Current Affairs Quiz — 09 June 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The Zojila Tunnel, whose main tunnel breakthrough was achieved on 9 June 2026, will provide all-weather connectivity between:
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Correct answer: A — Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
The Zojila Tunnel will establish year-round connectivity between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
The Zojila Tunnel is being built between Baltal and Minamarg on which National Highway?
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Correct answer: C — NH-1
The tunnel is being built between Baltal and Minamarg on National Highway-1.
On completion of the Zojila Tunnel, travel time between Sonamarg and Minamarg is expected to fall from nearly two hours to about:
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Correct answer: D — 30 minutes
Travel time between Sonamarg and Minamarg will reduce from nearly two hours to about 30 minutes.
Consider the following statements about the Zojila Tunnel Project: 1. It is a nearly 14 km long bi-directional tunnel. 2. It is being built at a cost of about ₹6,800 crore at altitudes of 2,900–3,310 metres. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both facts are stated in the MoRTH release of 9 June 2026.
To mark 10 years of PMSMA on 9 June 2026, J.P. Nadda released a commemorative coin of what denomination?
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Correct answer: B — ₹75
A ₹75 commemorative coin and a ₹5 postal stamp were released.
Under PMSMA, free antenatal care is provided to pregnant women by specialist doctors on which day of every month?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PMSMA provides free antenatal care on the 9th day of every month.
According to the Sample Registration System cited in June 2026, India's Maternal Mortality Ratio for 2022–24 stands at:
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Correct answer: A — 87 per lakh live births
MMR declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014–16 to 87 in 2022–24.
Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): 1. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 June 2016. 2. It aims to provide free, comprehensive antenatal care through specialist doctors. 3. Its services are provided on the 1st day of every month. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the Health Ministry. Statement 3 is wrong: PMSMA services are provided on the 9th day of every month.
What is the name of the Land Port Management System inaugurated by Amit Shah on 9 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — VINIMAY
The Land Port Management System is named VINIMAY.
As per the Home Ministry (June 2026), how many land ports are currently operational in India?
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Correct answer: A — Fifteen
Fifteen land ports are operational, with 11 more planned over the next three years.
Consider the following statements about the Land Port Management System (VINIMAY): 1. It has eliminated about 90% of paperwork and introduced a Single Electronic Window. 2. Land port trade has grown from ₹5,000 crore in 2014 to ₹83,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both points are in the Home Ministry release of 9 June 2026.
Where will the first large-scale solar power project on defence land, approved by the Raksha Mantri in June 2026, be set up?
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Correct answer: B — Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
The project will come up at Sitapur (Ex-Cantonment), Uttar Pradesh.
What is the capacity of the Solar-BESS project approved on defence land at Sitapur?
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Correct answer: D — 250 MW
It is a 250 MW Solar Power Project with Battery Energy Storage System.
Through which entity will the Sitapur Solar-BESS project on defence land be developed?
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Correct answer: A — NTPC
The project will be developed through NTPC under the Ministry of Defence's initiative for optimum use of vacant defence land.
Which foreign university received a Letter of Approval on 9 June 2026 to set up its campus in Bengaluru?
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Correct answer: D — University of New South Wales
UNSW will set up its campus in Bengaluru, while Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai.
In which city will the University of Bristol and the University of York set up their Indian campuses?
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Correct answer: B — Mumbai
Both Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai.
Consider the following statements about the Letters of Approval issued on 9 June 2026: 1. They were handed over by the Chairman of the University Grants Commission. 2. Two of the three universities will set up their campuses in Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Dr Vineet Joshi, Secretary (Higher Education) and UGC Chairman, handed them over; Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai and UNSW in Bengaluru.
From which date is the new 'Viksit Bharat G RAM G' rural development framework set to come into effect?
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Correct answer: A — 1 July 2026
The new arrangement comes into effect from 1 July 2026.
What interim allocation was announced in June 2026 to accelerate rural employment and village development ahead of the VB-G RAM G rollout?
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Correct answer: D — ₹95,692 crore
A ₹95,692 crore interim allocation is part of the ₹1.25 lakh crore push; ₹30,000 crore is already allocated under MGNREGA.
Consider the following statements about the 9 June 2026 review of the VB-G RAM G rollout: 1. Twenty-six States had made budgetary provisions for it. 2. Jharkhand, Karnataka, Telangana and Mizoram were urged to complete their budgetary process. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both points are in the Rural Development Ministry release.
Who is the Amir of Kuwait with whom PM Narendra Modi spoke on 9 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
The Amir of the State of Kuwait is Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
During the 9 June 2026 call with the Amir of Kuwait, PM Modi did which of the following?
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Correct answer: C — Reaffirmed India's condemnation of attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and called for de-escalation
The PM reaffirmed India's strong condemnation of attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity and called for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy.
Bhagwan Birsa Munda, whose martyrdom day was observed on 9 June 2026, led which movement against British rule?
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Correct answer: B — Ulgulan
Birsa Munda gave the call for 'Ulgulan' (revolution) against British rule.
Consider the following statements about Bhagwan Birsa Munda: 1. He was born on 15 November 1875 at Ulihatu in present-day Jharkhand. 2. His birth anniversary is observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. 3. He breathed his last in Kolkata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per PIB. Statement 3 is wrong: Birsa Munda breathed his last in Ranchi.
In whose presence was the reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 signed with Sikkim on 9 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — C.R. Patil and Prem Singh Tamang
The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.
The National Level Policy Implementation and Monitoring Committee that held its first meeting on 9 June 2026 was constituted under which policy?
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Correct answer: A — National Cooperation Policy-2025
The committee was constituted under the National Cooperation Policy-2025 and is chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation.