Polity & Governance Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
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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)'.
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.
Where was the 'Nyaya Prabodh – Awakening to Justice' legal awareness campaign launched on 15 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Nyaya Prabodh was launched at the Tele-Law regional workshop and Reforms Utsav in Dharamshala, Kangra.
The Tele-Law regional workshop held at Dharamshala in June 2026 was organised under which scheme of the Department of Justice?
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Correct answer: B — DISHA scheme
The workshop was held under the Tele-Law programme of the DISHA (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice) scheme.
Consider the following statements in the context of the 'Nyaya Prabodh' campaign launched in June 2026: 1. Article 39-A of the Constitution relates to equal justice and free legal aid. 2. Nyaya Prabodh is a year-long legal awareness campaign. 3. DISHA is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by state legal services authorities. 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: DISHA is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Department of Justice.
Who has been appointed the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from 30 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth
The Government appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief from the afternoon of 30 June 2026.
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, the Chief of the Army Staff-designate, was commissioned in December 1986 into which arm?
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Correct answer: D — Armoured Corps
He was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986.
As an Army Commander, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth earned the rare distinction of commanding which two operational Army Commands?
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Correct answer: A — South Western Command and Southern Command
He commanded South Western Command and Southern Command for over two and a half years.
Consider the following statements: 1. Under Article 53(2) of the Constitution, the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union is vested in the President. 2. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth was serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff when appointed the next Army Chief. 3. General Upendra Dwivedi retires on 30 June 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
Statement 1 is from Article 53(2). Statements 2 and 3 are in the Ministry of Defence release of 13 June 2026.
Under which provision has the National Biodiversity Authority reconstituted its Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity (June 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — Section 13(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002
The committee was reconstituted under Section 13(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, for one year.
Consider the following statements about the NBA's Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity (June 2026): 1. It has been reconstituted for a period of one year. 2. Dr P. L. Gautam, a former Chairperson of both the NBA and PPVFRA, is its Chair. 3. The Chairperson of PPVFRA serves as its Co-Chair. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated in the Ministry of Environment release. The committee has advised the NBA since 2005.
The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), which marked 50 years in June 2026, functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
NIUA is a think tank under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
What was the theme of NIUA's golden jubilee celebrations held on 13 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Resilient Urban India @2047
The golden jubilee was organised under the theme 'Resilient Urban India @2047'.
Consider the following statements about NIUA's 50-year celebration: 1. The exhibition traced NIUA's work since 1976. 2. The celebration was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 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 Housing and Urban Affairs release.
What cap is included in the diesel retail supply order notified by the Petroleum Ministry on 12 June 2026, which the ministry said is far above a private vehicle's need?
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Correct answer: B — 200 litres
The order includes a 200-litre cap aimed at bulk buyers, not ordinary motorists.
According to the Petroleum Ministry, in how many districts did diesel sales at PSU OMC retail outlets grow by more than 10% in May 2026 over May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 327
327 districts recorded more than 10% growth, and 80 districts saw growth above 30%.
What was the main reason given by the Petroleum Ministry for bulk diesel buyers shifting to PSU retail outlets in 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Difference between bulk and retail diesel prices
Industrial and institutional consumers shifted to retail outlets because of the difference between bulk and retail diesel prices.
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.
As per the Union Cabinet resolution of 10 June 2026, whose record of continuous service as elected Prime Minister did Narendra Modi surpass?
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Correct answer: B — Jawaharlal Nehru
Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru, who served 4,398 continuous days from 1952 to 1964.
How many days of continuous service as an elected Prime Minister did Narendra Modi complete on 10 June 2026, as per the Cabinet resolution?
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Correct answer: D — 4,399
The resolution records 4,399 days of continuous service, one more than Nehru's 4,398.
Consider the following statements about the Cabinet resolution of 10 June 2026: 1. Jawaharlal Nehru's record of continuous service as elected PM covered the period 1952 to 1964. 2. The resolution notes that the Prime Minister is approaching 25 years of continuous service as Head of Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both points are in the Cabinet resolution as reported by PIB.
