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CTET Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

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77th 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' held as World Bicycle Day special with over 4 lakh riders
Q1

The 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' held on 7 June 2026 as a World Bicycle Day special was which edition?

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Correct answer: D — 77th

Dr Mandaviya said the day marked the 77th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle'.

Q2 Advanced

When was the 'Sundays on Cycle' initiative started by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya?

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Correct answer: A — December 2024

The cycling initiative was started by Dr Mandaviya in December 2024.

World Food Safety Day 2026: 'From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere'
Q3

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'.

Q4 Advanced

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.

Q5 Advanced

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.

Telangana CM lays foundation for ₹1,511 crore Malkajgiri works and launches CURE-1 app
Q6

The CURE-1 app, launched by Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy on 7 June 2026, was designed and developed by:

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Correct answer: C — Centre for Good Governance

The Centre for Good Governance (CGG) designed and developed the CURE-1 web application and mobile app.

Q7 Advanced

What is the CURE-1 app launched in Telangana on 7 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — A common platform to pay property tax, electricity and water bills and traffic e-challans

CURE-1 (Common Unified Billing and Collection System) lets citizens pay property tax, electricity and water bills and traffic e-challans on one platform.

Q8 Advanced

Among the Malkajgiri works launched on 7 June 2026, which one carries a cost of ₹960 crore?

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Correct answer: D — Alternative roads around the AOC Centre

The alternative roads around the AOC Centre cost ₹960 crore; the flyover costs ₹416 crore and the MMC office ₹98 crore.

Haryana to develop 2,000-acre natural farming cluster in Kurukshetra under 'Smart Agriculture'
Q9

On 7 June 2026, Haryana announced a 2,000-acre natural farming cluster under the 'Smart Agriculture' initiative in which district?

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Correct answer: B — Kurukshetra

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the 2,000-acre cluster in Kurukshetra district with Haryana Agricultural University.

Q10 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Haryana's natural farming announcements of 7 June 2026: 1. About 800 acres of Agriculture Department land will be leased only to farmers taking up natural and organic farming for at least 10 years. 2. Morni block will be developed as a model natural and organic farming block. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2

Both are reported by The Tribune and The Times of India from the Kurukshetra programme.

Odisha CM lays foundation stones for 204 Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools in second phase
Q11

How many Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools had their foundation stones laid in the second phase on 7 June 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 204

Foundation stones were laid for 204 schools across 30 districts in the second phase.

Q12 Advanced

The first phase of the Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme was launched in January 2026 at which place, the birthplace of Pandit Godabarisha Mishra?

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Correct answer: B — Banpur

The scheme was launched at Banpur in Khurda district, the birthplace of Pandit Godabarisha Mishra, with 118 schools.

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme: 1. Odisha plans 2,200 such schools with an investment of ₹12,000 crore. 2. With the second phase, construction has begun for 322 schools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

Both figures are reported by The Times of India and The New Indian Express.

Indian households pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum Ministry
Q14

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.

Q15 Advanced

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.

Q16 Advanced

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.

Alexander Zverev wins Roland-Garros 2026, his first Grand Slam title
Q17

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.

Q18 Advanced

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.

Q19 Advanced

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.

India and Nepal Foreign Ministers hold talks in New Delhi; MLAA processes completed
Q20

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.

Q21 Advanced

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).

Q22 Advanced

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.

Q23 Advanced

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 beat Bangladesh 3-1 to win record sixth SAFF Women's Championship title
Q24

India won the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 on 6 June 2026 by defeating which team in the final?

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Correct answer: A — Bangladesh

India beat defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the final.

Q25

The final of the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 was played at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in:

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Correct answer: C — Margao, Goa

The AIFF and SAFF reports place the final at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa.

Q26 Advanced

With the 2026 triumph, how many SAFF Women's Championship titles has India won?

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Correct answer: B — Six

The 2026 title was India's record-extending sixth and the first since 2019.

Q27 Advanced

Who was named the Most Valuable Player of the SAFF Women's Championship 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Sanfida Nongrum

Sanfida Nongrum was named MVP; Aveka Singh was top scorer and Panthoi Chanu Elangbam was Best Goalkeeper.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the SAFF Women's Championship 2026: 1. India won all four of their matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding one. 2. Bangladesh had won the two previous editions, in 2022 and 2024. 3. India won the Fair Play award. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Fair Play award went to Nepal.

