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Practice Daily Current Affairs 11 July 2026 with important GK questions, answers, explanations, answer key and revision notes for SSC, Banking, Railway and other exams.

Daily Current Affairs for 11 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 11 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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Date11 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: 11 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 New Zealand officially on which dates in July 2026?

  1. 8-9 July
  2. 10-11 July
  3. 11-12 July
  4. 14-15 July

Correct Answer: B. 10-11 July

Explanation: PM Modi was on an official visit to Auckland, New Zealand on 10-11 July 2026.

Q2. PM Modi’s 2026 New Zealand visit was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in how many years?

  1. 20 years
  2. 30 years
  3. 40 years
  4. 50 years

Correct Answer: C. 40 years

Explanation: The visit was described as the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years.

Q3. Who is the Prime Minister of New Zealand mentioned during PM Modi’s 2026 visit?

  1. Jacinda Ardern
  2. Christopher Luxon
  3. Anthony Albanese
  4. Prabowo Subianto

Correct Answer: B. Christopher Luxon

Explanation: Christopher Luxon is the Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Q4. PM Modi held bilateral talks with New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon in which city?

  1. Wellington
  2. Auckland
  3. Christchurch
  4. Queenstown

Correct Answer: B. Auckland

Explanation: The official talks were held during PM Modi’s visit to Auckland.

Q5. India and New Zealand elevated their relationship to which level in July 2026?

  1. Strategic Partnership
  2. Defence-Only Partnership
  3. Limited Trade Partnership
  4. Cultural Partnership only

Correct Answer: A. Strategic Partnership

Explanation: India and New Zealand elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership.

Q6. Which roadmap was endorsed by India and New Zealand in July 2026?

  1. Roadmap to 2030
  2. Roadmap to 2047
  3. Maritime Vision 2050
  4. Digital India Roadmap

Correct Answer: A. Roadmap to 2030

Explanation: The India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030 was endorsed.

Q7. The India-New Zealand Roadmap to 2030 will guide joint action for how many years?

  1. Two years
  2. Four years
  3. Six years
  4. Ten years

Correct Answer: B. Four years

Explanation: The Roadmap to 2030 will guide joint action over the next four years.

Q8. India and New Zealand set a target to double bilateral trade to how much by 2030?

  1. NZ$3 billion
  2. NZ$5 billion
  3. NZ$7 billion
  4. NZ$10 billion

Correct Answer: C. NZ$7 billion

Explanation: Both sides set a target to double bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion by 2030.

Q9. The India-New Zealand bilateral trade target of NZ$7 billion is approximately equal to how much in Indian rupees?

  1. Rs 15,000 crore
  2. Rs 25,000 crore
  3. Rs 35,000 crore
  4. Rs 50,000 crore

Correct Answer: C. Rs 35,000 crore

Explanation: NZ$7 billion was mentioned as approximately Rs 35,000 crore.

Q10. India and New Zealand welcomed conclusion and signature of which agreement?

  1. Free Trade Agreement
  2. Defence Purchase Agreement
  3. Space Launch Agreement
  4. Double Taxation Treaty

Correct Answer: A. Free Trade Agreement

Explanation: The two sides welcomed the conclusion and signature of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

Q11. Which country joined the Global Biofuels Alliance during the India-New Zealand outcomes?

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

Correct Answer: A. New Zealand

Explanation: New Zealand’s joining of the Global Biofuels Alliance was announced.

Q12. India and New Zealand agreed to establish which annual dialogue for maritime cooperation?

  1. Maritime Security Dialogue
  2. Nuclear Dialogue
  3. Banking Dialogue
  4. Tourism Dialogue

Correct Answer: A. Maritime Security Dialogue

Explanation: Both sides agreed to establish an annual Maritime Security Dialogue.

Q13. New Zealand nominated which pillar as its priority under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative?

  1. Maritime Security
  2. Digital Economy
  3. Agriculture
  4. Space Cooperation

Correct Answer: A. Maritime Security

Explanation: New Zealand nominated Maritime Security as its priority pillar under IPOI.

Q14. IPOI stands for what?

