7 July 2026 — Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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Health
World Zoonoses Day — 6 July
Observed annually on 6 July to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases (transmitted from animals to humans). Commemorates Louis Pasteur administering the world’s first human rabies vaccine in July 1885 to Joseph Meister. Key zoonoses: rabies, Ebola, COVID-19, H5N1, Nipah. Supported by WHO, FAO, and WOAH (formerly OIE).
Environment
Delhi’s ‘Clean Air, Healthy Delhi’ — Rs 8,300 Crore Project
Announced by CM Rekha Gupta with World Bank support. Aims to accelerate the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in 2019 by MoEFCC with target of 20–30% reduction in PM10 & PM2.5 by 2024 (base year 2017). Implemented by 8 Delhi agencies including DPCC, MCD, Delhi Jal Board, NDMC, and Delhi Traffic Police.
Defence
DAC — Rs 52,000 Crore AoN Cleared (July 2026)
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) — highest decision-making body for defence acquisitions, established 2001, chaired by Rajnath Singh. Key approvals: AKASH TARANG — Advanced Anti-UAV Electronic Warfare System (Army); MPATGM, MRSAM, V-SHORADS, Active Protection System for Tanks; FW-HAPS (Fixed-Wing High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites) for IAF.
International
India–Mali Trade Relations
Inaugural India-Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports held in Bamako (Mali’s capital), July 2026. Bilateral trade: USD 326.61 million (FY26), 55% growth over FY25. Mali exports: raw cotton, leather, cashew, gum arabic. India exports: pharmaceuticals, cotton fabrics. India’s DFTP Scheme (2008) provides duty-free access for LDCs. Vision Mali 2063 Investment Forum planned for December 2026.
Science & Space
ISRO SOLVE — First Ground Test for Gaganyaan
SOLVE = Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments. First ground test at SDSC, Sriharikota, AP (July 2026). Uses modified PSLV strap-on motor, slow-burning solid propellant, SITVC, and 10-stage parachute system. Validates parachute trials for Gaganyaan Crew Module; simulates deceleration at 10–17 km altitude. Gaganyaan goal: send 3-member crew to LEO for 3 days.
Sports
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 — Australia’s 7th Title
Final at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London (June 12 – July 5, 2026; 10th edition). Australia beat England by 7 wickets, chasing 151/3. Beth Mooney: Player of the Final (64 runs) & Player of the Tournament — first player with 2 PoT awards in T20 WC history (2023 & 2026). India’s Shree Charani: Leading Wicket-Taker with 14 wickets (national record for single edition). Hosted by ECB.
Sports
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — India’s Youngest International Debutant
Debuted at 15 years 99 days in T20I vs England, Old Trafford (July 2026). Broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record (debuted at 16 years 205 days in Tests, 1989) and Shafali Verma’s record (15 years 239 days, 2019). Born 2011, Tajpur, Bihar. IPL 2026 (RR): 776 runs, SR 237.30, record 72 sixes, top run-scorer. Helped India win 2026 U-19 World Cup.
Economy
SBI Acquires NHB Stake in RDCL
RDCL = RMBS Development Company Limited — middle-layer NBFC for residential mortgage-backed securitisation, est. 2024, paid-up capital Rs 500 crore. SBI acquires 10% stake from NHB; NHB’s holding: 39% → 29%. Other shareholders: LIC (10%), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance (7% each). Deepens India’s secondary mortgage market.
Digital Governance
29th NaCeG 2026 — Jaipur Declaration on e-Governance
Held at Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur (July 1–2, 2026). Organised by DARPG, MeitY, and Government of Rajasthan. Inaugurated by CM Bhajanlal Sharma. Theme: ‘Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-enabled, Data-driven & Secure Digital Governance.’ Adopted the Jaipur Declaration on e-Governance 2026. Awards: 10 Gold (Rs 10L each), 6 Silver (Rs 5L each), 1 Jury Award. NaCeG held annually since 1995.
Geography
Seven Summits — Mt. Elbrus & Tshering Choden
Tshering Choden (Sikkim) scaled Mt. Elbrus (5,642 m), Europe’s highest peak — 2nd of her Seven Summits (after Kilimanjaro, Aug 2025). Elbrus: Caucasus range, southern Russia; dormant stratovolcano. Seven Summits: Everest (Asia), Aconcagua (S. America), Denali (N. America), Kilimanjaro (Africa), Elbrus (Europe), Vinson (Antarctica), Kosciuszko (Australia).
