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SSC Daily Quiz — 2026-07-20

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current affairs set

Q1. India recently inaugurated its first 'Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus' project in which city?

भारत ने हाल ही में किस शहर में अपनी पहली 'ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन फ्यूल सेल बस' परियोजना का उद्घाटन किया?

  1. A. New Delhi
  2. B. Bengaluru
  3. C. Pune
  4. D. Mumbai

Solution

India's first 'Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus' project was inaugurated in New Delhi, marking a significant step towards sustainable public transportation.

Q2. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India in July 2026?

जुलाई 2026 में भारत के नए मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?

  1. A. Rajiv Kumar
  2. B. Anup Chandra Pandey
  3. C. Sanjay Arora
  4. D. Om Prakash

Solution

Om Prakash has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India in July 2026, succeeding the outgoing commissioner.

Q3. Which country recently hosted the 14th BRICS Summit in 2026?

हाल ही में किस देश ने 2026 में 14वें ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन की मेजबानी की?

  1. A. Brazil
  2. B. Russia
  3. C. India
  4. D. China

Solution

India hosted the 14th BRICS Summit in 2026, focusing on strengthening cooperation among member nations.

Q4. The 'SemiconIndia 2026' conference, focused on the semiconductor industry, was held in which Indian state?

सेमीकंडक्टर उद्योग पर केंद्रित 'सेमीकॉनइंडिया 2026' सम्मेलन भारत के किस राज्य में आयोजित किया गया था?

  1. A. Gujarat
  2. B. Karnataka
  3. C. Maharashtra
  4. D. Uttar Pradesh

Solution

The 'SemiconIndia 2026' conference was held in Gujarat, attracting global leaders and experts in the semiconductor sector.

Q5. Which Indian city has been chosen to host the 'International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session 2027'?

किस भारतीय शहर को 'अंतर्राष्ट्रीय ओलंपिक समिति (IOC) सत्र 2027' की मेजबानी के लिए चुना गया है?

  1. A. Mumbai
  2. B. New Delhi
  3. C. Chennai
  4. D. Kolkata

Solution

Mumbai has been selected to host the prestigious 'International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session' in 2027, highlighting India's growing importance in global sports.

Q6. The 'Global Peace Index 2026' released recently, ranked India at what position?

हाल ही में जारी 'ग्लोबल पीस इंडेक्स 2026' में भारत को किस स्थान पर रखा गया है?

  1. A. 115th
  2. B. 126th
  3. C. 135th
  4. D. 142nd

Solution

India is ranked 126th in the 'Global Peace Index 2026', indicating its position relative to other nations in terms of peacefulness.

Q7. Which Indian state has launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Rojgar Srijan Yojana' to boost employment opportunities?

किस भारतीय राज्य ने रोजगार के अवसरों को बढ़ावा देने के लिए 'मुख्यमंत्री रोजगार सृजन योजना' शुरू की है?

  1. A. Rajasthan
  2. B. Uttar Pradesh
  3. C. Madhya Pradesh
  4. D. Chhattisgarh

Solution

Madhya Pradesh launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Rojgar Srijan Yojana' to provide financial assistance and support to unemployed youth for setting up their own businesses.

Q8. Who recently won the 'Wimbledon Men's Singles Title 2026', marking a historic achievement?

किसने हाल ही में 'विंबलडन पुरुष एकल खिताब 2026' जीता, जो एक ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धि है?

  1. A. Carlos Alcaraz
  2. B. Novak Djokovic
  3. C. Jannik Sinner
  4. D. Daniil Medvedev

Solution

Novak Djokovic secured the 'Wimbledon Men's Singles Title 2026', extending his record-breaking Grand Slam victories.

mixed set

Q1. Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन भारत की सबसे बड़ी मीठे पानी की झील है?

  1. A. Wular Lake
  2. B. Chilika Lake
  3. C. Dal Lake
  4. D. Loktak Lake

Solution

Wular Lake, located in Jammu and Kashmir, is the largest freshwater lake in India. Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon.

Q2. The famous 'Hornbill Festival' is celebrated in which Indian state?

प्रसिद्ध 'हॉर्नबिल महोत्सव' भारत के किस राज्य में मनाया जाता है?

  1. A. Assam
  2. B. Nagaland
  3. C. Manipur
  4. D. Meghalaya

Solution

The Hornbill Festival is a renowned annual festival celebrated in the state of Nagaland, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of its tribes.

