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MP Police Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months

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PM Modi and President Macron inaugurate maiden Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice
Q1

Where was the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 inaugurated on 14 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Palais des Expositions, Nice

PM Modi and President Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 at the Palais des Expositions, Nice.

Q2 Advanced

Bharat Innovates 2026 was organised by the Government of India as an initiative of which ministry?

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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Education

Bharat Innovates was organised as an initiative of the Union Ministry of Education.

Q3 Advanced

How many deep-tech start-ups were presented at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice?

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Correct answer: A — 120

Bharat Innovates presented 120 start-ups and over 20 Institutes of Excellence across 13 technology pillars.

Q4 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Bharat Innovates 2026: 1. The Nice event was the first Bharat Innovates held outside India. 2. It is a three-day event. 3. It showcases innovations across 13 critical technology pillars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3

All three are stated in the PMO and Ministry of Education releases of 14 June 2026.

Six new urea plants since 2014 add 76.2 LMT capacity; urea output hit record 314.07 LMT in 2023-24
Q5

According to the Department of Fertilizers (June 2026), India's domestic urea production reached an all-time high of how much in 2023-24?

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Correct answer: B — 314.07 LMT

Urea production rose from 225 LMT in 2014-15 to a record 314.07 LMT in 2023-24.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on the Department of Fertilizers note of June 2026: 1. Six new mega urea plants set up since 2014 have added annual capacity of 76.2 LMT. 2. P&K fertiliser manufacturing reached a record 211.22 LMT in 2024-25. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2

Both figures are given in the Department of Fertilizers release.

National Highway network grows from 91,287 km in 2014 to 1,46,572 km; Delhi–Mumbai Expressway to be longest access-controlled expressway
Q7

According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (June 2026), the National Highway network grew from about 91,287 km in 2014 to over how many km in FY 2025-26?

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Correct answer: D — 1,46,572 km

The network grew to over 1,46,572 km in FY 2025-26, nearly 61% more than in 2014.

Q8 Advanced

What is the planned length of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, set to become India's longest access-controlled expressway?

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Correct answer: A — About 1,386 km

The Delhi–Mumbai Expressway has a planned length of about 1,386 km and an estimated cost of around ₹1 lakh crore.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and highway construction: 1. The first completed section of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, the 246-km Delhi–Dausa–Lalsot stretch, was inaugurated on 12 February 2023. 2. National Highway construction pace reached nearly 34 km per day in 2025. 3. The Delhi–Mumbai Expressway passes through Punjab. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the expressway connects Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan lays foundation of model Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Berkhedi Jetu, Vidisha
Q10

Where did Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan lay the foundation stone of a model Krishi Vigyan Kendra on 14 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Berkhedi Jetu, Vidisha

The model KVK foundation stone was laid at Berkhedi Jetu in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh.

Q11 Advanced

The model Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Vidisha is planned as a live laboratory of modern farming over what area?

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Correct answer: D — 49 acres

The model KVK is described as a 49-acre live laboratory of modern farming.

Q12 Advanced

The scientific farming roadmap presented at Vidisha on 14 June 2026 covers which group of Madhya Pradesh districts?

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Correct answer: B — Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, Dewas

The roadmap is for Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore and Dewas districts, with a focus on integrated farming.

Ministry of Ayush sets Guinness World Record for most viewers of a YouTube live Yoga stream
Q13

How many verified viewers did the Ministry of Ayush record when it set the Guinness World Record for a YouTube live Yoga stream in June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 4,35,831

The Ministry recorded 4,35,831 verified viewers.

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Ministry of Ayush Guinness World Record of June 2026: 1. The previous record of 2,46,252 viewers had been set in 2024. 2. The record attempt was part of outreach for International Day of Yoga 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

Both are stated in the Ministry of Ayush release.

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Chief of the Army Staff from 30 June 2026
Q15

Who has been appointed the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from 30 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth

The Government appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief from the afternoon of 30 June 2026.

Q16 Advanced

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, the Chief of the Army Staff-designate, was commissioned in December 1986 into which arm?

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Correct answer: D — Armoured Corps

He was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986.

Q17 Advanced

As an Army Commander, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth earned the rare distinction of commanding which two operational Army Commands?

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Correct answer: A — South Western Command and Southern Command

He commanded South Western Command and Southern Command for over two and a half years.

Q18 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. Under Article 53(2) of the Constitution, the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union is vested in the President. 2. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth was serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff when appointed the next Army Chief. 3. General Upendra Dwivedi retires on 30 June 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3

Statement 1 is from Article 53(2). Statements 2 and 3 are in the Ministry of Defence release of 13 June 2026.

