UPSC CAPF (AC) Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
As per the Union Cabinet resolution of 10 June 2026, whose record of continuous service as elected Prime Minister did Narendra Modi surpass?
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Correct answer: B — Jawaharlal Nehru
Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru, who served 4,398 continuous days from 1952 to 1964.
How many days of continuous service as an elected Prime Minister did Narendra Modi complete on 10 June 2026, as per the Cabinet resolution?
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Correct answer: D — 4,399
The resolution records 4,399 days of continuous service, one more than Nehru's 4,398.
Consider the following statements about the Cabinet resolution of 10 June 2026: 1. Jawaharlal Nehru's record of continuous service as elected PM covered the period 1952 to 1964. 2. The resolution notes that the Prime Minister is approaching 25 years of continuous service as Head of Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both points are in the Cabinet resolution as reported by PIB.
How many eminent artists were elected as Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellows (Akademi Ratna) for 2024 and 2025, as announced in June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Seven
The General Council unanimously elected seven eminent personalities as Akademi Fellows.
What prize money does the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) carry?
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Correct answer: B — ₹3 lakh
The Fellowship carries ₹3 lakh, the Akademi Award ₹1 lakh and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar ₹25,000.
Consider the following statements about the Sangeet Natak Akademi honours: 1. The Akademi Fellowship is restricted to 40 persons at any given time. 2. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards have been conferred since 1952. 3. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Akademi Puraskar) carries a purse of ₹3 lakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are in the Ministry of Culture release. Statement 3 is wrong: the Akademi Award carries ₹1 lakh; ₹3 lakh is for the Fellowship.
How many companies in total have been selected under Round-3 of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, as announced in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 96
96 companies have been selected under Round-3, including the 22 new applicants approved in June 2026.
What is the total committed investment of the 96 companies selected under Round-3 of the Textile PLI Scheme?
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Correct answer: A — ₹12,822.67 crore
Committed investment is ₹12,822.67 crore; ₹58,294.18 crore is the projected turnover and ₹10,683 crore the scheme outlay.
Consider the following statements about the PLI Scheme for Textiles: 1. The scheme was approved with a budgetary outlay of ₹10,683 crore. 2. It covers MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and segments/products of technical textiles. 3. It primarily targets cotton yarn and handloom products. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per PIB. Statement 3 is wrong: the scheme targets MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles, not cotton yarn or handloom.
As on 9 June 2026, what was the total amount of guarantees issued under ECLGS 5.0?
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Correct answer: A — ₹48,484.26 crore
1,06,549 guarantees worth ₹48,484.26 crore had been issued; ₹2,55,000 crore is the scheme's target for additional credit.
Consider the following statements about ECLGS 5.0: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 5 May 2026. 2. It provides 100% guarantee cover to MSME loans and 90% to non-MSME loans. 3. Private sector banks account for most of the guarantees issued. 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: public sector banks account for 96% of the guarantees.
For which service did the Ministry of Defence sign a ₹449 crore contract for 20 Enhanced Capability GNSS Jammers on 10 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Navy
The 20 ECGNSS Jammers are being procured for the Indian Navy.
The ECGNSS Jammer contract signed in June 2026 falls under which procurement category, with what minimum indigenous content?
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Correct answer: D — Buy (Indian-IDDM), 75%
The contract is under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category with minimum 75% indigenous content.
The Holy Relics of Arhant Sariputra and Arhant Maudgalyayana were exposed for veneration at which monastery in Mongolia (May–June 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — Gandan Tegchenling Monastery
The 10-day exposition was held at the Gandan Tegchenling Monastery in Ulaanbaatar.
Which state government partnered the National Museum of India in organising the exposition of the relics in Mongolia in 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Madhya Pradesh
The National Museum organised it with the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka and the IBC.
To mark 10 years of PMSMA on 9 June 2026, J.P. Nadda released a commemorative coin of what denomination?
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Correct answer: B — ₹75
A ₹75 commemorative coin and a ₹5 postal stamp were released.
Under PMSMA, free antenatal care is provided to pregnant women by specialist doctors on which day of every month?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PMSMA provides free antenatal care on the 9th day of every month.
According to the Sample Registration System cited in June 2026, India's Maternal Mortality Ratio for 2022–24 stands at:
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Correct answer: A — 87 per lakh live births
MMR declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014–16 to 87 in 2022–24.
Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): 1. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 June 2016. 2. It aims to provide free, comprehensive antenatal care through specialist doctors. 3. Its services are provided on the 1st day of every month. 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 Health Ministry. Statement 3 is wrong: PMSMA services are provided on the 9th day of every month.
Which foreign university received a Letter of Approval on 9 June 2026 to set up its campus in Bengaluru?
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Correct answer: D — University of New South Wales
UNSW will set up its campus in Bengaluru, while Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai.
In which city will the University of Bristol and the University of York set up their Indian campuses?
