Current Affairs Quiz 11th and 12th July 2026 Quiz

Exp. InsuranceDekho Appoints Sourav Ganguly as Brand Ambassador, Launches ‘Khul Kar Khelo’ Campaign

InsuranceDekho appointed former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly as its Brand Ambassador to strengthen its brand presence and outreach across India.

The company launched the ‘Khul Kar Khelo’ campaign to empower insurance advisors and enhance the insurance distribution ecosystem by encouraging greater participation and growth.

Recent Brand Ambassador

• Sourav Ganguly – InsuranceDekho for Khul Kar Khelo Campaign
• MS Dhoni – DRiV
• Shreyanka Patil – KLF Nirmal, a coconut hair oil brand
• Shah Rukh Khan – Visa (for ‘Infinitely More’ campaign)

Exp. NCW Constitutes Expert Committee to Review Regulations Governing IVF Clinics and ART Centres

National Commission for Women (NCW) has constituted a high-level Expert Committee, chaired by Justice Asha Menon (Former Delhi High Court Judge), to review the regulatory framework governing IVF clinics, ART centres and gamete banks.

The committee will assess the implementation of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, and the 2026 Amendment Rules, while identifying regulatory gaps and recommending reforms.

The panel will propose Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices to ensure ethical treatment, transparency, informed consent, privacy, and protection of women’s reproductive rights in the ART sector.

Exp. Sirsa Kinnow Receives GI Tag, Becomes Haryana’s First Exclusive GI-Tagged Fruit

Sirsa Kinnow has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

With this recognition, Sirsa Kinnow has become Haryana’s first fruit and the state’s first exclusive GI-tagged product.

Exp. Uttarakhand Becomes India’s Sixth Fully Literate State Under NEP 2020

Uttarakhand has become the sixth fully literate State in India after achieving the prescribed adult literacy benchmarks under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme.

The declaration was approved by the Governor on 8 July 2026, following the fulfilment of literacy standards set by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education.

With this achievement, Uttarakhand joins Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim as fully literate States.

Exp. Centre Expands PM-SETU Scheme to 200 ITI Clusters, Approves ₹1,237.58 Crore Investment Plans

The Central Government has approved the nationwide expansion of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme to 200 Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters, along with investment plans worth ₹1,237.58 crore.

The approvals were cleared at the 4th meeting of the National Steering Committee (NSC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), with implementation based on states’ readiness and industry participation.

Five ITI clusters across Odisha, Gujarat, and Telangana were approved, with Jindal Naveen Avasar Ltd., ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, Apollo MedSkills Ltd., Siddharth Infratech & Services, and Neuland Foundation serving as anchor industry partners.

PM-SETU, approved by the Union Cabinet in May 2025, aims to upgrade 1,000 government ITIs through 200 hub-and-spoke clusters and received a budget allocation of ₹6,140.50 crore in the Union Budget 2026–27.

Exp. Ministry of Tribal Affairs Launches ‘TribeX’ Digital Platform to Preserve Tribal Heritage and Promote Skill Development

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched TribeX, a digital learning platform dedicated to tribal arts, culture, languages, traditional knowledge, and skill development, during the National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs).

TribeX features a Digital Academy offering free certificate and UGC-aligned diploma courses, along with a Heritage Archive to preserve tribal literature, oral traditions, and cultural practices.

Exp. 10 July – Global Energy Independence Day

Global Energy Independence Day is observed annually on 10 July to promote the use of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Nikola Tesla, the renowned inventor and electrical engineer whose innovations in alternating current (AC) electricity revolutionised modern power systems.

Exp.  Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches ‘Pragati’ Project to Empower 20,000 Agricultural Entrepreneurs and 20 Lakh Farmers

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Pragati Project to empower over 20,000 agricultural entrepreneurs and benefit around 20 lakh farmers across the country.

Under the initiative, the government will train 26,000 small agricultural entrepreneurs, who will work at the village level and collaborate with 100–200 farmers to improve agricultural productivity.

The project aims to promote prosperous farmers, prosperous villages, and sustainable agricultural development, supporting the vision of Viksit Bharat through grassroots agricultural transformation.

