Science & Technology Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
'Netra', which received Final Operational Clearance on 25 June 2026, is India's indigenous:
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Correct answer: B — Airborne Early Warning and Control system
Netra is the indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system developed by the IAF, DRDO and industry.
Where was the ceremony for handing over the Final Operational Clearance of Netra AEW&C to the IAF held on 25 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru
The ceremony was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 25 June 2026.
The Netra AEW&C system received its Final Operational Clearance in June 2026. In which year was its Initial Operational Clearance given?
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Correct answer: D — 2017
The Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) of Netra was given in 2017.
Consider the following statements about the Netra AEW&C FOC ceremony (25 June 2026): 1. The ceremony was presided over by the Chief of the Air Staff. 2. The presiding officer spoke about the system's operational use during Operation Sindoor and the Balakot strikes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti. Statement 2 is correct.
In June 2026 the Health Ministry brought all vaccines, antimicrobials, NDPS drugs and anti-cancer drugs under the QR Code track-and-trace framework by amending which schedule of the Drugs Rules, 1945?
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Correct answer: C — Schedule H2
These categories were included under Schedule H2 of the Drugs Rules, 1945, which provides for a Bar Code or QR Code on packaging.
Before the June 2026 amendment, the QR Code-based identification requirement under the Drugs Rules applied to:
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Correct answer: B — The top 300 pharmaceutical brands
The requirement for QR Code-based identification was earlier applicable to the top 300 pharmaceutical brands in the country.
What does Intra-Circle Roaming (ICR), activated by DoT in four Arunachal Pradesh districts in June 2026, allow?
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Correct answer: B — Subscribers to automatically access another available network where their home network is unavailable
ICR allows subscribers of any participating operator to automatically access another available network in locations where their home network is temporarily unavailable.
Which of the following was NOT among the four Arunachal Pradesh districts where DoT activated Intra-Circle Roaming in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Tawang
ICR was activated in Keyi Panyor, Lower Subansiri, Upper Subansiri and West Siang; Tawang was not among them.
Which meeting of PRAGATI did Prime Minister Narendra Modi chair on 24 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 52nd
PM Modi chaired the 52nd meeting of PRAGATI on 24 June 2026.
At the 52nd PRAGATI meeting (June 2026), the Prime Minister reviewed infrastructure projects worth about:
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Correct answer: A — Rs 30,000 crore across four states
Four critical infrastructure projects across four states costing around Rs 30,000 crore were reviewed.
Consider the following statements about the 52nd PRAGATI meeting (24 June 2026): 1. Reviewing the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the PM suggested a team of NCC cadets and MY Bharat volunteers for awareness and patient follow-up. 2. The PM reviewed grievances related to cyber crime and digital arrest and stressed the e-Zero FIR registration mechanism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the PMO release on the 52nd PRAGATI meeting.
PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled platform whose 52nd meeting was held in June 2026, stands for:
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Correct answer: B — Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
PRAGATI is the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation by integrating efforts of the Central and State Governments.
The Centre of Excellence in advanced communication technologies that C-DOT is setting up at IIT Hyderabad (June 2026) is its:
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Correct answer: A — Fourth such CoE
The IIT Hyderabad CoE marks the fourth such CoE established by C-DOT.
Which of the following institutions does NOT host one of C-DOT's earlier Centres of Excellence, as listed in June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Madras
C-DOT's earlier CoEs are at IIT Kanpur, IIT Gandhinagar and IIT Roorkee; IIT Madras is not among them.
Where was the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) Meeting, hosted by ISRO under India's BRICS Chairship, held in June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru
The two-day BRICS HOSA Meeting was hosted by ISRO in Bengaluru.
Which proposed BRICS body was discussed at the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies Meeting in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — BRICS Space Council
The meeting advanced discussions on the proposed BRICS Space Council.
