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Delhi Police Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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ICAR-Seychelles agriculture MoU signed; INS Tarkash and Ikshak conclude Port Victoria call
Q1 Advanced

The Work Plan signed along with the ICAR-Seychelles agriculture MoU during the Prime Minister's visit to Seychelles covers which period?

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Correct answer: B — 2026-2031

Both sides signed a five-year Work Plan (2026-2031) to operationalise the MoU.

Q2 Advanced

Which Indian naval ship, which visited Port Victoria in June 2026, hosted over 300 visitors to showcase its hydrographic survey capabilities?

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Correct answer: D — INS Ikshak

INS Ikshak hosted over 300 visitors, showcasing its hydrographic survey capabilities; INS Tarkash's contingent marched in the National Day Parade.

New Vice Chiefs of Army and Air Staff, new CISC take over on 1 July 2026
Q3

Who assumed the appointment of Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 1 July 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Lt Gen Sandeep Jain

Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, AVSM, SM assumed the appointment of VCOAS on 1 July 2026; he was earlier GOC-in-C, Southern Command.

Q4 Advanced

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as CISC on 1 July 2026. CISC stands for:

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Correct answer: B — Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC).

Q5 Advanced

Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra assumed command of the South Western Command of the Indian Army on 1 July 2026. Where is this command based?

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Correct answer: A — Jaipur

The Ministry of Defence described it as the Jaipur based South Western Command.

General Dhiraj Seth takes over as 31st Chief of the Army Staff
Q6

General Dhiraj Seth took over as the Chief of the Army Staff on 30 June 2026. He is the Indian Army's:

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Correct answer: B — 31st COAS

General Dhiraj Seth took over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff.

Q7

From whom did General Dhiraj Seth take over as Chief of the Army Staff on 30 June 2026?

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Correct answer: D — General Upendra Dwivedi

General Seth took over from General Upendra Dwivedi, who superannuated on 30 June 2026.

Q8 Advanced

General Dhiraj Seth, who became COAS in June 2026, was commissioned in December 1986 into the:

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Correct answer: A — Armoured Corps

General Seth was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986.

Q9 Advanced

As a Lieutenant General, the new COAS General Dhiraj Seth commanded which of the Indian Army's strike formations?

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Correct answer: C — Sudarshan Chakra Corps

As a Lieutenant General he commanded the Sudarshan Chakra Corps, one of the Army's premier strike formations, before serving as GOC Delhi Area.

Government mandates TReDS for settlement of all MSME invoices by CPSEs
Q10

The Ministry of MSME notification of 30 June 2026 makes it mandatory for which entities to settle invoices from MSME suppliers through TReDS platforms?

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Correct answer: A — All operating Central Public Sector Enterprises

The notification mandates all operating CPSEs to route the settlement of invoices for goods and services procured from MSMEs through RBI-authorised TReDS platforms.

Q11 Advanced

TReDS (Trade Receivables Discounting System) platforms are authorised and regulated by:

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Correct answer: C — Reserve Bank of India

TReDS is an RBI-regulated electronic platform, and the CPSE mandate is for settlement through TReDS platforms authorised by the RBI.

Q12 Advanced

Since which year has the TReDS platform for discounting trade receivables of MSMEs been operational?

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Correct answer: B — 2017

TReDS is an RBI-regulated electronic platform, operational since 2017, for financing and discounting MSME trade receivables through competitive bidding by multiple financiers.

Q13 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT among the five TReDS platforms currently operational, as listed by the Ministry of MSME in July 2026?

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Correct answer: D — GeM

The five operational TReDS platforms are RXIL, M1xchange, Invoicemart, C2treds and DTX. GeM is the Government e-Marketplace, not a TReDS platform.

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the TReDS mandate for CPSEs (June 2026): 1. Financing on TReDS is collateral-free and without recourse to the seller. 2. CPSEs must obtain a statutory auditor's certificate of TReDS registration and compliance during their annual audit. 3. Invoice discounting on TReDS was Rs 3.47 lakh crore in FY 2021-22. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Invoice discounting rose from Rs 40,000 crore in FY 2021-22 to Rs 3.47 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, so statement 3 is wrong.

UPI goes live in Greece through Eurobank-NIPL partnership
Q15 Advanced

UPI services went live in Greece on 30 June 2026 through NIPL's partnership with which bank?