16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Indore adopts 'Indore Declaration'
Q19

Where was the 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting held on 12–13 June 2026 under India's Presidency?

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Correct answer: C — Indore

The meeting was held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and adopted the Indore Declaration.

Q20 Advanced

Which institution will provide initial coordination for the BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture agreed at Indore?

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Correct answer: A — ICAR–Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram

Initial coordination is by ICAR-IIFSR, Modipuram, which will also serve as the Centre of Excellence on Natural Farming in India.

Q21 Advanced

In the BRICS 'AGRIN' Framework agreed at Indore in June 2026, what does AGRIN stand for?

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Correct answer: D — Agro-Inputs, Genetic Resources and Information Network

AGRIN stands for Agro-Inputs, Genetic Resources and Information Network, to strengthen collaboration on seeds, inputs and genetic resources.

Q22 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the outcomes of the 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting (June 2026): 1. The Joint Declaration was adopted unanimously. 2. A Global Forum on Farmers' Rights in Seed Systems was launched. 3. Members agreed to transform the BRICS Agricultural Research Platform into a 'Knowledge-to-Action Hub'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1, 2 and 3

All three are stated in the Ministry of Agriculture release of 13 June 2026.

Start-ups grew from about 350 to 2.3 lakh, creating nearly 25 lakh jobs: Dr Jitendra Singh
Q23

According to Dr Jitendra Singh (June 2026), the number of start-ups in India has grown from around 350 to about how many?

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Correct answer: A — 2.3 lakh

Start-ups grew from around 350 to about 2.3 lakh ventures.

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on Dr Jitendra Singh's remarks of 13 June 2026: 1. India's start-up movement has created nearly 24–25 lakh jobs over the last decade. 2. India is the world's second-largest start-up ecosystem. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the release calls India the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem.

National Biodiversity Authority reconstitutes Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity under Dr P. L. Gautam
Q25 Advanced

Under which provision has the National Biodiversity Authority reconstituted its Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity (June 2026)?

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Correct answer: C — Section 13(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002

The committee was reconstituted under Section 13(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, for one year.

Q26 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NBA's Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity (June 2026): 1. It has been reconstituted for a period of one year. 2. Dr P. L. Gautam, a former Chairperson of both the NBA and PPVFRA, is its Chair. 3. The Chairperson of PPVFRA serves as its Co-Chair. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three are stated in the Ministry of Environment release. The committee has advised the NBA since 2005.

Retail inflation at 3.93% in May 2026 on new CPI base 2024; food inflation 4.78%
Q27

What was all-India retail inflation (CPI, base 2024) for May 2026, as released on 12 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 3.93%

Headline CPI inflation for May 2026 was 3.93% (provisional).

Q28 Advanced

What was food inflation based on the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for May 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 4.78%

CFPI-based food inflation for May 2026 was 4.78% (provisional).

Q29 Advanced

According to the CPI release for May 2026, how did rural and urban retail inflation compare?

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Correct answer: B — Rural 4.25%, urban 3.53%

Rural inflation was 4.25% and urban inflation was 3.53%.

Q30 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the CPI release of 12 June 2026: 1. The CPI series used has 2024 as its base year (2024=100). 2. The release is issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. 3. Rural inflation in May 2026 was higher than urban inflation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three are correct: the series is on base 2024=100, released by MoSPI, and rural inflation (4.25%) exceeded urban (3.53%).

3,011 trainees of Batch 01/26, including 116 women Agniveers, pass out at INS Chilka
Q31

How many trainees of Batch 01/26 passed out at INS Chilka on 12 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 3,011

3,011 trainees passed out: 2,746 Navy Agniveers and 265 Coast Guard Naviks.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the INS Chilka passing out parade of 12 June 2026: 1. The batch included 116 women Agniveers. 2. 265 Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard were part of the batch. 3. The trainees completed 16 weeks of ab-initio training. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three are stated in the Ministry of Defence release.

ARIES study of supernova SN 2023zcu could help build the cosmic distance scale
Q33 Advanced

Supernova SN 2023zcu, studied by ARIES scientists (June 2026), was discovered at the edge of which galaxy?

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Correct answer: D — NGC 2139

SN 2023zcu was discovered at the edge of the spiral galaxy NGC 2139, about 90.7 million light-years away.

Q34 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on the DST release on SN 2023zcu (June 2026): 1. The study was published in The Astrophysical Journal by ARIES scientists with international researchers. 2. Type IIP supernovae occur when a red supergiant of about 8–17 solar masses reaches the end of its life. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

Both are stated in the DST release, which calls Type IIP the most common core-collapse supernova.

