Science & Technology Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
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Where did Ashwini Vaishnaw and Devendra Fadnavis inaugurate Jabil Inc.'s Advanced Manufacturing Facility on 17 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ranjangaon, Pune
The facility was inaugurated at Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra.
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.
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.
From where did DRDO flight-test the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on 15 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha
The LRLACM was flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
Which DRDO laboratory is the nodal laboratory for the LRLACM?
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Correct answer: D — Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru
The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, is the nodal laboratory for the LRLACM.
Consider the following statements about the LRLACM flight-test of 15 June 2026: 1. Test data was captured by tracking instruments of the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. 2. All sub-systems of the LRLACM were developed by DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners. 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 Defence release.
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 Dr Jitendra Singh (June 2026), the number of start-ups in India has grown from around 350 to about how many?
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Correct answer: A — 2.3 lakh
Start-ups grew from around 350 to about 2.3 lakh ventures.
Consider the following statements based on Dr Jitendra Singh's remarks of 13 June 2026: 1. India's start-up movement has created nearly 24–25 lakh jobs over the last decade. 2. India is the world's second-largest start-up ecosystem. 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 release calls India the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem.
At which DRDO laboratory did Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurate an Advanced Weapon System Complex on 12 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad
The complex was inaugurated at DRDL, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad.
'Mission Sudarshan Chakra', described by Rajnath Singh in June 2026 as India's future multi-level missile defence system, was announced in which address?
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Correct answer: A — PM's 2025 Independence Day address
Rajnath Singh said Mission Sudarshan Chakra was announced by PM Modi in his 2025 Independence Day address.
Consider the following statements about the event at DRDL on 12 June 2026: 1. DRDL is part of the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad. 2. Rajnath Singh cited the performance of indigenous missile systems during Operation Sindoor. 3. Mission Sudarshan Chakra is planned as a single-layer air defence system. 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: Mission Sudarshan Chakra is described as a multi-level missile defence system.
Supernova SN 2023zcu, studied by ARIES scientists (June 2026), was discovered at the edge of which galaxy?
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Correct answer: D — NGC 2139
SN 2023zcu was discovered at the edge of the spiral galaxy NGC 2139, about 90.7 million light-years away.
Consider the following statements based on the DST release on SN 2023zcu (June 2026): 1. The study was published in The Astrophysical Journal by ARIES scientists with international researchers. 2. Type IIP supernovae occur when a red supergiant of about 8–17 solar masses reaches the end of its life. 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 DST release, which calls Type IIP the most common core-collapse supernova.
Between which two post offices did the Department of Posts launch drone-based mail transmission from 12 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Mandi HPO and Rehardhar BO
The service runs between Mandi Head Post Office and Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about the Department of Posts drone mail initiative (June 2026): 1. Drone transmission has cut the Mandi–Rehardhar transit time from over two hours to about seven minutes. 2. Drone mail is planned on around 150 routes in Himachal Pradesh and Assam over the next two to three months. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the Ministry of Communications release.
Varya, launched on 12 June 2026 with support from the IndiaAI Mission's subsidised compute, is which kind of AI model?
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Correct answer: D — A distilled video generation model
Varya is a distilled video model developed by Avataar, one of the companies selected under the IndiaAI Mission.
On 11 June 2026, Ashwini Vaishnaw announced an Advanced Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications Lab at which institute?
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Correct answer: D — MNIT Jaipur
The lab was announced at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur.
'Semiverse', to which MNIT Jaipur students were given access in June 2026, is:
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Correct answer: B — Lam Research's digital twin-based semiconductor fabrication and training platform
Semiverse is Lam Research's digital twin-based semiconductor fabrication and training ecosystem.
Consider the following statements made at MNIT Jaipur on 11 June 2026: 1. The quantum lab will be set up under MeitY's Electronics and ICT Academic Project. 2. Under the Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme, EDA tools are being provided to more than 323 universities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are in the release: the lab comes under MeitY's Electronics and ICT Academic Project, and C2S provides EDA tools to more than 323 universities.