According to the Department of Space (June 2026), who is the Chairman of IN-SPACe?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Pawan Goenka
Chairman, IN-SPACe Dr Pawan Goenka participated in the concluding session; Dr V. Narayanan is Chairman, ISRO.
TRAI's Independent Drive Test whose findings were released on 24 June 2026 assessed mobile network quality on the Manoharpur-Dausa stretch of which National Highway in Rajasthan?
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Correct answer: C — NH-148
The drive test was conducted on the Manoharpur to Dausa National Highway (NH-148) in Rajasthan LSA, covering 62.2 km.
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.
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.
According to INCOIS's first specialized El Niño bulletin (22 June 2026), when is the El Niño event expected to peak?
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Correct answer: C — November 2026–January 2027
The bulletin says El Niño is expected to peak in winter, November 2026 to January 2027; marine thermal stress peaks in March–May 2027.
Which fish species did INCOIS's first El Niño bulletin (22 June 2026) flag for a likely reduction in catch?
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Correct answer: D — Sardine and mackerel
The bulletin warned of reduced fish catch, particularly sardine and mackerel, due to stock migration or lower recruitment.
Consider the following statements about INCOIS's El Niño bulletin of 22 June 2026: 1. The sea state in the Arabian Sea and on the west coast is likely to be calmer than usual. 2. Coastal erosion and flooding are likely to decrease on the east coast during the monsoon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Bay of Bengal will stay rough, with chances of increased coastal erosion and flooding on the east coast; erosion is likely to be less on the west coast.
Human skeletal remains excavated at Rakhigarhi were handed over by the ASI to which institution, as announced on 22 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Anthropological Survey of India
The ASI handed the remains to the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), which will study them at its laboratory in Kolkata.
In the 2025–26 field season at Rakhigarhi, ASI archaeologists uncovered eight burials at which location?
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Correct answer: D — Mound No. 7
Eight burials were found at Mound No. 7, an area previously identified as a cemetery.
Consider the following statements about Rakhigarhi, as described by the Culture Ministry on 22 June 2026: 1. Rakhigarhi, spread across about 550 hectares in Haryana, is the largest known settlement of the Indus-Saraswati Civilization. 2. The excavations reveal habitation only from the Late Harappan period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: excavations show continuous habitation from the Early Harappan to the Mature Harappan periods.
Under which initiative will the Digital India BHASHINI Division and the Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation collaborate, as per their MoU announced on 22 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — BHASHINI Rajyam
The two will collaborate under the BHASHINI Rajyam initiative to provide multilingual access to AISF programmes and services.
Through which BHASHINI platform will linguistic data be collected and curated under the DIBD–AISF MoU (22 June 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — Bhashadaan
The MoU provides for collection, curation and dissemination of linguistic data through Bhashadaan.
India crossed which milestone in organ donation pledges, as announced by the Health Ministry on 22 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 5 lakh
India recorded more than 5 lakh organ donation pledges.
Which portal is used for Aadhaar-based organ donation pledge registration in India, as mentioned on 22 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — notto.abdm.gov.in
The Aadhaar-based organ donation pledge registration portal is notto.abdm.gov.in, run under NOTTO.
On how many route kilometres of East Coast Railway did Indian Railways approve Kavach, as announced on 22 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 631
Kavach was approved on 631 route kilometres of East Coast Railway at a cost of ₹270 crore.
Kavach, approved for East Coast Railway on 22 June 2026, is best described as which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — India's indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system
Kavach is India's indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, preventing signal passing at danger, over-speeding and collisions.
Where was the national celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga, led by PM Narendra Modi, held on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Red Road, Kolkata
PM Modi led the national observance at the historic Red Road in Kolkata, West Bengal.
What was the theme of the International Day of Yoga 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Yoga for Healthy Ageing
The 12th IDY (2026) was observed under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
Consider the following statements about the International Day of Yoga: 1. The UN General Assembly proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga on 11 December 2014 through resolution 69/131. 2. The draft resolution was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. 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 on the UN's International Day of Yoga page.