Exp. CSIR and IP Australia Sign Agreement to Expand Access to Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)

CSIR and IP Australia signed an agreement to provide IP Australia access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) during the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit held in Melbourne in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), established in 2001 by CSIR and the Ministry of AYUSH, is the world’s first database for protecting India’s traditional knowledge from wrongful patent claims by serving as a prior art database.

The TKDL contains information on over 5.2 lakh formulations and practices from Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Yoga, translated into English, German, French, Japanese, and Spanish to assist patent examiners globally.

With this agreement, 18 patent offices worldwide now have access to the CSIR-TKDL under Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and the database has helped revoke, reject, amend, withdraw, or abandon over 375 patent applications based on documented prior art evidence.

Exp. Novo Nordisk Launches Once-Weekly Insulin ‘Awiqli’

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has launched Awiqli (Insulin Icodec), the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

The therapy reduces the number of basal insulin injections from 365 per year to just 52, aiming to improve treatment adherence and address the fear of daily injections.

Awiqli (700-unit pack) is priced at ₹2,611 (₹3.73 per unit), making it around 30–40% cheaper than many currently available daily basal insulin options.

Novo Nordisk has partnered with Abbott for the distribution of Awiqli in India, extending their existing collaboration for insulin products.

Exp. Giles Thomson Assumes Charge as FATF President for 2026–2028 Term

Giles Thomson (United Kingdom) assumed office as the President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on 1 July 2026 for a two-year term (2026–2028).

He succeeded Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico, whose tenure as FATF President ended on 30 June 2026.

About Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

• Founded – 1989
• Headquarters – Paris, France
• Membership – 40
• President – Giles Thomson (United Kingdom)

Exp. Leander Paes Appointed Player Ambassador of the Asian Tennis Federation

Olympic medallist Leander Paes has been appointed as the Player Ambassador of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF), the governing body for tennis in Asia.

The announcement was made during a ceremony on the sidelines of Wimbledon in London, attended by ATF President Yuryi Polskiy, senior officials, players, and members of the international tennis community.

Exp. Tripura Makes Full Version of Vande Mataram and National Anthem Mandatory in All Schools

Tripura has made the full version of the National Song Vande Mataram and the National Anthem Jana Gana Mana compulsory in all government, government-aided, private schools, and recognised madrassas from 7 July.

Under the new school assembly protocol, the day will begin with the full rendition of Vande Mataram followed by Jana Gana Mana, with students, teachers, and staff required to stand at attention during the performance.

About Tripura

• Capital – Agartala
• Chief Minister – Manik Sarkar
• Governor – Indra Sena Reddy Nallu

Exp. Bhupender Yadav Inaugurates Centre of Excellence on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Launches National Conflict Portal

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (COE) on Human-Wildlife Conflict at the Wildlife Institute of India–Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (WII-SACON), Coimbatore.

He also launched the National Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal, a digital platform aimed at strengthening the management and mitigation of human-wildlife conflicts across India.

Q.15. World Population Day is observed every year on 11 July to raise awareness about global population issues, including family planning, gender equality, maternal health, and sustainable development. What is the theme of World Population Day 2026?

दुनिया भर में जनसंख्या से जुड़े मुद्दों – जैसे परिवार नियोजन, लैंगिक समानता, मातृ स्वास्थ्य और सतत विकास – के बारे में जागरूकता बढ़ाने के लिए हर साल 11 जुलाई को ‘विश्व जनसंख्या दिवस‘ मनाया जाता है। विश्व जनसंख्या दिवस 2026 की थीम क्या है?

(a) Leave No One Behind: Count Everyone

(b) Harnessing the Power of Data for a Resilient Future

(c) Investing in People for Sustainable Development

(d) Population and Climate Action for a Better Tomorrow

(e) Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future

Exp. 11 July - World Population Day

World Population Day is observed every year on 11 July to raise awareness about global population issues, including family planning, gender equality, maternal health, and sustainable development.

Theme 2026 - Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future

The day was established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1989, inspired by the "Day of Five Billion" marked on 11 July 1987, when the world's population was estimated to reach 5 billion.