices, and traditional knowledge for future generations.
The platform currently offers 20 free certificate courses covering a wide range of tribal art forms, including tribal paintings, handicrafts, handloom, artefacts, and traditional musical instruments.
The Ministry plans to gradually expand the platform to include more than 100 certificate courses, making it one of the largest digital repositories and learning platforms dedicated to India’s tribal heritage.
The initiative aims to preserve endangered tribal knowledge, promote cultural diversity, enhance skill development, and create new livelihood opportunities for tribal communities through digital education.

Q3. With the successful completion of its ₹440-crore Capital Dredging Phase VI project, which major Indian port has achieved a deep-water operational draft of 18.0 metres, becoming only the second Major Port in the country (after Visakhapatnam Port) capable of handling fully laden Capesize vessels up to 1,70,000 DWT?

(a) Kamarajar Port (Ennore)

(b) Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)

(d) Deendayal Port (Kandla)

(e) V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin)

Answer: a

Solution:

Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) has successfully completed its Capital Dredging Phase VI project, transforming the port into a deep-water, Cape Compliant port capable of handling Capesize vessels.
With the completion of the project, the port now has an operational draft of 18.0 metres, enabling it to accommodate fully laden vessels carrying cargo of up to 1,70,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT).
Kamarajar Port has become the second Major Port in India, after Visakhapatnam Port, to offer an 18-metre operational draft.
The project was undertaken in line with the Government of India’s vision to develop Kamarajar Port as a ‘Cape Compliant’ port, enhancing its competitiveness in global maritime trade.
The project was completed at an investment of approximately ₹440 crore.

Q4. According to the demographic updates provided in the UDISE+ 2025–26 report, the teaching ecosystem has achieved a unique milestone where female educators constitute a clear majority at ________% of the total workforce, while actual girls’ enrollment tracks at ________%.

(a) 48.4%; 54.9%

(b) 54.9%; 48.4%

(d) 51.9%; 48.4%

(e) 58.2%; 54.9%

Answer: b

Solution:

The Ministry of Education released the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) Report 2025–26 on School Education in India, highlighting improvements in teacher availability, enrolment, retention, infrastructure, and gender representation.
The number of teachers increased to 1,02,73,020 in 2025–26, registering an 8.3% increase compared to 2022–23, reflecting continued efforts to strengthen the teaching workforce.
The Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) improved across all stages of school education. It stood at 10 at the Foundational Stage, 12 at the Preparatory Stage, 17 at the Middle Stage, and 21 at the Secondary Stage, all significantly better than the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommendation of 30:1.
Dropout rates declined considerably in 2025–26, with the Preparatory Stage falling to 1.8% and the Secondary Stage to 7.0%, indicating improved student retention and effectiveness of school retention initiatives.
Student retention rates improved, particularly at the Middle Stage (83.7%) and Secondary Stage (51.9%), supported by greater accessibility to secondary schools and targeted educational interventions.
The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) at the Secondary Stage increased from 68.5% in 2024–25 to 71.7% in 2025–26, reflecting improved access to secondary education.
Transition rates between different stages of schooling also showed improvement. The transition from Foundational to Preparatory Stage reached 99.2%, Preparatory to Middle Stage rose to 93.8%, and Middle to Secondary Stage increased to 88.3%.
The number of single-teacher schools declined to 1,00,843, while zero-enrolment schools reduced significantly to 5,663, indicating better teacher deployment and school utilization.
School infrastructure witnessed notable improvement. Schools with computer access increased to 69.9%, while those with internet connectivity rose to 67.4%, reflecting greater digital integration in education.
Basic infrastructure also improved substantially. 95.0% of schools now have electricity, 99.5% have drinking water, 98.5% have girls’ toilets, 97.2% have boys’ toilets, and 96.9% provide handwashing facilities.
Library facilities are now available in 90.5% of schools, while 58.2% of schools have ramps with handrails, promoting greater accessibility for children with disabilities.
The report also highlights improved gender representation in education. Female teachers now constitute 54.9% of the teaching workforce, while girls’ enrolment increased to 48.4%, reflecting continued progress toward gender equity in school education.

Q5. The Under-20 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 concluded with Indian wrestlers securing an impressive haul of 20 medals. In which of the following cities was this continental tournament hosted?