  1. Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
  2. Indian Public Ocean Institute
  3. International Pacific Ocean Initiative
  4. Indo-Pacific Oil Initiative

Correct Answer: A. Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative

Explanation: IPOI stands for Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.

Q15. India and New Zealand agreed to establish a JWG in which security area?

  1. Counter-Terrorism
  2. Taxation
  3. Tourism
  4. Education

Correct Answer: A. Counter-Terrorism

Explanation: A Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism was part of the outcomes.

Q16. JWG stands for what?

  1. Joint Working Group
  2. Junior Welfare Group
  3. Judicial Working Grid
  4. Joint Water Guarantee

Correct Answer: A. Joint Working Group

Explanation: JWG stands for Joint Working Group.

Q17. Which Indian agency signed cooperation with New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency?

  1. NDMA
  2. SEBI
  3. UIDAI
  4. CAG

Correct Answer: A. NDMA

Explanation: India’s National Disaster Management Authority signed cooperation with New Zealand’s NEMA.

Q18. NDMA stands for what?

  1. National Disaster Management Authority
  2. National Digital Market Authority
  3. Naval Defence Management Agency
  4. National Dairy Mission Agency

Correct Answer: A. National Disaster Management Authority

Explanation: NDMA stands for National Disaster Management Authority.

Q19. India and New Zealand announced two Centres of Excellence for Kiwifruit in which states?

  1. Nagaland and Uttarakhand
  2. Punjab and Haryana
  3. Gujarat and Rajasthan
  4. Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: A. Nagaland and Uttarakhand

Explanation: Two Centres of Excellence for Kiwifruit will be established in Nagaland and Uttarakhand.

Q20. Which Indian institute signed an MoU with the University of Canterbury, New Zealand?

  1. NCPOR, Goa
  2. IIT Delhi
  3. ISRO Bengaluru
  4. IIM Ahmedabad

Correct Answer: A. NCPOR, Goa

Explanation: NCPOR, Goa signed an MoU with the University of Canterbury for Antarctic research.

  1. Polar and ocean research
  2. Banking regulation
  3. Election management
  4. Food processing

Correct Answer: A. Polar and ocean research

Explanation: NCPOR stands for National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research.

Q22. NIFTEM-K signed an MoU with which New Zealand university?

  1. Massey University
  2. University of Oxford
  3. Harvard University
  4. University of Tokyo

Correct Answer: A. Massey University

Explanation: NIFTEM-K signed an MoU with Massey University, New Zealand.

Q23. The India-New Zealand Joint Action Plan on Sport focuses on which area?

  1. Sports cooperation
  2. Railway safety
  3. Election reforms
  4. Forest conservation

Correct Answer: A. Sports cooperation

Explanation: The Joint Action Plan on Sport supports cooperation in high-performance sport, sports science and athlete development.

Q24. The India-New Zealand outcomes included cooperation between NMHC Lothal and which institution?

  1. New Zealand Maritime Museum
  2. Australian Space Agency
  3. Bank Indonesia
  4. ASEAN Secretariat

Correct Answer: A. New Zealand Maritime Museum

Explanation: NMHC Lothal and New Zealand Maritime Museum agreed to cooperate.

Q25. NMHC at Lothal is located in which Indian state?

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

Correct Answer: A. Gujarat

Explanation: National Maritime Heritage Complex is being developed at Lothal in Gujarat.

Q26. India and New Zealand encouraged airlines to start what kind of flights?

  1. Direct non-stop flights
  2. Cargo-only flights
  3. Military flights
  4. Helicopter services

Correct Answer: A. Direct non-stop flights

Explanation: The two sides encouraged direct non-stop flights between India and New Zealand.

Q27. PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at which event in Auckland?

  1. Kia Ora Modi
  2. Bharat Tex
  3. Pravasi Samman
  4. Vande Bharat Utsav

Correct Answer: A. Kia Ora Modi

Explanation: PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at the Kia Ora Modi event in Auckland.

Q28. The Kia Ora Modi event was attended by over how many Indian diaspora members?

  1. 1,000
  2. 5,000
  3. 10,000
  4. 50,000

Correct Answer: C. 10,000

Explanation: Over 10,000 members of the Indian diaspora attended the event.