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Correct answer: D — Eurobank

Piyush Goyal witnessed the live demonstration of the Eurobank-NIPL partnership enabling UPI services at Eurobank headquarters.

Q16

In which city did Piyush Goyal witness the launch of UPI in Greece in June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Athens

The launch was witnessed at Eurobank headquarters in Athens.

Amit Shah launches FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card
Q17

The e-OCI Card launched by Amit Shah on 30 June 2026 is expected to benefit how many OCI cardholders?

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Correct answer: A — More than 50 lakh

The launch of the e-OCI Card will benefit more than 50 lakh OCI cardholders.

Q18 Advanced

Data of the FCRA 2.0 Portal launched in June 2026 will be hosted on:

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Correct answer: C — MeghRaj (Government Cloud)

All the portal's data will be hosted on 'MeghRaj' (Government Cloud).

PFC and REC boards approve scheme to merge REC into PFC
Q19

Under the merger scheme approved by the boards of PFC and REC in June 2026:

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Correct answer: B — REC will merge into PFC

The scheme provides for merger of REC (Transferor Company) into PFC (Transferee Company).

Q20 Advanced

What is the share exchange ratio fixed for the proposed merger of REC into PFC (June 2026)?

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Correct answer: D — 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares

REC shareholders will get 88 equity shares of PFC of Rs 10 each for every 100 equity shares of REC of Rs 10 each.

Q21 Advanced

The PFC-REC Scheme of Merger (June 2026) was approved under which provisions of the Companies Act, 2013?

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Correct answer: A — Sections 230 to 232

The boards approved the Scheme under Sections 230 to 232 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

National study report on low participation in Gram Sabhas released
Q22 Advanced

The National Study Report on 'Low Participation in Gram Sabha across States and Union Territories' (June 2026) was prepared by:

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Correct answer: B — National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj

The report was prepared by NIRD&PR for the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and released by NITI Aayog Member Dr R. Balasubramaniam.

Q23

Who released the National Study Report on low participation in Gram Sabhas in New Delhi on 30 June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Dr R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog

The report was released by Dr R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog, in the presence of Panchayati Raj Secretary Vivek Bhardwaj.

16th CCHFW conference: Nadda launches SUMAN Roadmap 2030 and Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram
Q24

The SUMAN Roadmap 2030, launched at the 16th CCHFW conference on 29 June 2026, is a strategic framework for:

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Correct answer: B — Maternal and newborn healthcare

The SUMAN Roadmap 2030 is a framework to transform maternal and newborn healthcare and speed up progress towards the SDGs by 2030.

Q25 Advanced

The Central Council of Health and Family Welfare, which held its 16th conference in June 2026, is constituted under which Article of the Constitution of India?

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Correct answer: D — Article 263

The CCHFW is constituted under Article 263, which empowers the President to establish an inter-State council; it is the apex advisory body of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Q26 Advanced

The Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK), launched in June 2026, provides home and community-based care for children from birth up to what age?

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Correct answer: A — 36 months

SSBSK provides a continuum of home and community-based care for every child from birth to 36 months, with the vision 'Pehle Teen Saal Sampoorna Dekhbhal'.

Q27 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 16th CCHFW conference (June 2026): 1. The SUMAN Roadmap 2030 has focused interventions in 130 districts across 13 high-focus States. 2. SSBSK integrates the Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) and Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) programmes. 3. The conference was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The conference was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, not Bharat Mandapam.

EPFO's VISHWAS, 2026 and Amnesty Scheme, 2026 come into force with EPF Scheme, 2026
Q28

VISHWAS, 2026, which came into force on 29 June 2026 as part of the EPF Scheme, 2026, is meant for:

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Correct answer: A — Settlement of disputes over EPF damages and penalties

VISHWAS, 2026 is a one-time dispute resolution initiative to settle disputes over damages under Section 14B of the EPF & MP Act, 1952 and penalties under Section 128 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.

Q29 Advanced

The EPFO Amnesty Scheme, 2026 grants retrospective exemption to establishments running recognised Provident Fund Trusts under which section of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952?

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Correct answer: B — Section 17

Amnesty is granted retrospectively under Section 17 of the EPF & MP Act, 1952 and Section 143 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. Section 14B deals with damages and Section 7Q with interest.

Q30 Advanced

Under VISHWAS, 2026, damages for a default of more than four months, pertaining to the period before 14 June 2024, are recalculated at:

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Correct answer: C — 1.00% per month

The reduced rates are 0.25% a month for defaults up to two months, 0.50% for two to less than four months, and 1.00% for defaults exceeding four months.

