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Practice Daily Current Affairs 09 July 2026 with important GK questions, answers, explanations, answer key and revision notes for SSC, Banking, Railway and other exams.

Daily Current Affairs for 09 July 2026 are important for SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, State PCS and other competitive exams. This article includes important Daily GK MCQs with answers, explanations, quick revision notes and exam-wise preparation tips.

Daily Current Affairs 09 July 2026: Overview

This Daily Current Affairs set is designed for aspirants who want quick revision before attempting mock tests. The questions cover important areas that commonly appear in General Awareness, Banking Awareness and Current Affairs sections.

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Date09 July 2026
Total Questions50
Question TypeMultiple Choice Questions
Useful ForSSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, State Exams and General Competitive Exams
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Why Daily Current Affairs Matter

Current Affairs questions are frequently asked in competitive exams because they test awareness of recent national, international, economic, sports, awards, appointments and government-related developments. Daily practice helps candidates improve retention and reduces last-minute revision pressure.

Today’s Key Revision Areas

  • National and international current affairs
  • Government schemes and policy-related updates
  • Economy, banking and financial awareness
  • Awards, appointments and important personalities
  • Sports, science, technology and environment updates
  • Static GK connected with recent news

Daily Current Affairs MCQs: 09 July 2026

Practice the following questions carefully. Read the explanation after each answer to understand the context behind the fact.

Q1. PM Narendra Modi visited which country from 8-10 July 2026 for the Third Annual Summit?

  1. Indonesia
  2. Australia
  3. New Zealand
  4. France

Correct Answer: B. Australia

Explanation: PM Modi visited Australia from 8-10 July 2026 for the Third Australia-India Annual Summit.

Q2. The Third Australia-India Annual Summit was held in which city?

  1. Sydney
  2. Canberra
  3. Melbourne
  4. Perth

Correct Answer: C. Melbourne

Explanation: The summit was held in Melbourne, Australia.

Q3. Who is the Prime Minister of Australia mentioned in the Third Australia-India Annual Summit?

  1. Scott Morrison
  2. Anthony Albanese
  3. Christopher Luxon
  4. Prabowo Subianto

Correct Answer: B. Anthony Albanese

Explanation: Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia.

Q4. India and Australia reaffirmed which partnership during the July 2026 summit?

  1. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
  2. Limited Trade Partnership
  3. Defence-Only Partnership
  4. Informal Partnership

Correct Answer: A. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Explanation: India and Australia reaffirmed their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Q5. India and Australia’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was established in which year?

  1. 2015
  2. 2018
  3. 2020
  4. 2024

Correct Answer: C. 2020

Explanation: The India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was established in 2020.

Q6. Which declaration was announced to deepen India-Australia defence ties?

  1. Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation
  2. Maritime Trade Declaration
  3. Digital Education Declaration
  4. Agriculture Export Declaration

Correct Answer: A. Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation

Explanation: The Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation was announced.

Q7. India and Australia agreed to establish which annual mechanism for defence cooperation?

  1. Annual Defence Ministers’ Dialogue
  2. Annual Finance Dialogue
  3. Annual Sports Dialogue
  4. Annual Agriculture Dialogue

Correct Answer: A. Annual Defence Ministers’ Dialogue

Explanation: The leaders welcomed establishment of an Annual Defence Ministers’ Dialogue.

Q8. Which roadmap was welcomed for India-Australia maritime cooperation?

  1. Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap
  2. Blue Economy Tax Roadmap
  3. Coastal Tourism Roadmap
  4. Naval Recruitment Roadmap

Correct Answer: A. Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap

Explanation: India and Australia agreed to enhance maritime cooperation through the Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap.

Q9. India-Australia maritime cooperation is important mainly for which region?

  1. Indo-Pacific
  2. Arctic
  3. Caribbean
  4. Central Asia

Correct Answer: A. Indo-Pacific

Explanation: Maritime cooperation supports a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Q10. Which Indian force signed cooperation with Australia’s Maritime Border Command?

  1. Indian Coast Guard
  2. Indian Army
  3. Indian Air Force
  4. CRPF

Correct Answer: A. Indian Coast Guard

Explanation: An MoU between Australia’s Maritime Border Command and the Indian Coast Guard was welcomed.

Q11. India and Australia agreed to increase the complexity of which activities?

  1. Defence exercises
  2. Bank audits
  3. Census surveys
  4. School exams

Correct Answer: A. Defence exercises

Explanation: They agreed to increase the complexity of defence exercises.

Q12. India and Australia agreed to accelerate interoperability and information sharing between whom?

  1. Defence forces
  2. State governments
  3. Universities only
  4. Local bodies

Correct Answer: A. Defence forces

Explanation: The declaration focuses on defence-force interoperability and information sharing.