Q29. The year 2026 marks how many years of India-New Zealand sporting collaboration?

  1. 50 years
  2. 75 years
  3. 100 years
  4. 150 years

Correct Answer: C. 100 years

Explanation: PM Modi noted that 2026 marks 100 years of sporting collaboration.

Q30. Which Made-in-India stealth frigate was commissioned by the Indian Navy on 11 July 2026?

  1. INS Mahendragiri
  2. INS Vikrant
  3. INS Arihant
  4. INS Kolkata

Correct Answer: A. INS Mahendragiri

Explanation: INS Mahendragiri was commissioned by the Indian Navy.

Q31. INS Mahendragiri was commissioned at which place?

  1. Visakhapatnam
  2. Mumbai
  3. Kochi
  4. Chennai

Correct Answer: A. Visakhapatnam

Explanation: INS Mahendragiri was commissioned at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Q32. Who presided over the commissioning ceremony of INS Mahendragiri?

  1. Rajnath Singh
  2. Amit Shah
  3. Nitin Gadkari
  4. J P Nadda

Correct Answer: A. Rajnath Singh

Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the commissioning ceremony.

Q33. INS Mahendragiri joined which fleet of the Indian Navy?

  1. Eastern Fleet
  2. Western Fleet
  3. Southern Fleet
  4. Training Fleet

Correct Answer: A. Eastern Fleet

Explanation: INS Mahendragiri was inducted into the Eastern Fleet.

Q34. INS Mahendragiri is the sixth frigate of which project?

  1. Project 17A
  2. Project 75I
  3. Project 28
  4. Project 15B

Correct Answer: A. Project 17A

Explanation: INS Mahendragiri is the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate.

Q35. Which was the first Project 17A ship commissioned in January 2025?

  1. INS Nilgiri
  2. INS Udaygiri
  3. INS Himgiri
  4. INS Taragiri

Correct Answer: A. INS Nilgiri

Explanation: INS Nilgiri was the first Project 17A ship commissioned in January 2025.

Q36. INS Mahendragiri was designed by which body?

  1. Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau
  2. DRDO only
  3. ISRO
  4. HAL

Correct Answer: A. Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau

Explanation: INS Mahendragiri was designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau.

Q37. INS Mahendragiri was built by which shipbuilder?

  1. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
  2. Cochin Shipyard only
  3. Garden Reach only
  4. Goa Shipyard only

Correct Answer: A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

Explanation: INS Mahendragiri was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.

Q38. INS Mahendragiri has indigenous content of over how much?

  1. 50%
  2. 60%
  3. 75%
  4. 90%

Correct Answer: C. 75%

Explanation: INS Mahendragiri has over 75% indigenous content.

Q39. INS Mahendragiri has a displacement of approximately how many tonnes?

  1. 4,670 tonnes
  2. 5,670 tonnes
  3. 6,670 tonnes
  4. 7,670 tonnes

Correct Answer: C. 6,670 tonnes

Explanation: The frigate has a displacement of about 6,670 tonnes.

Q40. INS Mahendragiri can reach speeds of up to how many knots?

  1. 18 knots
  2. 22 knots
  3. 28 knots
  4. 35 knots

Correct Answer: C. 28 knots

Explanation: INS Mahendragiri can reach speeds of up to 28 knots.

Q41. INS Mahendragiri can be equipped with which surface-to-surface missile?

  1. BrahMos
  2. Akash
  3. Nag
  4. Astra

Correct Answer: A. BrahMos

Explanation: INS Mahendragiri can be equipped with the BrahMos surface-to-surface missile.

Q42. INS Mahendragiri is named after a mountain range in which region?

  1. Eastern Ghats
  2. Western Ghats
  3. Himalayas
  4. Aravalli

Correct Answer: A. Eastern Ghats

Explanation: INS Mahendragiri is named after the Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats.

Q43. What is the motto of INS Mahendragiri?

  1. Mighty, Majestic, Matchless
  2. Brave, Bold, Bright
  3. Victory Through Sea
  4. Strength and Honour

Correct Answer: A. Mighty, Majestic, Matchless

Explanation: INS Mahendragiri bears the motto Mighty, Majestic, Matchless.

