20 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. The E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI), launched recently, aims to:

A) Regulate cryptocurrency trading
B) Promote and strengthen India’s e-commerce ecosystem
C) Control food delivery platforms
D) Manage GST collections

✅ Answer: B) Promote and strengthen India’s e-commerce ecosystem

Brief Information:
The E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI) has been launched to represent India’s digital commerce sector, encourage innovation, and support policy dialogue between industry and government.

2. Mission Aagaman is associated with:

A) Chandrayaan-4
B) Gaganyaan
C) Vikram-1 private orbital rocket mission
D) PSLV-C68

✅ Answer: C) Vikram-1 private orbital rocket mission

Brief Information:
Mission Aagaman is the name of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 mission, marking a historic milestone for India’s private space sector.

3. Manasbal Lake, recently in the news, is located in:

A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Jammu & Kashmir
D) Sikkim

✅ Answer: C) Jammu & Kashmir

Brief Information:
Manasbal Lake, situated in Ganderbal district of Jammu & Kashmir, is one of India’s deepest freshwater lakes and is known for its ecological importance and ongoing restoration efforts.

4. The newly discovered damselfly species Lestes paloti belongs to which group?

A) Mammals
B) Reptiles
C) Insects (Damselfly)
D) Fish

✅ Answer: C) Insects (Damselfly)

Brief Information:
Scientists recently identified Lestes paloti, a new species of damselfly, adding to India’s documented insect biodiversity.

5. Mount Olympus, recently proposed for UNESCO recognition, is located in:

A) Italy
B) Greece
C) Turkey
D) Spain

✅ Answer: B) Greece

Brief Information:
Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and famous in Greek mythology as the home of the gods, has been highlighted for its natural and cultural significance.

6. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by:

A) Brazil, Argentina and Chile
B) USA, Canada and Mexico
C) England, France and Germany
D) Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia

✅ Answer: B) USA, Canada and Mexico

Brief Information:
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition hosted by three countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

7. Which private Indian company developed the Vikram-1 launch vehicle?

A) Agnikul Cosmos
B) Bellatrix Aerospace
C) Skyroot Aerospace
D) Pixxel

✅ Answer: C) Skyroot Aerospace

Brief Information:
Skyroot Aerospace developed Vikram-1, India’s first privately built orbital-class launch vehicle, demonstrating the rapid growth of the country’s private space industry.

8. Which of the following is correctly matched?

A) ECCI — E-Commerce Council of India
B) Manasbal Lake — Odisha
C) Mount Olympus — Italy
D) Lestes paloti — Bird species

✅ Answer: A) ECCI — E-Commerce Council of India

Brief Information:
The E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI) is a newly launched industry body focused on strengthening India’s digital commerce ecosystem.

9. Which state/UT is home to Manasbal Lake?

A) Assam
B) Jammu & Kashmir
C) Kerala
D) Arunachal Pradesh

✅ Answer: B) Jammu & Kashmir

Brief Information:
The ecological restoration of Manasbal Lake is expected to improve biodiversity and promote sustainable tourism in the Kashmir Valley.

10. Which of the following is correctly matched?

A) Mission Aagaman — Vikram-1
B) Mount Olympus — Spain
C) Lestes paloti — Mammal
D) FIFA World Cup 2026 — Qatar

✅ Answer: A) Mission Aagaman — Vikram-1

Brief Information:
Mission Aagaman is the launch mission of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1, representing a major achievement for India’s commercial space programme.

📌 One-Line Revision

✅ ECCI stands for E-Commerce Council of India.
✅ Mission Aagaman is the Vikram-1 private orbital rocket mission by Skyroot Aerospace.
✅ Manasbal Lake is located in Jammu & Kashmir.
✅ Lestes paloti is a newly discovered damselfly species.
✅ Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece.
✅ FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
✅ Skyroot Aerospace developed India’s first private orbital launch vehicle, Vikram-1.

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