Q31 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the EPFO schemes notified in June 2026: 1. Both VISHWAS, 2026 and the Amnesty Scheme, 2026 are part of the EPF Scheme, 2026 notified vide G.S.R. 525(E) dated 29 June 2026. 2. The Amnesty Scheme is open for six months from notification. 3. Cases involving fraud or deliberate falsification of records can be settled under VISHWAS, 2026. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Cases of fraud, misappropriation or deliberate falsification of records are excluded from VISHWAS, 2026, so statement 3 is wrong.

PM Modi attends Seychelles' 50th Independence anniversary as Guest of Honour
Q32

At whose invitation did Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend the 50th Independence anniversary celebrations of Seychelles on 29 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Patrick Herminie

Prime Minister Modi attended as Guest of Honour at the invitation of the President of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie.

Q33 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's participation in Seychelles' Independence Day celebrations (June 2026): 1. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to attend Independence Day celebrations in Seychelles. 2. The celebrations coincided with 50 years of diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles. 3. Indian Naval Ships Tarkash and Ikshak docked at Port Victoria. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three statements are correct as per the Prime Minister's Office release of 29 June 2026.

MoSPI marks 20th Statistics Day on 'Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data'
Q34

What was the theme of the 20th Statistics Day observed by MoSPI on 29 June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data

The theme for the 20th Statistics Day was 'Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data'.

Q35 Advanced

Statistics Day is observed in India on 29 June every year in honour of the birth anniversary of:

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Correct answer: A — Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis

Statistics Day honours Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the architect of India's modern statistical system and a pioneer in economic planning; 2026 marked his 133rd birth anniversary.

Q36 Advanced

Who received the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics for 2026 on the 20th Statistics Day?

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Correct answer: B — Dr. Arup Bose

Dr. Arup Bose, retired Professor of the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, received the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics for 2026.

President confers 105 distinguished service decorations at Defence Investiture Ceremony-II
Q37

How many distinguished service decorations did President Droupadi Murmu confer at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-II) on 29 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 105

The President conferred 105 decorations: 7 Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals, 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 12 Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and 56 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals.

Q38 Advanced

How many Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals were conferred at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-II)?

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Correct answer: C — 7

Seven Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals were conferred. 12 was the number of Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, 30 of Param Vishisht Seva Medals and 56 of Ati Vishisht Seva Medals.

Cabinet approves additional Rs 30,000 crore commitment to NIIF
Q39

After the additional Rs 30,000 crore approved by the Union Cabinet in June 2026, the Government of India's total investment commitment to NIIF stands at:

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Correct answer: C — Rs 60,000 crore

The additional Rs 30,000 crore takes the Government of India's total commitment to NIIF to Rs 60,000 crore. About Rs 40,000 crore is the capital NIIF currently manages.

Q40 Advanced

What is the Government of India's shareholding in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)?

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Correct answer: A — 49%

The Government of India is a 49% shareholder in NIIF, which is professionally managed by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited.

IIP grows 5.1% in May 2026; MoSPI switches to Output PPI as deflator
Q41

According to MoSPI's release of 29 June 2026, India's Index of Industrial Production grew by how much year-on-year in May 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 5.1%

IIP grew 5.1% in May 2026. The 5.5% figure is the growth of the manufacturing sector.

Q42 Advanced

Which sector recorded 9.9% growth in the IIP for May 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Electricity and gas supply

Electricity and gas supply grew 9.9% in May 2026, while manufacturing grew 5.5%.

Q43 Advanced

In the revised IIP series (base 2022-23) released in June 2026, which index replaced the Wholesale Price Index as the deflator for item groups reported in value terms?

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Correct answer: A — Output Producer Price Index

MoSPI adopted the Output Producer Price Index, released by DPIIT with base 2022-23 on 15 June 2026, in place of WPI for 234 of 463 item groups (36.02% of weight).

PM Modi holds talks with President Herminie in Victoria; India and Seychelles sign extradition treaty, Seychelles joins CDRI
Q44

During PM Modi's State Visit to Seychelles (27-29 June 2026), official talks with President Patrick Herminie were held at State House in which city?

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Correct answer: A — Victoria

The talks were held at State House in Victoria, Mahe, on 28 June 2026.