At the IDY 2026 national event, Ayush Minister of State Prataprao Jadhav highlighted which campaign encouraging citizens to practise Yoga throughout the year?
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Correct answer: C — Yoga 365
Prataprao Jadhav said 'Yoga 365' encourages citizens to make Yoga a part of their daily lives throughout the year.
The 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell commissioned at HWBF Vadodara on 21 June 2026 supports indigenous production of nuclear-grade sodium for which programme?
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Correct answer: A — Fast Breeder Reactor Programme
The cell is a milestone towards industrial-scale nuclear-grade sodium for India's Fast Breeder Reactor Programme.
What does 'VDPP', inaugurated at HWBF Vadodara on 21 June 2026, stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Versatile Deuterated compounds Production Plant
VDPP is the Versatile Deuterated compounds Production Plant, for specialised deuterated compounds used in research and strategic applications.
Who inaugurated the VDPP and commissioned the 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell at HWBF Vadodara on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ajit Kumar Mohanty
DAE Secretary and AEC Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty performed both; K. N. Vyas attended, and V. V. S. A. Prasad is Chairman, Heavy Water Board.
NMDC's Donimalai Complex, reviewed by its senior management (reported 20 June 2026), is located in which State?
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Correct answer: B — Karnataka
The Ministry of Steel describes the Donimalai Complex as being in Karnataka.
Consider the following statements about NMDC, as reported on 20 June 2026: 1. NMDC targets 17 MTPA from the Donimalai Complex and 10 MTPA from the Kumaraswamy Mine. 2. NMDC has a vision of becoming a 50 MTPA mining company. 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: NMDC's vision is to become a 100 MTPA mining company.
How many fixed dose combinations (FDCs) did the Health Ministry prohibit, as announced on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 16
The Ministry prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 FDCs for human use.
Under which provision did the Health Ministry prohibit 16 FDCs on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
The notifications were issued under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
The Expert Committee that reviewed FDCs, leading to the ban of 16 FDCs on 20 June 2026, was constituted by which body?
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Correct answer: C — Drugs Technical Advisory Board
Following Supreme Court directions, the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) constituted the Expert Committee.
Where did President Droupadi Murmu attend the International Sickle Cell Day commemoration on 19 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
The commemoration was held at Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh.
According to President Murmu (June 2026), screening under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission has identified roughly how many carriers of sickle cell disease?
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Correct answer: A — Over 20 lakh
Over 20 lakh carriers have been identified; about 2.5 lakh people have been detected with the disease.
Consider the following statements about screening under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, as stated by the President on 19 June 2026: 1. Seven crore people were screened, ranging from newborns to those up to 40 years of age. 2. The screening target was achieved ahead of schedule. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: seven crore people from newborns to 40 years were screened and the target was met ahead of schedule.
The Fast X-ray Transient EP241107a, studied by Indian Institute of Astrophysics astronomers in 2026, was detected by which space mission?
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Correct answer: A — Einstein Probe
EP241107a was detected by the Einstein Probe, a Chinese space mission that surveys the high-energy sky.
Consider the following statements about Fast X-ray Transients (FXTs), as described by DST in June 2026: 1. FXTs are repeating flashes of high-energy gamma rays lasting several days. 2. FXTs were first discovered about a decade ago. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. FXTs are non-repeating bursts of low-energy X-rays lasting from a few minutes to several hours.
At which toll plaza did NHAI launch Rajasthan's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system in June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Daulatpura
Rajasthan's first MLFF system was launched at the Daulatpura Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48.
The MLFF tolling system launched by NHAI integrates FASTag-based Electronic Toll Collection with which technology?
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Correct answer: B — Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
MLFF integrates ANPR technology with FASTag-based Electronic Toll Collection for barrier-less tolling.
Under NHAI's MLFF system, within how many hours of an E-Notice must a user with an insufficient or invalid FASTag pay the normal user fee?
