09 July 2026 Current Affairs MCQs (All India Competitive Exams)
Useful for: UPSC, SSC CGL/CHSL, Banking, Railway, CDS, NDA, CAPF, State PSC, OSSC, OSSSC, Odisha Police SI, CT/B.Ed., and other competitive exams.
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Brazil’s highest civilian honour during his visit to Brazil. What is the name of the award?
A) Order of Rio Branco
B) National Order of the Southern Cross
C) Order of Merit of Brazil
D) Order of Independence
✅ Answer: B) National Order of the Southern Cross
Brief Information:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Brazil’s highest civilian honour, the National Order of the Southern Cross, for strengthening India–Brazil strategic relations and cooperation in trade, energy, and global affairs.
2. The BRICS Summit 2026, frequently in the news on 9 July, was hosted by:
A) India
B) Brazil
C) Russia
D) South Africa
✅ Answer: B) Brazil
Brief Information:
Brazil hosted the BRICS Summit 2026, where member nations discussed global governance reforms, climate action, trade, artificial intelligence, and multilateral cooperation.
3. The National Turmeric Board, recently in the news, has its headquarters in:
A) Hyderabad
B) Nizamabad
C) Warangal
D) Vijayawada
✅ Answer: B) Nizamabad
Brief Information:
The National Turmeric Board is headquartered in Nizamabad, Telangana, with the objective of promoting turmeric exports, research, value addition, and farmer welfare.
4. Which ministry launched the PM e-Drive Scheme to promote electric mobility?
A) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
B) Ministry of Heavy Industries
C) Ministry of Power
D) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
✅ Answer: B) Ministry of Heavy Industries
Brief Information:
The PM e-Drive Scheme aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles by supporting charging infrastructure and clean mobility initiatives.
5. The Hul Diwas, observed in India every year, commemorates:
A) The Revolt of 1857
B) The Santhal Rebellion of 1855
C) The Indigo Revolt
D) The Paika Rebellion
✅ Answer: B) The Santhal Rebellion of 1855
Brief Information:
Hul Diwas commemorates the Santhal Rebellion (1855) led by Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu against British colonial rule and oppressive zamindari practices.
6. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Hampi is located in which state?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Telangana
D) Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: B) Karnataka
Brief Information:
Hampi, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its temples, monuments, and archaeological remains.
7. Which Indian organization is responsible for implementing the PM e-Drive Scheme?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Ministry of Heavy Industries
C) Ministry of Finance
D) Bureau of Indian Standards
✅ Answer: B) Ministry of Heavy Industries
Brief Information:
The Ministry of Heavy Industries is the nodal ministry implementing the PM e-Drive Scheme to boost electric vehicle adoption and manufacturing.
8. The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve lies between India and:
A) Maldives
B) Sri Lanka
C) Myanmar
D) Indonesia
✅ Answer: B) Sri Lanka
Brief Information:
The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, located between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, is known for its rich marine biodiversity, coral reefs, and seagrass ecosystems.
9. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A) Hul Diwas — Santhal Rebellion
B) Hampi — Maharashtra
C) National Turmeric Board — Gujarat
D) Gulf of Mannar — Arabian Sea
✅ Answer: A) Hul Diwas — Santhal Rebellion
Brief Information:
Hul Diwas is observed to honour the bravery of the Santhal tribal leaders and participants in the 1855 Santhal Rebellion.
10. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A) National Turmeric Board — Nizamabad
B) Hampi — Telangana
C) PM e-Drive — Ministry of Education
D) BRICS Summit 2026 — India
✅ Answer: A) National Turmeric Board — Nizamabad
Brief Information:
The National Turmeric Board was established in Nizamabad, Telangana, to strengthen India’s turmeric sector and global exports.
📌 One-Liner Revision
- ✅ Brazil hosted the BRICS Summit 2026.
- ✅ PM Narendra Modi received Brazil’s National Order of the Southern Cross.
- ✅ National Turmeric Board headquarters: Nizamabad, Telangana.
- ✅ PM e-Drive Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
- ✅ Hul Diwas commemorates the Santhal Rebellion of 1855.
- ✅ Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka.
- ✅ Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve lies between India and Sri Lanka.