Q45 Advanced

What is the amount of the Line of Credit agreed between India and Seychelles during PM Modi's State Visit in June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Rs 1,250 crore

The Umbrella Line of Credit agreement between the Government of Seychelles and Exim Bank of India stands at Rs 1,250 crore, for projects under India's Special Economic Package.

Q46 Advanced

Seychelles announced in June 2026 that it is joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). Where is the CDRI Secretariat headquartered?

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Correct answer: D — New Delhi

CDRI, launched on India's initiative, is headquartered in New Delhi, and its Secretariat holds the status of an International Organization.

Q47 Advanced

The MoU signed in June 2026 to deploy UPI digital payment infrastructure in Seychelles is between NPCI International Payments Ltd. and:

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Correct answer: B — Central Bank of Seychelles

The MoU between NPCI International Payments Ltd. and the Central Bank of Seychelles will facilitate deployment of UPI in Seychelles.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the outcomes of PM Modi's State Visit to Seychelles (June 2026): 1. India and Seychelles signed an Extradition Treaty. 2. The refit of PS Zoroaster for the Seychelles Coast Guard was completed. 3. The Line of Credit agreement was signed between the Government of Seychelles and NABARD. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Umbrella Line of Credit agreement was signed with the Export-Import Bank of India, not NABARD.

Modi becomes first Indian PM to address the National Assembly of Seychelles
Q49

On 28 June 2026, Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address which body?

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Correct answer: B — National Assembly of Seychelles

Modi addressed an Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly of Seychelles, the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.

Q50 Advanced

In his address to the National Assembly of Seychelles, Modi recalled that his first visit to Seychelles as Prime Minister, also his first visit to Africa as PM, was in:

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Correct answer: D — 2015

Modi said Seychelles in 2015 was the first country in the Indian Ocean region he visited as Prime Minister and also his first visit to Africa as Prime Minister.

Q51 Advanced

Modi congratulated the Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles on becoming the first woman Speaker. Which National Assembly of Seychelles is currently in session?

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Correct answer: A — Eighth

Modi congratulated the newly elected members of the Eighth National Assembly and the Speaker on becoming its first woman Speaker.

Chouhan opens Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan, launches AI-enabled Rural Internal Audit Portal
Q52 Advanced

The AI-enabled Rural Internal Audit Portal launched on 28 June 2026 was conceived by which office?

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Correct answer: A — Office of the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Rural Development

The portal was conceived by the Office of the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Rural Development, and developed with the National Informatics Centre.

Q53

Where was the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan inaugurated by Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 28 June 2026 held?

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Correct answer: B — Pusa Campus, New Delhi

The Rural Internal Audit Portal was launched during the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan at Pusa Campus, New Delhi.

Q54 Advanced

Consider the following statements (June 2026): 1. The Rural Internal Audit Portal covers both risk-based and compliance audits. 2. The portal was developed in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre. 3. The Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan was a three-day event. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Sammelan was a two-day event, with officials on 28 June and ministers on 29 June.

Health Ministry proposes shorter licensing timelines under Medical Devices Rules, 2017
Q55

Under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, which class comprises the highest-risk medical devices?

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Correct answer: D — Class D

Medical devices are classified into four risk-based categories, Class A, B, C and D, with Class D comprising the highest-risk devices.

Q56 Advanced

The June 2026 draft amendment to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 proposes to change the manufacturing licence timeline for Class B devices from:

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Correct answer: C — 140 days to 115 days

For Class B devices, such as blood pressure monitors and pulse oximeters, the timeline is proposed to be cut from 140 to 115 days.

Q57 Advanced

For high-risk Class C and Class D medical devices such as cardiac stents, the June 2026 draft proposes to cut the manufacturing licence timeline from:

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Correct answer: A — 105 days to 90 days

For Class C and D devices, including cardiac stents and hip and knee implants, the timeline is proposed to be reduced from 105 to 90 days.

Seychelles confers 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' distinction on PM Modi
Q58

Who conferred the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' distinction on PM Narendra Modi on 28 June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — President of Seychelles

The Presidential Distinction was conferred by the President of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie.

Q59

What is the name of the Seychelles Presidential Distinction conferred on PM Modi in June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Guardian of the Blue Horizon

Modi was conferred the Presidential Distinction 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' by Seychelles President Patrick Herminie.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' distinction (June 2026): 1. This was the first time the honour was bestowed. 2. The honour recognises commitment to the Blue Economy and the aspirations of Small Island Developing States. 3. Earlier honours cited in the release include the UN Champion of the Earth Award. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three statements are correct as per the Prime Minister's Office release of 28 June 2026.