Q3. Who among the following was the first woman to become the Chief Minister of an Indian state?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन किसी भारतीय राज्य की मुख्यमंत्री बनने वाली पहली महिला थीं?

  1. A. Sarojini Naidu
  2. B. Sucheta Kriplani
  3. C. Jayalalithaa
  4. D. Mayawati

Solution

Sucheta Kriplani was the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state, serving Uttar Pradesh from 1963 to 1967.

Q4. A sum of money, when invested at compound interest, amounts to Rs. 4410 in 2 years and Rs. 4630.50 in 3 years. Find the rate of interest per annum.

एक निश्चित राशि, चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज पर निवेश करने पर, 2 वर्षों में 4410 रुपये और 3 वर्षों में 4630.50 रुपये हो जाती है। प्रति वर्ष ब्याज दर ज्ञात कीजिए।

  1. A. 5%
  2. B. 4%
  3. C. 6%
  4. D. 5.5%

Solution

Let the sum be P and the rate of interest be R. Then, Amount after 2 years = P(1 + R/100)^2 = 4410. Amount after 3 years = P(1 + R/100)^3 = 4630.50. Dividing the second equation by the first: (1 + R/100) = 4630.50 / 4410 = 1.05. R/100 = 0.05, so R = 5%.

Q5. If 12 men can complete a work in 20 days, then in how many days can 15 men complete the same work?

यदि 12 पुरुष एक कार्य को 20 दिनों में पूरा कर सकते हैं, तो 15 पुरुष उसी कार्य को कितने दिनों में पूरा कर सकते हैं?

  1. A. 16 days
  2. B. 18 days
  3. C. 15 days
  4. D. 17 days

Solution

Let M1 = 12 men, D1 = 20 days. Let M2 = 15 men, D2 = ? We know that M1 * D1 = M2 * D2. So, 12 * 20 = 15 * D2. D2 = (12 * 20) / 15 = 240 / 15 = 16 days.

Q6. The average of 5 consecutive odd numbers is 61. What is the largest of these numbers?

5 क्रमागत विषम संख्याओं का औसत 61 है। इन संख्याओं में सबसे बड़ी संख्या कौन सी है?

  1. A. 59
  2. B. 63
  3. C. 65
  4. D. 67

Solution

For consecutive odd numbers, the average is the middle number. So, the 3rd number is 61. The 5 consecutive odd numbers are 57, 59, 61, 63, 65. The largest number is 65.

Q7. Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. Book : Library :: Fish : ?

वह विकल्प चुनें जो तीसरे पद से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जैसे दूसरा पद पहले पद से संबंधित है। पुस्तक : पुस्तकालय :: मछली : ?

  1. A. Water
  2. B. Aquarium
  3. C. School
  4. D. Net

Solution

A library is a place where books are kept. Similarly, an aquarium is a place where fish are kept (for observation or as pets).

Q8. Find the missing number in the series: 4, 9, 25, 49, ?, 169

श्रृंखला में लुप्त संख्या ज्ञात कीजिए: 4, 9, 25, 49, ?, 169

  1. A. 81
  2. B. 100
  3. C. 121
  4. D. 144

Solution

The given series consists of squares of prime numbers: 2^2=4, 3^2=9, 5^2=25, 7^2=49. The next prime number after 7 is 11, so 11^2 = 121. The next one is 13^2=169.

Q9. Select the correct synonym of the given word: 'Lethargy'

दिए गए शब्द का सही पर्यायवाची चुनें: 'आलस्य'

  1. A. Energy
  2. B. Vigor
  3. C. Sluggishness
  4. D. Activity

Solution

Lethargy means a lack of energy and enthusiasm; sluggishness. Therefore, 'Sluggishness' is the correct synonym.

Q10. Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. "One of the most effective solutions is that you should control your diet."

वाक्य के उस भाग की पहचान करें जिसमें त्रुटि है। "सबसे प्रभावी समाधानों में से एक यह है कि आपको अपने आहार को नियंत्रित करना चाहिए।"

  1. A. One of the most effective solutions
  2. B. is that you
  3. C. should control your diet.
  4. D. No error

Solution

The phrase 'is that you should' is grammatically incorrect and redundant. A more concise and correct phrasing would be 'is to control your diet.' or 'is to control one's diet.'. The error is in 'is that you'.