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MPESB (Vyapam) Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Piyush Goyal launches BHAVYA Portal for 100 industrial parks under Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana
Q1

BHAVYA, whose portal was launched on 8 June 2026, stands for:

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Correct answer: A — Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana

BHAVYA is the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana.

Q2 Advanced

Which organisation is the Project Management Agency for the BHAVYA scheme?

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Correct answer: C — NICDC

The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) is designated as the Project Management Agency.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the BHAVYA scheme: 1. It aims to develop 100 industrial parks with a Cabinet-approved outlay of ₹33,660 crore. 2. Land for the parks will be provided by the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: land will be provided by the State Governments, while the Centre supports infrastructure through NICDC.

Mandaviya felicitates India's U-18 hockey teams after Asia Cup title and bronze
Q4

India's U-18 men's hockey team won the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 by defeating which team in the final?

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Correct answer: D — Japan

The team beat hosts Japan 4-1 in the final at Kakamigahara.

Q5 Advanced

Who captained India's U-18 women's hockey team that won bronze at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Sweety Kujur

The women's team, led by captain Sweety Kujur, won bronze by beating Korea 3-0.

Report of Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions released
Q6

Who released the Report of the Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions on 8 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Chief Economic Adviser Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran

CEA Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran released the report in New Delhi.

Q7 Advanced

State Finance Commissions, which assess the finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions, are constituted under which Article of the Constitution?

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Correct answer: A — Article 243-I

The Panchayati Raj Ministry release states that State Finance Commissions are constituted under Article 243-I.

Q8 Advanced

The report recommended a CAG performance audit of the implementation of which Constitutional Amendment across States?

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Correct answer: C — 73rd Amendment

The report recommends that the CAG undertake a performance audit of the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment across States.

24 Indian seafarers rescued after missile attack on tanker MT Marivex off Masirah, Oman
Q9

The tanker MT Marivex, attacked off Masirah, Oman on 8 June 2026 with 24 Indian crew on board, was flagged in:

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Correct answer: D — Palau

MT Marivex is a Palau-flagged tanker.

Q10 Advanced

Who rescued the 24 Indian crew members of MT Marivex on 8 June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Oman Navy helicopters

OMSC confirmed that all 24 crew were rescued by Oman Navy helicopters; ICG's MRCC Mumbai coordinated with OMSC.

India secures continued EU market access for aquaculture, honey, eggs and animal casings beyond September 2026
Q11

India secured continued EU market access beyond September 2026 for which group of products?

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Correct answer: B — Aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal casings

India was included on the EU list of countries authorised to export aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal casings.

Q12 Advanced

The EU amended Regulation (EU) 2021/405 through Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1189 in view of concerns over:

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Correct answer: D — Antimicrobial Resistance

The amendment was made in view of growing concerns relating to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

e-Jagriti wins Silver Award at National Awards for e-Governance 2026
Q13

Which award did the e-Jagriti platform win at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Silver Award

e-Jagriti won the Silver Award under Category I at NAeG 2026.

Q14 Advanced

The e-Jagriti consumer grievance platform was launched on:

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Correct answer: D — 1 January 2025

e-Jagriti was launched on 1 January 2025.

Q15 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. e-Jagriti unified four legacy applications — OCMS, e-Daakhil, NCDRC CMS and CONFONET. 2. The National Awards for e-Governance are presented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: NAeG is presented by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).

World Food Safety Day 2026: 'From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere'
Q16

What is the theme of World Food Safety Day 2026?

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Correct answer: D — From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere

The WHO–FAO theme for 2026 is 'From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere'.

Q17 Advanced

World Food Safety Day is marked every year on 7 June by which two UN agencies, together with national authorities?

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Correct answer: B — FAO and WHO

FAO and WHO, together with national authorities and others, mark World Food Safety Day every year on 7 June.

Q18 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. World Food Safety Day is observed on 7 June. 2. WHO's 2026 foodborne disease estimates will include first-ever national-level estimates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are stated on the WHO and FAO World Food Safety Day pages.

Indian households pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum Ministry
Q19

According to the Petroleum Ministry on 7 June 2026, what effective price does a PMUY beneficiary pay for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder?

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Correct answer: A — ₹642

A PMUY beneficiary pays an effective ₹642; the general Delhi consumer pays ₹942.

Q20 Advanced

What targeted subsidy do Ujjwala households receive on LPG, as stated on 7 June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — ₹300 a cylinder on the first four refills each year

Ujjwala households receive ₹300 a cylinder on the first four refills each year — ₹1,200 per beneficiary a year.

