Current Affairs Quiz — 04 June 2026
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The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council, chaired by Amit Shah on 4 June 2026, was held in:
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Correct answer: D — Shillong
The 73rd Plenary Session was held in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the North Eastern Council?
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Correct answer: B — Union Home Minister
The Cabinet approved nomination of the Union Home Minister as ex-officio Chairman of NEC, with the DoNER Minister as Vice Chairman.
The North Eastern Council was set up under which law?
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Correct answer: A — North-Eastern Council Act, 1971
NEC is a statutory body constituted under the North-Eastern Council Act, 1971 (84 of 1971); it came into being at Shillong on 7 November 1972.
Consider the following statements about the North Eastern Council: 1. It is a constitutional body. 2. After the 2002 amendment, it functions as a regional planning body for the North Eastern Region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 only
NEC is a statutory, not constitutional, body; since the 2002 amendment it is mandated to function as a regional planning body.
The first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand, flagged off on 4 June 2026, was exported to:
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Correct answer: A — United Kingdom
APEDA flagged off the first consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to London, United Kingdom.
Which mango variety was exported in the first consignment from Jharkhand to the UK in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Amrapali
The consignment comprised 1.5 metric tonnes of fresh Amrapali mangoes.
Consider the following statements about the Jharkhand mango export of June 2026: 1. The mangoes were sourced from an all-women Farmer Producer Company in Simdega district. 2. The consignment was flagged off in Ranchi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct (Beura FPC, Bano block, Simdega). The flag-off ceremony was held in Kolkata, not Ranchi.
The University of Liverpool received the Letter of Approval on 4 June 2026 to set up its branch campus in:
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru
The Ministry of Education handed over the LoA for the University of Liverpool's branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Under which regulations was the University of Liverpool granted its Letter of Intent and Letter of Approval for an Indian campus?
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Correct answer: D — UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023
The LoI (26 May 2025) and LoA were granted under the UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023.
Consider the following statements about the University of Liverpool's Indian campus: 1. The university received its Letter of Intent on 26 May 2025. 2. The Letter of Approval was handed over by the Secretary (Higher Education), who is also UGC Chairman. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the Ministry of Education release.
India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle, launched on 4 June 2026, was made by:
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Correct answer: C — Maruti Suzuki
Hardeep Singh Puri launched India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle by Maruti Suzuki.
Flex-fuel vehicles, such as the one launched on 4 June 2026, can operate on ethanol–petrol blends in which range?
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Correct answer: B — E20 to E100
The release states flex-fuel vehicles can operate on blends from E20 up to E100.
The 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026, declared open by the Prime Minister on 4 June 2026, is being held in:
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Correct answer: B — Ahmedabad
The PM declared open the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, via video conferencing.
At the World Yogasana Championship opening, athletes were urged to become ambassadors of which Ministry of Ayush campaign?
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Correct answer: D — Yoga Three Sixty Five
The PM urged athletes to become ambassadors of the Ministry of Ayush's 'Yoga Three Sixty Five' campaign.
The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory was launched on 4 June 2026 by G. Kishan Reddy and:
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Correct answer: D — Yvette Cooper
It was launched by Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
Which Indian institute is a partner, along with TEXMiN and the University of Cambridge, in the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory?
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Correct answer: C — IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
The Observatory is a joint initiative of TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and the University of Cambridge.
The Mines Minister said the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory would advance the objectives of which Indian mission?
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Correct answer: B — National Critical Mineral Mission
Reddy said the Observatory would support evidence-based policymaking and advance the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM).
As stated on 4 June 2026, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to cross how many households by December 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 75 lakh
Pralhad Joshi said the scheme, which has crossed 40 lakh households, is expected to cross 75 lakh by December 2026.
Which new model was introduced on 4 June 2026 to speed up rooftop solar adoption among underserved households under PM Surya Ghar?
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Correct answer: D — Utility-Linked Aggregation model
The Utility-Linked Aggregation (ULA) model was introduced, with about 30 lakh installations planned across States.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was approved by the Cabinet with what total outlay?
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Correct answer: C — ₹75,021 crore
The Cabinet approved the scheme with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore for one crore households (PIB, 29 February 2024).
Dr Subhash C. Kashyap, who died on 4 June 2026, had served as Secretary-General of which body?
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Correct answer: C — Lok Sabha
Kashyap served as Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha from 1983 to 1990.
During which period did Subhash C. Kashyap serve as Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha?
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Correct answer: A — 1983–1990
The Hindu and The Tribune (PTI) report he served as Secretary-General from 1983 to 1990.
With the MoU signed on 4 June 2026, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly became which Legislature to join NeVA?
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Correct answer: B — 33rd
West Bengal became the 33rd Legislature to join the NeVA initiative.
The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is a Mission Mode Project of which Ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
NeVA is a Mission Mode Project of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Consider the following statements about NeVA as of 4 June 2026: 1. 21 Legislatures have moved to fully digital functioning through NeVA. 2. NeVA follows the vision of 'One Nation – One Application' for legislative governance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs release.
India held the inaugural meeting of a Joint Defence Committee with which country in New Delhi on 4 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Zimbabwe
The inaugural India–Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee meeting took place in New Delhi on 4 June 2026.
MY Bharat's Guinness World Records title, presented on 4 June 2026, was earned through which quiz?
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Correct answer: A — Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue Quiz
The record was set by 390,812 participants in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue (VBYLD) Quiz.