Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Wednesday, 01 July 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation. These questions are useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and all competitive exams.

1The upcoming Vadhavan Port, proposed to be connected with India’s first offshore airport for logistics connectivity, is located in which state?
A.Gujarat
B.Maharashtra
C.Tamil Nadu
D.Karnataka

Correct Answer: B. Maharashtra

Explanation: Vadhavan Port is being developed in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. It will be one of India’s largest deep-water ports and is proposed to be linked with an offshore airport to boost logistics connectivity.

2Which country recently became the UNESCO World Heritage Capital for having the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world?
A.China
B.Spain
C.Italy
D.France

Correct Answer: C. Italy

Explanation: Italy has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, earning it recognition as the "World Heritage Capital". Italy and China consistently top the list of countries with the most World Heritage Sites.

3During PM Narendra Modi’s state visit in June 2026, India signed an agreement to implement UPI with which island nation?
A.Seychelles
B.Maldives
C.Sri Lanka
D.Mauritius

Correct Answer: A. Seychelles

Explanation: India signed an agreement to implement the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Seychelles, strengthening digital payment connectivity. India continues to expand its UPI network among partner nations.

4What is the official theme of Statistics Day 2026?
A.Data for Sustainable Development
B.Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data
C.Statistics for Inclusive Growth
D.Digital Governance through Statistics

Correct Answer: B. Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data

Explanation: National Statistics Day is observed every year on 29 June to mark the birth anniversary of Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. The 2026 theme focused on unlocking the potential of administrative data.

5Which two states recently signed an MoU to implement the 1994 "Upper Yamuna River Board Agreement"?
A.Haryana and Rajasthan
B.Punjab and Haryana
C.Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
D.Delhi and Haryana

Correct Answer: A. Haryana and Rajasthan

Explanation: Haryana and Rajasthan signed an MoU to implement the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board Agreement, improving the sharing and utilisation of Yamuna river waters.

6Which organisation recently received the UITP Achievement Award for operational excellence?
A.Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation
B.Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation
C.Chennai Metro Rail Limited
D.Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Correct Answer: D. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Explanation: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was honoured with the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) Achievement Award for operational excellence, recognised for its efficiency and service quality.

7Which digital platform has the central government recently designated as India’s "One Nation, One Digital Platform" for school education?
A.SWAYAM
B.ePathshala
C.DIKSHA
D.PM eVIDYA

Correct Answer: C. DIKSHA

Explanation: DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) has been designated as the "One Nation, One Digital Platform" for school education, providing e-learning content for teachers and students.

8Which country recently honoured PM Narendra Modi with the "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" presidential honour?
A.Mauritius
B.Maldives
C.Sri Lanka
D.Seychelles

Correct Answer: D. Seychelles

Explanation: Seychelles honoured PM Narendra Modi with the "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" presidential honour, reflecting his contribution to maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.

9The newly discovered bacterial species Brachybacterium netaji was obtained from which river?
A.Ganga River
B.Yamuna River
C.Hooghly River
D.Narmada River

Correct Answer: C. Hooghly River

Explanation: The new bacterial species Brachybacterium netaji was obtained from the Hooghly River and was named in honour of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

10Which scheme was launched by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to prepare trained para-professionals to assist MSMEs?
A.Startup Mitra Yojana
B.Corporate Mitra Yojana
C.MSME Kaushal Yojana
D.Udyam Sahayata Yojana

Correct Answer: B. Corporate Mitra Yojana

Explanation: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs launched the "Corporate Mitra Yojana" to develop trained para-professionals who help MSMEs with compliance and financial support.

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