With which two states were reform-linked MoUs signed under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 10 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Manipur and Bihar
The reform-linked MoUs were signed with Manipur and Bihar.
The reform-linked MoUs under JJM 2.0 (June 2026) mandate which model of rural water governance?
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Correct answer: A — Gram Panchayat-led, service-based and community-centred
The MoUs mandate a Gram Panchayat-led, service-based and community-centred model.
Under the institutional mechanism of the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Paani Samiti (Village Water and Sanitation Committee) is:
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Correct answer: B — A sub-committee of the Gram Panchayat
The JJM portal lists the Paani Samiti/VWSC as a sub-committee of the Gram Panchayat, in line with the Gram Panchayat-led model of JJM 2.0.
The Cabinet on 10 June 2026 approved the first General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) project in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Andhra Pradesh
The GPRA at the New Capital City, Amaravati, is the first GPRA project in Andhra Pradesh.
How many dwelling units will the GPRA campus at Amaravati have?
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Correct answer: C — 1,504
The campus will have 11 towers with 1,504 dwelling units; 1,972 is the number of equivalent car spaces.
What is the name of the Land Port Management System inaugurated by Amit Shah on 9 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — VINIMAY
The Land Port Management System is named VINIMAY.
As per the Home Ministry (June 2026), how many land ports are currently operational in India?
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Correct answer: A — Fifteen
Fifteen land ports are operational, with 11 more planned over the next three years.
Consider the following statements about the Land Port Management System (VINIMAY): 1. It has eliminated about 90% of paperwork and introduced a Single Electronic Window. 2. Land port trade has grown from ₹5,000 crore in 2014 to ₹83,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both points are in the Home Ministry release of 9 June 2026.
The National Level Policy Implementation and Monitoring Committee that held its first meeting on 9 June 2026 was constituted under which policy?
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Correct answer: A — National Cooperation Policy-2025
The committee was constituted under the National Cooperation Policy-2025 and is chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation.
Who inaugurated the 2nd CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference in Chandigarh on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the conference at the Haryana Legislative Assembly Chamber in Chandigarh on 8 June 2026.
Consider the following statements about the CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference held in Chandigarh in June 2026: 1. The member legislatures of CPA Zone-II are Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi. 2. The conference was hosted by the Punjab Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct as per the Lok Sabha Secretariat. Statement 2 is wrong: the conference was hosted by the Haryana Legislative Assembly.
The theme of the CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference inaugurated in Chandigarh on 8 June 2026 was related to:
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Correct answer: A — The role of an aware society and people's representatives in realising Viksit Bharat–2047
The theme was 'Role of an Aware Society and Representatives of the People in Facing Future Challenges and Realizing the Goal of Viksit Bharat–2047'.
Who released the Report of the Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Chief Economic Adviser Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran
CEA Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran released the report in New Delhi.
State Finance Commissions, which assess the finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions, are constituted under which Article of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: A — Article 243-I
The Panchayati Raj Ministry release states that State Finance Commissions are constituted under Article 243-I.
The report recommended a CAG performance audit of the implementation of which Constitutional Amendment across States?
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Correct answer: C — 73rd Amendment
The report recommends that the CAG undertake a performance audit of the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment across States.
Which award did the e-Jagriti platform win at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Silver Award
e-Jagriti won the Silver Award under Category I at NAeG 2026.
The e-Jagriti consumer grievance platform was launched on:
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Correct answer: D — 1 January 2025
e-Jagriti was launched on 1 January 2025.
Consider the following statements: 1. e-Jagriti unified four legacy applications — OCMS, e-Daakhil, NCDRC CMS and CONFONET. 2. The National Awards for e-Governance are presented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. 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: NAeG is presented by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
Under the amended SoP announced on 6 June 2026, which of the following is NOT a permitted standard pack size for edible oils?
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Correct answer: C — 10 litre/kg
The permitted sizes are 200 ml/g, 500 ml/g and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15 and 20 litre/kg; 10 litre/kg is not in the list.
