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21 JULY 2026

Current Affairs ยท 5 Questions
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Question 1

With reference to the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), consider the following statements:

  1. The United Kingdom has granted zero-duty access to nearly 99% of India's exports.
  2. India has provided immediate duty-free access to all UK agricultural products, including dairy and edible oils.
  3. The Double Contribution Convention (DCC) extends the exemption from UK National Insurance contributions for eligible temporary Indian workers up to 60 months.
  4. The agreement provides phased protection to sectors covered under the Make in India and PLI schemes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

With reference to India's proposal to renegotiate the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), consider the following statements:

  1. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 with the World Bank acting as a broker.
  2. The treaty contains explicit provisions for the management of shared transboundary groundwater aquifers.
  3. India has argued that climate change, demographic changes, and cross-border terrorism justify revisiting the treaty.
  4. The Standing Committee on Water Resources (2021) recommended expediting projects such as Ujh and Shahpurkandi to maximise India's water utilisation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

With reference to Mount Olympus, consider the following statements:

  1. It is the highest mountain in Greece, with Mytikas as its highest peak.
  2. It was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1981.
  3. It is located entirely within the Peloponnese region of southern Greece.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

With reference to the Jnanpith Award, consider the following statements:

  1. The Jnanpith Award was instituted by the Bharatiya Jnanpith in 1961.
  2. Since 1982, the award has been conferred for an author's lifetime contribution to literature rather than for a single literary work.
  3. The award is open only to authors writing in the 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

With reference to the Sundarbans, consider the following statements:

  1. The Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest, located in the delta of the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers.
  2. In the Sundarbans, the Border Security Force (BSF) currently relies on Floating Border Outposts (BOPs) to secure riverine stretches.
  3. The entire Sundarbans was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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