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15 JULY 2026

Current Affairs ยท 5 Questions
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Question 1

With reference to Hydrogen-Powered Trains, consider the following statements:

  1. Hydrogen-powered trains use Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells to generate electricity.
  2. The only by-product of the electrochemical reaction in PEM fuel cells is water vapour.
  3. Hydrogen itself is a primary source of energy and does not require external energy for its production.
  4. India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train will operate on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1, 2 and 4 only
  • B 1 and 3 only
  • C 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 2

With reference to the recent developments in India–New Zealand Bilateral Relations, consider the following statements:

  1. The recent visit marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years.
  2. India and New Zealand elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership and adopted the Roadmap to 2030.
  3. New Zealand has supported India's bid for permanent membership of the UN Security Council (UNSC) and membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
  4. The two countries have set a target to increase bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2, 3 and 4 only
  • C 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • D 1, 3 and 4 only
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option C
Question 3

With reference to India's E20 Ethanol-Blended Fuel Policy, consider the following statements:

  1. E20 petrol consists of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol.
  2. The Government has decided to continue promoting E20 even if global crude oil prices fall below US$70 per barrel.
  3. Sugarcane, the primary feedstock for ethanol production in India, is less water-intensive than maize.
  4. Second-Generation (2G) ethanol is produced from agricultural residues such as rice straw and wheat straw.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1, 2 and 4 only
  • B 1 and 3 only
  • C 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 4

With reference to the India–Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA), consider the following statements:

  1. It provides a legally binding framework for promoting and protecting bilateral investments.
  2. It completely restricts the sovereign right of both governments to regulate in the public interest.
  3. The agreement is based on modern international investment law principles to reduce unnecessary investor-state disputes.
  4. It is expected to promote investments in sectors such as defence, cybersecurity, water management, and agricultural technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1, 3 and 4 only
  • B 1 and 2 only
  • C 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 5

With reference to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2026, consider the following statements:

  1. India secured its highest-ever rank of 94th among 167 countries.
  2. India's composite score in the SDG Index 2026 is 68.3 out of 100.
  3. India has made notable progress in SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).
  4. According to the report, all 17 SDGs are globally on track to be achieved by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B 1 and 4 only
  • C 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A

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