Education, Health & Society Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
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Where did the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 culminate in a National Awareness Programme on 26 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
The Saptah culminated in a National Awareness Programme at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (DSVV), Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on 26 June 2026.
At Haridwar on 26 June 2026, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment signed MoUs with the All World Gayatri Pariwar under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and which other scheme?
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Correct answer: C — Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY)
The MoUs were signed under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) and the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY).
Union Minister Annpurna Devi addressed the SCO Women's Forum 2026 on 26 June 2026. Where was the forum held?
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Correct answer: D — Bishkek
The SCO Women's Forum 2026 was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
What is the theme of the first Vande Mataram Camp that began at Brainware University, West Bengal, on 24 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — One Song, One Spirit, One Nation
The camp is conceived around the theme 'One Song, One Spirit, One Nation'.
The Vande Mataram Camp (June 2026) commemorates 150 years of the National Song 'Vande Mataram', which was composed by:
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Correct answer: B — Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
The National Song 'Vande Mataram' was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
According to its first Sustainability Report highlighted on 23 June 2026, by about how much has V.O. Chidambaranar Port cut its net carbon emissions?
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Correct answer: B — About 45%
The report found net carbon emissions reduced by around 45%; renewable energy offsets nearly 94% of the energy-consumption equivalent.
Which institution's case study 'The Hydrogen Pivot', about V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, was released by Sarbananda Sonowal on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — IIM Calcutta
Sonowal released the IIM Calcutta case study 'The Hydrogen Pivot: Orchestrating the Green Transition at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority'.
Under Haj Policy 2027, announced on 22 June 2026, what is the expected ratio of quota distribution between the Haj Committee of India and the private sector?
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Correct answer: A — 70:30
The ratio is expected to remain unchanged at 70:30, with 1,22,518 seats for the Haj Committee and 52,507 for the private sector.
Which award did the Indian Haj Mission receive from Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for Haj 2026, for the first time?
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Correct answer: D — Labbaytum Awards
The Indian Haj Mission was conferred two Labbaytum Awards under the 'Best Haj Coordination and Communication' category, a first.
Consider the following statements about Haj Policy 2027: 1. Applications can be made through the Haj Committee of India portal and the Haj Suvidha App. 2. India's Haj quota last year stood at 1,75,025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Ministry of Minority Affairs on 22 June 2026.
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.
What penalty did the CCPA impose on each of Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities for misleading '100%' claims (announced 21 June 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1 lakh
The CCPA imposed penalties of ₹1,00,000 each on the two companies.
Under which Act did the Central Consumer Protection Authority take action against misleading '100%' claims on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Consumer Protection Act, 2019
The action was taken under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements, 2022.
Who heads the Central Consumer Protection Authority as Chief Commissioner, as stated on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Nidhi Khare
The CCPA is headed by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare, with Anupam Mishra as Commissioner.
The Global Skills Challenge 2026, for which Team India was sent off on 21 June 2026, is being held in which country?
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Correct answer: A — Australia
The GSC 2026 is held in Australia from 23 to 29 June 2026, organised by WorldSkills Australia.
The Global Skills Challenge 2026 serves as a preparatory platform ahead of which edition of the WorldSkills Competition, to be held in Shanghai?
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Correct answer: D — 48th
It is a full-scale simulation ahead of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China.
How many NCC cadets and staff took part in International Day of Yoga 2026 sessions, as per the Ministry of Defence?
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Correct answer: B — Over 8.30 lakh
More than 8.30 lakh NCC cadets and staff participated at over 5,000 locations.
Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth over ₹47,600 crore on 20 June 2026, marking two years of the Odisha government?
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Correct answer: A — Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj
The programme was held at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha.
What was the theme of the programme at Rairangpur on 20 June 2026 marking two years of the Odisha government?
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Correct answer: C — Vikas ra Dhara, Odisha Sara
The theme of the programme was 'Vikas ra Dhara, Odisha Sara'.
At Rairangpur on 20 June 2026, PM Modi paid tribute to Pandit Raghunath Murmu. Pandit Raghunath Murmu is known as the creator of which script?
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Correct answer: D — Ol Chiki, for Santhali
The PMO release describes Pandit Raghunath Murmu as the creator of the Ol Chiki script for the Santhali language.
