Judiciary Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
According to Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (June 2026), India's domestic defence production has reached a record:
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Correct answer: A — Rs 1.78 lakh crore
Domestic defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore from Rs 46,000 crore in 2014.
What all-time high figure for India's defence exports did Rajnath Singh cite in Vadodara on 30 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 38,424 crore
Defence exports, earlier less than Rs 1,000 crore, have soared to an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore.
The Mansi-Saharsa section in Bihar, approved for doubling at Rs 499 crore in June 2026, falls under which railway zone?
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Correct answer: D — East Central Railway
The 44.40 km Mansi-Saharsa section belongs to East Central Railway.
What is the current line capacity utilisation of the Mansi-Saharsa single-line section, as stated when its doubling was approved (June 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — 108.11%
Line capacity utilisation has already reached 108.11% and is projected to rise to 119.34% by 2028-29.
The first convocation of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, attended by President Droupadi Murmu on 30 June 2026, was held at:
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Correct answer: D — Vizianagaram
The President attended the first convocation ceremony of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh at Vizianagaram.
Which Indian Coast Guard ship rescued six fishermen from the boat Manju Matha off Mangaluru on 29 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ICGS Sachet
ICG Ship Sachet intercepted the distress call and rescued all six fishermen using remote-operated lifebuoys.
On Hul Divas (30 June 2026), the Prime Minister paid tribute to Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and which other pair of tribal warriors?
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Correct answer: C — Phulo-Jhano
The Prime Minister paid tribute to warriors like Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phulo-Jhano who stood against the injustice of foreign rule.
In June 2026 the full customs duty exemption on imports of critical petrochemical products, given in view of the West Asia conflict, was extended till:
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Correct answer: C — 15 July 2026
The exemption, due to end on 30 June 2026, was extended by 15 days to 15 July 2026.
Who became the first Union MSME Minister to visit Ladakh, reviewing MSME schemes in Leh during 29-30 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Jitan Ram Manjhi
Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi reviewed MSME schemes in Leh and was described as the first MSME Minister to visit Ladakh.
According to the Ministry of Science and Technology release on the IIA study of solar storms (June 2026), the peak of which solar cycle occurred in 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Solar Cycle 25
The release states that the peak of the current cycle, no. 25, was in 2025; the study covered Cycles 23, 24 and the rising phase of 25.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The national workshop 'Tiger Re-introduction: Opportunities & Challenges', inaugurated by Bhupender Yadav in June 2026, was held at:
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Correct answer: A — Alwar
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the workshop at Alwar, Rajasthan, on 28 June 2026.
At the June 2026 tiger reintroduction workshop, the 'Road Map for Stocking Tiger-deficient Areas' was presented by:
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Correct answer: D — Wildlife Institute of India Tiger Cell
The technical session opened with a presentation by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Tiger Cell on the road map; Tiger Reserves were then identified for focused recovery by NTCA.
The Yamuna Water Project agreement signed in New Delhi on 29 June 2026 was between the governments of:
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Correct answer: D — Haryana and Rajasthan
The governments of Rajasthan and Haryana signed the agreement in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Under the Yamuna Water Project agreement of June 2026, approximately how much water will be supplied to Rajasthan from July to October?
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Correct answer: B — 580 MCM
About 580 million cubic metres of water will be supplied from the Yamuna canal to Rajasthan through three underground pipelines from July to October.
Which districts of Rajasthan will get drinking water under the Haryana-Rajasthan Yamuna Water Project agreement of June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu
The water will serve Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu districts in Rajasthan, along with the Bhiwani and Fatehabad areas in Haryana.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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).
Which medal did India win at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026, its first-ever medal in the tournament?
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Correct answer: C — Bronze
India won bronze, its first-ever medal and best-ever finish at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup.
India defeated which team 3-1 in the third-place playoff of the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bahrain
India beat Bahrain 3-1 in the third-place playoff to clinch the bronze.
After its AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026 bronze, the Indian men's team moved from 60th to which position in the FIVB World Ranking?
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Correct answer: A — 42nd
The bronze earned ranking points that lifted India 18 places, from World No. 60 to World No. 42.
The DFP-2026 released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 29 June 2026 refers to:
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Correct answer: B — Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO
DFP-2026 is the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO, a reform to improve efficiency, accountability and timely execution of strategic R&D projects.
Mallikarjun Kharge, who took oath as a re-elected Rajya Sabha member on 29 June 2026, represents which state?
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Correct answer: D — Karnataka
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan administered oath to re-elected member Mallikarjun Kharge, representing Karnataka; he took the oath in Hindi.
Project Brahmank of the Border Roads Organisation, which marked its 16th Raising Day on 29 June 2026, celebrated the occasion at Ranaghat in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Arunachal Pradesh
Project Brahmank celebrated its 16th Raising Day at Ranaghat, Arunachal Pradesh; it was raised there, in East Siang district, on 29 June 2011.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Mann Ki Baat on 28 June 2026, the Prime Minister said the campaign of Assam's 'Hargila Army' to protect the Hargila bird was started by which biologist?
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Correct answer: B — Purnima Devi Barman
Biologist Purnima Devi Barman resolved to change misconceptions about the Hargila; thousands of rural women joined and are now known as the 'Hargila Army'.
The World Yogasana Championship, mentioned in Mann Ki Baat on 28 June 2026, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Ahmedabad
The Prime Minister said the World Yogasana Championship was held in Ahmedabad, where India topped the medal tally.
According to the Prime Minister in Mann Ki Baat (June 2026), how many medals in total did India win at the World Yogasana Championship?
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Correct answer: C — 114
India won a total of 114 medals, including 102 gold medals, and topped the medal tally.
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.
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.
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.