MSME Day 2026: Vice-President launches PMEGP 2.0 and multilingual MSME portals, NSIC becomes Schedule 'A' CPSE
Q61

Which United Nations theme for MSME Day 2026 did Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan refer to on 27 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Human-Centered Entrepreneurship in an AI-Driven Future

The Vice-President referred to this year's UN theme, 'Human-Centered Entrepreneurship in an AI-Driven Future'.

Q62 Advanced

The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was felicitated on MSME Day 2026 for its upgradation to:

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Correct answer: D — Schedule 'A' CPSE

NSIC was felicitated on its upgradation from a Schedule 'B' to a Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Enterprise.

Q63 Advanced

The GI-tagged Ponduru Khadi presented to the Vice-President on MSME Day 2026 comes from which district of Andhra Pradesh?

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Correct answer: C — Srikakulam

Ponduru Khadi is a traditional GI-tagged textile from Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh.

Q64 Advanced

On MSME Day 2026 the ministry enabled access to MSME portals in all 22 Scheduled Indian languages. These languages are listed in which Schedule of the Constitution of India?

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Correct answer: B — Eighth Schedule

The 22 Scheduled languages are those included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, as listed by the Department of Official Language.

Digital India nears 11 years: 5G in 99.9% of districts, GII rank up to 38
Q65 Advanced

The Digital India programme, which neared its 11th anniversary in June 2026, was launched on:

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Correct answer: B — 1 July 2015

Digital India was launched on 1 July 2015 with the vision of transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

Q66 Advanced

According to MeitY (June 2026), India's rank in the Global Innovation Index improved from 81 in 2015 to what in 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 38

India's Global Innovation Index ranking improved from 81 in 2015 to 38 in 2025.

Q67

As per MeitY's Digital India update of June 2026, India's 5G network covers what share of districts?

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Correct answer: A — 99.9%

India's 5G network covers 99.9% of districts, with 4.74 lakh towers established.

10th NCORD apex meeting: Amit Shah releases Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029), launches drugs disposal fortnight
Q68

Which document did Union Home Minister Amit Shah release at the 10th apex-level meeting of NCORD in New Delhi on 26 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029)

Amit Shah released the 'Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029)' and the 'NCB Annual Report-2025' at the 10th NCORD apex meeting.

Q69 Advanced

At the 10th NCORD apex meeting on 26 June 2026, Narcotics Control Bureau zonal offices were e-inaugurated in:

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Correct answer: C — Jammu and Guwahati

Amit Shah e-inaugurated the NCB zonal offices in Jammu and Guwahati.

Q70 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 10th NCORD apex meeting (26 June 2026): 1. The 'Online Drugs Disposal Fortnight Campaign' targets destruction of narcotics weighing 2,09,500 kg and valued at Rs 6,000 crore. 2. The roadmap for the fight against drugs rests on three pillars. 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: the roadmap rests on four pillars, namely Enforcement, Intelligence and Operations; Precursor and Synthetic Drug Control; Demand Reduction and Rehabilitation; and Capacity Building and Coordination.

Q71 Advanced

The 10th NCORD apex meeting was held on 26 June, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. In which year did the United Nations establish this day?

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Correct answer: B — 1987

Every year 26 June is observed as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, established by the United Nations in 1987.

NBA releases SOP for States and UTs to identify and notify threatened species under Section 38
Q72

The SOP announced by the National Biodiversity Authority on 26 June 2026 relates to notification of threatened species under which section of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

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Correct answer: C — Section 38

The SOP is for notification of threatened species under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

Q73 Advanced

According to the Environment Ministry (June 2026), how many species have been notified as threatened so far under the Biological Diversity Act?

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Correct answer: A — 159 plant and 173 animal species

MoEFCC has notified 159 plant species and 173 animal species as threatened species, pertaining to 17 States and 3 UTs.

Q74 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002: 1. Section 38 empowers only the State Government to notify a species as threatened, without any role for the Centre. 2. The NBA's June 2026 SOP is meant to assist State Biodiversity Boards and UT Biodiversity Councils in identifying threatened species. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is wrong: Section 38 empowers the Central Government, in consultation with the State Government, to notify threatened species (the power may be delegated to States). Statement 2 is correct.