When edible oil quantity is shown in volume, the requirement to also declare equivalent weight follows which rules?
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Correct answer: A — Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
The release says the equivalent-weight declaration will follow the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
Consider the following statements about the standard pack sizes for edible oils announced on 6 June 2026: 1. The provisions apply only to domestically manufactured edible oils. 2. Packages below 200 ml or 200 g remain outside standardisation. 3. A three-month transition period has been provided. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 2 and 3 only
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The provisions apply to both domestic and imported edible oils.
How many Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court were appointed as Permanent Judges, as announced on 6 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Six
The Law Ministry release lists six Additional Judges appointed as Permanent Judges of the Bombay High Court.
Under Article 224(1) of the Constitution, Additional Judges of a High Court are appointed for a period:
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Correct answer: D — Not exceeding two years
Article 224(1) lets the President appoint additional Judges 'for such period not exceeding two years as he may specify'.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Bombay High Court appointments of June 2026 were made by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. 2. Under Article 217, a permanent High Court judge holds office until the age of 65. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 only
Statement 1 is in the Law Ministry release. Statement 2 is wrong: Article 217 sets the age at 62 for High Court judges.
On 6 June 2026, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched 262 projects worth ₹516 crore in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Gonda
The projects were launched at Chakraut village in Karnailganj, Gonda district.
The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council, chaired by Amit Shah on 4 June 2026, was held in:
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Correct answer: D — Shillong
The 73rd Plenary Session was held in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the North Eastern Council?
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Correct answer: B — Union Home Minister
The Cabinet approved nomination of the Union Home Minister as ex-officio Chairman of NEC, with the DoNER Minister as Vice Chairman.
The North Eastern Council was set up under which law?
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Correct answer: A — North-Eastern Council Act, 1971
NEC is a statutory body constituted under the North-Eastern Council Act, 1971 (84 of 1971); it came into being at Shillong on 7 November 1972.
Consider the following statements about the North Eastern Council: 1. It is a constitutional body. 2. After the 2002 amendment, it functions as a regional planning body for the North Eastern Region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 only
NEC is a statutory, not constitutional, body; since the 2002 amendment it is mandated to function as a regional planning body.
Dr Subhash C. Kashyap, who died on 4 June 2026, had served as Secretary-General of which body?
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Correct answer: C — Lok Sabha
Kashyap served as Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha from 1983 to 1990.
During which period did Subhash C. Kashyap serve as Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha?
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Correct answer: A — 1983–1990
The Hindu and The Tribune (PTI) report he served as Secretary-General from 1983 to 1990.
With the MoU signed on 4 June 2026, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly became which Legislature to join NeVA?
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Correct answer: B — 33rd
West Bengal became the 33rd Legislature to join the NeVA initiative.
The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is a Mission Mode Project of which Ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
NeVA is a Mission Mode Project of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Consider the following statements about NeVA as of 4 June 2026: 1. 21 Legislatures have moved to fully digital functioning through NeVA. 2. NeVA follows the vision of 'One Nation – One Application' for legislative governance. 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 Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs release.
D. K. Shivakumar, who took oath on 3 June 2026, became the Chief Minister of Karnataka in which number?
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Correct answer: C — 25th
The Hindu and The Indian Express report that Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Who administered the oath of office and secrecy to Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on 3 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru.
Along with D. K. Shivakumar, how many ministers were sworn in at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru, on 3 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 13
Shivakumar was sworn in along with 13 ministers, including G. Parameshwara.
Consider the following statements about Article 164, under which Karnataka's new Chief Minister took office in June 2026: 1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and other Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. 2. The total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a State shall not exceed ten per cent of the total members of the Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
Statement 1 is Article 164(1). Statement 2 is wrong: Article 164(1A) sets the ceiling at fifteen per cent, with a minimum of twelve Ministers.
How many Panchayats received the National Panchayat Awards 2025 in New Delhi on 3 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 42
The National Panchayat Awards 2025 were conferred on 42 Panchayats.
