UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 9 July 2026

1.

The Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), whose first India-Costa Rica meeting was held in July 2026, is best described as:

a dispute settlement panel constituted under the World Trade Organization a preferential trade agreement covering goods, services and investment a standing bilateral forum for reviewing trade, investment and regulatory issues a joint fund for financing infrastructure projects in Central America

From: India-Costa Rica JETCO: First Meeting, Trade & Geography Open full article →

2.

TribeX, a digital platform launched in July 2026 offering certificate courses and a heritage archive on tribal arts, crafts and languages, is an initiative of which one of the following Ministries?

Ministry of Culture Ministry of Education Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry of Tribal Affairs

From: TribeX Platform: Tribal Heritage Courses & Digital Archive Open full article →

3.

Behali Reserved Forest, in the news in July 2026 after forest guards checking illegal felling were fired upon, is located in:

Arunachal Pradesh Nagaland Assam Meghalaya

From: Behali Reserved Forest: Assam Elephant Corridor & Sanctuary Open full article →

4.

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), recently in the news, is best described as:

a cancer of the lymph nodes caused by the uncontrolled division of lymphocytes a rare syndrome of severe, uncontrolled overactivity of the immune system an inherited disorder of haemoglobin that causes lifelong severe anaemia a bacterial infection of the bone marrow that destroys blood-forming tissue

From: HLH: Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Causes & Treatment Open full article →

5.

Astra Mk-I, an indigenous missile recently cleared for export, is:

a supersonic cruise missile used against land and surface targets a shoulder-fired surface-to-air missile for short-range air defence a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile launched from fighter aircraft a submarine-launched ballistic missile carrying a strategic payload

From: Astra Mk-1 Missile: DRDO BVRAAM & India's First Export Open full article →

6.

Khadakwasla Dam, from which heavy releases caused waterlogging in parts of Pune in July 2026, is built across which one of the following rivers?

Mutha Indrayani Pavana Nira

From: Khadakwasla Dam: Mutha River, Pune Reservoirs & 1961 Flood Open full article →

7.

The 'Hummus Trail', recently in the news, refers to:

a notified tourism circuit developed under the Swadesh Darshan scheme an ancient overland trade route linking West Asia with the Indian coast a pilgrimage route in the western Himalaya opened to foreign tourists an informal network of Indian destinations popular with Israeli backpackers

From: Hummus Trail: Israeli Backpacker Route in India Explained Open full article →

8.

INS Surat, which carried out a Passage Exercise with a Japanese warship off Mumbai in July 2026, is:

the fourth and last destroyer of Project 15B the lead frigate of Project 17A the first indigenous aircraft carrier of the Navy the newest Scorpene-class attack submarine

From: INS Surat: Project 15B Destroyer & India-Japan PASSEX Open full article →

9.

With reference to the Prambanan temple compounds, consider the following statements:

1.They are situated on the island of Java in Indonesia.

2.They are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

3.The complex was built during the nineteenth century CE.

Select the answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Prambanan Temple: Java's Hindu Site & India's ASI Role Open full article →

10.

The wild yak, whose domesticated relative is herded across the Indian Himalaya, is placed in which one of the following IUCN Red List categories?

Vulnerable Least Concern Critically Endangered Extinct in the Wild

From: Himalayan Yaks: ICAR's IoT Health & Geo-Fencing System Open full article →