Q44. INS Mahendragiri was built through contributions of more than how many Indian industries?

  1. 50
  2. 100
  3. 200
  4. 500

Correct Answer: C. 200

Explanation: More than 200 Indian industries contributed to the warship.

Q45. Under Operation Urja Suraksha, the Indian Navy escorted how many merchant vessels?

  1. 8
  2. 18
  3. 28
  4. 38

Correct Answer: B. 18

Explanation: The Navy escorted 18 merchant vessels under Operation Urja Suraksha.

Q46. The merchant vessels escorted under Operation Urja Suraksha carried cargo valued at over how much?

  1. Rs 1,000 crore
  2. Rs 5,000 crore
  3. Rs 9,000 crore
  4. Rs 15,000 crore

Correct Answer: C. Rs 9,000 crore

Explanation: The cargo value was over Rs 9,000 crore.

Q47. INS Mahendragiri will strengthen India’s presence in which region?

  1. Indian Ocean Region
  2. Arctic Region
  3. Caribbean Region
  4. Mediterranean Region

Correct Answer: A. Indian Ocean Region

Explanation: INS Mahendragiri will strengthen India’s maritime reach in the Indian Ocean Region.

Q48. SAGAR in India’s maritime vision stands for what?

  1. Security and Growth for All in the Region
  2. Sea and Growth Action Roadmap
  3. Security Agreement for Global Asian Region
  4. Sustainable Agriculture Growth and Reform

Correct Answer: A. Security and Growth for All in the Region

Explanation: SAGAR means Security and Growth for All in the Region.

Q49. PMFME Scheme crossed which major milestone in July 2026?

  1. Over two lakh credit-linked beneficiaries
  2. 10 lakh schools
  3. 5 lakh hospitals
  4. 1 crore farmers

Correct Answer: A. Over two lakh credit-linked beneficiaries

Explanation: PMFME crossed the milestone of more than two lakh credit-linked beneficiaries.

  1. Micro food processing
  2. Space technology
  3. Defence manufacturing
  4. Telecom regulation

Correct Answer: A. Micro food processing

Explanation: PMFME supports micro food processing enterprises.

Answer Key: Daily Current Affairs 11 July 2026

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

Question No.Correct Answer
Q1B. 10-11 July
Q2C. 40 years
Q3B. Christopher Luxon
Q4B. Auckland
Q5A. Strategic Partnership
Q6A. Roadmap to 2030
Q7B. Four years
Q8C. NZ$7 billion
Q9C. Rs 35,000 crore
Q10A. Free Trade Agreement
Q11A. New Zealand
Q12A. Maritime Security Dialogue
Q13A. Maritime Security
Q14A. Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
Q15A. Counter-Terrorism
Q16A. Joint Working Group
Q17A. NDMA
Q18A. National Disaster Management Authority
Q19A. Nagaland and Uttarakhand
Q20A. NCPOR, Goa
Q21A. Polar and ocean research
Q22A. Massey University
Q23A. Sports cooperation
Q24A. New Zealand Maritime Museum
Q25A. Gujarat
Q26A. Direct non-stop flights
Q27A. Kia Ora Modi
Q28C. 10,000
Q29C. 100 years
Q30A. INS Mahendragiri
Q31A. Visakhapatnam
Q32A. Rajnath Singh
Q33A. Eastern Fleet
Q34A. Project 17A
Q35A. INS Nilgiri
Q36A. Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau
Q37A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Q38C. 75%
Q39C. 6,670 tonnes
Q40C. 28 knots
Q41A. BrahMos
Q42A. Eastern Ghats
Q43A. Mighty, Majestic, Matchless
Q44C. 200
Q45B. 18
Q46C. Rs 9,000 crore
Q47A. Indian Ocean Region
Q48A. Security and Growth for All in the Region
Q49A. Over two lakh credit-linked beneficiaries
Q50A. Micro food processing

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

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  • Write down difficult facts in a short revision notebook.
  • Revise the answer key after 24 hours to improve retention.
  • Attempt Daily GK quizzes regularly on ExamCook.
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FAQs on Daily Current Affairs

Is Daily Current Affairs useful for SSC exams?

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

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