Below are 10 important multiple-choice current affairs questions for Wednesday, 08 July 2026. Read each question carefully, choose your answer, and then click "SHOW ANSWER" to check the correct option along with a detailed explanation. These questions are useful for SSC, Railway, Banking, and other government exam preparation.

1In July 2026, which country was invited to chair the ninth session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy under UNCTAD?
(A)India
(B)Brazil
(C)Mexico
(D)Indonesia

Answer: (A) India

India was invited to chair the ninth session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy under UNCTAD.

2Which recently recognised digital health initiative received the Gold Award at the National Award for e-Governance 2026 for innovation through the use of AI and other new-age technologies to deliver citizen-centric services?
(A)eSanjeevani
(B)Ayush Grid
(C)ICMR-MINDS
(D)ABDM

Answer: (C) ICMR-MINDS

The ICMR-MINDS digital health initiative received the Gold Award at the National Award for e-Governance 2026 for innovation through the use of AI and new-age technologies.

3In which state was the foundation stone recently laid for a ₹2,500 crore private-sector missile manufacturing ecosystem, described as the largest of its kind in South Asia?
(A)Madhya Pradesh
(B)Maharashtra
(C)Gujarat
(D)Telangana

Answer: (A) Madhya Pradesh

The foundation stone for a ₹2,500 crore private-sector missile manufacturing ecosystem, the largest of its kind in South Asia, was laid in Madhya Pradesh.

4The initiative recently launched by the Delhi government aims to modernise which of the following?
(A)Mission Shakti
(B)Mission Kayakalp
(C)Mission Karmayogi
(D)Mission Mausam

Answer: (B) Mission Kayakalp

The Delhi government's 'Mission Kayakalp' initiative aims to modernise and improve the infrastructure of government schools.

5The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) recently recognised 9,909 British-Indian Army veterans associated with which war?
(A)First World War
(B)Second World War
(C)Korean War
(D)Boer War

Answer: (A) First World War

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) recognised 9,909 British-Indian Army soldiers associated with the First World War.

6During the financial year 2025-26, which state received the highest number of new Geographical Indication (GI) tags?
(A)West Bengal
(B)Himachal Pradesh
(C)Jharkhand
(D)Madhya Pradesh

Answer: (D) Madhya Pradesh

During the financial year 2025-26, Madhya Pradesh received the highest number of new Geographical Indication (GI) tags.

7In which city is India participating in the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance?
(A)Paris, France
(B)Vienna, Austria
(C)Geneva, Switzerland
(D)New York, USA

Answer: (C) Geneva, Switzerland

India is participating in the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance held in Geneva, Switzerland.

8What rank did India achieve in the Global Passport Index (GPI) 2026?
(A)124th
(B)125th
(C)126th
(D)127th

Answer: (B) 125th

India achieved the 125th rank in the Global Passport Index (GPI) 2026.

9World Zoonoses Day 2026 is observed in memory of the contribution of which scientist?
(A)Edward Jenner
(B)Jonas Salk
(C)Robert Koch
(D)Louis Pasteur

Answer: (D) Louis Pasteur

World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on 6 July in memory of Louis Pasteur's successful use of the first rabies vaccine.

10In which city is India hosting the meeting of the heads of BRICS anti-drug agencies 2026?
(A)Mumbai
(B)Kolkata
(C)Guwahati
(D)Chennai

Answer: (C) Guwahati

India is hosting the meeting of the heads of BRICS anti-drug agencies 2026 in Guwahati.

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