Q13. India and Australia reaffirmed support for which regional forum in the defence declaration?

  1. IORA
  2. SAARC only
  3. SCO only
  4. OPEC

Correct Answer: A. IORA

Explanation: The declaration reaffirmed support for the Indian Ocean Rim Association.

Q14. IORA stands for what?

  1. Indian Ocean Rim Association
  2. International Oil Regulation Agency
  3. Indo-Pacific Ocean Research Alliance
  4. Indian Overseas Revenue Authority

Correct Answer: A. Indian Ocean Rim Association

Explanation: IORA stands for Indian Ocean Rim Association.

Q15. India and Australia reaffirmed support for which ASEAN-centred structure?

  1. ASEAN-led regional architecture
  2. NATO alliance
  3. EU Parliament
  4. OPEC Secretariat

Correct Answer: A. ASEAN-led regional architecture

Explanation: They reaffirmed support for ASEAN and ASEAN-centred regional architecture.

Q16. Which partnership was launched by India and Australia for cyber, critical technologies and supply chains?

  1. PACTS
  2. QUADPay
  3. AITIGA
  4. SAGARSetu

Correct Answer: A. PACTS

Explanation: India and Australia launched PACTS.

Q17. PACTS stands for what?

  1. Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains
  2. Pacific Agriculture and Climate Trade Scheme
  3. Public Aviation Cyber Tracking System
  4. Partnership for Clean Transport Security

Correct Answer: A. Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains

Explanation: PACTS means Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains.

Q18. PACTS replaces which earlier India-Australia framework?

  1. 2020 Framework on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation
  2. 2015 Nuclear Agreement
  3. 2009 Security Declaration
  4. 2023 Education Pact

Correct Answer: A. 2020 Framework on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation

Explanation: PACTS succeeds and replaces the 2020 Framework.

Q19. Which of the following is a pillar of PACTS?

  1. Supply Chain Resilience and Diversification
  2. River Water Distribution
  3. Wheat Procurement
  4. Sports Broadcasting

Correct Answer: A. Supply Chain Resilience and Diversification

Explanation: Supply chain resilience and diversification is a PACTS pillar.

Q20. PACTS aims to strengthen cooperation in which area?

  1. Cybersecurity and critical technologies
  2. Only agriculture
  3. Only tourism
  4. Only postal services

Correct Answer: A. Cybersecurity and critical technologies

Explanation: PACTS focuses on cybersecurity, critical technologies, supply chains and digital resilience.

Q21. Under PACTS, India and Australia will develop a mechanism for what?

  1. Trusted vendor frameworks
  2. Railway ticket refunds
  3. School textbook printing
  4. MSP announcement

Correct Answer: A. Trusted vendor frameworks

Explanation: A bilateral mechanism for trusted vendor frameworks is listed under PACTS.

Q22. India and Australia finalised arrangements enabling export of Australian uranium to India for what purpose?

  1. Peaceful purposes
  2. Military use
  3. Election management
  4. Textile production

Correct Answer: A. Peaceful purposes

Explanation: The arrangement enables Australian uranium exports to India for exclusively peaceful purposes.

Q23. Australian uranium exports to India will be under safeguards of which agency?

  1. IAEA
  2. WTO
  3. IMF
  4. ASEAN

Correct Answer: A. IAEA

Explanation: The exports will be under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards.

Q24. IAEA stands for what?

  1. International Atomic Energy Agency
  2. Indian Agricultural Export Authority
  3. International Aviation Energy Alliance
  4. Indo-Australian Economic Agency

Correct Answer: A. International Atomic Energy Agency

Explanation: IAEA stands for International Atomic Energy Agency.

Q25. The Australia-India Nuclear Cooperation Agreement was signed in which year?

  1. 2009
  2. 2015
  3. 2020
  4. 2026

Correct Answer: B. 2015

Explanation: The energy statement refers to the Australia-India Nuclear Cooperation Agreement of 2015.

Q26. India and Australia recognised Australia as an important supplier of which fuel to India?

  1. Liquefied natural gas
  2. Petrol only
  3. Ethanol only
  4. Hydrogen only

Correct Answer: A. Liquefied natural gas

Explanation: Australia was recognised as an important supplier of LNG to India.

Q27. India and Australia recognised India as an important supplier of what to Australia?

  1. Liquid fuels and downstream products
  2. Uranium ore
  3. Gold bars
  4. Wheat seeds only

Correct Answer: A. Liquid fuels and downstream products

Explanation: India was recognised as an important supplier of liquid fuels and downstream products to Australia.

Q28. Which India-Australia trade agreement was mentioned in the energy-security statement?

  1. ECTA
  2. RCEP
  3. SAFTA
  4. AITIGA

Correct Answer: A. ECTA

Explanation: The Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement was mentioned.

