Below are 10 important multiple-choice current affairs questions for Saturday, 11 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.

1'Awiqli', recently launched in India, is associated with the treatment of which disease?
(A)Hypertension
(B)Diabetes
(C)Cancer
(D)Tuberculosis

Answer: (B) Diabetes

'Awiqli' is a medicine associated with the treatment of diabetes, recently launched in India. It is considered helpful in controlling blood sugar levels, particularly for Type-2 diabetes patients.

2According to the Happy City Index 2026, which Indian city made it to the world's top 10 happiest cities?
(A)Jaipur
(B)Mumbai
(C)Bengaluru
(D)Chennai

Answer: (A) Jaipur

According to the Happy City Index 2026, Jaipur secured a place among the world's top 10 happiest cities. The index is based on parameters such as citizens' quality of life, governance, environment and economy.

3In which city was the international centre for civilisational studies, 'Manas and Mahabharata', inaugurated?
(A)Almaty
(B)Astana
(C)Tashkent
(D)Bishkek

Answer: (D) Bishkek

The 'Manas and Mahabharata' international centre was inaugurated in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, established to promote civilisational and cultural studies.

4The Uttar Pradesh government's recently launched Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme is popularly known by which name?
(A)Guru Dakshina
(B)Shiksha Kavach
(C)Swasthya Mitra
(D)Guru Suraksha

Answer: (A) Guru Dakshina

The Uttar Pradesh government's Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme is popularly known as 'Guru Dakshina', aimed at providing cashless health facilities to teachers and their families.

5India's peak electricity demand in the financial year 2027 is estimated to reach up to which level?
(A)250 GW
(B)275 GW
(C)300 GW
(D)325 GW

Answer: (C) 300 GW

India's peak electricity demand in FY 2027 is estimated to reach about 300 GW, reflecting the country's rising industrial and domestic consumption.

6Which city was announced as the host venue for the Global AI Summit 2027 focused on AI governance?
(A)Paris
(B)Geneva
(C)Seoul
(D)London

Answer: (B) Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland, was announced as the host venue for the Global AI Summit 2027, which focuses on AI governance.

7In July 2026, the DRDO flight-tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) for what minimum strike range?
(A)30 km
(B)45 km
(C)60 km
(D)90 km

Answer: (C) 60 km

The DRDO successfully flight-tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) for a minimum strike range of about 60 km, further strengthening India's artillery capability.

8Who became India's 98th chess Grandmaster in July 2026?
(A)S Ashwath
(B)Vidit Gujrathi
(C)Arjun Erigaisi
(D)D Gukesh

Answer: (A) S Ashwath

In July 2026, S Ashwath became India's 98th chess Grandmaster, reflecting the country's growing chess talent.

9Which Indian state was declared the sixth fully literate state in July 2026?
(A)Tripura
(B)Sikkim
(C)Goa
(D)Uttarakhand

Answer: (D) Uttarakhand

In July 2026, Uttarakhand was declared India's sixth fully literate state, marking the state's achievement in the field of education.

10Which state launched its first Data Centre Policy 2026–29 in July 2026?
(A)Maharashtra
(B)Gujarat
(C)Karnataka
(D)Telangana

Answer: (B) Gujarat

Gujarat launched its first Data Centre Policy 2026–29 in July 2026, aimed at boosting digital infrastructure and investment in the state.