AAIB issues interim statement on one year of Air India Flight AI-171 accident investigation
Q35

Air India Flight AI-171, the subject of an AAIB interim statement on 12 June 2026, was which aircraft type?

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Correct answer: D — Boeing 787-8

AI-171 was a Boeing 787-8 operating from Ahmedabad to London.

Q36 Advanced

Which ICAO Annex sets the international standards under which the AAIB is investigating the AI-171 accident?

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Correct answer: B — Annex 13

The investigation follows the standards and recommended practices of ICAO Annex 13.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the AI-171 accident investigation: 1. The AAIB is investigating under the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017. 2. The Final Report will be released after the international review and consultation prescribed under ICAO Annex 13. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

Both are stated in the AAIB interim statement of 12 June 2026.

Government notifies order to curb diesel hoarding at retail outlets, with a 200-litre cap
Q38

What cap is included in the diesel retail supply order notified by the Petroleum Ministry on 12 June 2026, which the ministry said is far above a private vehicle's need?

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Correct answer: B — 200 litres

The order includes a 200-litre cap aimed at bulk buyers, not ordinary motorists.

Q39 Advanced

According to the Petroleum Ministry, in how many districts did diesel sales at PSU OMC retail outlets grow by more than 10% in May 2026 over May 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 327

327 districts recorded more than 10% growth, and 80 districts saw growth above 30%.

Q40 Advanced

What was the main reason given by the Petroleum Ministry for bulk diesel buyers shifting to PSU retail outlets in 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Difference between bulk and retail diesel prices

Industrial and institutional consumers shifted to retail outlets because of the difference between bulk and retail diesel prices.

Indian Navy safely recovers unexploded missile warhead from tanker MT Olympic Life off Kochi
Q41

From which merchant tanker did the Indian Navy recover an unexploded missile warhead off Kochi (announced June 2026)?

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Correct answer: A — MT Olympic Life

The warhead was recovered from the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Olympic Life.

Q42 Advanced

Which naval command deployed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team for the MT Olympic Life warhead recovery?

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Correct answer: C — Southern Naval Command

The Kochi-based Southern Naval Command deployed a specialist EOD team.

India delivers plenary statement at 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva
Q43

Who led the Indian delegation and delivered India's plenary statement at the 114th International Labour Conference in June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Shobha Karandlaje

MoS for Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the delegation and delivered the plenary statement in Geneva.

Q44 Advanced

At the 114th ILC, India highlighted the consolidation of how many central labour laws into four Labour Codes?

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Correct answer: C — 29

India consolidated 29 central labour laws into four Labour Codes.

Q45 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the International Labour Organization, which convened the 114th ILC in June 2026: 1. The ILO has functioned since 1919. 2. The ILO is the only tripartite agency of the United Nations, bringing together governments, employers and workers. 3. The ILO has over 190 member States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the ILO. Statement 3 is wrong: the ILO has 187 member States.

Horticulture output estimated at record 3,777.76 lakh tonne in 2025-26 (Second Advance Estimates)
Q46

According to the Second Advance Estimates of 2025-26 released in June 2026, total horticulture production in India is estimated at about how much?

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Correct answer: C — 3,777.76 lakh tonne

Total horticulture production for 2025-26 is estimated at 3,777.76 lakh tonne; 3,707.38 lakh tonne was the 2024-25 final figure.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Second Advance Estimates of horticulture for 2025-26: 1. Fruit production is expected to grow faster than vegetable production. 2. Onion production is estimated to be higher than in 2024-25. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Fruits are expected to grow 3.25% against 1.47% for vegetables, so statement 1 is correct. Onion is estimated at 307.37 lakh tonne against 307.67 lakh tonne in 2024-25, a slight fall, so statement 2 is wrong.

Q48 Advanced

As per the 2025-26 Second Advance Estimates, which vegetable has the largest estimated production among onion, potato and tomato?

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Correct answer: B — Potato

Potato is estimated at 598.89 lakh tonne, ahead of onion (307.37) and tomato (214.61).

FIFA World Cup 2026 opens: Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at Mexico City Stadium
Q49

Which team did Mexico defeat in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — South Africa

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the Group A opening match.

Q50 Advanced

Who scored the first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the opening match on 11 June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Julián Quiñones

Julián Quiñones scored in the 9th minute; Raúl Jiménez added the second in the 67th minute.

Q51 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026: 1. The match was played at Mexico City Stadium. 2. Three players were sent off during the match. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

FIFA lists the venue as Mexico City Stadium, and FIFA, Concacaf and BBC report three red cards (Sithole, Zwane, Montes).

