BPSC TRE Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
According to the Petroleum Ministry on 7 June 2026, what effective price does a PMUY beneficiary pay for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder?
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Correct answer: A — ₹642
A PMUY beneficiary pays an effective ₹642; the general Delhi consumer pays ₹942.
What targeted subsidy do Ujjwala households receive on LPG, as stated on 7 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — ₹300 a cylinder on the first four refills each year
Ujjwala households receive ₹300 a cylinder on the first four refills each year — ₹1,200 per beneficiary a year.
Consider the following statements based on the Petroleum Ministry's note of 7 June 2026: 1. Cumulative under-recovery on domestic LPG reached ₹60,000 crore by the end of the last financial year. 2. The Union Cabinet approved compensation of ₹30,000 crore to the oil marketing companies. 3. The Saudi CP for LPG has fallen by about 46% since February. 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: the Saudi CP for LPG has risen by about 46% since February.
Who won the men's singles title at Roland-Garros (French Open) 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli in the final on 7 June 2026.
Alexander Zverev, the Roland-Garros 2026 men's champion, became the first man from which country to win Roland-Garros in the Open era?
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Correct answer: A — Germany
Zverev became the first German man to win Roland-Garros in the Open era.
Consider the following statements about the Roland-Garros 2026 men's final: 1. It was Alexander Zverev's first Grand Slam singles title. 2. Zverev beat Italy's Flavio Cobolli in five sets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Zverev won his maiden Grand Slam by beating Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1.
Nepal's Foreign Minister who held talks with S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on 6 June 2026 was:
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Correct answer: C — Shishir Khanal
Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal held bilateral talks with Jaishankar in New Delhi on 6 June 2026.
During the India–Nepal talks of 6 June 2026, both Ministers welcomed the completion of internal processes for the entry into force of which agreement?
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Correct answer: A — Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement in Criminal Matters
Both Ministers welcomed completion of internal processes for the India–Nepal Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement in Criminal Matters (MLAA).
On 6 June 2026, India handed over 72 health facilities and 12 cultural heritage sector projects to Nepal. Under which programme were these completed?
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Correct answer: D — Post-2015 Earthquake Reconstruction Assistance
The projects were completed under India's post-2015 'Earthquake Reconstruction Assistance' to Nepal.
Consider the following statements about Nepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal's visit to India in June 2026: 1. It was the first Foreign Minister-level visit since Nepal's new Government took office in March 2026. 2. During the visit, Khanal also met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are in the Embassy of India's note on the visit.
India won the bronze medal at the Women's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 on 6 June 2026 by defeating:
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Correct answer: D — Korea
India beat Korea 3-0 in the bronze-medal match at Kakamigahara, Japan.
Which team won the gold medal at the Women's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: A — China
China beat Japan 2-1 in the gold-medal match (FIH results).
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.
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.
India won the Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 by defeating which team in the final?
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Correct answer: B — Japan
India beat hosts Japan 4-1 in the gold-medal match at Kakamigahara.
Who scored a hat-trick for India in the final of the Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Ashish Tani Purti
Ashish Tani Purti scored in the 2nd, 28th and 34th minutes; captain Ketan Kushwaha scored the other goal.
India's UPI has been directly linked with which Nepali payment system for cross-border remittances (June 2026)?
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Correct answer: D — National Payments Interface (NPI)
The new mechanism directly links India's UPI with Nepal's National Payments Interface (NPI).
Which two entities executed the technical integration of the UPI–NPI remittance linkage between India and Nepal?
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Correct answer: B — NPCI International Payments Limited and Nepal Clearing House Limited
The integration was executed by NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL).
As per the Finance Ministry (June 2026), UPI is accepted in how many countries?
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Correct answer: C — Nine
The ministry listed nine countries: Singapore, UAE, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Sri Lanka and Cambodia.
Who won the Roland-Garros 2026 women's singles title on 6 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mirra Andreeva
Mirra Andreeva beat Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the final.
Mirra Andreeva became the youngest women's singles champion at Roland-Garros since which player won in 1992?
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Correct answer: C — Monica Seles
Andreeva is the youngest women's champion in Paris since Monica Seles in 1992.
Maja Chwalinska, runner-up at Roland-Garros 2026, represents which country?
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Correct answer: A — Poland
Chwalinska is a Polish qualifier.
Which country hosted the official global commemoration of World Environment Day 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Azerbaijan
UNEP: the Republic of Azerbaijan hosted World Environment Day 2026, with the official commemoration in Baku.
The UNEP campaign for World Environment Day 2026 focused on which theme?
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Correct answer: C — Climate action
UNEP's 2026 edition focused on climate change, with the theme climate action and campaign #NowForClimate.
Which country will host World Environment Day 2027, as announced by UNEP?
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Correct answer: B — Serbia
UNEP's 5 June 2026 press release states that World Environment Day 2027 will be hosted by Serbia.
Consider the following statements: 1. World Environment Day was established by the UN General Assembly in 1972. 2. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign was launched by the Prime Minister on World Environment Day 2024 by planting a peepal sapling at Buddha Jayanti Park, Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is from UNEP; statement 2 is from the PIB release of 5 June 2024.
