Daily Current Affairs Quiz (English) - Monday, 13 July 2026 | Cosmo Classes
Solve 10 important multiple-choice current affairs questions for Monday, 13 July 2026 with detailed answers and explanations. Useful for SSC, Railways, Banking and other government exam preparation.
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Below are 10 important multiple-choice (MCQ) current affairs questions for Monday, 13 July 2026. Read each question carefully, choose your answer, and then click "SHOW ANSWER" to see the correct option along with a detailed explanation. These questions are useful for the preparation of SSC, Railways, Banking and other government exams.
1The 28th meeting of the reconstituted Wildlife Institute of India Society was held in which city?
The 28th meeting of the reconstituted Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Society was held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. WII is the country's premier institution for wildlife research and training, established in 1982 with its headquarters in Dehradun (Uttarakhand). It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, working on biodiversity conservation, wildlife management and training programmes.
2World Population Day was recently observed on which date in July 2026?
(A)09 July
(B)10 July
(C)11 July
(D)12 July
Answer: (C) 11 July
World Population Day is observed every year on 11 July. It was established in 1989 by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Its aim is to raise awareness about issues linked to the growing global population such as family planning, gender equality, maternal health and human rights. The day was inspired by the 'Day of Five Billion' on 11 July 1987, when the world's population reached approximately 5 billion.
3According to AISHE 2023-24, which state recorded the highest Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education?
According to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24, Tamil Nadu recorded the highest Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education at about 52.3%. GER indicates the percentage of students enrolled in higher education relative to the eligible age group (18–23 years). The AISHE report is released by the Ministry of Education and is a key data source on the status of higher education in India.
4Who recently became the 12th Indian cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame?
(A)Virat Kohli
(B)Sourav Ganguly
(C)Rohit Sharma
(D)Yuvraj Singh
Answer: (B) Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly became the 12th Indian cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Ganguly is regarded as one of India's most successful captains and is credited with instilling an aggressive cricketing culture in the Indian team. The ICC Hall of Fame was established in 2009 to honour players who made exceptional contributions to the history of the game.
5India's first dedicated centre for high-altitude medicine and public health research will be set up in which state/UT?
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will set up the country's first dedicated centre for high-altitude medicine and public health research at Keylong (Lahaul-Spiti) in Himachal Pradesh. Its main aim is to research health challenges in high-altitude regions such as oxygen deficiency (hypoxia) and mountain sickness, which will benefit soldiers, local residents and tourists.
6Which country recently announced the return to India of a Chola-era bronze trishul of Goddess Bhadrakali, a granite Nandi statue and a basalt statue of six-headed Kartikeya?
(A)France
(B)Italy
(C)Germany
(D)Australia
Answer: (D) Australia
Australia announced the return of ancient artefacts to India, including the Chola-era bronze trishul of Goddess Bhadrakali, a granite Nandi statue and a basalt statue of the six-headed Kartikeya. The repatriation of Indian antiquities from abroad is an important part of cultural diplomacy; in recent years several countries including the USA and Australia have returned stolen/smuggled idols to India.
7The Geological Survey of India recently identified thorium-bearing mineral deposits in which state?
(A)Karnataka
(B)Odisha
(C)Kerala
(D)Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (C) Kerala
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) identified thorium-bearing mineral deposits in Kerala. Thorium is a radioactive element considered the future fuel in India's three-stage nuclear power programme. It is found abundantly in the monazite sands of Kerala's coastal regions. GSI was established in 1851 and functions under the Ministry of Mines.
8Sinanthus hookeri was rediscovered after 158 years in which state?
(A)Sikkim
(B)Arunachal Pradesh
(C)Uttarakhand
(D)Himachal Pradesh
Answer: (B) Arunachal Pradesh
The rare plant species Sinanthus hookeri (Cyananthus hookeri) was rediscovered after about 158 years in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a flowering species found in high Himalayan regions. The rediscovery of a species highlights the rich biodiversity and ecological significance of the region and gives impetus to conservation efforts.
9In the Global Liveability Index 2026, New Delhi was ranked at which position?
(A)118th
(B)119th
(C)120th
(D)121st
Answer: (C) 120th
In the Global Liveability Index 2026, New Delhi was ranked 120th. The index is released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which ranks cities of the world on parameters such as stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. The index evaluates the quality of living conditions in a city.
10Which initiative won the WSIS Prize 2026 global champion award under the Enabling Environment category?
(A)Samruddh Gram
(B)BharatNet Project
(C)Digital India
(D)India Stack
Answer: (A) Samruddh Gram
The 'Samruddh Gram' initiative won the WSIS Prize 2026 global champion award under the Enabling Environment category. The WSIS (World Summit on the Information Society) Prizes are awarded by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to recognise outstanding projects that promote sustainable development through Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