Q21 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on the Petroleum Ministry's note of 7 June 2026: 1. Cumulative under-recovery on domestic LPG reached ₹60,000 crore by the end of the last financial year. 2. The Union Cabinet approved compensation of ₹30,000 crore to the oil marketing companies. 3. The Saudi CP for LPG has fallen by about 46% since February. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the Saudi CP for LPG has risen by about 46% since February.

Alexander Zverev wins Roland-Garros 2026, his first Grand Slam title
Q22

Who won the men's singles title at Roland-Garros (French Open) 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli in the final on 7 June 2026.

Q23 Advanced

Alexander Zverev, the Roland-Garros 2026 men's champion, became the first man from which country to win Roland-Garros in the Open era?

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Correct answer: A — Germany

Zverev became the first German man to win Roland-Garros in the Open era.

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Roland-Garros 2026 men's final: 1. It was Alexander Zverev's first Grand Slam singles title. 2. Zverev beat Italy's Flavio Cobolli in five sets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2

Zverev won his maiden Grand Slam by beating Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1.

India and Nepal Foreign Ministers hold talks in New Delhi; MLAA processes completed
Q25

Nepal's Foreign Minister who held talks with S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on 6 June 2026 was:

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Correct answer: C — Shishir Khanal

Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal held bilateral talks with Jaishankar in New Delhi on 6 June 2026.

Q26 Advanced

During the India–Nepal talks of 6 June 2026, both Ministers welcomed the completion of internal processes for the entry into force of which agreement?

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Correct answer: A — Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement in Criminal Matters

Both Ministers welcomed completion of internal processes for the India–Nepal Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement in Criminal Matters (MLAA).

Q27 Advanced

On 6 June 2026, India handed over 72 health facilities and 12 cultural heritage sector projects to Nepal. Under which programme were these completed?

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Correct answer: D — Post-2015 Earthquake Reconstruction Assistance

The projects were completed under India's post-2015 'Earthquake Reconstruction Assistance' to Nepal.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Nepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal's visit to India in June 2026: 1. It was the first Foreign Minister-level visit since Nepal's new Government took office in March 2026. 2. During the visit, Khanal also met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are in the Embassy of India's note on the visit.

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

India won the bronze medal at the Women's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 on 6 June 2026 by defeating:

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Correct answer: D — Korea

India beat Korea 3-0 in the bronze-medal match at Kakamigahara, Japan.

Q30 Advanced

Which team won the gold medal at the Women's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026?

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Correct answer: A — China

China beat Japan 2-1 in the gold-medal match (FIH results).

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

On 6 June 2026, Digital India BHASHINI signed an MoU for a 'Voice First' language translation platform for Nepal with:

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Correct answer: D — Kathmandu University

The MoU was signed with Kathmandu University's Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure & Artificial Intelligence (DPI-AI).

Q32 Advanced

The Digital India BHASHINI Division functions under which Union Ministry?

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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

The PIB release describes DIBD as part of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).

Q33 Advanced

Who signed the BHASHINI–Kathmandu University MoU of 6 June 2026 on behalf of the Digital India BHASHINI Division?

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Correct answer: A — Amitabh Nag

The MoU was signed by Amitabh Nag, CEO, Digital India BHASHINI Division, and Prof. Bal Krishna Bal of Kathmandu University.

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

Under the amended SoP announced on 6 June 2026, which of the following is NOT a permitted standard pack size for edible oils?

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Correct answer: C — 10 litre/kg

The permitted sizes are 200 ml/g, 500 ml/g and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15 and 20 litre/kg; 10 litre/kg is not in the list.

Q35 Advanced

When edible oil quantity is shown in volume, the requirement to also declare equivalent weight follows which rules?

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Correct answer: A — Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011

The release says the equivalent-weight declaration will follow the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.

Q36 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the standard pack sizes for edible oils announced on 6 June 2026: 1. The provisions apply only to domestically manufactured edible oils. 2. Packages below 200 ml or 200 g remain outside standardisation. 3. A three-month transition period has been provided. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 2 and 3 only

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The provisions apply to both domestic and imported edible oils.

India win Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026, beating hosts Japan 4-1 in final
Q37

India won the Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 by defeating which team in the final?

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Correct answer: B — Japan

India beat hosts Japan 4-1 in the gold-medal match at Kakamigahara.

Q38 Advanced

Who scored a hat-trick for India in the final of the Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Ashish Tani Purti

Ashish Tani Purti scored in the 2nd, 28th and 34th minutes; captain Ketan Kushwaha scored the other goal.