Jan Vishwas Act, 2026 reforms operationalised in health sector: minor offences under drugs and food safety laws rationalised
Q75 Advanced

Section 29 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, omitted under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026 reforms operationalised in June 2026, had penalised:

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Correct answer: B — Use of a Government Analyst's report for advertising a drug or cosmetic

Section 29 prescribed a penalty of up to Rs 1 lakh for the use of a Government Analyst's report for advertising any drug or cosmetic; it has been omitted.

Q76 Advanced

Under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026 amendments to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the imprisonment term for interfering with seized items was changed:

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Correct answer: D — From 6 months to 3 months

The punishment for interfering with seized items has been rationalised, with imprisonment reduced from six months to three months.

Department of Fertilizers holds pre-EOI meeting for Green Urea plants; Pudimadaka 150 TPD pilot is the benchmark
Q77 Advanced

The 150 TPD Green Urea pilot plant at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, used as a benchmark at the June 2026 pre-EOI meeting, was developed by:

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Correct answer: C — NETRA, the R&D wing of NTPC

The 150 TPD Green Urea pilot plant at Pudimadaka was developed by NETRA, the R&D wing of NTPC.

Q78 Advanced

Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (Green Ammonia Mode 2A), what green ammonia procurement target has been allocated through SECI's e-reverse auction, as cited by the Department of Fertilizers in June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 7.24 lakh MT per annum

A total procurement target of 7.24 lakh MT per annum of green ammonia has been allocated through a competitive e-reverse auction managed by SECI.

Indian Navy's tall ship INS Sudarshini arrives in Baltimore under Lokayan 26
Q79

INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore, USA, on 26 June 2026 as part of which transoceanic expedition?

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Correct answer: A — Lokayan 26

INS Sudarshini arrived at Baltimore as part of the transoceanic expedition Lokayan 26.

Q80 Advanced

The Sail250 celebrations in which INS Sudarshini took part in June 2026 commemorate:

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Correct answer: C — The 250th anniversary of the United States

The Sail250 Maryland celebrations commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

At UK-India Week in London, Goyal announces 1,000 advisory personnel to help businesses use India-UK CETA
Q81

How many advisory personnel did Piyush Goyal announce, at UK-India Week in London on 26 June 2026, would be deployed across India to help businesses use the India-UK CETA?

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Correct answer: D — 1,000

Goyal announced the deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across the country and an upgraded trade portal.

Q82 Advanced

According to Piyush Goyal (June 2026), the India-UK CETA gives eligible Indian professionals working in the UK an exemption from social security contributions for:

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Correct answer: B — Five years

The agreement provides a five-year exemption from social security contributions for eligible Indian professionals working in the United Kingdom.

QR code track-and-trace extended to all vaccines, antimicrobials, NDPS and anti-cancer drugs under Schedule H2
Q83 Advanced

In June 2026 the Health Ministry brought all vaccines, antimicrobials, NDPS drugs and anti-cancer drugs under the QR Code track-and-trace framework by amending which schedule of the Drugs Rules, 1945?

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Correct answer: C — Schedule H2

These categories were included under Schedule H2 of the Drugs Rules, 1945, which provides for a Bar Code or QR Code on packaging.

Q84 Advanced

Before the June 2026 amendment, the QR Code-based identification requirement under the Drugs Rules applied to:

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Correct answer: B — The top 300 pharmaceutical brands

The requirement for QR Code-based identification was earlier applicable to the top 300 pharmaceutical brands in the country.

Samvidhan Hatya Diwas 2026: Culture Ministry marks 50 years of the Emergency at CCRT, New Delhi
Q85

Which autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture organised the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas programme at its New Delhi campus on 25 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT)

The Ministry of Culture commemorated Samvidhan Hatya Diwas through a programme organised by CCRT, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry, at its campus in New Delhi.

Q86 Advanced

What was the title of the exhibition featured at the Culture Ministry's Samvidhan Hatya Diwas programme in June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Long Live Democracy

The programme began with a walkthrough of the exhibition 'Long Live Democracy', inaugurated on 24 June 2026.

Q87 Advanced

According to the Ministry of Culture, over which period did the Government observe the 50th anniversary of the Emergency through Samvidhan Hatya Diwas programmes?

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Correct answer: B — 25 June 2024 to 25 June 2026

The Ministry of Culture states that, to commemorate its 50th anniversary, the Government is observing Samvidhan Hatya Diwas from 25 June 2024 to 25 June 2026.