Consider the following statements made by PM Modi in Odisha on 20 June 2026: 1. Pahadpur village will be developed as a solar village. 2. Around 500 Eklavya Model Schools have been opened across the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Prime Minister.
How many houses were sanctioned under PMAY-U 2.0 at the programme in Sanwer, Indore district, on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Over 42,000
Sanction letters were issued for over 42,000 houses; 38,000 families performed grih pravesh, benefiting over 80,000 families in all.
What was the subsidy involved in the over 42,000 PMAY-U 2.0 house sanctions issued in Madhya Pradesh on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,050 crore
The sanctions involved ₹1,050 crore of subsidy from the Government.
Consider the following statements about PMAY-Urban in Madhya Pradesh, as stated on 20 June 2026: 1. More than 10.39 lakh houses have been sanctioned under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0. 2. 9.08 lakh houses have been completed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Where did PM Narendra Modi disburse about ₹2,400 crore under the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana on 19 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
The special programme was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Approximately how much was disbursed in incentives under PM-VBRY by the Prime Minister on 19 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,400 crore
The PM disbursed incentives of approximately ₹2,400 crore.
According to the Ministry of Labour & Employment (June 2026), how many first-time employees have been brought into the formal workforce under PM-VBRY since August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 70 lakh
The release says 70 lakh first-time employees were brought into the formal workforce under PM-VBRY since August 2025.
Consider the following statements about the PM-VBRY programme of 19 June 2026: 1. PM-VBRY events were held simultaneously at around 200 locations across the country. 2. PM Modi said the scheme supports only employers, not employees. 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 PM said the programme simultaneously supports both employees and employers.
Which Ministry rolled out 'Nirbhay Chetna' to sensitise male elected representatives on women's safety in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organised the Nirbhay Chetna Training of Trainers from 17 to 19 June 2026 in New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about Nirbhay Chetna: 1. A cadre of 28,500 Master Trainers is being developed under it. 2. It is a key intervention under the Nirbhay Raho initiative launched on 11 March 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Panchayati Raj release.
Where did President Droupadi Murmu attend the function 'Empowerment of Tribal Society by Spiritual Awakening' on 18 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Betul, Madhya Pradesh
The function, organised by the Brahma Kumaris, was held at Betul, Madhya Pradesh.
In which district of Haryana was KVIC's 'Khadi Rozgar Utsav' held at Siwani on 17 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Bhiwani
The event was held at the New Grain Market complex in Siwani, Bhiwani district, Haryana.
At the Khadi Rozgar Utsav in Siwani, the 3,645 machines and toolkits were distributed under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Village Industry Development Scheme (GVY)
The machines and toolkits were distributed to 972 artisans under the Village Industry Development Scheme (GVY).
In which State did field operations of the Houselisting and Housing Census under Census 2027 begin on 16 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Himachal Pradesh
HLO field operations began in Himachal Pradesh on 16 June 2026 and will continue till 15 July 2026.
In which two States did the Census 2027 self-enumeration facility open on 16 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Kerala and Nagaland
Self-enumeration opened in Kerala and Nagaland and will remain available till 30 June 2026.
As of 16 June 2026, how many States/UTs had completed the first phase (Houselisting) of Census 2027?
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Correct answer: D — 23
MHA said 23 States/UTs had completed the first phase of Census 2027.
Consider the following statements about Census 2027 Phase-I as reported on 16 June 2026: 1. Residents can complete self-enumeration through the portal se.census.gov.in. 2. Houselisting operations in Punjab concluded on 13 June 2026. 3. In Kerala and Nagaland, Houselisting field operations will be held from 16 June to 15 July 2026. 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: HLO in Kerala and Nagaland is from 1 to 30 July 2026; 16 June–15 July is the Himachal Pradesh schedule.
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.
In which two states did the Ministry of Defence approve new independent NCC State Directorates in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand
New independent NCC State Directorates were approved in Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand.
After the approval of two new State Directorates in June 2026, how many NCC State Directorates are there in total?
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Correct answer: A — 19
The total number of NCC State Directorates increased from 17 to 19.
Consider the following statements about the National Cadet Corps (NCC): 1. NCC was established in 1948 with an initial strength of 20,000 cadets. 2. NCC now has over 20 lakh cadets. 3. NCC is present in more than 750 districts. 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 Defence release, which calls NCC the world's largest uniformed youth organisation.