India and Nepal launch UPI–NPI peer-to-peer remittance linkage in New Delhi
Q39

India's UPI has been directly linked with which Nepali payment system for cross-border remittances (June 2026)?

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Correct answer: D — National Payments Interface (NPI)

The new mechanism directly links India's UPI with Nepal's National Payments Interface (NPI).

Q40 Advanced

Which two entities executed the technical integration of the UPI–NPI remittance linkage between India and Nepal?

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Correct answer: B — NPCI International Payments Limited and Nepal Clearing House Limited

The integration was executed by NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL).

Q41 Advanced

As per the Finance Ministry (June 2026), UPI is accepted in how many countries?

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Correct answer: C — Nine

The ministry listed nine countries: Singapore, UAE, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Sri Lanka and Cambodia.

Mirra Andreeva wins Roland-Garros 2026 for maiden Grand Slam title
Q42

Who won the Roland-Garros 2026 women's singles title on 6 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Mirra Andreeva

Mirra Andreeva beat Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the final.

Q43 Advanced

Mirra Andreeva became the youngest women's singles champion at Roland-Garros since which player won in 1992?

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Correct answer: C — Monica Seles

Andreeva is the youngest women's champion in Paris since Monica Seles in 1992.

Q44 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — Poland

Chwalinska is a Polish qualifier.

World Environment Day 2026: Azerbaijan hosts, focus on climate action
Q45

Which country hosted the official global commemoration of World Environment Day 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Azerbaijan

UNEP: the Republic of Azerbaijan hosted World Environment Day 2026, with the official commemoration in Baku.

Q46 Advanced

The UNEP campaign for World Environment Day 2026 focused on which theme?

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Correct answer: C — Climate action

UNEP's 2026 edition focused on climate change, with the theme climate action and campaign #NowForClimate.

Q47 Advanced

Which country will host World Environment Day 2027, as announced by UNEP?

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Correct answer: B — Serbia

UNEP's 5 June 2026 press release states that World Environment Day 2027 will be hosted by Serbia.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. World Environment Day was established by the UN General Assembly in 1972. 2. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign was launched by the Prime Minister on World Environment Day 2024 by planting a peepal sapling at Buddha Jayanti Park, Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is from UNEP; statement 2 is from the PIB release of 5 June 2024.

India's real GDP grew 7.7% in 2025-26, Q4 growth at 7.8%: MoSPI provisional estimates
Q49

According to MoSPI's Provisional Estimates released on 5 June 2026, India's real GDP growth for 2025-26 was:

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Correct answer: C — 7.7%

Real GDP growth in 2025-26 is estimated at 7.7%, against 7.1% in 2024-25.

Q50 Advanced

What was the real GDP growth rate in Q4 (January–March) of 2025-26, as per MoSPI?

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Correct answer: A — 7.8%

MoSPI estimated real GDP growth of 7.8% in Q4 of 2025-26.

Q51 Advanced

The GDP estimates released by MoSPI on 5 June 2026 are based on the new series with which base year?

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Correct answer: D — 2022-23

MoSPI released the new series of GDP estimates with base year 2022-23 on 27 February 2026.

Q52 Advanced

Consider the following statements about MoSPI's Provisional Estimates for 2025-26: 1. Nominal GDP is estimated at ₹346.36 lakh crore. 2. Nominal GDP growth is estimated at 8.9%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2

Both figures are in the MoSPI press note.

Major Abhilasha Barak receives UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
Q53

Major Abhilasha Barak, who received the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award on 5 June 2026, is serving with which UN mission?

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Correct answer: B — UNIFIL (Lebanon)

She serves as Engagement Team Commander and Gender Focal Point with the Indian Battalion in UNIFIL, Lebanon.

Q54 Advanced

The UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award recognises promotion of the principles of which UN Security Council Resolution?

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Correct answer: D — Resolution 1325

The award, given annually since 2016, recognises promotion of UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.

Q55 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Major Abhilasha Barak: 1. She is the first woman combat helicopter pilot of the Indian Army. 2. She received the award at UN Headquarters in New York. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are stated by UN Peacekeeping and UN India.

Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess
Q56

Who became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess tournament, on 5 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — R. Praggnanandhaa

R. Praggnanandhaa won Norway Chess 2026 and is the first Indian to win the title.

Q57 Advanced

Whom did Praggnanandhaa defeat in the final round to clinch Norway Chess 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Vincent Keymer

Praggnanandhaa beat Germany's Vincent Keymer in the final round.

Q58 Advanced

Who finished second at Norway Chess 2026, one point behind Praggnanandhaa?

