Current Affairs Quiz — 11 June 2026
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What was the theme of the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog held on 11 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047
The theme was 'Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047'.
Where was the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog held in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi
The meeting was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog (June 2026): 1. It was the first time the Chief Ministers of all 28 States participated in a Governing Council Meeting. 2. The Prime Minister called for a monitoring framework with targeted 100-day and five-year goals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are in the PIB release on the meeting.
NITI Aayog, whose Governing Council met for the 11th time in June 2026, was constituted through which of the following?
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Correct answer: B — A resolution of the Union Cabinet dated 1 January 2015
NITI Aayog was constituted through a resolution of the Union Cabinet dated 1 January 2015.
The tripartite MoU signed on 11 June 2026 to facilitate mineral oil operations in boundary areas involved the Government of India and which two states?
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Correct answer: B — Assam and Nagaland
The MoU was signed between the Government of India, Assam and Nagaland for the Assam–Nagaland boundary areas.
According to the Home Minister, the Assam–Nagaland mineral oil MoU (June 2026) could raise the current extraction capacity of about 1,000–1,500 barrels per day by how much?
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Correct answer: D — More than tenfold
Amit Shah said the current capacity of 1,000–1,500 barrels per day could increase by more than tenfold.
Consider the following statements about the tripartite MoU signed on 11 June 2026: 1. The Chief Ministers of Assam and Nagaland were present at the signing. 2. The MoU covers petroleum exploration and production in identified 'Areas of Interest'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Himanta Biswa Sarma and Neiphiu Rio were present, and the MoU covers 'Areas of Interest' for exploration and production.
From which merchant tanker did the Indian Navy recover an unexploded missile warhead off Kochi (announced June 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — MT Olympic Life
The warhead was recovered from the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Olympic Life.
Which naval command deployed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team for the MT Olympic Life warhead recovery?
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Correct answer: C — Southern Naval Command
The Kochi-based Southern Naval Command deployed a specialist EOD team.
Where did the Ministry of Coal hold a roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects on 11 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Hyderabad
The roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects was held in Hyderabad.
Consider the following statements made by the Coal Minister at the June 2026 gasification roadshow: 1. India has nearly 400 billion tonnes of coal reserves, the fifth largest in the world. 2. India is the world's second-largest producer and consumer of coal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
G. Kishan Reddy made both points in his keynote at the Hyderabad roadshow.
On 11 June 2026, Ashwini Vaishnaw announced an Advanced Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications Lab at which institute?
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Correct answer: D — MNIT Jaipur
The lab was announced at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur.
'Semiverse', to which MNIT Jaipur students were given access in June 2026, is:
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Correct answer: B — Lam Research's digital twin-based semiconductor fabrication and training platform
Semiverse is Lam Research's digital twin-based semiconductor fabrication and training ecosystem.
Consider the following statements made at MNIT Jaipur on 11 June 2026: 1. The quantum lab will be set up under MeitY's Electronics and ICT Academic Project. 2. Under the Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme, EDA tools are being provided to more than 323 universities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are in the release: the lab comes under MeitY's Electronics and ICT Academic Project, and C2S provides EDA tools to more than 323 universities.
Who led the Indian delegation and delivered India's plenary statement at the 114th International Labour Conference in June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Shobha Karandlaje
MoS for Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the delegation and delivered the plenary statement in Geneva.
At the 114th ILC, India highlighted the consolidation of how many central labour laws into four Labour Codes?
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Correct answer: C — 29
India consolidated 29 central labour laws into four Labour Codes.
Consider the following statements about the International Labour Organization, which convened the 114th ILC in June 2026: 1. The ILO has functioned since 1919. 2. The ILO is the only tripartite agency of the United Nations, bringing together governments, employers and workers. 3. The ILO has over 190 member States. 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 ILO. Statement 3 is wrong: the ILO has 187 member States.
At which institute did Jitendra Singh launch a DST-funded Central Instrumentation Facility and three research clusters on 11 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Gandhinagar
The facility and the three research clusters were launched at IIT Gandhinagar.
Which of the following was NOT among the three research clusters launched at IIT Gandhinagar in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Quantum Computing Research Cluster
The three clusters are Advanced Materials, Energy, and Healthcare & MedTech; there was no quantum computing cluster.
The 20 kW Akashvani FM transmitter inaugurated on 11 June 2026 is located at Ramgarh in which district?
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Correct answer: B — Jaisalmer
The transmitter is at Ramgarh, Jaisalmer, in the border region of Rajasthan.
With the Ramgarh transmitter, the number of FM transmitters in Rajasthan has risen to how many?
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Correct answer: D — 39
The PIB release says the number of FM transmitters in Rajasthan has increased to 39.
According to the Second Advance Estimates of 2025-26 released in June 2026, total horticulture production in India is estimated at about how much?
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Correct answer: C — 3,777.76 lakh tonne
Total horticulture production for 2025-26 is estimated at 3,777.76 lakh tonne; 3,707.38 lakh tonne was the 2024-25 final figure.
Consider the following statements about the Second Advance Estimates of horticulture for 2025-26: 1. Fruit production is expected to grow faster than vegetable production. 2. Onion production is estimated to be higher than in 2024-25. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Fruits are expected to grow 3.25% against 1.47% for vegetables, so statement 1 is correct. Onion is estimated at 307.37 lakh tonne against 307.67 lakh tonne in 2024-25, a slight fall, so statement 2 is wrong.
As per the 2025-26 Second Advance Estimates, which vegetable has the largest estimated production among onion, potato and tomato?
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Correct answer: B — Potato
Potato is estimated at 598.89 lakh tonne, ahead of onion (307.37) and tomato (214.61).
Which team did Mexico defeat in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — South Africa
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the Group A opening match.
Who scored the first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the opening match on 11 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Julián Quiñones
Julián Quiñones scored in the 9th minute; Raúl Jiménez added the second in the 67th minute.
Consider the following statements about the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026: 1. The match was played at Mexico City Stadium. 2. Three players were sent off during the match. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
FIFA lists the venue as Mexico City Stadium, and FIFA, Concacaf and BBC report three red cards (Sithole, Zwane, Montes).