At which institute did Jitendra Singh launch a DST-funded Central Instrumentation Facility and three research clusters on 11 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Gandhinagar
The facility and the three research clusters were launched at IIT Gandhinagar.
Which of the following was NOT among the three research clusters launched at IIT Gandhinagar in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Quantum Computing Research Cluster
The three clusters are Advanced Materials, Energy, and Healthcare & MedTech; there was no quantum computing cluster.
CSIR-CRRI signed an MoA on 10 June 2026 with the PWD of which state to implement the CAQM framework on paving and greening of urban roads?
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Correct answer: C — Uttar Pradesh
The MoA was signed with the PWD, Government of Uttar Pradesh, for the UP part of the NCR.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), whose framework on urban roads is being implemented in UP, derives its statutory basis from:
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Correct answer: B — The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021
CAQM is constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021 (Act 29 of 2021), administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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.
On 8 June 2026, West Bengal became which State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?
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Correct answer: C — 36th
West Bengal became the 36th State/UT to implement AB PM-JAY, completing nationwide adoption.
Which body signed the MoU with the Government of West Bengal for implementing AB PM-JAY?
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Correct answer: A — National Health Authority
The National Health Authority (NHA) under the Health Ministry signed the MoU with the State's Health & FW Department.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY was launched in:
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Correct answer: D — September 2018
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said PM-JAY was launched in September 2018.
Consider the following statements about AB PM-JAY as stated on 8 June 2026: 1. It covers more than 62 crore people, including senior citizens aged 70 and above and gig and platform workers. 2. Out-of-pocket health expenditure has declined from 64.6% before 2018 to 43.4%. 3. Over 12 crore Ayushman Cards have been created. 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: over 44 crore Ayushman Cards have been created; 12 crore is the number of hospital admissions authorised.
Where was a new Regional Meteorological Centre launched on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Lucknow
Dr Jitendra Singh and CM Yogi Adityanath launched the new RMC at Lucknow.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh on 8 June 2026, how many Doppler Weather Radars does India's network have now?
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Correct answer: A — 50
India had 17 Doppler Weather Radars in 2014; the network has now expanded to 50.
Consider the following statements: 1. India had 17 Doppler Weather Radars in 2014. 2. About 50 more Doppler Weather Radars are proposed under Mission Mausam, taking the total to nearly 100 over the next two years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both figures were stated by Dr Jitendra Singh at the Lucknow launch.
The Haryana urban road dust project under the CSIR-CRRI MoA of 8 June 2026 will be implemented jointly by CSIR-CRRI and:
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Correct answer: C — School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
The project will be implemented jointly by CSIR-CRRI and SPA New Delhi with the Haryana Government under CAQM guidance.
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).
What is the theme of World Food Safety Day 2026?
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Correct answer: D — From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere
The WHO–FAO theme for 2026 is 'From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere'.
World Food Safety Day is marked every year on 7 June by which two UN agencies, together with national authorities?
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Correct answer: B — FAO and WHO
FAO and WHO, together with national authorities and others, mark World Food Safety Day every year on 7 June.
Consider the following statements: 1. World Food Safety Day is observed on 7 June. 2. WHO's 2026 foodborne disease estimates will include first-ever national-level estimates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated on the WHO and FAO World Food Safety Day pages.
The CURE-1 app, launched by Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy on 7 June 2026, was designed and developed by:
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Correct answer: C — Centre for Good Governance
The Centre for Good Governance (CGG) designed and developed the CURE-1 web application and mobile app.
What is the CURE-1 app launched in Telangana on 7 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — A common platform to pay property tax, electricity and water bills and traffic e-challans
CURE-1 (Common Unified Billing and Collection System) lets citizens pay property tax, electricity and water bills and traffic e-challans on one platform.
Among the Malkajgiri works launched on 7 June 2026, which one carries a cost of ₹960 crore?