India win bronze at Women's U18 Asia Cup 2026, beating Korea 3-0
Q29

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.

Q30 Advanced

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).

Digital India BHASHINI signs MoU with Kathmandu University for 'Voice First' language platform for Nepal
Q31

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).

Q32 Advanced

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).

Q33 Advanced

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.

Department of Consumer Affairs prescribes standard pack sizes for edible oils
Q34 Advanced

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.

Q35 Advanced

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.

Q36 Advanced

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.

President appoints six Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Bombay High Court
Q37

How many Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court were appointed as Permanent Judges, as announced on 6 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Six

The Law Ministry release lists six Additional Judges appointed as Permanent Judges of the Bombay High Court.

Q38 Advanced

Under Article 224(1) of the Constitution, Additional Judges of a High Court are appointed for a period:

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Correct answer: D — Not exceeding two years

Article 224(1) lets the President appoint additional Judges 'for such period not exceeding two years as he may specify'.

Q39 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. The Bombay High Court appointments of June 2026 were made by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. 2. Under Article 217, a permanent High Court judge holds office until the age of 65. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 only

Statement 1 is in the Law Ministry release. Statement 2 is wrong: Article 217 sets the age at 62 for High Court judges.

India win Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026, beating hosts Japan 4-1 in final
Q40

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.

Q41 Advanced

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 and Nepal launch UPI–NPI peer-to-peer remittance linkage in New Delhi
Q42

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).

Q43 Advanced

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).

Q44 Advanced

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.

Mirra Andreeva wins Roland-Garros 2026 for maiden Grand Slam title
Q45

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.

Q46 Advanced

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.

Q47 Advanced

Maja Chwalinska, runner-up at Roland-Garros 2026, represents which country?

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Correct answer: A — Poland

Chwalinska is a Polish qualifier.

Mandaviya and Delhi CM address MY Bharat Youth Convention at Thyagaraj Sports Complex
Q48

The 'Youth for Viksit Bharat: MY Bharat Youth Convention' of 6 June 2026 was held at:

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Correct answer: D — Thyagaraj Sports Complex, New Delhi

The convention was held at Thyagaraj Sports Complex with more than 6,000 young participants.

World Environment Day 2026: Azerbaijan hosts, focus on climate action
Q49

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.

Q50 Advanced

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.

Q51 Advanced

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.

Q52 Advanced

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.

Surha Tal (Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary) in Ballia becomes India's 100th Ramsar site
Q53

Which wetland was designated as India's 100th Ramsar site, as hailed by the Prime Minister on 5 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal)

The Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, is India's 100th Ramsar site.

Q54

Surha Tal, India's 100th Ramsar site, is located in which district?

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Correct answer: D — Ballia

Surha Tal (Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary) is in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.

Q55 Advanced

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was adopted in 1971 in which country?

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Correct answer: A — Iran

Ramsar.org: the Convention was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975.

Q56 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. The Ramsar Convention came into force in 1975. 2. Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary, India's 100th Ramsar site, is in Bihar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct per ramsar.org. Statement 2 is wrong: the sanctuary (Surha Tal) is in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.

India's real GDP grew 7.7% in 2025-26, Q4 growth at 7.8%: MoSPI provisional estimates
Q57

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.

Q58 Advanced

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.

Q59 Advanced

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.

Q60 Advanced

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.

India's seventh Regional Meteorological Centre opens in Jammu
Q61

The Regional Meteorological Centre inaugurated in Jammu on 5 June 2026 is India's:

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Correct answer: B — Seventh

The Jammu facility is the country's seventh Regional Meteorological Centre.

Q62 Advanced

The new Regional Meteorological Centre at Jammu will serve which of the following?

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Correct answer: C — J&K, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh

The Jammu RMC will serve Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.

Q63 Advanced

Under Mission Mausam, how many additional Doppler Weather Radars have been proposed for Jammu & Kashmir, as stated on 5 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Five

Five additional DWRs are proposed for Anantnag, Rajouri, Baramulla, Kishtwar and Doda; four already operate at Jammu, Srinagar, Leh and Banihal Top.

