Current Affairs Quiz — 29 June 2026
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The SUMAN Roadmap 2030, launched at the 16th CCHFW conference on 29 June 2026, is a strategic framework for:
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Correct answer: B — Maternal and newborn healthcare
The SUMAN Roadmap 2030 is a framework to transform maternal and newborn healthcare and speed up progress towards the SDGs by 2030.
The Central Council of Health and Family Welfare, which held its 16th conference in June 2026, is constituted under which Article of the Constitution of India?
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Correct answer: D — Article 263
The CCHFW is constituted under Article 263, which empowers the President to establish an inter-State council; it is the apex advisory body of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK), launched in June 2026, provides home and community-based care for children from birth up to what age?
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Correct answer: A — 36 months
SSBSK provides a continuum of home and community-based care for every child from birth to 36 months, with the vision 'Pehle Teen Saal Sampoorna Dekhbhal'.
Consider the following statements about the 16th CCHFW conference (June 2026): 1. The SUMAN Roadmap 2030 has focused interventions in 130 districts across 13 high-focus States. 2. SSBSK integrates the Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) and Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) programmes. 3. The conference was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The conference was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, not Bharat Mandapam.
VISHWAS, 2026, which came into force on 29 June 2026 as part of the EPF Scheme, 2026, is meant for:
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Correct answer: A — Settlement of disputes over EPF damages and penalties
VISHWAS, 2026 is a one-time dispute resolution initiative to settle disputes over damages under Section 14B of the EPF & MP Act, 1952 and penalties under Section 128 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.
The EPFO Amnesty Scheme, 2026 grants retrospective exemption to establishments running recognised Provident Fund Trusts under which section of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952?
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Correct answer: B — Section 17
Amnesty is granted retrospectively under Section 17 of the EPF & MP Act, 1952 and Section 143 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. Section 14B deals with damages and Section 7Q with interest.
Under VISHWAS, 2026, damages for a default of more than four months, pertaining to the period before 14 June 2024, are recalculated at:
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Correct answer: C — 1.00% per month
The reduced rates are 0.25% a month for defaults up to two months, 0.50% for two to less than four months, and 1.00% for defaults exceeding four months.
Consider the following statements about the EPFO schemes notified in June 2026: 1. Both VISHWAS, 2026 and the Amnesty Scheme, 2026 are part of the EPF Scheme, 2026 notified vide G.S.R. 525(E) dated 29 June 2026. 2. The Amnesty Scheme is open for six months from notification. 3. Cases involving fraud or deliberate falsification of records can be settled under VISHWAS, 2026. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Cases of fraud, misappropriation or deliberate falsification of records are excluded from VISHWAS, 2026, so statement 3 is wrong.
At whose invitation did Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend the 50th Independence anniversary celebrations of Seychelles on 29 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Patrick Herminie
Prime Minister Modi attended as Guest of Honour at the invitation of the President of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's participation in Seychelles' Independence Day celebrations (June 2026): 1. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to attend Independence Day celebrations in Seychelles. 2. The celebrations coincided with 50 years of diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles. 3. Indian Naval Ships Tarkash and Ikshak docked at Port Victoria. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct as per the Prime Minister's Office release of 29 June 2026.
What was the theme of the 20th Statistics Day observed by MoSPI on 29 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data
The theme for the 20th Statistics Day was 'Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data'.
Statistics Day is observed in India on 29 June every year in honour of the birth anniversary of:
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Correct answer: A — Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
Statistics Day honours Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the architect of India's modern statistical system and a pioneer in economic planning; 2026 marked his 133rd birth anniversary.
Who received the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics for 2026 on the 20th Statistics Day?
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Correct answer: B — Dr. Arup Bose
Dr. Arup Bose, retired Professor of the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, received the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics for 2026.
How many distinguished service decorations did President Droupadi Murmu confer at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-II) on 29 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 105
The President conferred 105 decorations: 7 Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals, 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 12 Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and 56 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals.
How many Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals were conferred at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-II)?