Q29. India and Australia are working towards which larger economic agreement?

  1. CECA
  2. NATO
  3. GST Council
  4. SAARC Charter

Correct Answer: A. CECA

Explanation: The leaders reaffirmed commitment to a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.

Q30. Which Indian initiative did Australia note in the energy-security statement?

  1. Global Biofuels Alliance
  2. Digital Census Mission
  3. PM-KISAN Portal
  4. National Water Mission

Correct Answer: A. Global Biofuels Alliance

Explanation: Australia noted India’s Global Biofuels Alliance initiative.

Q31. The Australia-India Renewable Energy Partnership includes progress on which initiative?

  1. Rooftop Solar Academy
  2. Solar Passport Scheme
  3. Wind Tax Forum
  4. Green Census

Correct Answer: A. Rooftop Solar Academy

Explanation: The joint statement mentioned progress including Rooftop Solar Academy.

Q32. Which trilateral technology partnership MoU was welcomed by India and Australia?

  1. Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership
  2. India-France-Germany Space Pact
  3. ASEAN-India-Japan Cyber Pact
  4. BRICS Digital Currency Pact

Correct Answer: A. Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership

Explanation: The ACITI Partnership MoU was welcomed.

Q33. ACITI stands for what?

  1. Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation
  2. Asia Climate and Industrial Trade Initiative
  3. Australian Cyber India Telecom Initiative
  4. Advanced Critical India Technology Institute

Correct Answer: A. Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation

Explanation: ACITI stands for Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation.

Q34. Australia supported India’s Gaganyaan programme through a temporary space tracking terminal at which place?

  1. Cocos Keeling Islands
  2. Tasmania
  3. Melbourne
  4. Fiji

Correct Answer: A. Cocos Keeling Islands

Explanation: Australia supported Gaganyaan through a temporary space tracking terminal on Cocos Keeling Islands.

Q35. Which Indian space agency was mentioned in India-Australia space cooperation?

  1. ISRO
  2. DRDO
  3. BARC
  4. IMD

Correct Answer: A. ISRO

Explanation: The joint statement mentioned cooperation between ISRO and the Australian Space Agency.

Q36. Australia reiterated support for India’s membership of which export-control group?

  1. Nuclear Suppliers Group
  2. OPEC
  3. ASEAN
  4. EU

Correct Answer: A. Nuclear Suppliers Group

Explanation: Australia reiterated support for India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Q37. Which university received Letter of Intent to establish a campus in Bengaluru?

  1. Flinders University
  2. Oxford University
  3. Harvard University
  4. Massey University

Correct Answer: A. Flinders University

Explanation: UGC issued a Letter of Intent to Flinders University for a Bengaluru campus.

Q38. Which university received Letter of Approval to operationalise its campus in Gurugram?

  1. Victoria University
  2. Cambridge University
  3. Tokyo University
  4. Monash University

Correct Answer: A. Victoria University

Explanation: Victoria University received approval to operationalise its Gurugram campus.

Q39. The India-Australia skilling centre in mining will be set up at which city?

  1. Bhubaneswar
  2. Jaipur
  3. Mumbai
  4. Kochi

Correct Answer: A. Bhubaneswar

Explanation: A National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Mining will be supported at NSTI, Bhubaneswar.

Q40. Which sporting roadmap was welcomed by India and Australia?

  1. India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap
  2. Cricket Tax Roadmap
  3. Olympic Visa Roadmap
  4. Indo-Pacific Football Roadmap

Correct Answer: A. India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap

Explanation: The leaders welcomed the India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap.

Q41. Australia will host the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics in which city?

  1. Brisbane
  2. Sydney
  3. Melbourne
  4. Perth

Correct Answer: A. Brisbane

Explanation: Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.

Q42. India is preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in which city?

  1. Ahmedabad
  2. Delhi
  3. Mumbai
  4. Chennai

Correct Answer: A. Ahmedabad

Explanation: The statement mentioned the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.

Q43. Australia reiterated support for India’s candidature for which position?

  1. Permanent seat in a reformed UNSC
  2. WTO Director-General
  3. IMF President
  4. BRICS Secretary-General

Correct Answer: A. Permanent seat in a reformed UNSC

Explanation: Australia reiterated support for India’s permanent seat in a reformed UNSC.

Q44. UNSC stands for what?

  1. United Nations Security Council
  2. United Nations Social Council
  3. Union National Security Commission
  4. Universal Nuclear Safety Council

Correct Answer: A. United Nations Security Council

Explanation: UNSC stands for United Nations Security Council.

Q45. India and Australia condemned terrorist attacks including which place mentioned in the joint statement?

  1. Pahalgam
  2. Pulwama only
  3. Uri only
  4. Pathankot only

Correct Answer: A. Pahalgam

Explanation: The joint statement mentioned terrorist attacks including Pahalgam.