Under the National Panchayat Awards 2025, which award was conferred on 8 Panchayats (3 District, 2 Block and 3 Gram Panchayats) as best performers on an overall basis?
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Correct answer: B — Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar
The Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar went to 8 Panchayats; the Deen Dayal Upadhyay award went to 34 Gram Panchayats.
Consider the following statements about the National Panchayat Awards 2025: 1. Awardee Panchayats receive financial incentives under the Incentivization of Panchayats scheme, a component of the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan. 2. The Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar is based on the nine themes of Localisation of SDGs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj: incentives of ₹50 lakh to ₹5 crore come under IoP, an RGSA component, and DDUPSVP covers the nine LSDG themes.
On 3 June 2026, President Droupadi Murmu virtually inaugurated how many Space Labs in Eklavya Model Residential Schools?
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Correct answer: A — 75
The President virtually inaugurated 75 Space Labs in Eklavya Model Residential Schools.
The 'Training Fab' virtually inaugurated by the President on 3 June 2026 is located at:
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Correct answer: C — Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
The Training Fab is at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
Telangana, which celebrated its Formation Day on 2 June 2026, was formed as a State on:
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Correct answer: A — 2 June 2014
The Centre notified 2 June 2014 as the appointed day under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, on which Telangana was formed.
Under which law was the State of Telangana formed?
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Correct answer: C — Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014
Section 3 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 provides for the formation of Telangana on and from the appointed day.
Consider the following statements about the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014: 1. The appointed day of 2 June 2014 was notified by the Centre through notification S.O. 655(E) dated 4 March 2014. 2. Section 5 of the Act made Hyderabad the common capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a period not exceeding fifteen years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct per India Code. Statement 2 is wrong: Section 5 set the common-capital period at not more than ten years.
Where did Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy unfurl the national flag at the main Telangana Formation Day celebrations on 2 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Parade Grounds, Secunderabad
The CM unfurled the national flag at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad.
On Telangana Formation Day 2026, CM Revanth Reddy paid tributes at the Telangana Martyrs Memorial located at:
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Correct answer: C — Gun Park, Hyderabad
The CM paid floral tributes at the Telangana Martyrs Memorial in Gun Park, Hyderabad.
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai was appointed in June 2026 as Chief Justice of which High Court?
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Correct answer: D — Patna High Court
The President appointed her Chief Justice of the Patna High Court with effect from 5 June 2026.
Before her appointment as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court in June 2026, Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai was a Judge of which High Court?
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Correct answer: A — Sikkim High Court
She was a Judge of the Sikkim High Court.
Under Article 217(1) of the Constitution, which governs appointments such as the Patna High Court Chief Justice in June 2026, a permanent Judge of a High Court holds office until the age of:
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Correct answer: C — 62 years
Article 217(1) says a High Court Judge (other than an additional or acting Judge) holds office until he attains sixty-two years; Supreme Court Judges serve till 65 under Article 124.
The notifications of 1 June 2026 appointing five Supreme Court judges were issued under which provision of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: B — Article 124(2)
The Law Ministry notifications cite clause (2) of Article 124, under which the President appoints Supreme Court judges.
Who among the following was appointed a Supreme Court judge on 1 June 2026 directly from the Bar as a senior advocate?
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Correct answer: D — Venkita Subramani Mohana
Venkita Subramani Mohana was a senior advocate; the other four appointees were High Court Chief Justices.
Justice Sheel Nagu, appointed a Supreme Court judge on 1 June 2026, was until then the Chief Justice of which High Court?
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Correct answer: A — Punjab and Haryana
Justice Sheel Nagu was Chief Justice of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
Consider the following statements: 1. Justice Shree Chandrashekhar was the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court before his appointment to the Supreme Court on 1 June 2026. 2. On 5 May 2026, the Union Cabinet approved a Bill to raise the number of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the Law Ministry release names him as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, and the Cabinet release of 5 May 2026 gives the 33-to-37 increase excluding the CJI.