10 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, and other competitive exams.
1. According to the IMF World Economic Outlook (July 2026 Update), India’s GDP growth for FY 2026–27 is projected at:
A) 5.8%
B) 6.0%
C) 6.4%
D) 7.2%
✅ Answer: C) 6.4%
Brief Information:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected India’s GDP growth at 6.4% for FY 2026–27 in its July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, making India one of the fastest-growing major economies.
2. The Astra Mk-1 missile, recently in the news, is an indigenous:
A) Surface-to-Air Missile
B) Ballistic Missile
C) Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM)
D) Anti-Tank Guided Missile
✅ Answer: C) Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM)
Brief Information:
Astra Mk-1 is India’s indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) developed by DRDO for the Indian Air Force.
3. Which organization developed the Astra Mk-1 missile?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) HAL
D) BDL
✅ Answer: B) DRDO
Brief Information:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed the Astra missile to strengthen India’s air combat capability.
4. The CE20 Cryogenic Engine, recently in the news, is associated with:
A) Chandrayaan Rover
B) Gaganyaan Crew Module
C) LVM3 Launch Vehicle
D) PSLV Rocket
✅ Answer: C) LVM3 Launch Vehicle
Brief Information:
The CE20 is India’s indigenous cryogenic engine used in the LVM3 launch vehicle. ISRO recently completed another successful test to enhance its reliability for future missions.
5. The ULLAS Programme, frequently mentioned in current affairs, aims to:
A) Improve Digital Banking
B) Promote Adult Literacy
C) Increase Agricultural Production
D) Expand Rural Roads
✅ Answer: B) Promote Adult Literacy
Brief Information:
ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) is the Government of India’s adult education initiative to improve literacy and lifelong learning.
6. Awiqli, recently approved in India, is a:
A) Malaria Vaccine
B) Weekly Insulin for Diabetes
C) Cancer Drug
D) COVID-19 Vaccine
✅ Answer: B) Weekly Insulin for Diabetes
Brief Information:
Awiqli is a once-weekly insulin developed for diabetes management, reducing the need for daily insulin injections.
7. The PaBV-4 virus, recently detected, primarily affects:
A) Cattle
B) Poultry and Birds
C) Fish
D) Monkeys
✅ Answer: B) Poultry and Birds
Brief Information:
PaBV-4 (Psittacine Avian Bornavirus-4) is a virus affecting birds and is monitored for its impact on avian health and conservation.
8. Which country participated in the India–Australia Summit highlighted in current affairs on 10 July 2026?
A) Japan
B) Australia
C) France
D) Germany
✅ Answer: B) Australia
Brief Information:
The India–Australia Summit focused on strengthening defence cooperation, trade, education, critical minerals, and Indo-Pacific security.
9. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A) CE20 — Cryogenic Engine
B) Astra Mk-1 — Surface-to-Surface Missile
C) ULLAS — Defence Programme
D) Awiqli — COVID-19 Vaccine
✅ Answer: A) CE20 — Cryogenic Engine
Brief Information:
The CE20 is ISRO’s indigenous cryogenic engine used in the LVM3 heavy-lift launch vehicle.
10. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A) ULLAS — Adult Literacy Programme
B) Astra Mk-1 — Anti-Ship Missile
C) IMF WEO — UNESCO Report
D) Awiqli — Bird Vaccine
✅ Answer: A) ULLAS — Adult Literacy Programme
Brief Information:
ULLAS supports adult literacy, numeracy, and lifelong education under the National Education Policy.
📌 One-Line Revision
- ✅ IMF projects India’s GDP growth at 6.4% for FY 2026–27.
- ✅ Astra Mk-1 is an indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) developed by DRDO.
- ✅ CE20 is ISRO’s indigenous cryogenic engine used in LVM3.
- ✅ ULLAS is India’s Adult Literacy Programme.
- ✅ Awiqli is a once-weekly insulin for diabetes treatment.
- ✅ PaBV-4 is an avian virus affecting birds.
- ✅ The India–Australia Summit emphasized cooperation in defence, trade, and the Indo-Pacific.