Current Affairs Quiz — 14 June 2026
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Where did PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron hold official talks on 14 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Villa Kerylos, Nice
The talks were held at Villa Kerylos in Nice on 14 June 2026.
The Joint India–France AI Working Group created during PM Modi's June 2026 visit to France is focused on which area?
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Correct answer: C — AI governance
The list of outcomes mentions a Joint India–France AI Working Group focused on AI governance.
Under the outcomes of PM Modi's June 2026 visit to France, how many additional Indian start-ups will be incubated at Station F?
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Correct answer: D — 10
The outcomes include incubation of an additional 10 Indian start-ups at Station F.
Consider the following statements about India–France relations: 1. India–France ties were elevated to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' on 17 February 2026. 2. The India–France Year of Innovation 2026 was jointly inaugurated by PM Modi and President Macron. 3. The Nice talks of 14 June 2026 were the second meeting of the two leaders since the elevation of ties. 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 in the Innovation Roadmap 2030 text. Statement 3 is wrong: the PMO says the Nice talks were the first meeting since the elevation.
The Letter of Intent between ISRO and CNES signed during PM Modi's June 2026 France visit concerns cooperation in which field?
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Correct answer: C — Microgravity research and human space exploration
The ISRO–CNES Letter of Intent concerns cooperation in microgravity research and human space exploration.
Where was the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 inaugurated on 14 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Palais des Expositions, Nice
PM Modi and President Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 at the Palais des Expositions, Nice.
Bharat Innovates 2026 was organised by the Government of India as an initiative of which ministry?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Education
Bharat Innovates was organised as an initiative of the Union Ministry of Education.
How many deep-tech start-ups were presented at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice?
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Correct answer: A — 120
Bharat Innovates presented 120 start-ups and over 20 Institutes of Excellence across 13 technology pillars.
Consider the following statements about Bharat Innovates 2026: 1. The Nice event was the first Bharat Innovates held outside India. 2. It is a three-day event. 3. It showcases innovations across 13 critical technology pillars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated in the PMO and Ministry of Education releases of 14 June 2026.
According to the Department of Fertilizers (June 2026), India's domestic urea production reached an all-time high of how much in 2023-24?
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Correct answer: B — 314.07 LMT
Urea production rose from 225 LMT in 2014-15 to a record 314.07 LMT in 2023-24.
Consider the following statements based on the Department of Fertilizers note of June 2026: 1. Six new mega urea plants set up since 2014 have added annual capacity of 76.2 LMT. 2. P&K fertiliser manufacturing reached a record 211.22 LMT in 2024-25. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both figures are given in the Department of Fertilizers release.
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (June 2026), the National Highway network grew from about 91,287 km in 2014 to over how many km in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — 1,46,572 km
The network grew to over 1,46,572 km in FY 2025-26, nearly 61% more than in 2014.
What is the planned length of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, set to become India's longest access-controlled expressway?
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Correct answer: A — About 1,386 km
The Delhi–Mumbai Expressway has a planned length of about 1,386 km and an estimated cost of around ₹1 lakh crore.
Consider the following statements about the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and highway construction: 1. The first completed section of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, the 246-km Delhi–Dausa–Lalsot stretch, was inaugurated on 12 February 2023. 2. National Highway construction pace reached nearly 34 km per day in 2025. 3. The Delhi–Mumbai Expressway passes through Punjab. 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. Statement 3 is wrong: the expressway connects Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
According to Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on 14 June 2026, the captive stock of Great Indian Bustards under Project GIB has reached how many birds?
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Correct answer: C — 94
The captive stock grew to 94 birds after three new chicks.
How many Great Indian Bustard chicks have hatched so far in the fourth year of captive breeding (as of 14 June 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — 26
In the fourth year of captive breeding, 26 chicks have hatched so far.
Consider the following statements about Project Great Indian Bustard (June 2026): 1. Of the chicks hatched in the fourth year of captive breeding, 18 came through artificial insemination. 2. Three chicks have hatched in the wild in Rajasthan through a 'jumpstart' intervention. 3. All chicks hatched this year came from wild-collected eggs. 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. Statement 3 is wrong: only four of the 26 chicks came from wild-collected eggs.
Where did Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan lay the foundation stone of a model Krishi Vigyan Kendra on 14 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Berkhedi Jetu, Vidisha
The model KVK foundation stone was laid at Berkhedi Jetu in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh.
The model Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Vidisha is planned as a live laboratory of modern farming over what area?
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Correct answer: D — 49 acres
The model KVK is described as a 49-acre live laboratory of modern farming.
The scientific farming roadmap presented at Vidisha on 14 June 2026 covers which group of Madhya Pradesh districts?
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Correct answer: B — Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, Dewas
The roadmap is for Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore and Dewas districts, with a focus on integrated farming.
How many verified viewers did the Ministry of Ayush record when it set the Guinness World Record for a YouTube live Yoga stream in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 4,35,831
The Ministry recorded 4,35,831 verified viewers.
Consider the following statements about the Ministry of Ayush Guinness World Record of June 2026: 1. The previous record of 2,46,252 viewers had been set in 2024. 2. The record attempt was part of outreach for International Day of Yoga 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the Ministry of Ayush release.
Under an India–France MoU listed among the outcomes of PM Modi's June 2026 visit to France, a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Allied Sectors will be set up at which institute?
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Correct answer: A — NSTI, Kanpur
The MoU is for a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Allied Sectors at NSTI, Kanpur.
Consider the following statements about WAVES Doc Bazaar 2026: 1. It is the second edition, held on the sidelines of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival. 2. NFDC has introduced cash grants of ₹3 lakh each for three outstanding projects. 3. The market segment is being held in New Delhi. 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: the market segment is at the NFDC Head Office in Mumbai, 16–18 June 2026.
Consider the following statements about the India–France ATL Bridge (June 2026): 1. It was launched by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes. 2. It establishes the first School Innovation Lab in France, inspired by India's Atal Tinkering Lab framework. 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 NITI Aayog release of 14 June 2026.