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Who administered the world’s first human rabies vaccine, and to whom?
Louis Pasteur — to Joseph Meister (July 1885)
World Zoonoses Day: 6 July; supported by WHO, FAO, WOAH
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What is the AKASH TARANG System and who approved it?
Advanced Anti-UAV Electronic Warfare System — approved by DAC (Indian Army)
DAC chaired by Rajnath Singh; Rs 52,000 crore AoN cleared July 2026
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What does SOLVE stand for, and where was its first ground test held?
Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments — SDSC, Sriharikota, AP
Gaganyaan parachute trials; simulates deceleration at 10–17 km altitude
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How many times has Australia won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and who was the 2026 Player of the Final?
7 times — Beth Mooney (64 runs; also Player of the Tournament)
Final at Lord’s; first player with 2 PoT awards in T20 WC history
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At what age did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his T20I debut, and whose record did he break?
15 years 99 days — broke Sachin Tendulkar’s & Shafali Verma’s records
IPL 2026: 776 runs, 72 sixes (RR); born Tajpur, Bihar, 2011
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What does RDCL stand for, and what will NHB’s stake become after SBI’s acquisition?
RMBS Development Company Limited — NHB stake declines from 39% to 29%
Middle-layer NBFC; est. 2024; paid-up capital Rs 500 crore
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What was the theme of NaCeG 2026, and what declaration did it adopt?
Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-enabled, Data-driven & Secure Digital Governance — Jaipur Declaration on e-Governance 2026
29th edition; Jaipur; organised by DARPG, MeitY & Govt. of Rajasthan
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What is the altitude of Mt. Elbrus, and which continent does it represent in the Seven Summits?
5,642 m — Europe’s highest peak (Caucasus Range, Russia)
Tshering Choden (Sikkim) scaled it July 2026; dormant stratovolcano
Think & Discuss
India’s Space Ambitions vs. Real-World Priorities: Should Gaganyaan Be Fast-Tracked, and What Should India’s Human Spaceflight Programme Prioritise?
Context from today’s quiz: ISRO’s SOLVE ground test marks a key milestone for Gaganyaan, India’s first human spaceflight programme. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi broke a 36-year-old record, becoming India’s youngest international cricket debutant, and Tshering Choden from Sikkim is quietly scaling the Seven Summits. Taken together, these stories reveal India’s extraordinary depth of ambition across space, sport, and individual achievement — yet Gaganyaan, announced in 2018 and repeatedly delayed, raises genuine questions about whether India’s space infrastructure, training ecosystems, and long-term vision for human spaceflight are truly aligned.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India’s SOLVE test for Gaganyaan validates another step in crewed spaceflight capability. But human spaceflight is extraordinarily expensive and risky. In a country with pressing developmental priorities — healthcare, clean air (as the Rs 8,300 crore Delhi project shows), and financial inclusion — the cost-benefit of Gaganyaan is actively debated.
Should India fast-track Gaganyaan as a strategic and scientific imperative — or would the resources be better spent on uncrewed missions, satellite infrastructure, or pressing developmental needs like NCAP?
Should India fast-track Gaganyaan as a strategic and scientific imperative — or would the resources be better spent on uncrewed missions, satellite infrastructure, or pressing developmental needs like NCAP?
- SOLVE simulates parachute deceleration at 10–17 km. Gaganyaan aims to send 3 crew to LEO for 3 days. Is this a sufficient first-step mission, or does India need a more ambitious long-term roadmap (lunar landing, space station) to justify the investment?
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at 15 and Tshering Choden from Sikkim both reflect India’s talent beyond its traditional metros. How should India design its Gaganyaan astronaut selection to reflect the country’s diversity — and does the constitutional framework of equal opportunity (Article 16) have a role to play here?
- Delhi’s Rs 8,300 crore Clean Air project targets PM2.5 reductions that could save thousands of lives annually. Gaganyaan’s estimated cost exceeds Rs 10,000 crore. How should India’s government publicly frame and justify the dual expenditure on both space and public health infrastructure?
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