According to MoSPI's Provisional Estimates released on 5 June 2026, India's real GDP growth for 2025-26 was:
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Correct answer: C — 7.7%
Real GDP growth in 2025-26 is estimated at 7.7%, against 7.1% in 2024-25.
What was the real GDP growth rate in Q4 (January–March) of 2025-26, as per MoSPI?
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Correct answer: A — 7.8%
MoSPI estimated real GDP growth of 7.8% in Q4 of 2025-26.
The GDP estimates released by MoSPI on 5 June 2026 are based on the new series with which base year?
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Correct answer: D — 2022-23
MoSPI released the new series of GDP estimates with base year 2022-23 on 27 February 2026.
Consider the following statements about MoSPI's Provisional Estimates for 2025-26: 1. Nominal GDP is estimated at ₹346.36 lakh crore. 2. Nominal GDP growth is estimated at 8.9%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both figures are in the MoSPI press note.
Major Abhilasha Barak, who received the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award on 5 June 2026, is serving with which UN mission?
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Correct answer: B — UNIFIL (Lebanon)
She serves as Engagement Team Commander and Gender Focal Point with the Indian Battalion in UNIFIL, Lebanon.
The UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award recognises promotion of the principles of which UN Security Council Resolution?
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Correct answer: D — Resolution 1325
The award, given annually since 2016, recognises promotion of UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
Consider the following statements about Major Abhilasha Barak: 1. She is the first woman combat helicopter pilot of the Indian Army. 2. She received the award at UN Headquarters in New York. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated by UN Peacekeeping and UN India.
Who became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess tournament, on 5 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — R. Praggnanandhaa
R. Praggnanandhaa won Norway Chess 2026 and is the first Indian to win the title.
Whom did Praggnanandhaa defeat in the final round to clinch Norway Chess 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vincent Keymer
Praggnanandhaa beat Germany's Vincent Keymer in the final round.
Who finished second at Norway Chess 2026, one point behind Praggnanandhaa?
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Correct answer: D — Wesley So
FIDE standings: Praggnanandhaa 18, Wesley So 17, Alireza Firouzja 15.5.
The E85 fuel rollout launched on 5 June 2026 began at how many public sector OMC retail outlets?
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Correct answer: D — 48
The rollout commenced at 48 public sector OMC retail outlets.
E85 fuel, launched on 5 June 2026, contains what share of ethanol?
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Correct answer: A — 80–85 per cent
E85 comprises 80–85 per cent ethanol and 14–19 per cent petrol, for flex-fuel vehicles.
Consider the following statements about the E85 rollout announced on 5 June 2026: 1. E85 is priced nearly ₹20 per litre lower than conventional petrol. 2. The rollout is planned to reach about 5,000 outlets by December 2026. 3. Ethanol blending in petrol has risen from 1.53 per cent in 2014 to 20 per cent. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The plan is 500 outlets by December 2026 and about 5,000 by December 2027.
The Padma Awards, for which nominations for 2027 are open till 31 July 2026, were instituted in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1954
The MHA release states the Padma Awards were instituted in 1954.
India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle, launched on 4 June 2026, was made by:
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Correct answer: C — Maruti Suzuki
Hardeep Singh Puri launched India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle by Maruti Suzuki.
Flex-fuel vehicles, such as the one launched on 4 June 2026, can operate on ethanol–petrol blends in which range?
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Correct answer: B — E20 to E100
The release states flex-fuel vehicles can operate on blends from E20 up to E100.
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).
As stated on 4 June 2026, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to cross how many households by December 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 75 lakh
Pralhad Joshi said the scheme, which has crossed 40 lakh households, is expected to cross 75 lakh by December 2026.
Which new model was introduced on 4 June 2026 to speed up rooftop solar adoption among underserved households under PM Surya Ghar?
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Correct answer: D — Utility-Linked Aggregation model
The Utility-Linked Aggregation (ULA) model was introduced, with about 30 lakh installations planned across States.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was approved by the Cabinet with what total outlay?
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Correct answer: C — ₹75,021 crore
The Cabinet approved the scheme with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore for one crore households (PIB, 29 February 2024).
In June 2026, the Union Cabinet approved one-time budgetary support of up to how much for ATF price stabilisation for Scheduled Indian Airlines?
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Correct answer: B — ₹10,000 crore
The Cabinet approved one-time budgetary support not exceeding ₹10,000 crore for OMCs.
Under the ATF Price Stabilisation Fund approved on 3 June 2026, the budgetary support will reach Oil Marketing Companies in which form?
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Correct answer: D — Interest-free advances
The support is given as interest-free advances to OMCs through the Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Consider the following statements about the ATF Price Stabilisation Fund approved in June 2026: 1. It covers both domestic and international operations of Scheduled Indian Airlines. 2. It will be implemented through an MoU between participating airlines and OMCs, with the Ministries of Civil Aviation and Petroleum and Natural Gas as signatories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are in the Cabinet release: coverage is domestic and international, and implementation is through an airline–OMC MoU with MoCA and MoPNG as signatories.