(a) Tashkent, Uzbekistan

(b) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

(d) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

(e) Almaty, Kazakhstan

Answer: c

Solution:

India delivered an outstanding performance at the Under-20 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026, finishing with a total of 20 medals, comprising 4 gold, 7 silver, and 9 bronze, in Pattaya, Thailand.
Indian wrestlers secured consistent podium finishes across multiple weight categories, earning top-three team finishes in both the women’s wrestling and men’s freestyle competitions.
In the women’s competition, India finished second with 184 points, behind China, while Japan secured the third position with 142 points.
In the men’s freestyle competition, India finished third with 152 points, behind Kazakhstan (170 points) and Iran (164 points).
Parveen won the gold medal in the 50 kg category, Muskan clinched gold in the 53 kg category, and Kajal secured gold in the 76 kg category, leading India’s campaign in the women’s division.
In the men’s freestyle event, Sumit Kumar Laxman Bharaskar won India’s lone gold medal in the 70 kg category by defeating Kazakhstan’s Sungkar Seidakhmet 13–7 in the final.

Q6. In July 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs officially announced the appointment of senior diplomat Shri Anjani Kumar as the next Ambassador of India to which of the following countries?

(a) Russia

(b) Poland

(d) Germany

(e) Ukraine

Answer: e

Solution:

In July, 2026, Shri Anjani Kumar (IFS: 2003), presently Joint Secretary at Headquarters, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Ukraine.

Q7. In July 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs officially announced the appointment of senior diplomat Ms. Geetika Srivastava as the next Ambassador of India to which of the following countries? (a) Republic of Lithuania

(b) Republic of Latvia

(d) Republic of Poland

(e) Russia

Answer: a

Solution:

In July, 2026, Ms. Geetika Srivastava (IFS: 2005), presently Charge d’Affaires in the High Commission of India, Islamabad, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Lithuania.

Q8. 13th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee (JC) and related sub-committee meetings were convened to fast-track negotiations and deepen economic cooperation. Which of the following countries hosted this high-level trade event?

(a) Indonesia

(b) India

(d) Singapore

(e) Malaysia

Answer: b

Solution:

India hosted the 13th ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee (JC) and related meetings at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, from 6–10 July 2026 to review the progress of negotiations under the AITIGA Review.
The meetings were conducted in a hybrid format, bringing together representatives from India and ASEAN Member States to advance discussions on modernizing the Agreement.
On the sidelines of the Joint Committee meeting, sessions of three of the eight Sub-Committees under the AITIGA Joint Committee were also held. These included:
- Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation (SC-CPTF)
- Sub-Committee on National Treatment and Market Access (SC-NTMA)
- Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin (SC-ROO)
The meetings served as an important platform to strengthen India–ASEAN economic cooperation, enhance mutual understanding, and advance constructive dialogue on trade-related issues.
The Joint Committee provided strategic guidance to the Sub-Committees and urged them to expedite the finalization of the pending chapters under the AITIGA Review.
To maintain the momentum of negotiations, the Sub-Committees were assigned time-bound deliverables and encouraged to work closely towards achieving tangible outcomes within the agreed timelines.
The review of AITIGA aims to make the Agreement more trade-friendly, balanced, user-oriented, and responsive to current global trade practices, thereby promoting greater trade and investment between India and ASEAN.

Q9. In July 2026, the Reserve Bank of India approved the reappointment of N. S. Vishwanathan as the non-executive (part-time) chairman of which of the following prominent private sector banks?

(a) HDFC Bank

(b) ICICI Bank

(d) Axis Bank

(e) IndusInd Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the reappointment of N. S. Vishwanathan as the Non-Executive (Part-Time) Chairman of Axis Bank.
His new three-year term will commence on 27 October 2026 and continue until 26 October 2029.
The reappointment is subject to his reappointment as an Independent Director on the Board of Axis Bank.
N. S. Vishwanathan, a former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has been serving as the Part-Time Chairman of Axis Bank since October 2023.

Q10. Under its official 2026 BRICS Chairship, India is hosting the high-level BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting to strengthen cooperation and advance women’s empowerment across member nations. In which of the following cities is this summit being held from July 8–9, 2026?

(a) New Delhi, Delhi

(b) Bengaluru, Karnataka

(d) Mumbai, Maharashtra

(e) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Answer: c

Solution:

India is hosting the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting on 8–9 July 2026 in Kochi, Kerala, under its BRICS Chairship 2026.
The meeting brings together Ministers and Heads of Delegation from all BRICS Member Countries to strengthen cooperation on women’s empowerment and gender equality.
The Ministerial Meeting serves as an important platform for exchanging best practices, policy experiences, and collaborative initiatives aimed at promoting the socio-economic empowerment of women.