16 july 2026

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Q1- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recently retained the interest rate for FY 2025–26 at what percentage?
A- 8.00%
B- 8.15%
C- 8.25%
D- 8.50%
Answer: C) 8.25%
Q2- The Strait of Hormuz, recently in the news due to rising West Asia tensions, connects which two water bodies?
A- Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
B- Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
C- Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
D- Black Sea and Caspian Sea
Answer: B) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
Q3- Which international body recently announced changes to the Cricket World Cup format?
A- BCCI
B- ICC
C- ACC
D- MCC
Answer: B) ICC
Q4- Which Indian state showcased GI-tagged handloom products such as Kuchai Silk and Bhagaiya Saree at Bharat Tex 2026?
A- Odisha
B- Bihar
C- Jharkhand
D- Chhattisgarh
Answer: C) Jharkhand
Q5- The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) was jointly established by which two organisations?
A- WTO and IMF
B- UNESCO and UNICEF
C- FAO and WHO
D- UNEP and WMO
Answer: C) FAO and WHO
Q6- According to recent reports, approximately what percentage of global oil trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz?
A- 5%
B- 10%
C- 20%
D- 35%
Answer: C) 20%
Q7- The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established under which treaty?
A- Geneva Convention
B- Rome Statute
C- Paris Agreement
D- Kyoto Protocol
Answer: B) Rome Statute
Q8- Which organisation warned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could widen the skills gap among young people?
A- World Bank
B- IMF
C- United Nations
D- OECD
Answer: C) United Nations
Q9- Which Indian nuclear power plant was recently reported in the news over concerns related to a data leak?
A- Tarapur Nuclear Plant
B- Kakrapar Nuclear Plant
C- Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
D- Narora Nuclear Power Plant
Answer: C) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
Q10- Which country is scheduled to face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final on 16 July (IST)?
A- France
B- Spain
C- England
D- Portugal
Answer: C) England