Current Affairs Quiz — 23 June 2026
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As announced by the Ministry of Mines on 23 June 2026, how many critical and strategic mineral blocks have been successfully auctioned by the Central Government in total?
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Correct answer: A — 56
With 10 blocks in the Seventh Tranche, the total reached 56 out of 88 unique blocks taken up for auction.
In the Seventh Tranche of critical mineral auctions (announced 23 June 2026), in which group of States did the Central Government auction critical mineral blocks for the first time?
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Correct answer: C — Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Telangana
The Seventh Tranche saw critical mineral blocks auctioned by the Centre for the first time in Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Telangana. Arunachal Pradesh, UP and Odisha were firsts for Exploration Licence blocks.
The Seventh Tranche of critical mineral auctions (NIT of 23 March 2026) was conducted under which legal framework?
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Correct answer: D — Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015
The Ministry of Mines stated that the auction was conducted under the provisions of the MMDR Act, 1957 and the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015, as amended.
Consider the following statements about the mineral auctions announced on 23 June 2026: 1. The Second Tranche of Exploration Licence auctions extended the framework to Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha for the first time. 2. The NIT for the Seventh Tranche offered 10 mineral blocks, all of which were auctioned. 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: the NIT of 23 March 2026 offered 19 blocks, of which 10 were successfully auctioned.
What is the thematic focus of the eighth edition of NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly, released on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Pharmaceutical sector
The thematic focus of the eighth edition is India's pharmaceutical sector.
According to NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly (8th edition), what was India's total merchandise and services trade in FY2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — $1.84 trillion
Total trade grew 5.4% year-on-year to reach $1.84 trillion in FY2025-26.
Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly released on 23 June 2026: 1. India remained the world's eighth-largest services exporter in 2025. 2. It names Telangana, Gujarat and Maharashtra as key pillars of India's pharmaceutical industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated in the release on the eighth edition.
According to its first Sustainability Report highlighted on 23 June 2026, by about how much has V.O. Chidambaranar Port cut its net carbon emissions?
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Correct answer: B — About 45%
The report found net carbon emissions reduced by around 45%; renewable energy offsets nearly 94% of the energy-consumption equivalent.
Which institution's case study 'The Hydrogen Pivot', about V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, was released by Sarbananda Sonowal on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — IIM Calcutta
Sonowal released the IIM Calcutta case study 'The Hydrogen Pivot: Orchestrating the Green Transition at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority'.
Where was the Ministry of Panchayati Raj's 'Seva Se Samriddhi' regional workshop on Panchayat-led service delivery held on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — SKICC, Srinagar
The workshop was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
The 'Seva Se Samriddhi' workshop of 23 June 2026 was organised in collaboration with the CSC-SPV. Under which ministry does the Common Services Centre Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC-SPV) fall, as stated in the release?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The release describes CSC-SPV as part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Which e-auction portal of NAFED was launched by Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah in New Delhi on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — NAFEX.in
Amit Shah launched NAFED's e-auction portal NAFEX.in along with DRISHTI, ERP and NAFED Kalyan.
According to Amit Shah at the NAFED event on 23 June 2026, NAFED today serves how many farmers?
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Correct answer: B — More than 74 lakh
Amit Shah said NAFED serves more than 74 lakh farmers with a turnover of ₹30,000 crore and a profit of ₹500 crore.
Consider the following statements about the NAFED event on 23 June 2026: 1. NAFED will earmark 1% of its profits for scholarships for children from farmer families. 2. NAFED's current turnover was stated as ₹30,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Amit Shah said NAFED will earmark 1% of profits for scholarships and that its turnover has risen from ₹20,000 crore to ₹30,000 crore.
With which institution did NHAI sign an MoU (announced 23 June 2026) to set up a Centre for Economics of Transportation, Mobility and Logistics?
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Correct answer: B — NCAER
NHAI signed the MoU with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER); the centre is housed at NCAER.
Consider the following statements about the NHAI–NCAER MoU announced on 23 June 2026: 1. The centre will be India's first permanent and independent research centre dedicated to the economics of transportation, mobility and logistics. 2. The centre is funded entirely by the World Bank. 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 centre is founded with a founding contribution from NHAI, and NCAER will mobilise contributions from allied institutions.
How many districts were identified as potentially affected by weak monsoon conditions at the Kharif preparedness review on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — About 315
About 315 districts were identified: 111 high priority, 76 medium priority and 128 low priority.
In the El Niño contingency classification announced on 23 June 2026, what was the criterion for a district to be placed in the 'high priority' category?
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Correct answer: A — Irrigation coverage below 25%
The 111 high-priority districts are those with irrigation coverage below 25%; 25–50% coverage districts (76) are medium priority.
Consider the following statements about the Kharif preparedness review of 23 June 2026: 1. Rainfall so far was stated to be around 43% below normal. 2. PMFBY, KCC and PM-KISAN were named as farmers' three key safety nets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by Shivraj Singh Chouhan after the meeting.
Where did India host its first-ever 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Thiruvananthapuram
The Fun Run was held at the University Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, with more than 40,000 participants.
The 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run in Thiruvananthapuram (23 June 2026) was held under which initiative?
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Correct answer: D — Olympic Council of Asia's 'Asian Games for All'
The run was held under the Olympic Council of Asia's 'Asian Games for All' initiative.
Consider the following statements made by Mansukh Mandaviya in Thiruvananthapuram on 23 June 2026: 1. 115 athletes from Keralam, including 69 women, are part of the Khelo India programme. 2. 17 athletes from Keralam are part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Union Sports Minister.
On 23 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi congratulated Abiy Ahmed Ali and which party on a decisive victory in Ethiopia's parliamentary elections?
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Correct answer: C — Prosperity Party
PM Modi congratulated Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and the Prosperity Party.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's meeting with BRICS NSAs on 23 June 2026: 1. Modi named terrorism, cyber security and emerging technologies as shared challenges. 2. Modi said India's BRICS Chairmanship will support the priorities of the Global South. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated in the PMO release and the PM's post.
The 7th Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament-2026 opened on 23 June 2026 at which venue?
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Correct answer: D — Air Force Station Jalahalli
The tournament is being held at Air Force Station Jalahalli from 23 June to 3 July 2026, with 16 teams.
In his call with PM Modi on 23 June 2026, the Amir of Qatar condoled the deaths of Indian nationals in an accident at which location in Qatar?
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Correct answer: A — Ras Laffan Industrial City
The Amir expressed condolences over the loss of Indian lives in an accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City on 21 June.