Under the ATF price stabilisation mechanism of June 2026, amounts recovered from OMCs when ATF prices moderate go back to the Consolidated Fund of India. Which Article of the Constitution creates the Consolidated Fund of India?
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Correct answer: C — Article 266
Article 266(1) provides that all revenues, loans raised and loan repayments received by the Government of India form the Consolidated Fund of India. Article 267 deals with the Contingency Fund.
According to the Sports Ministry, what was the theme of World Bicycle Day 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Cycling for a Greener Future
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said the 2026 theme is 'Cycling for a Greener Future'.
Consider the following statements about World Bicycle Day, observed on 3 June: 1. It was declared by the UN General Assembly through resolution A/RES/72/272. 2. The UN General Assembly resolution of 15 March 2022 dealt with integrating mainstream bicycling into public transportation systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are on the UN observance page: A/RES/72/272 declared World Bicycle Day, and A/RES/76/255 of 15 March 2022 is on integrating bicycling into public transport.
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.
Which Union Territory signed a reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 2 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Puducherry
The MoUs were signed with four States and one UT – Puducherry.
Which of the following States was NOT among those that signed reform-linked MoUs under JJM 2.0 on 2 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Kerala
The four States were Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu and Nagaland; Kerala was not among them.
The reform-linked MoUs under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 signed in June 2026 mandate which model of rural water governance?
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Correct answer: B — Gram Panchayat-led, service-based and community-centred model
The MoUs mandate a Gram Panchayat-led, service-based and community-centred model of rural water governance.
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.
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.
As noted by President Murmu on 2 June 2026, South Africa was the first country with which India established a Strategic Partnership. In which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1997
The President said South Africa was the very first country with which India established a Strategic Partnership in 1997.
Who is the Deputy President of South Africa who called on President Droupadi Murmu on 2 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile
Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Deputy President of South Africa, called on the President on his first visit to India.
According to President Murmu (June 2026), bilateral trade between India and South Africa is about:
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Correct answer: A — USD 15.5 billion
The President noted that India–South Africa bilateral trade is about USD 15.5 billion.
The India–Oman CEPA, which entered into force on 1 June 2026, was signed on 18 December 2025 in:
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Correct answer: A — Muscat
The CEPA was signed in Muscat on 18 December 2025 in the presence of PM Modi and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
Under the India–Oman CEPA, what share of India's exports to Oman gets zero-duty access?
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Correct answer: C — 99.38%
The Commerce Ministry release says the CEPA offers zero-duty access for 99.38% of India's exports to Oman.
Consider the following statements about the India–Oman CEPA: 1. India is the first country to secure a comprehensive bilateral trade pact with Oman. 2. India has excluded dairy and edible oils from market access under the Agreement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: India is the second nation after the United States. Statement 2 is correct: dairy and edible oils are among the sensitive sectors excluded.
Under the India–Oman CEPA, Oman raised the ceiling for intra-corporate transferees (ICT) from 20% to:
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Correct answer: B — 50%
The release says the ICT ceiling was raised from 20% to 50%.
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.
Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing began his first official visit to India (30 May–3 June 2026) at:
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Correct answer: C — Bodh Gaya
The joint statement says the President visited Bodh Gaya on 30 May 2026 and prayed at the Mahabodhi Temple.
India announced during the Myanmar President's visit that Mekong Ganga ICCR scholarships for Myanmar students would be raised from 36 to:
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Correct answer: A — 100
The joint statement says the scholarships will be enhanced from 36 to 100 from 2026 onwards.
Consider the following statements about the India–Myanmar joint statement of 1 June 2026: 1. The Prime Minister said Myanmar lies at the confluence of India's Neighbourhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR policies. 2. Both sides agreed to enhance bilateral trade, including through the Rupee-Kyat settlement mechanism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both statements appear in the joint statement.
In India's MAHASAGAR policy, cited in the India–Myanmar joint statement of 1 June 2026, MAHASAGAR stands for:
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Correct answer: D — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
The joint statement expands MAHASAGAR as Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
As per the first release of the new IIP series on 1 June 2026, industrial growth in April 2026 was:
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Correct answer: D — 4.9%
MoSPI's quick estimate puts IIP growth for April 2026 at 4.9%.
The new series of the Index of Industrial Production released on 1 June 2026 uses which base year?
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Correct answer: B — 2022-23
MoSPI revised the IIP base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
Consider the following statements about IIP for April 2026 (new series): 1. Mining and Quarrying contracted by 5.1%. 2. Manufacturing grew by 4.9%. 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: manufacturing grew 6.2%; 4.9% was the headline IIP growth and the growth of electricity and gas supply.
What is the outlay of the ANRF–Ministry of Jal Shakti MAHA Water Mission launched on 1 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — ₹200 crore
Dr Jitendra Singh launched the ₹200-crore MAHA Water Mission.
The MAHA Water Mission launched by ANRF on 1 June 2026 is mainly meant to support:
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Correct answer: D — Startups in the water sector
The Mission supports startups with technology development, field validation and deployment for water challenges.