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Correct answer: B — Mumbai
Both Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai.
Consider the following statements about the Letters of Approval issued on 9 June 2026: 1. They were handed over by the Chairman of the University Grants Commission. 2. Two of the three universities will set up their campuses in Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Dr Vineet Joshi, Secretary (Higher Education) and UGC Chairman, handed them over; Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai and UNSW in Bengaluru.
From which date is the new 'Viksit Bharat G RAM G' rural development framework set to come into effect?
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Correct answer: A — 1 July 2026
The new arrangement comes into effect from 1 July 2026.
What interim allocation was announced in June 2026 to accelerate rural employment and village development ahead of the VB-G RAM G rollout?
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Correct answer: D — ₹95,692 crore
A ₹95,692 crore interim allocation is part of the ₹1.25 lakh crore push; ₹30,000 crore is already allocated under MGNREGA.
Consider the following statements about the 9 June 2026 review of the VB-G RAM G rollout: 1. Twenty-six States had made budgetary provisions for it. 2. Jharkhand, Karnataka, Telangana and Mizoram were urged to complete their budgetary process. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both points are in the Rural Development Ministry release.
Who is the Amir of Kuwait with whom PM Narendra Modi spoke on 9 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
The Amir of the State of Kuwait is Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
During the 9 June 2026 call with the Amir of Kuwait, PM Modi did which of the following?
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Correct answer: C — Reaffirmed India's condemnation of attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and called for de-escalation
The PM reaffirmed India's strong condemnation of attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity and called for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy.
Bhagwan Birsa Munda, whose martyrdom day was observed on 9 June 2026, led which movement against British rule?
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Correct answer: B — Ulgulan
Birsa Munda gave the call for 'Ulgulan' (revolution) against British rule.
Consider the following statements about Bhagwan Birsa Munda: 1. He was born on 15 November 1875 at Ulihatu in present-day Jharkhand. 2. His birth anniversary is observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. 3. He breathed his last in Kolkata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per PIB. Statement 3 is wrong: Birsa Munda breathed his last in Ranchi.
On 8 June 2026, India adopted the Rules of Implementation of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) with which country?
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Correct answer: B — Japan
India and Japan adopted the Rule of Implementation of the JCM on 8 June 2026.
The India–Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism operates under which provision of the Paris Agreement?
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Correct answer: D — Article 6.2
The Rule of Implementation was adopted under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
Consider the following statements about Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: 1. Article 6.2 provides accounting and reporting guidance for Parties to use internationally transferred mitigation outcomes towards their NDCs. 2. Article 6.8 establishes a new UNFCCC mechanism to trade high-quality carbon credits. 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: Article 6.4 establishes the new UNFCCC crediting mechanism; Article 6.8 covers non-market approaches (UNFCCC).
BHAVYA, whose portal was launched on 8 June 2026, stands for:
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana
BHAVYA is the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana.
Which organisation is the Project Management Agency for the BHAVYA scheme?
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Correct answer: C — NICDC
The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) is designated as the Project Management Agency.
Consider the following statements about the BHAVYA scheme: 1. It aims to develop 100 industrial parks with a Cabinet-approved outlay of ₹33,660 crore. 2. Land for the parks will be provided by the Central Government. 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: land will be provided by the State Governments, while the Centre supports infrastructure through NICDC.
India's U-18 men's hockey team won the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 by defeating which team in the final?
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Correct answer: D — Japan
The team beat hosts Japan 4-1 in the final at Kakamigahara.
Who captained India's U-18 women's hockey team that won bronze at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Sweety Kujur
The women's team, led by captain Sweety Kujur, won bronze by beating Korea 3-0.
Who released the Report of the Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Chief Economic Adviser Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran
CEA Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran released the report in New Delhi.
State Finance Commissions, which assess the finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions, are constituted under which Article of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: A — Article 243-I
The Panchayati Raj Ministry release states that State Finance Commissions are constituted under Article 243-I.
The report recommended a CAG performance audit of the implementation of which Constitutional Amendment across States?
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Correct answer: C — 73rd Amendment
The report recommends that the CAG undertake a performance audit of the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment across States.
The tanker MT Marivex, attacked off Masirah, Oman on 8 June 2026 with 24 Indian crew on board, was flagged in:
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Correct answer: D — Palau
MT Marivex is a Palau-flagged tanker.
Who rescued the 24 Indian crew members of MT Marivex on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Oman Navy helicopters
OMSC confirmed that all 24 crew were rescued by Oman Navy helicopters; ICG's MRCC Mumbai coordinated with OMSC.
India secured continued EU market access beyond September 2026 for which group of products?
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Correct answer: B — Aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal casings
India was included on the EU list of countries authorised to export aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal casings.
The EU amended Regulation (EU) 2021/405 through Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1189 in view of concerns over:
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Correct answer: D — Antimicrobial Resistance
The amendment was made in view of growing concerns relating to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
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.
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.