Major Abhilasha Barak receives UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
Q64

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.

Q65 Advanced

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.

Q66 Advanced

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.

PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹18,800 crore in Surat
Q67

On 5 June 2026, the Prime Minister launched development projects worth over ₹18,800 crore in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Surat

The projects in the road, power and industrial sectors were launched in Surat, Gujarat.

Q68 Advanced

The ESIC hospital virtually inaugurated by the Prime Minister in Surat on 5 June 2026 has how many beds?

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Correct answer: B — 220

The Labour Ministry release describes it as ESIC's 220-bedded hospital in Surat.

Q69 Advanced

In his Surat address of 5 June 2026, the Prime Minister recalled that Gujarat set up India's first Climate Change Department in which year?

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Correct answer: C — 2009

The PIB release quotes the PM recalling Gujarat's first Climate Change Department in 2009, alongside the Charanka Solar Park.

Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess
Q70

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.

Q71 Advanced

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.

Q72 Advanced

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.

PM Modi launches projects worth around ₹2,970 crore in Daman; opens Namo Airport terminal
Q73

On 5 June 2026, the Prime Minister inaugurated a modern terminal building at Namo Airport in:

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Correct answer: A — Daman

The PM inaugurated the modern terminal building at Daman's Namo Airport.

Q74 Advanced

What was the approximate value of the development projects launched by the Prime Minister in Daman on 5 June 2026?

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Correct answer: D — ₹2,970 crore

The Daman projects were worth around ₹2,970 crore; the Surat projects the same day were worth over ₹18,800 crore.

18 Namo Oxygen Parks inaugurated in Delhi on World Environment Day
Q75

How many Namo Oxygen Parks were inaugurated across Delhi on World Environment Day 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 18

Bhupender Yadav and Rekha Gupta inaugurated eighteen Namo Oxygen Parks across Delhi.

Q76 Advanced

Which of the following was released along with the inauguration of Namo Oxygen Parks in Delhi on 5 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Delhi Bird Atlas

The Working Plan for NCT Delhi, the Asola Bhatti Sanctuary Management Plan and the Delhi Bird Atlas were released.

E85 fuel rollout begins at 48 public sector OMC outlets
Q77

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.

Q78 Advanced

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.

Q79 Advanced

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.

Nominations for Padma Awards-2027 open till 31 July 2026
Q80

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.

Amit Shah chairs 73rd Plenary Session of North Eastern Council in Shillong
Q81

The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council, chaired by Amit Shah on 4 June 2026, was held in:

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Correct answer: D — Shillong

The 73rd Plenary Session was held in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.

Q82 Advanced

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the North Eastern Council?

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Correct answer: B — Union Home Minister

The Cabinet approved nomination of the Union Home Minister as ex-officio Chairman of NEC, with the DoNER Minister as Vice Chairman.

Q83 Advanced

The North Eastern Council was set up under which law?

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Correct answer: A — North-Eastern Council Act, 1971

NEC is a statutory body constituted under the North-Eastern Council Act, 1971 (84 of 1971); it came into being at Shillong on 7 November 1972.

Q84 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the North Eastern Council: 1. It is a constitutional body. 2. After the 2002 amendment, it functions as a regional planning body for the North Eastern Region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 2 only

NEC is a statutory, not constitutional, body; since the 2002 amendment it is mandated to function as a regional planning body.

APEDA facilitates first export of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to the UK
Q85

The first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand, flagged off on 4 June 2026, was exported to:

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Correct answer: A — United Kingdom

APEDA flagged off the first consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to London, United Kingdom.

Q86 Advanced

Which mango variety was exported in the first consignment from Jharkhand to the UK in June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Amrapali

The consignment comprised 1.5 metric tonnes of fresh Amrapali mangoes.

Q87 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Jharkhand mango export of June 2026: 1. The mangoes were sourced from an all-women Farmer Producer Company in Simdega district. 2. The consignment was flagged off in Ranchi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct (Beura FPC, Bano block, Simdega). The flag-off ceremony was held in Kolkata, not Ranchi.