The MSME Technology Centre whose foundation stone was laid on 15 June 2026 at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji, has a total investment of how much?
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Correct answer: B — ₹170 crore
The centre involves a total investment of ₹170 crore: about ₹86 crore for civil works and ₹84 crore for plant and machinery.
Which focus sectors will the MSME Technology Centre at Gaya Ji cater to?
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Correct answer: C — General Engineering, Heavy Engineering and Textile Testing
The centre will focus on General Engineering, Heavy Engineering and Textile Testing.
Where did Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan lay the foundation stone of a model Krishi Vigyan Kendra on 14 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Berkhedi Jetu, Vidisha
The model KVK foundation stone was laid at Berkhedi Jetu in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh.
The model Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Vidisha is planned as a live laboratory of modern farming over what area?
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Correct answer: D — 49 acres
The model KVK is described as a 49-acre live laboratory of modern farming.
The scientific farming roadmap presented at Vidisha on 14 June 2026 covers which group of Madhya Pradesh districts?
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Correct answer: B — Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, Dewas
The roadmap is for Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore and Dewas districts, with a focus on integrated farming.
Under an India–France MoU listed among the outcomes of PM Modi's June 2026 visit to France, a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Allied Sectors will be set up at which institute?
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Correct answer: A — NSTI, Kanpur
The MoU is for a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Allied Sectors at NSTI, Kanpur.
Consider the following statements about the India–France ATL Bridge (June 2026): 1. It was launched by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes. 2. It establishes the first School Innovation Lab in France, inspired by India's Atal Tinkering Lab framework. 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 NITI Aayog release of 14 June 2026.
How many women cadets were in the first batch trained at the National Defence Academy to be commissioned (May–June 2026)?
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Correct answer: D — 17
The batch had 17 women cadets: nine Army, five Air Force and three Navy officers.
The first batch of women cadets commissioned from the NDA in 2026 joined the academy in August 2022 as part of which course?
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Correct answer: B — 148th Course
The women cadets joined the NDA in August 2022 as part of the 148th Course.
How many women from the first NDA batch were commissioned into the Army at the IMA Dehradun Passing Out Parade on 13 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Nine
Nine officers were commissioned into the Army at the POP of the 158th Regular Course at IMA Dehradun.
Consider the following statements about the commissioning of the first batch of NDA-trained women cadets: 1. President Droupadi Murmu reviewed the IMA Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course and the 141st Technical Graduate Course. 2. Three officers were commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on 28 May 2026. 3. Five officers were commissioned into the Indian Air Force at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated in the Ministry of Defence and President's Secretariat releases of 13 June 2026.
Under which programme did MoS Raksha Khadse visit border villages of Ladakh from 11 to 13 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Vibrant Villages Programme
The visit was under the Vibrant Villages Programme and included the border village of Hemya.
Under Yuva Sangam Phase VI, a Bihar student delegation led by IIT Patna visited Punjab in June 2026. Which institution hosted the delegation?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Ropar
The visit was hosted by IIT Ropar; the delegation also visited the Harappan site at Ropar on the Sutlej.
Under Yuva Sangam Phase VI, a Karnataka delegation led by IIIT Dharwad visited Rajasthan in June 2026. Which institute hosted it?
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Correct answer: C — MNIT Jaipur
The visit was hosted by the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur.
Who led the Indian delegation and delivered India's plenary statement at the 114th International Labour Conference in June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Shobha Karandlaje
MoS for Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the delegation and delivered the plenary statement in Geneva.
At the 114th ILC, India highlighted the consolidation of how many central labour laws into four Labour Codes?
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Correct answer: C — 29
India consolidated 29 central labour laws into four Labour Codes.
Consider the following statements about the International Labour Organization, which convened the 114th ILC in June 2026: 1. The ILO has functioned since 1919. 2. The ILO is the only tripartite agency of the United Nations, bringing together governments, employers and workers. 3. The ILO has over 190 member States. 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 as per the ILO. Statement 3 is wrong: the ILO has 187 member States.
'RISA – Timeless Tribal', launched in June 2026 with an exclusive store in New Delhi, is a premium brand of which organisation?
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Correct answer: A — TRIFED
RISA was unveiled by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through TRIFED as a premium brand for tribal textiles, embroideries and handicrafts.