Q46. Which Australian place was also mentioned in connection with terrorist attacks?

  1. Bondi Beach
  2. Melbourne Airport
  3. Canberra Park
  4. Sydney Harbour

Correct Answer: A. Bondi Beach

Explanation: The joint statement mentioned Bondi Beach.

Q47. Who launched the national programme for issuance of Letters of Authorisation for sustainable high-seas fisheries?

  1. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
  2. President Droupadi Murmu
  3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
  4. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer: A. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan

Explanation: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the programme.

Q48. LoA in the high-seas fisheries update stands for what?

  1. Letter of Authorisation
  2. Licence of Allocation
  3. Law of Agriculture
  4. Line of Approval

Correct Answer: A. Letter of Authorisation

Explanation: LoA stands for Letter of Authorisation.

  1. High seas
  2. Urban lakes
  3. Village ponds
  4. Inland canals only

Correct Answer: A. High seas

Explanation: The programme is linked with sustainable fisheries in the high seas.

Q50. Which state’s Deep Sea Fishing Mission document was launched with the LoA programme?

  1. Odisha
  2. Gujarat
  3. Kerala
  4. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: A. Odisha

Explanation: The Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission document was launched.

Answer Key: Daily Current Affairs 09 July 2026

Use this answer key for quick revision after attempting all questions.

Question No.Correct Answer
Q1B. Australia
Q2C. Melbourne
Q3B. Anthony Albanese
Q4A. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Q5C. 2020
Q6A. Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation
Q7A. Annual Defence Ministers’ Dialogue
Q8A. Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap
Q9A. Indo-Pacific
Q10A. Indian Coast Guard
Q11A. Defence exercises
Q12A. Defence forces
Q13A. IORA
Q14A. Indian Ocean Rim Association
Q15A. ASEAN-led regional architecture
Q16A. PACTS
Q17A. Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains
Q18A. 2020 Framework on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation
Q19A. Supply Chain Resilience and Diversification
Q20A. Cybersecurity and critical technologies
Q21A. Trusted vendor frameworks
Q22A. Peaceful purposes
Q23A. IAEA
Q24A. International Atomic Energy Agency
Q25B. 2015
Q26A. Liquefied natural gas
Q27A. Liquid fuels and downstream products
Q28A. ECTA
Q29A. CECA
Q30A. Global Biofuels Alliance
Q31A. Rooftop Solar Academy
Q32A. Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership
Q33A. Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation
Q34A. Cocos Keeling Islands
Q35A. ISRO
Q36A. Nuclear Suppliers Group
Q37A. Flinders University
Q38A. Victoria University
Q39A. Bhubaneswar
Q40A. India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap
Q41A. Brisbane
Q42A. Ahmedabad
Q43A. Permanent seat in a reformed UNSC
Q44A. United Nations Security Council
Q45A. Pahalgam
Q46A. Bondi Beach
Q47A. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
Q48A. Letter of Authorisation
Q49A. High seas
Q50A. Odisha

Important Takeaways for Revision

  • Revise current affairs daily instead of waiting for monthly compilations.
  • Focus on facts that are connected with government schemes, reports, indices, appointments and economic updates.
  • For Banking exams, give extra attention to RBI, monetary policy, banking terms, financial institutions and economy updates.
  • For SSC and Railway exams, combine current affairs with static GK for better recall.
  • Attempt mock tests after reading Daily GK to check how much you remember.

Exam-wise Importance of Daily Current Affairs

SSC Exams

In SSC exams, Current Affairs supports the General Awareness section. Candidates should revise recent events along with static GK, history, geography, polity, economy and science.

Banking Exams

In Banking exams, Current Affairs is often linked with banking awareness, financial awareness, RBI updates, government schemes, budget, economy and important appointments.

Railway Exams

Railway exams usually include General Awareness questions. Daily GK practice helps candidates revise important events and static GK topics connected with recent developments.

Defence and State Exams

Defence and State-level exams also include Current Affairs questions. Regular practice improves confidence and helps aspirants revise facts in a structured manner.

How to Revise Daily Current Affairs Effectively

  • Read the question first and try to answer before checking the solution.
  • Write down difficult facts in a short revision notebook.
  • Revise the answer key after 24 hours to improve retention.
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  • Take weekly mock tests to convert GK reading into exam performance.

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FAQs on Daily Current Affairs

Is Daily Current Affairs useful for SSC exams?

Yes. Daily Current Affairs helps candidates prepare for the General Awareness section of SSC exams. It should be revised along with static GK.

Is Daily GK important for Banking exams?

Yes. Banking exams regularly include current affairs related to economy, finance, RBI, banking awareness, schemes and appointments.

How many Daily Current Affairs questions should I practice?

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