20 july 2026

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Q1- According to the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), India's dependence on imported crude oil during April–June 2026 was approximately:
A- 72.5%
B- 81.3%
C- 89.1%
D- 95.8%
Answer: C) 89.1%
Q2- Which organization recently released the provisional data on India's oil and gas imports for April–June 2026?
A- Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH)
B- NITI Aayog
C- Oil India Limited
D- Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC)
Answer: D) Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC)
Q3- The recent release of emergency oil reserves by the International Energy Agency (IEA) was primarily aimed at addressing disruptions caused by tensions in which strategic region?
A- South China Sea
B- Strait of Hormuz
C- Red Sea
D- Suez Canal
Answer: B) Strait of Hormuz
Q4- The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with which water body?
A- Arabian Sea
B- Gulf of Aden
C- Gulf of Oman
D- Red Sea
Answer: C) Gulf of Oman
Q5- India's foreign exchange market is currently under pressure mainly because of:
A- Falling gold prices
B- Declining exports
C- Rising global crude oil prices
D- Increase in GST rates
Answer: C) Rising global crude oil prices
Q6- Which Indian cricketer dismissed retirement rumours after scoring a century against England in July 2026?
A- Virat Kohli
B- KL Rahul
C- Shubman Gill
D- Rohit Sharma
Answer: D) Rohit Sharma
Q7- The governments of Kerala, Meghalaya and Manipur declared a holiday for educational institutions to allow students to watch the:
A- Cricket World Cup Final
B- Asian Games Opening Ceremony
C- Olympic Final
D- FIFA World Cup Final
Answer: D) FIFA World Cup Final
Q8- The Food Corporation of India (FCI) maintains large food grain stocks primarily to ensure:
A- Export promotion
B- National food security and buffer stock management
C- Increase in agricultural taxes
D- Industrial production
Answer: B) National food security and buffer stock management
Q9- Which institution is responsible for managing India's monetary policy and intervening in the foreign exchange market?
A- SEBI
B- NABARD
C- SIDBI
D- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer: D) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Q10- Which of the following topics has been among the most important for competitive exams on 20 July 2026?
A- Medieval History
B- Ancient Literature
C- Energy Security and Oil Imports
D- Classical Dance
Answer: C) Energy Security and Oil Imports