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Correct answer: D — Alternative roads around the AOC Centre
The alternative roads around the AOC Centre cost ₹960 crore; the flyover costs ₹416 crore and the MMC office ₹98 crore.
What is the 'NZP Saathi App' launched on 7 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — A smart digital zoo guide for the National Zoological Park, New Delhi
NZP Saathi is a smart digital zoo guide for the National Zoological Park, New Delhi, launched by MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh.
On 6 June 2026, Digital India BHASHINI signed an MoU for a 'Voice First' language translation platform for Nepal with:
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Correct answer: D — Kathmandu University
The MoU was signed with Kathmandu University's Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure & Artificial Intelligence (DPI-AI).
The Digital India BHASHINI Division functions under which Union Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The PIB release describes DIBD as part of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).
Who signed the BHASHINI–Kathmandu University MoU of 6 June 2026 on behalf of the Digital India BHASHINI Division?
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Correct answer: A — Amitabh Nag
The MoU was signed by Amitabh Nag, CEO, Digital India BHASHINI Division, and Prof. Bal Krishna Bal of Kathmandu University.
The Regional Meteorological Centre inaugurated in Jammu on 5 June 2026 is India's:
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Correct answer: B — Seventh
The Jammu facility is the country's seventh Regional Meteorological Centre.
The new Regional Meteorological Centre at Jammu will serve which of the following?
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Correct answer: C — J&K, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh
The Jammu RMC will serve Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.
Under Mission Mausam, how many additional Doppler Weather Radars have been proposed for Jammu & Kashmir, as stated on 5 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Five
Five additional DWRs are proposed for Anantnag, Rajouri, Baramulla, Kishtwar and Doda; four already operate at Jammu, Srinagar, Leh and Banihal Top.
On 5 June 2026, the Prime Minister inaugurated a modern terminal building at Namo Airport in:
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Correct answer: A — Daman
The PM inaugurated the modern terminal building at Daman's Namo Airport.
What was the approximate value of the development projects launched by the Prime Minister in Daman on 5 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,970 crore
The Daman projects were worth around ₹2,970 crore; the Surat projects the same day were worth over ₹18,800 crore.
The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory was launched on 4 June 2026 by G. Kishan Reddy and:
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Correct answer: D — Yvette Cooper
It was launched by Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
Which Indian institute is a partner, along with TEXMiN and the University of Cambridge, in the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory?
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Correct answer: C — IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
The Observatory is a joint initiative of TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and the University of Cambridge.
The Mines Minister said the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory would advance the objectives of which Indian mission?
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Correct answer: B — National Critical Mineral Mission
Reddy said the Observatory would support evidence-based policymaking and advance the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM).
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.
South Africa's Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation who held talks with Jitendra Singh on 3 June 2026 was:
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Correct answer: B — Nomalungelo Gina
Dr Nomalungelo Gina, South Africa's Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, held bilateral talks with Jitendra Singh.
Which DRDO laboratory was the nodal laboratory for developing the RudraM-II missile flight-tested in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad
RudraM-II was indigenously developed by Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, as the nodal DRDO laboratory.
Flight data confirming the RudraM-II test objectives in June 2026 was captured by range instruments of the Integrated Test Range located at:
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Correct answer: B — Chandipur
All test objectives were confirmed by flight data from range instruments deployed by ITR, Chandipur.
Consider the following statements about the RudraM-II tests of June 2026: 1. RudraM-II is an air-to-surface missile and was tested from an airborne platform. 2. The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) was the nodal DRDO laboratory for its development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, was the nodal laboratory; DRDL was one of the sister labs.
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda addressed the 2nd Convocation of which AIIMS on 2 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — AIIMS Bathinda
Nadda addressed the 2nd Convocation Ceremony of AIIMS Bathinda in Punjab.
Along with a PET-CT facility, which facility did J. P. Nadda inaugurate at AIIMS Bathinda on 2 June 2026 to enhance cancer care?
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Correct answer: A — A second HELA facility
Nadda inaugurated a state-of-the-art PET-CT facility and a second HELA facility to enhance cancer care.