Cabinet resolution marks Narendra Modi becoming longest-serving elected PM for consecutive terms
Q52

As per the Union Cabinet resolution of 10 June 2026, whose record of continuous service as elected Prime Minister did Narendra Modi surpass?

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Correct answer: B — Jawaharlal Nehru

Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru, who served 4,398 continuous days from 1952 to 1964.

Q53 Advanced

How many days of continuous service as an elected Prime Minister did Narendra Modi complete on 10 June 2026, as per the Cabinet resolution?

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Correct answer: D — 4,399

The resolution records 4,399 days of continuous service, one more than Nehru's 4,398.

Q54 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Cabinet resolution of 10 June 2026: 1. Jawaharlal Nehru's record of continuous service as elected PM covered the period 1952 to 1964. 2. The resolution notes that the Prime Minister is approaching 25 years of continuous service as Head of Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

Both points are in the Cabinet resolution as reported by PIB.

Sangeet Natak Akademi announces Fellowships, Awards and Yuva Puraskar for 2024 and 2025
Q55

How many eminent artists were elected as Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellows (Akademi Ratna) for 2024 and 2025, as announced in June 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Seven

The General Council unanimously elected seven eminent personalities as Akademi Fellows.

Q56 Advanced

What prize money does the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) carry?

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Correct answer: B — ₹3 lakh

The Fellowship carries ₹3 lakh, the Akademi Award ₹1 lakh and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar ₹25,000.

Q57 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Sangeet Natak Akademi honours: 1. The Akademi Fellowship is restricted to 40 persons at any given time. 2. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards have been conferred since 1952. 3. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Akademi Puraskar) carries a purse of ₹3 lakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are in the Ministry of Culture release. Statement 3 is wrong: the Akademi Award carries ₹1 lakh; ₹3 lakh is for the Fellowship.

Textile PLI Round-3: 22 new applicants approved; 96 companies with ₹12,822.67 crore committed investment
Q58

How many companies in total have been selected under Round-3 of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, as announced in June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 96

96 companies have been selected under Round-3, including the 22 new applicants approved in June 2026.

Q59 Advanced

What is the total committed investment of the 96 companies selected under Round-3 of the Textile PLI Scheme?

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Correct answer: A — ₹12,822.67 crore

Committed investment is ₹12,822.67 crore; ₹58,294.18 crore is the projected turnover and ₹10,683 crore the scheme outlay.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PLI Scheme for Textiles: 1. The scheme was approved with a budgetary outlay of ₹10,683 crore. 2. It covers MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and segments/products of technical textiles. 3. It primarily targets cotton yarn and handloom products. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per PIB. Statement 3 is wrong: the scheme targets MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles, not cotton yarn or handloom.

ECLGS 5.0 guarantees cross 1 lakh, worth ₹48,484.26 crore
Q61

As on 9 June 2026, what was the total amount of guarantees issued under ECLGS 5.0?

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Correct answer: A — ₹48,484.26 crore

1,06,549 guarantees worth ₹48,484.26 crore had been issued; ₹2,55,000 crore is the scheme's target for additional credit.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following statements about ECLGS 5.0: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 5 May 2026. 2. It provides 100% guarantee cover to MSME loans and 90% to non-MSME loans. 3. Private sector banks account for most of the guarantees issued. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: public sector banks account for 96% of the guarantees.

MoD signs ₹449 crore contract for 20 Enhanced Capability GNSS Jammers for Indian Navy
Q63

For which service did the Ministry of Defence sign a ₹449 crore contract for 20 Enhanced Capability GNSS Jammers on 10 June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Indian Navy

The 20 ECGNSS Jammers are being procured for the Indian Navy.

Q64 Advanced

The ECGNSS Jammer contract signed in June 2026 falls under which procurement category, with what minimum indigenous content?

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Correct answer: D — Buy (Indian-IDDM), 75%

The contract is under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category with minimum 75% indigenous content.

Holy Relics of Buddha's chief disciples return to India after 10-day exposition in Mongolia
Q65

The Holy Relics of Arhant Sariputra and Arhant Maudgalyayana were exposed for veneration at which monastery in Mongolia (May–June 2026)?

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Correct answer: A — Gandan Tegchenling Monastery

The 10-day exposition was held at the Gandan Tegchenling Monastery in Ulaanbaatar.

Q66 Advanced

Which state government partnered the National Museum of India in organising the exposition of the relics in Mongolia in 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Madhya Pradesh

The National Museum organised it with the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka and the IBC.

