Current Affairs MCQ — Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Justice M. Fathima Beevi, who was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2026, holds the distinction of being India's first:

Former Supreme Court judge Justice K.T. Thomas, recommended for Padma Vibhushan, is known for his judicial stance in which landmark case?

What was India's core sector (Index of Core Industries) growth rate in June 2026, described as a five-month high?

Which state topped NITI Aayog's first-ever Investment Friendliness Index 2026?

After how many months did India's retail inflation cross the 4% mark in June 2026?

What was the Rupee's exchange rate against the US dollar after falling 12 paise in July 2026?

According to a recent study, by what percentage have global shark populations declined since 1970?

The BSF is evaluating fencing along a 90-km stretch of the Indo-Bangladesh border through which ecologically sensitive area?

Which body did the Supreme Court of India propose to investigate alleged embezzlement of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust donations?

How many Indian seafarers were killed in a Russian missile strike near the Ukrainian port of Odessa in July 2026?

India's push for renegotiation of the Indus Waters Treaty is focused on prioritising projects on which river?

In July 2026, Brent crude oil crossed what price per barrel due to US-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz transit?

Flash floods in July 2026 killed over 20 people in which province of Afghanistan?

Which IIT is the organising institute for GATE 2027?

Which country won the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Kevin Keegan, the England football icon who died on July 20, 2026, was associated as a player and coach with which club?

Which DMK MLA was arrested in July 2026 for allegedly making threatening remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay?

How many crore citizens has Tamil Nadu enrolled under the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) as of July 2026?

In NITI Aayog's inaugural Investment Friendliness Index 2026, what rank did Tamil Nadu secure among 17 major states?

Since June 1, 2026, how much water (approximately) has Tamil Nadu received from the Cauvery basin reservoirs out of ~30 tmc ft?