Find the current affairs quiz 17 July 2026 by Exam Charcha.
Staying updated with current events is crucial, and this quiz is designed to help you test your knowledge of the latest happenings. The 17 July 2026 current affairs quiz covers the key events, news, and developments from this day.
Each question comes with multiple choices, and the correct answer is provided to help you learn. Whether you’re preparing for competitive exams or just want to stay informed, this quiz is a great way to assess your awareness of current affairs.
Current Affairs Quiz – 17 July 2026 (Test Now)
1. The Jagannath Rath Yatra involves a procession from the Jagannath Temple to which temple?
A) Lingaraj Temple
B) Gundicha Temple
C) Konark Sun Temple
D) Meenakshi Temple
Show Answer
Correct Answer : B) Gundicha Temple
2. Who performs the Chhera Pahara ritual before the Rath Yatra procession begins?
A) The Chief Priest
B) The Governor of Odisha
C) The Gajapati King of Puri
D) The Shankarachary
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) The Gajapati King of Puri
3. What is the name of Lord Balabhadra’s chariot in the Rath Yatra?
A) Nandighosha
B) Taladhwaja
C) Darpadalana
D) Devadalana
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B) Taladhwaja
4. On which day of the festival is the Bahuda Yatra (return journey) celebrated?
A) Fifth day
B) Seventh day
C) Ninth day
D) Tenth day
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D) Tenth day
5. The India–Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (CNCA) was signed in which year?
A) 2012
B) 2014
C) 2016
D) 2018
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B) 2014
6. Australia’s uranium reserves account for what share of global uranium resources?
A) One-fifth
B) One-fourth
C) More than one-third
D) One-half
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) More than one-third
7. The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a voluntary grouping of how many nuclear supplier countries?
A) 38
B) 42
C) 48
D) 54
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) 48
8. India’s target for achieving Net Zero emissions is:
A) 2050
B) 2060
C) 2070
D) 2080
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) 2070
9. The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) has replaced which earlier scheme?
A) SPECS
B) PLI-LSEM
C) M-SIPS
D) EMC 2.0
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B) PLI-LSEM
10. What is the budgetary outlay approved for the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)?
A) ₹40,000 crore
B) ₹50,000 crore
C) ₹62,500 crore
D) ₹75,000 crore
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) ₹62,500 crore
11. The MPMS will be implemented over which period?
A) FY 2024–25 to FY 2028–29
B) FY 2025–26 to FY 2029–30
C) FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31
D) FY 2027–28 to FY 2031–32
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31
12. What is the maximum Design and Innovation Incentive offered under MPMS on eligible sales?
A) 1.5%
B) 2.25%
C) 3%
D) 5%
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) 3%
13. The amendment empowering India to ban imports of goods produced through forced labour was made to:
A) Customs Act, 1962
B) Import-Export Control Order, 1955
C) Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023
D) Special Economic Zones Act, 2005
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023
14. The DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) is an attached office of which Ministry?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Labour and Employment
C) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D) Ministry of External Affairs
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
15. The ILO Forced Labour Convention that India’s new policy aligns with was adopted in:
A) 1919
B) 1930
C) 1948
D) 1957
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B) 1930
16. The investigation by the USTR that prompted India’s forced labour import ban is termed a __ investigation.
A) Section 232
B) Section 301
C) Section 337
D) Section 421
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B) Section 301
17. Trial in absentia in India is provided under which Section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023?
A) Section 84
B) Section 173
C) Section 310
D) Section 356
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D) Section 356
18. Under the BNSS, trial in absentia applies only to offences punishable with imprisonment of at least:
A) 5 years
B) 7 years
C) 10 years
D) 14 years
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) 10 years
19. Before commencing trial in absentia, the court must issue two consecutive arrest warrants separated by at least:
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B) 30 days
20. A proclaimed offender convicted in absentia cannot file an appeal after how many years from the date of judgment?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) 3 years
21. The Draft National Health Research Policy, 2026 proposes increasing government expenditure on health research to what percentage of GDP by 2047?
A) 0.05%
B) 0.072%
C) 0.10%
D) 0.15%
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D) 0.15%
22. The three-tier governance framework under the Draft National Health Research Policy designates which institution as the principal scientific and technical body?
A) Department of Health Research
B) National Health Systems Resource Centre
C) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
D) National Health Authority
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
23. The National Research Integrity Office (NRIO), proposed under the Draft Policy, primarily aims to:
A) Fund health research in underprivileged districts
B) Promote research ethics and integrity in health research
C) Regulate clinical trials of new drugs and medical devices
D) Administer ICMR fellowships and scholarships
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B) Promote research ethics and integrity in health research
24. The Index of Services Production (ISP) serves as the services-sector counterpart to which existing economic indicator?
A) Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
B) Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
C) Consumer Price Index (CPI)
D) Gross Value Added (GVA) quarterly estimates
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B) Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
25. The ISP uses which year as its base year?
A) 2011–12
B) 2017–18
C) 2022–23
D) 2024–25
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D) 2024–25
26. The ISP employs which index methodology to measure real output while eliminating the impact of price changes?
A) Paasche Price Index
B) Fisher Ideal Index
C) Fixed-weight Laspeyres Volume Index
D) Divisia Quantity Index
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) Fixed-weight Laspeyres Volume Index
27. According to the first trial ISP for April 2026, which sector registered the fastest growth?
A) Telecommunications (22.8%)
B) Real Estate Activities (27.7%)
C) Retail Trade (30.8%)
D) Accommodation & Food Services (37.2%)
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D) Accommodation & Food Services (37.2%)
28. The NAMASTE Scheme is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and which other Ministry?
A) Ministry of Labour and Employment
B) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C) Ministry of Jal Shakti
D) Ministry of Rural Development
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
29. The Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS) uses which technology to restore the capsule to an upright position after sea splashdown?
A) Electro-mechanical actuators
B) Stored cold-gas propulsion system
C) Hydraulic inflation system
D) Gyroscopic stabilisation system
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B) Stored cold-gas propulsion system
30. The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) came into force on:
A) 1 April 2026
B) 1 July 2026
C) 15 July 2026
D) 1 August 2026
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C) 15 July 2026
Download PDF of 17 July Current Affairs Quiz
Download the 17 July 2026 Current Affairs Quiz PDF for easy access to all questions and answers. This handy resource is perfect for offline practice or revision, helping you stay updated with the latest current affairs at your convenience.
Study Current Affairs of 17 July 2026
For a detailed understanding of the key events from 17 July 2026, visit our comprehensive current affairs page. This section covers all major news and developments, providing in-depth insights that are crucial for exam preparation and staying informed.