Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Saturday, 04 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 new I-2SEA submarine cable system unveiled in July 2026 will connect India with which two other countries?
A.Singapore and Malaysia
B.Thailand and Malaysia
C.Singapore and Indonesia
D.Vietnam and the Philippines

Correct Answer: A. Singapore and Malaysia

Explanation: The new I-2SEA submarine cable system will connect India with Singapore and Malaysia, boosting regional digital connectivity and data transmission capacity.

2Who was honoured with the 2026 Leadership Award by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)?
A.Kumar Mangalam Birla
B.N. Chandrasekaran
C.Mukesh Ambani
D.Sunil Bharti Mittal

Correct Answer: D. Sunil Bharti Mittal

Explanation: The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) honoured Sunil Bharti Mittal with the 2026 Leadership Award, recognising his contribution to India-US economic ties.

3From 1 July 2026, the RBI implemented a new and improved "Integrated Ombudsman Scheme". Which scheme did this new framework replace?
A.Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2021
B.Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021
C.Digital Payments Ombudsman Scheme, 2021
D.Unified Ombudsman Scheme, 2021

Correct Answer: B. Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021

Explanation: The RBI’s new Integrated Ombudsman Scheme replaced the earlier Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021, making the customer grievance redressal system more effective.

4Who was appointed as an Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with effect from 1 July 2026?
A.Michael Patra
B.T. Rabi Sankar
C.Ravi Shankar
D.Ajay Chaudhary

Correct Answer: C. Ravi Shankar

Explanation: Ravi Shankar was appointed as an Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with effect from 1 July 2026.

5Who assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Southern Command in July 2026?
A.Lt. Gen. Rajesh Pushkar
B.Lt. Gen. B.S. Raju
C.Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth
D.Lt. Gen. R.P. Kalita

Correct Answer: A. Lt. Gen. Rajesh Pushkar

Explanation: Lt. Gen. Rajesh Pushkar assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army’s Southern Command in July 2026.

6The "Deep Sea Fishing Mission (2026–2036)" approved in July 2026 was launched by which state government?
A.Odisha
B.Kerala
C.West Bengal
D.Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: A. Odisha

Explanation: The Odisha state government launched the Deep Sea Fishing Mission (2026–2036), aiming to promote deep-sea fishing and improve fishermen’s livelihoods.

7A permanent photo gallery "Swar Prerna Veethika", dedicated to great Indian musicians, was launched by which organisation?
A.Doordarshan
B.Akashvani
C.Sangeet Natak Akademi
D.National Museum

Correct Answer: B. Akashvani

Explanation: The "Swar Prerna Veethika" photo gallery was launched by Akashvani (All India Radio), dedicated to great Indian musicians and honouring India’s rich musical heritage.

8With a target of planting 15 lakh saplings, the 77th Van Mahotsav 2026 is being celebrated from 1 to 7 July in which Indian state?
A.Assam
B.Mizoram
C.Manipur
D.Tripura

Correct Answer: C. Manipur

Explanation: The 77th Van Mahotsav 2026 was celebrated in Manipur from 1 to 7 July, with a target of planting 15 lakh saplings. Van Mahotsav is India’s annual tree-plantation festival.

9India signed its first defence co-development agreement with which country on 2 July 2026?
A.France
B.Australia
C.United States
D.Japan

Correct Answer: D. Japan

Explanation: India signed its first defence co-development agreement with Japan on 2 July 2026, promoting joint development of defence technology and equipment between the two nations.

10Who has recently been appointed as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Southern Air Command of the Indian Air Force?
A.Air Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria
B.Air Marshal B.S. Dhanoa
C.Air Marshal A.P. Singh
D.Air Marshal Jasbir Singh Mann

Correct Answer: D. Air Marshal Jasbir Singh Mann

Explanation: Air Marshal Jasbir Singh Mann was appointed as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Southern Air Command of the Indian Air Force.

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