21 July 2026 Current Affairs MCQs (All India Competitive Exams)
Useful for: UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, State PSC, Odisha Exams, OSSSC, OSSC, Police SI, CT/B.Ed., and other competitive exams.
Note: These questions are based on major developments reported on 21 July 2026.
1. Which country hosted the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026?
A) India
B) Kazakhstan
C) Uzbekistan
D) Singapore
✅ Answer: C) Uzbekistan
Brief Info:
The 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. India achieved its best-ever performance, with all four participants winning gold medals.
2. India created history at IChO 2026 by winning:
A) 4 Silver Medals
B) 2 Gold & 2 Silver
C) 4 Gold Medals
D) 3 Gold & 1 Bronze
✅ Answer: C) 4 Gold Medals
Brief Info:
This is India’s first-ever all-gold performance in the International Chemistry Olympiad.
3. The Trade Policy Review (TPR) is conducted by which organization?
A) IMF
B) World Bank
C) WTO
D) UNCTAD
✅ Answer: C) WTO
Brief Info:
The Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) evaluates members’ trade policies to promote transparency.
4. The Trade Policy Review Body (TPRB) is associated with:
A) WHO
B) WTO
C) UNESCO
D) BRICS
✅ Answer: B) WTO
Brief Info:
The TPRB administers the Trade Policy Review Mechanism under the WTO.
5. According to UNICEF’s Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026, approximately what percentage of Indian children face multiple climate hazards?
A) 45%
B) 60%
C) 82%
D) 97%
✅ Answer: D) 97%
Brief Info:
The report highlights that 97% of children in India are exposed to multiple climate-related risks.
6. The UNICEF report mainly focuses on:
A) Digital Education
B) Climate Risks for Children
C) Food Security
D) Space Research
✅ Answer: B) Climate Risks for Children
Brief Info:
The report emphasizes the growing impact of climate change on children’s health, education, and safety.
7. Which Indian city hosted the NDA meeting where the Prime Minister addressed concerns over exam paper leaks?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Lucknow
D) Jaipur
✅ Answer: B) New Delhi
Brief Info:
The Prime Minister assured stricter measures against examination paper leaks during the NDA meeting.
8. Which weather agency issued a Red Alert for heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh?
A) NASA
B) IMD
C) ISRO
D) NDMA
✅ Answer: B) IMD
Brief Info:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Red Alert due to the risk of heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides.
9. The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) is related to:
A) Physics
B) Mathematics
C) Chemistry
D) Biology
✅ Answer: C) Chemistry
Brief Info:
The IChO is one of the world’s most prestigious competitions for school students in chemistry.
10. Which organization publishes the Children’s Climate Risk Report?
A) UNESCO
B) UNICEF
C) WHO
D) UNEP
✅ Answer: B) UNICEF
Brief Info:
UNICEF assesses how climate change affects children and recommends protective measures.
Quick Revision (One-Liners)
- ✅ 58th IChO 2026 Host: Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
- ✅ India won: 4 Gold Medals (historic first).
- ✅ WTO conducts the Trade Policy Review (TPR).
- ✅ TPRB = Trade Policy Review Body.
- ✅ UNICEF Report: 97% of Indian children face multiple climate hazards.
- ✅ IMD issued Red Alert for heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh.
- ✅ Government announced stronger measures to tackle exam paper leaks.