Current Affairs Quiz — 16 June 2026
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Where did PM Narendra Modi meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on 16 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Evian, France, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit
The two Prime Ministers met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on 16 June 2026.
According to the PMO (June 2026), when did Canadian PM Mark Carney visit India?
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Correct answer: D — March 2026
The leaders noted progress since PM Carney's visit to India in March 2026.
What was the title of the G7 outreach session at Evian that PM Modi addressed on 16 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity
On 16 June 2026 PM Modi addressed the session 'Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity'.
At the G7 outreach session in Evian (16 June 2026), PM Modi cited which of the following as examples of India's 'humanity first' approach? 1. International Solar Alliance 2. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 3. Global Biofuel Alliance Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
PM Modi cited the International Solar Alliance, CDRI, Global Biofuel Alliance, Mission LiFE and Ek Ped Maa ke Naam.
In which State did field operations of the Houselisting and Housing Census under Census 2027 begin on 16 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Himachal Pradesh
HLO field operations began in Himachal Pradesh on 16 June 2026 and will continue till 15 July 2026.
In which two States did the Census 2027 self-enumeration facility open on 16 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Kerala and Nagaland
Self-enumeration opened in Kerala and Nagaland and will remain available till 30 June 2026.
As of 16 June 2026, how many States/UTs had completed the first phase (Houselisting) of Census 2027?
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Correct answer: D — 23
MHA said 23 States/UTs had completed the first phase of Census 2027.
Consider the following statements about Census 2027 Phase-I as reported on 16 June 2026: 1. Residents can complete self-enumeration through the portal se.census.gov.in. 2. Houselisting operations in Punjab concluded on 13 June 2026. 3. In Kerala and Nagaland, Houselisting field operations will be held from 16 June to 15 July 2026. 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: HLO in Kerala and Nagaland is from 1 to 30 July 2026; 16 June–15 July is the Himachal Pradesh schedule.
Under the NCR Regional Plan-2041, how many semi-greenfield 'Namo Cities' are proposed, as per the NCRPB's 42nd meeting (June 2026)?
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Correct answer: D — Four
Four semi-greenfield cities described as Namo Cities are proposed under Regional Plan-2041.
Who chaired the 42nd meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board on 16 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Manohar Lal
The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, who is Chairman of the NCRPB.
What is the area of the National Capital Region, as stated by MoHUA in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 55,083 sq km
The NCR spans 55,083 sq km across the NCT of Delhi and 27 districts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Consider the following statements about the National Capital Region (NCR) as described at the NCRPB's 42nd meeting: 1. The NCR includes the NCT of Delhi and 27 districts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. 2. The NCR contributes about 8% of India's GDP. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the MoHUA release.
How many Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas (BNDs) were released at the CSIR function in New Delhi on 16 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Ten
Ten BNDs were released, covering eight phytochemicals, one precious metal and one propane gas.
To which DRDO laboratory did CSIR-NPL hand over five vapor cells for quantum sensing applications in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Solid-State Physics Laboratory
Five vapor cells developed by CSIR-NPL were handed over to the Solid-State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), DRDO.
Consider the following statements about the CSIR function of 16 June 2026: 1. It was jointly organised by CSIR-National Physical Laboratory and CSIR-Central Road Research Institute. 2. Seven technologies were transferred to industry. 3. The BNDs released included one propane gas reference material. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct as per the Ministry of Science & Technology release.
Which city, served by the Champa–Korba third line approved in June 2026, is described by the Ministry of Railways as the 'Power Capital of India'?
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Correct answer: B — Korba
Korba, widely known as the 'Power Capital of India', hosts a large number of thermal power plants.
The Champa–Korba Third Line project approved in June 2026 belongs to which railway zone and costs about how much?
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Correct answer: D — South East Central Railway, ₹755 crore
The 42-km project is of South East Central Railway (SECR) at an estimated cost of ₹755 crore.
The District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad, whose 9th edition was held on 16 June 2026, is organised by which department?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti
The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the 9th Peyjal Samvad.
Consider the following statements about Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, as described at the 9th Peyjal Samvad: 1. Its focus has moved beyond infrastructure creation to reliable service delivery, sustainability and community ownership. 2. Districts are expected to hold District Water and Sanitation Mission meetings only once a year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Secretary stressed holding DWSM meetings every month.
From which State will the national launch of VB-G RAM G take place on 1 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Andhra Pradesh
Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the national launch of VB-G RAM G will take place from Andhra Pradesh on 1 July 2026.
What is the full form of VB-G RAM G, as given by the Ministry of Rural Development in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Viksit Bharat – Rozgar aur Aajeevika Mission (Gramin)
VB-G RAM G stands for 'Viksit Bharat – Rozgar aur Aajeevika Mission (Gramin)'.
Where was the 10th Thailand–India Defence Dialogue held on 16 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Bangkok
The 10th Thailand–India Defence Dialogue took place in Bangkok on 16 June 2026.
Which edition of the Thailand–India Defence Dialogue was held in June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 10th
The dialogue held in Bangkok on 16 June 2026 was the 10th edition.
Young representatives from how many universities and institutions took part in the national level of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 757
Young representatives selected from 757 universities and institutions presented their ideas.
Under NHAI's shift to predictive asset management (June 2026), which equipment is used to assess the structural health of pavements and detect weakening sections?
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Correct answer: B — Falling Weight Deflectometer
NHAI uses Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) testing to assess the structural health of pavements before visible failures emerge.