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Correct answer: C — 7
Seven Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals were conferred. 12 was the number of Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, 30 of Param Vishisht Seva Medals and 56 of Ati Vishisht Seva Medals.
The national workshop 'Tiger Re-introduction: Opportunities & Challenges', inaugurated by Bhupender Yadav in June 2026, was held at:
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Correct answer: A — Alwar
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the workshop at Alwar, Rajasthan, on 28 June 2026.
At the June 2026 tiger reintroduction workshop, the 'Road Map for Stocking Tiger-deficient Areas' was presented by:
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Correct answer: D — Wildlife Institute of India Tiger Cell
The technical session opened with a presentation by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Tiger Cell on the road map; Tiger Reserves were then identified for focused recovery by NTCA.
The Yamuna Water Project agreement signed in New Delhi on 29 June 2026 was between the governments of:
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Correct answer: D — Haryana and Rajasthan
The governments of Rajasthan and Haryana signed the agreement in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Under the Yamuna Water Project agreement of June 2026, approximately how much water will be supplied to Rajasthan from July to October?
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Correct answer: B — 580 MCM
About 580 million cubic metres of water will be supplied from the Yamuna canal to Rajasthan through three underground pipelines from July to October.
Which districts of Rajasthan will get drinking water under the Haryana-Rajasthan Yamuna Water Project agreement of June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu
The water will serve Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu districts in Rajasthan, along with the Bhiwani and Fatehabad areas in Haryana.
After the additional Rs 30,000 crore approved by the Union Cabinet in June 2026, the Government of India's total investment commitment to NIIF stands at:
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Correct answer: C — Rs 60,000 crore
The additional Rs 30,000 crore takes the Government of India's total commitment to NIIF to Rs 60,000 crore. About Rs 40,000 crore is the capital NIIF currently manages.
What is the Government of India's shareholding in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)?
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Correct answer: A — 49%
The Government of India is a 49% shareholder in NIIF, which is professionally managed by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited.
According to MoSPI's release of 29 June 2026, India's Index of Industrial Production grew by how much year-on-year in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 5.1%
IIP grew 5.1% in May 2026. The 5.5% figure is the growth of the manufacturing sector.
Which sector recorded 9.9% growth in the IIP for May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Electricity and gas supply
Electricity and gas supply grew 9.9% in May 2026, while manufacturing grew 5.5%.
In the revised IIP series (base 2022-23) released in June 2026, which index replaced the Wholesale Price Index as the deflator for item groups reported in value terms?
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Correct answer: A — Output Producer Price Index
MoSPI adopted the Output Producer Price Index, released by DPIIT with base 2022-23 on 15 June 2026, in place of WPI for 234 of 463 item groups (36.02% of weight).
Which medal did India win at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026, its first-ever medal in the tournament?
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Correct answer: C — Bronze
India won bronze, its first-ever medal and best-ever finish at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup.
India defeated which team 3-1 in the third-place playoff of the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bahrain
India beat Bahrain 3-1 in the third-place playoff to clinch the bronze.
After its AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026 bronze, the Indian men's team moved from 60th to which position in the FIVB World Ranking?
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Correct answer: A — 42nd
The bronze earned ranking points that lifted India 18 places, from World No. 60 to World No. 42.
The DFP-2026 released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 29 June 2026 refers to:
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Correct answer: B — Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO
DFP-2026 is the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO, a reform to improve efficiency, accountability and timely execution of strategic R&D projects.
Mallikarjun Kharge, who took oath as a re-elected Rajya Sabha member on 29 June 2026, represents which state?
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Correct answer: D — Karnataka
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan administered oath to re-elected member Mallikarjun Kharge, representing Karnataka; he took the oath in Hindi.
Project Brahmank of the Border Roads Organisation, which marked its 16th Raising Day on 29 June 2026, celebrated the occasion at Ranaghat in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Arunachal Pradesh
Project Brahmank celebrated its 16th Raising Day at Ranaghat, Arunachal Pradesh; it was raised there, in East Siang district, on 29 June 2011.