14 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. Under the PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub initiative, which location in Jammu & Kashmir was selected to promote Dogra cuisine?
A) Gulmarg
B) Patnitop
C) Purani Mandi, Jammu
D) Pahalgam
✅ Answer: C) Purani Mandi, Jammu
Brief Information:
Purani Mandi (Jammu) has been selected under the PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub initiative to promote traditional Dogra cuisine, improve livelihoods of street vendors, and boost local tourism.
2. The PM SVANidhi Scheme primarily benefits:
A) Farmers
B) Street Vendors
C) Self-Help Groups
D) MSMEs
✅ Answer: B) Street Vendors
Brief Information:
The PM SVANidhi (Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) Scheme provides collateral-free working capital loans and digital incentives to street vendors.
3. Which ministry implements the PM SVANidhi Scheme?
A) Ministry of Rural Development
B) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C) Ministry of MSME
D) Ministry of Commerce
✅ Answer: B) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Brief Information:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is the nodal ministry responsible for implementing the PM SVANidhi Scheme.
4. India recently launched its campaign for a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s diplomatic tour.
The campaign is for:
A) Permanent membership immediately
B) Non-permanent membership
C) Commonwealth membership
D) G20 Presidency
✅ Answer: B) Non-permanent membership
Brief Information:
India has intensified diplomatic outreach to secure support for its candidature for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for a future term.
5. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited six countries mainly to:
A) Sign defence treaties only
B) Launch India’s UNSC campaign and strengthen bilateral ties
C) Attend the Olympic Games
D) Negotiate WTO agreements
✅ Answer: B) Launch India’s UNSC campaign and strengthen bilateral ties
Brief Information:
The diplomatic visit focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and gathering international support for India’s UNSC candidature.
6. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A) PM SVANidhi — Street Vendors
B) PM-KISAN — Urban Vendors
C) PMAY — Fishermen
D) e-Shram — Exporters
✅ Answer: A) PM SVANidhi — Street Vendors
Brief Information:
The PM SVANidhi Scheme provides affordable credit and financial inclusion support to street vendors across India.
7. The Street Food Hub initiative mainly aims to:
A) Increase industrial production
B) Promote local cuisine, hygiene, and tourism
C) Develop airports
D) Expand metro rail projects
✅ Answer: B) Promote local cuisine, hygiene, and tourism
Brief Information:
Street Food Hubs are developed to improve food quality, hygiene standards, tourism potential, and the income of local vendors.
8. Which of the following ministries is responsible for urban development in India?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C) Ministry of Rural Development
D) Ministry of Tourism
✅ Answer: B) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Brief Information:
MoHUA oversees flagship urban initiatives such as PM SVANidhi, Smart Cities Mission, and AMRUT.
9. Which city is associated with the promotion of Dogra cuisine under the PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub initiative?
A) Srinagar
B) Leh
C) Jammu
D) Udhampur
✅ Answer: C) Jammu
Brief Information:
The Street Food Hub at Purani Mandi, Jammu highlights the rich culinary heritage of the Dogra region while supporting local vendors.
10. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A) Purani Mandi — PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub
B) PM SVANidhi — Farmers’ Credit Scheme
C) UNSC Campaign — Ministry of Finance
D) Dogra Cuisine — Kerala
✅ Answer: A) Purani Mandi — PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub
Brief Information:
Purani Mandi in Jammu has been chosen as a model Street Food Hub under PM SVANidhi to preserve local food traditions and improve vendor livelihoods.
📌 One-Line Revision
- ✅ Purani Mandi (Jammu) selected under the PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub initiative.
- ✅ PM SVANidhi provides collateral-free loans to street vendors.
- ✅ Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) implements the PM SVANidhi Scheme.
- ✅ The Street Food Hub initiative promotes local cuisine, tourism, and hygienic food vending.
- ✅ External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched India’s diplomatic campaign for a future UN Security Council seat during his six-country visit.