PMSMA completes 10 years: J.P. Nadda launches 'A Decade of Care', releases ₹75 coin and ₹5 stamp
Q67

To mark 10 years of PMSMA on 9 June 2026, J.P. Nadda released a commemorative coin of what denomination?

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Correct answer: B — ₹75

A ₹75 commemorative coin and a ₹5 postal stamp were released.

Q68 Advanced

Under PMSMA, free antenatal care is provided to pregnant women by specialist doctors on which day of every month?

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Correct answer: C — 9th

PMSMA provides free antenatal care on the 9th day of every month.

Q69 Advanced

According to the Sample Registration System cited in June 2026, India's Maternal Mortality Ratio for 2022–24 stands at:

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Correct answer: A — 87 per lakh live births

MMR declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014–16 to 87 in 2022–24.

Q70 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): 1. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 June 2016. 2. It aims to provide free, comprehensive antenatal care through specialist doctors. 3. Its services are provided on the 1st day of every month. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the Health Ministry. Statement 3 is wrong: PMSMA services are provided on the 9th day of every month.

Letters of Approval issued to University of Bristol, University of York and UNSW to set up campuses in India
Q71

Which foreign university received a Letter of Approval on 9 June 2026 to set up its campus in Bengaluru?

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Correct answer: D — University of New South Wales

UNSW will set up its campus in Bengaluru, while Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai.

Q72 Advanced

In which city will the University of Bristol and the University of York set up their Indian campuses?

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Correct answer: B — Mumbai

Both Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai.

Q73 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Letters of Approval issued on 9 June 2026: 1. They were handed over by the Chairman of the University Grants Commission. 2. Two of the three universities will set up their campuses in Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Dr Vineet Joshi, Secretary (Higher Education) and UGC Chairman, handed them over; Bristol and York will set up campuses in Mumbai and UNSW in Bengaluru.

Centre unveils ₹1.25 lakh crore rural push; VB-G RAM G framework to roll out from 1 July 2026
Q74

From which date is the new 'Viksit Bharat G RAM G' rural development framework set to come into effect?

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Correct answer: A — 1 July 2026

The new arrangement comes into effect from 1 July 2026.

Q75 Advanced

What interim allocation was announced in June 2026 to accelerate rural employment and village development ahead of the VB-G RAM G rollout?

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Correct answer: D — ₹95,692 crore

A ₹95,692 crore interim allocation is part of the ₹1.25 lakh crore push; ₹30,000 crore is already allocated under MGNREGA.

Q76 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 9 June 2026 review of the VB-G RAM G rollout: 1. Twenty-six States had made budgetary provisions for it. 2. Jharkhand, Karnataka, Telangana and Mizoram were urged to complete their budgetary process. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both points are in the Rural Development Ministry release.

PM Modi speaks with the Amir of Kuwait on West Asia situation
Q77

Who is the Amir of Kuwait with whom PM Narendra Modi spoke on 9 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

The Amir of the State of Kuwait is Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Q78 Advanced

During the 9 June 2026 call with the Amir of Kuwait, PM Modi did which of the following?

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Correct answer: C — Reaffirmed India's condemnation of attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and called for de-escalation

The PM reaffirmed India's strong condemnation of attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity and called for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy.

Nation pays tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his martyrdom day
Q79

Bhagwan Birsa Munda, whose martyrdom day was observed on 9 June 2026, led which movement against British rule?

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Correct answer: B — Ulgulan

Birsa Munda gave the call for 'Ulgulan' (revolution) against British rule.

Q80 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Bhagwan Birsa Munda: 1. He was born on 15 November 1875 at Ulihatu in present-day Jharkhand. 2. His birth anniversary is observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. 3. He breathed his last in Kolkata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per PIB. Statement 3 is wrong: Birsa Munda breathed his last in Ranchi.

India and Japan adopt Rules of Implementation for Joint Crediting Mechanism under Article 6.2 of Paris Agreement
Q81

On 8 June 2026, India adopted the Rules of Implementation of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) with which country?

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Correct answer: B — Japan

India and Japan adopted the Rule of Implementation of the JCM on 8 June 2026.

Q82 Advanced

The India–Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism operates under which provision of the Paris Agreement?

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Correct answer: D — Article 6.2

The Rule of Implementation was adopted under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.

Q83 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: 1. Article 6.2 provides accounting and reporting guidance for Parties to use internationally transferred mitigation outcomes towards their NDCs. 2. Article 6.8 establishes a new UNFCCC mechanism to trade high-quality carbon credits. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Article 6.4 establishes the new UNFCCC crediting mechanism; Article 6.8 covers non-market approaches (UNFCCC).