07 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. India and Mali jointly launched the India–Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports in which city?

A) New Delhi
B) Bamako
C) Nairobi
D) Dakar

✅ Answer: B) Bamako

Brief Information:
India and Mali launched the India–Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports in Bamako to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries.

2. The India–Mali Export Forum primarily aims to:

A) Promote defence cooperation only
B) Strengthen bilateral trade and investment
C) Improve space research
D) Expand tourism

✅ Answer: B) Strengthen bilateral trade and investment

Brief Information:
The forum focuses on increasing exports, encouraging business partnerships, and expanding trade opportunities between India and Mali.

3. The NCW Women Helpline 14490, recently in the news, is an initiative of:

A) National Human Rights Commission
B) National Commission for Women (NCW)
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) NITI Aayog

✅ Answer: B) National Commission for Women (NCW)

Brief Information:
The NCW Women Helpline (14490) provides support and assistance to women facing harassment, violence, or other grievances across India.

4. INS Mahendragiri (F38), recently in the news, belongs to which branch of the Armed Forces?

A) Indian Army
B) Indian Air Force
C) Indian Navy
D) Indian Coast Guard

✅ Answer: C) Indian Navy

Brief Information:
INS Mahendragiri (F38) is a stealth frigate under Project 17A, designed to enhance the Indian Navy’s maritime combat capabilities.

5. The Himalayan Pangolin, recently highlighted in current affairs, is mainly known for:

A) Being the largest deer species
B) Being a critically threatened mammal protected under wildlife laws
C) Producing medicinal herbs
D) Living only in deserts

✅ Answer: B) Being a critically threatened mammal protected under wildlife laws

Brief Information:
The Himalayan Pangolin is one of the world’s most trafficked mammals and is protected under Indian wildlife laws and international conservation agreements.

6. The Teesta River, frequently in the news, originates from:

A) Aravalli Hills
B) Pahalgam Valley
C) Eastern Himalayas (Sikkim region)
D) Western Ghats

✅ Answer: C) Eastern Himalayas (Sikkim region)

Brief Information:
The Teesta River originates from the Tso Lhamo Lake in North Sikkim and flows through Sikkim and West Bengal before entering Bangladesh.

7. Which feature was recently introduced by WhatsApp?

A) AI Translator
B) Username Feature
C) Satellite Messaging
D) Digital Currency Wallet

✅ Answer: B) Username Feature

Brief Information:
WhatsApp is introducing a Username Feature, allowing users to connect without sharing their phone numbers, improving privacy.

8. AI Governance, recently discussed internationally, mainly focuses on:

A) Agricultural subsidies
B) Responsible and ethical development of Artificial Intelligence
C) Tourism promotion
D) Railway modernization

✅ Answer: B) Responsible and ethical development of Artificial Intelligence

Brief Information:
AI Governance aims to ensure that Artificial Intelligence systems are safe, transparent, accountable, and used responsibly.

9. Which of the following is correctly matched?

A) INS Mahendragiri — Stealth Frigate
B) Teesta River — Originates in Rajasthan
C) Pangolin — Marine Fish
D) NCW Helpline — Banking Service

✅ Answer: A) INS Mahendragiri — Stealth Frigate

Brief Information:
INS Mahendragiri is an advanced stealth frigate built under Project 17A for the Indian Navy.

10. Which of the following is correctly matched?

A) India–Mali Forum — Bilateral Trade Promotion
B) WhatsApp Username — Banking App
C) NCW 14490 — Weather Helpline
D) Pangolin — Amphibian

✅ Answer: A) India–Mali Forum — Bilateral Trade Promotion

Brief Information:
The India–Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports is designed to strengthen trade, exports, and investment between the two countries.

📌 One-Liner Revision

✅ India–Mali Export Forum launched in Bamako, Mali.
✅ NCW Women Helpline: 14490.
✅ INS Mahendragiri (F38) is a Project 17A stealth frigate of the Indian Navy.
✅ Himalayan Pangolin is a highly threatened and protected mammal.
✅ Teesta River originates from Tso Lhamo Lake, Sikkim.
✅ WhatsApp introduced a Username Feature to improve user privacy.
✅ AI Governance promotes the safe, ethical, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.

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