Current Affairs Quiz — 08 June 2026
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On 8 June 2026, India adopted the Rules of Implementation of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) with which country?
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Correct answer: B — Japan
India and Japan adopted the Rule of Implementation of the JCM on 8 June 2026.
The India–Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism operates under which provision of the Paris Agreement?
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Correct answer: D — Article 6.2
The Rule of Implementation was adopted under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
Consider the following statements about Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: 1. Article 6.2 provides accounting and reporting guidance for Parties to use internationally transferred mitigation outcomes towards their NDCs. 2. Article 6.8 establishes a new UNFCCC mechanism to trade high-quality carbon credits. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Article 6.4 establishes the new UNFCCC crediting mechanism; Article 6.8 covers non-market approaches (UNFCCC).
BHAVYA, whose portal was launched on 8 June 2026, stands for:
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana
BHAVYA is the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana.
Which organisation is the Project Management Agency for the BHAVYA scheme?
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Correct answer: C — NICDC
The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) is designated as the Project Management Agency.
Consider the following statements about the BHAVYA scheme: 1. It aims to develop 100 industrial parks with a Cabinet-approved outlay of ₹33,660 crore. 2. Land for the parks will be provided by the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: land will be provided by the State Governments, while the Centre supports infrastructure through NICDC.
How many Kirti Chakras were conferred at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I) on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 7
The President conferred 7 Kirti Chakras (2 posthumous), 15 Vir Chakras and 29 Shaurya Chakras.
Before January 1967, the Kirti Chakra was known as:
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Correct answer: D — Ashoka Chakra Class-II
Ashoka Chakra Class-I, II and III were instituted on 4 January 1952 and renamed Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra in January 1967 (Gallantry Awards portal, MoD).
Consider the following statements about the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I): 1. It was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on 8 June 2026. 2. 29 Shaurya Chakras, including one posthumous, were conferred. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the Defence Ministry release of 8 June 2026.
In the order of precedence of gallantry awards, which of the following ranks above the Kirti Chakra?
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Correct answer: C — Maha Vir Chakra
The order of precedence is Param Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra and Shaurya Chakra (Gallantry Awards portal, MoD).
On 8 June 2026, West Bengal became which State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?
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Correct answer: C — 36th
West Bengal became the 36th State/UT to implement AB PM-JAY, completing nationwide adoption.
Which body signed the MoU with the Government of West Bengal for implementing AB PM-JAY?
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Correct answer: A — National Health Authority
The National Health Authority (NHA) under the Health Ministry signed the MoU with the State's Health & FW Department.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY was launched in:
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Correct answer: D — September 2018
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said PM-JAY was launched in September 2018.
Consider the following statements about AB PM-JAY as stated on 8 June 2026: 1. It covers more than 62 crore people, including senior citizens aged 70 and above and gig and platform workers. 2. Out-of-pocket health expenditure has declined from 64.6% before 2018 to 43.4%. 3. Over 12 crore Ayushman Cards have been created. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: over 44 crore Ayushman Cards have been created; 12 crore is the number of hospital admissions authorised.
India's U-18 men's hockey team won the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 by defeating which team in the final?
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Correct answer: D — Japan
The team beat hosts Japan 4-1 in the final at Kakamigahara.
Who captained India's U-18 women's hockey team that won bronze at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Sweety Kujur
The women's team, led by captain Sweety Kujur, won bronze by beating Korea 3-0.
Who inaugurated the 2nd CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference in Chandigarh on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the conference at the Haryana Legislative Assembly Chamber in Chandigarh on 8 June 2026.
Consider the following statements about the CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference held in Chandigarh in June 2026: 1. The member legislatures of CPA Zone-II are Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi. 2. The conference was hosted by the Punjab Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct as per the Lok Sabha Secretariat. Statement 2 is wrong: the conference was hosted by the Haryana Legislative Assembly.
The theme of the CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference inaugurated in Chandigarh on 8 June 2026 was related to:
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Correct answer: A — The role of an aware society and people's representatives in realising Viksit Bharat–2047
The theme was 'Role of an Aware Society and Representatives of the People in Facing Future Challenges and Realizing the Goal of Viksit Bharat–2047'.
Who released the Report of the Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Chief Economic Adviser Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran
CEA Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran released the report in New Delhi.
State Finance Commissions, which assess the finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions, are constituted under which Article of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: A — Article 243-I
The Panchayati Raj Ministry release states that State Finance Commissions are constituted under Article 243-I.
The report recommended a CAG performance audit of the implementation of which Constitutional Amendment across States?
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Correct answer: C — 73rd Amendment
The report recommends that the CAG undertake a performance audit of the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment across States.
The tanker MT Marivex, attacked off Masirah, Oman on 8 June 2026 with 24 Indian crew on board, was flagged in:
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Correct answer: D — Palau
MT Marivex is a Palau-flagged tanker.
Who rescued the 24 Indian crew members of MT Marivex on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Oman Navy helicopters
OMSC confirmed that all 24 crew were rescued by Oman Navy helicopters; ICG's MRCC Mumbai coordinated with OMSC.
India secured continued EU market access beyond September 2026 for which group of products?
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Correct answer: B — Aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal casings
India was included on the EU list of countries authorised to export aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal casings.
The EU amended Regulation (EU) 2021/405 through Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1189 in view of concerns over:
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Correct answer: D — Antimicrobial Resistance
The amendment was made in view of growing concerns relating to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
Where was a new Regional Meteorological Centre launched on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Lucknow
Dr Jitendra Singh and CM Yogi Adityanath launched the new RMC at Lucknow.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh on 8 June 2026, how many Doppler Weather Radars does India's network have now?
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Correct answer: A — 50
India had 17 Doppler Weather Radars in 2014; the network has now expanded to 50.
Consider the following statements: 1. India had 17 Doppler Weather Radars in 2014. 2. About 50 more Doppler Weather Radars are proposed under Mission Mausam, taking the total to nearly 100 over the next two years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both figures were stated by Dr Jitendra Singh at the Lucknow launch.
What is the sanctioned cost of the Mararikulam–Alappuzha doubling project approved on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹220.51 crore
The 10.65 km doubling has a sanctioned cost of ₹220.51 crore.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Mararikulam–Alappuzha section is the only remaining single-line stretch on the Ernakulam–Turavur–Alappuzha–Ambalapuzha–Kayankulam corridor. 2. Alappuzha is the smallest district of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is from the Railway Ministry release; statement 2 is from the Alappuzha district website.
The Haryana urban road dust project under the CSIR-CRRI MoA of 8 June 2026 will be implemented jointly by CSIR-CRRI and:
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Correct answer: C — School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
The project will be implemented jointly by CSIR-CRRI and SPA New Delhi with the Haryana Government under CAQM guidance.
The project sanctioned on 8 June 2026 for the Bengaluru–Tumkur section involves:
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Correct answer: D — Converting 1x25 kV electric traction to 2x25 kV
The existing 1x25 kV electric traction system will be converted to 2x25 kV over 120 track km at ₹162.57 crore.