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Correct answer: A — 72 hours
Such users must pay the normal user fee within 72 hours of the E-Notice.
Where was the 9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI held from 15 to 19 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Military Hospital Namkum, Ranchi
The camp was held at Military Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
In what capacity did India participate in VivaTech 2026, held in Paris in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — AI Country Partner
India is the AI Country Partner in VivaTech 2026.
How many Indian deep-tech companies and start-ups are participating in VivaTech 2026, according to the PMO?
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Correct answer: D — Over 80
Over 80 Indian deep-tech companies and start-ups are participating, India's largest-ever presence at VivaTech.
India and France are celebrating 2026 as which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — India–France Year of Innovation
The PMO release says the two countries are celebrating 2026 as the India–France Year of Innovation.
Consider the following statements about India's engagement with VivaTech: 1. PM Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at VivaTech in 2021. 2. India was the first Country of the Year at VivaTech in 2022. 3. VivaTech has formalised collaboration with the Bengaluru Tech Summit. 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 release of 18 June 2026.
Scientists at which DST institute developed the electrolyte additive BDIM for aqueous zinc ion batteries (June 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — Institute of Nano Science and Technology
BDIM was developed by scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute of DST.
Consider the following statements about aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs), as described by DST in June 2026: 1. AZIBs are emerging as low-cost, safe alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. 2. Zinc dendrite growth and the hydrogen evolution reaction hinder their commercialisation. 3. The BDIM additive works by replacing the zinc anode with lithium. 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: BDIM adsorbs on the zinc surface and regulates the Inner Helmholtz Plane.
Under the GeM–CSC MoU signed on 18 June 2026, how many GeM Suvidha Kendras will initially be set up on a pilot basis?
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Correct answer: C — 50
50 GeM Suvidha Kendras will be established initially on a pilot basis through the CSC network.
Consider the following statements about the GeM–CSC partnership: 1. The earlier GeM–CSC partnership was established in 2022 and focused mainly on seller registration and profile creation. 2. GeM functions under the Ministry of Finance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: GeM is the National Public Procurement Portal under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Which institute in Leh organised the seminar 'Integration of Yoga for Public Health' as part of the International Festival of Yoga and Meditation 2026?
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Correct answer: D — National Institute of Sowa Rigpa
The seminar was organised by the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR), Leh, with the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre.
Where was the G7 Summit held at which PM Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump on 17 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Evian, France
The two leaders met on the margins of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on 17 June 2026.
In the India–U.S. COMPACT reviewed by PM Modi and President Trump at Evian, what does the letter 'M' stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Military Partnership
COMPACT stands for Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology.
Which of the following was NOT among the four suggestions on AI made by PM Modi at the G7 outreach session in Evian on 17 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — A global moratorium on frontier AI models
The four suggestions were safe-by-design AI; common standards, testing frameworks and regulatory guidelines; global cooperation against deepfakes, misinformation and cyber fraud; and AI benefits for the Global South. A moratorium was not proposed.
Jan Aadhaar, the Family ID on-boarded onto DigiLocker in June 2026, is issued by which State government?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
Jan Aadhaar (Family ID) is the household identity credential issued by the Government of Rajasthan.
About how many residents of Rajasthan can access their Jan Aadhaar (Family ID) on DigiLocker, according to MeitY (June 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — 7.5 crore
Around 7.5 crore residents of Rajasthan can now access their Jan Aadhaar on DigiLocker.
Researchers from which DST institute measured non-methane hydrocarbons at Munsyari in the Himalaya for a study released in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
The study was by researchers from ARIES, an autonomous institute of DST.
Consider the following findings of the ARIES study at Munsyari: 1. NMHC levels were significantly higher during spring and autumn than in winter and the monsoon. 2. Aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene and xylene contributed strongly to ozone formation. 3. Forest fires were identified as the only dominant source of NMHCs. 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: fuel use (LPG and diesel), vehicular emissions and local construction were the dominant contributors.