1 July 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Top 20 Headlines | Daily One-Liner for Exams
Welcome to your daily current affairs update for 1 July, 2026 MCQ . This video covers all important national and international events in a crisp one-liner format – ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State PCS, and other competitive exams.
Q1. Who launched Bharat Taxi , India's first cooperative-based driver-owned taxi service?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Nitin Gadkari
C. Amit Shah
D. Piyush Goyal
Answer: C. Amit Shah
Explanation: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, under a cooperative model where drivers are owners of the platform.
Q2. The Prime Minister Family Care Tracker (PM-FCT) is primarily designed to:
A. Monitor crop production
B. Track welfare beneficiaries and improve service delivery
C. Manage tax collection
D. Monitor border security
Answer: B. Track welfare beneficiaries and improve service delivery
Explanation: PM-FCT is a digital platform aimed at improving beneficiary tracking and strengthening the implementation of government welfare schemes.
Q3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" Presidential Award from the President of:
A. Mauritius
B. Maldives
C. Seychelles
D. Sri Lanka
Answer: C. Seychelles
Explanation: Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie conferred the honour on PM Modi for strengthening maritime security and bilateral cooperation.
Q4. India's first Centre of Excellence for Plant Cell Fermentation Technology has been established through a collaboration between:
A. IIT Bombay and Nestlé India
B. IIT Delhi and Biocon
C. IIT Madras and Herbalife India
D. IISc Bengaluru and Amul
Answer: C. IIT Madras and Herbalife India
Explanation: Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd. and IIT Madras jointly established the Centre to promote biotechnology research and sustainable nutrition.
Q5. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, India and Seychelles signed how many agreements and initiatives?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 19
D. 25
Answer: C. 19
Explanation: The agreements covered maritime security, education, health, infrastructure, and capacity building.
Q6. RBI's draft guidelines on the Term Money Market propose allowing participation by:
A. Only Scheduled Commercial Banks
B. Only Foreign Banks
C. AIFIs, NBFCs, HFCs, and eligible companies
D. Only Cooperative Banks
Answer: C. AIFIs, NBFCs, HFCs, and eligible companies
Explanation: RBI proposed expanding participation to improve liquidity and deepen the money market.
Q7. RBI's new draft directions seek to create a unified framework for transactions in:
A. Foreign Exchange Market
B. Government Securities (G-Secs)
C. Corporate Bonds only
D. Equity Markets
Answer: B. Government Securities (G-Secs)
Explanation: The framework covers When Issued (WI) trading, short selling, and Government Securities Lending (GSL).
Q8. The Union Cabinet approved an additional investment of ₹30,000 crore in:
A. PM Gati Shakti Mission
B. National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
C. National Infrastructure Pipeline
D. National Monetisation Pipeline
Answer: B. National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
Explanation: The additional investment aims to boost infrastructure financing and support nationally important projects.
Q9. Operation Amistad was launched by India to provide humanitarian assistance to:
A. Myanmar
B. Nepal
C. Venezuela
D. Türkiye
Answer: C. Venezuela
Explanation: Operation Amistad is India's Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission launched after devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Q10. The Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP) concluded with its:
A. 3rd Capstone Seminar
B. 4th Capstone Seminar
C. 5th Capstone Seminar
D. 6th Capstone Seminar
Answer: C. 5th Capstone Seminar
Explanation: The fifth edition marked the successful completion of the strategic and aerospace studies programme.
Q11. ISRO recently conducted a hot test of the:
A. CE-20 Cryogenic Engine
B. Semi-Cryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA)
C. Vikas Engine
D. PSLV Fourth Stage Engine
Answer: B. Semi-Cryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA)
Explanation: The successful hot test at Mahendragiri is a key milestone for India's next-generation launch vehicle programme.
Q12. Mission ShakthiSAT is notable because it is:
A. India's first Mars mission
B. The world's first all-girls international lunar mission
C. India's first reusable satellite mission
D. The first private lunar mission
Answer: B. The world's first all-girls international lunar mission
Explanation: Gautam Buddha University, Space Kidz India, and IN-SPACe are collaborating on this unique initiative.
Q13. IIT Delhi partnered with which international university to launch joint MSc and PhD programmes in Biological Sciences?
A. University of Oxford
B. Stanford University
C. Sorbonne University
D. University of Melbourne
Answer: C. Sorbonne University
Explanation: The partnership expands academic collaboration between India and France in higher education and research.
Q14. Who launched the Fresh Application Module on the Notary Portal?
A. Kiren Rijiju
B. Arjun Ram Meghwal
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: B. Arjun Ram Meghwal
Explanation: The module enables online applications for appointment as Notary Public, improving transparency and ease of access.
Q15. Aarogya Setu 2.0 has been transformed into a:
A. Telemedicine platform only
B. Health insurance portal
C. Personal Health Record (PHR) platform under ABDM
D. Medical education portal
Answer: C. Personal Health Record (PHR) platform under ABDM
Explanation: The upgraded platform is integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to provide citizen-centric digital health services.
Q16. GST Day is observed every year in India on:
A. 30 June
B. 1 July
C. 15 July
D. 31 July
Answer: B. 1 July
Explanation: GST Day commemorates the nationwide implementation of the Goods and Services Tax on 1 July 2017.
Q17. Chartered Accountants Day is celebrated every year on:
A. 1 April
B. 1 May
C. 1 July
D. 15 August
Answer: C. 1 July
Explanation: The day marks the establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on 1 July 1949.
Q18. National Doctors' Day is observed annually in India on:
A. 30 June
B. 1 July
C. 15 July
D. 5 September
Answer: B. 1 July
Explanation: National Doctors' Day honours the dedication and invaluable contribution of doctors and healthcare professionals to society.