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Correct answer: D — Wesley So

FIDE standings: Praggnanandhaa 18, Wesley So 17, Alireza Firouzja 15.5.

E85 fuel rollout begins at 48 public sector OMC outlets
Q59

The E85 fuel rollout launched on 5 June 2026 began at how many public sector OMC retail outlets?

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Correct answer: D — 48

The rollout commenced at 48 public sector OMC retail outlets.

Q60 Advanced

E85 fuel, launched on 5 June 2026, contains what share of ethanol?

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Correct answer: A — 80–85 per cent

E85 comprises 80–85 per cent ethanol and 14–19 per cent petrol, for flex-fuel vehicles.

Q61 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the E85 rollout announced on 5 June 2026: 1. E85 is priced nearly ₹20 per litre lower than conventional petrol. 2. The rollout is planned to reach about 5,000 outlets by December 2026. 3. Ethanol blending in petrol has risen from 1.53 per cent in 2014 to 20 per cent. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The plan is 500 outlets by December 2026 and about 5,000 by December 2027.

Hardeep Puri launches India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle by Maruti Suzuki
Q62

India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle, launched on 4 June 2026, was made by:

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Correct answer: C — Maruti Suzuki

Hardeep Singh Puri launched India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle by Maruti Suzuki.

Q63 Advanced

Flex-fuel vehicles, such as the one launched on 4 June 2026, can operate on ethanol–petrol blends in which range?

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Correct answer: B — E20 to E100

The release states flex-fuel vehicles can operate on blends from E20 up to E100.

India and UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
Q64

The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory was launched on 4 June 2026 by G. Kishan Reddy and:

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Correct answer: D — Yvette Cooper

It was launched by Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.

Q65 Advanced

Which Indian institute is a partner, along with TEXMiN and the University of Cambridge, in the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory?

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Correct answer: C — IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

The Observatory is a joint initiative of TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and the University of Cambridge.

Q66 Advanced

The Mines Minister said the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory would advance the objectives of which Indian mission?

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Correct answer: B — National Critical Mineral Mission

Reddy said the Observatory would support evidence-based policymaking and advance the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM).

PM Surya Ghar marks two years; 75 lakh households targeted by December 2026
Q67

As stated on 4 June 2026, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to cross how many households by December 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 75 lakh

Pralhad Joshi said the scheme, which has crossed 40 lakh households, is expected to cross 75 lakh by December 2026.

Q68 Advanced

Which new model was introduced on 4 June 2026 to speed up rooftop solar adoption among underserved households under PM Surya Ghar?

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Correct answer: D — Utility-Linked Aggregation model

The Utility-Linked Aggregation (ULA) model was introduced, with about 30 lakh installations planned across States.

Q69 Advanced

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was approved by the Cabinet with what total outlay?

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Correct answer: C — ₹75,021 crore

The Cabinet approved the scheme with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore for one crore households (PIB, 29 February 2024).

Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore Price Stabilisation Fund for ATF pricing for Scheduled Indian Airlines
Q70

In June 2026, the Union Cabinet approved one-time budgetary support of up to how much for ATF price stabilisation for Scheduled Indian Airlines?

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Correct answer: B — ₹10,000 crore

The Cabinet approved one-time budgetary support not exceeding ₹10,000 crore for OMCs.

Q71 Advanced

Under the ATF Price Stabilisation Fund approved on 3 June 2026, the budgetary support will reach Oil Marketing Companies in which form?

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Correct answer: D — Interest-free advances

The support is given as interest-free advances to OMCs through the Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Q72 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the ATF Price Stabilisation Fund approved in June 2026: 1. It covers both domestic and international operations of Scheduled Indian Airlines. 2. It will be implemented through an MoU between participating airlines and OMCs, with the Ministries of Civil Aviation and Petroleum and Natural Gas as signatories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are in the Cabinet release: coverage is domestic and international, and implementation is through an airline–OMC MoU with MoCA and MoPNG as signatories.

Q73 Advanced

Under the ATF price stabilisation mechanism of June 2026, amounts recovered from OMCs when ATF prices moderate go back to the Consolidated Fund of India. Which Article of the Constitution creates the Consolidated Fund of India?

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Correct answer: C — Article 266

Article 266(1) provides that all revenues, loans raised and loan repayments received by the Government of India form the Consolidated Fund of India. Article 267 deals with the Contingency Fund.

World Bicycle Day 2026: Mansukh Mandaviya leads cycling ride at JLN Stadium
Q74

According to the Sports Ministry, what was the theme of World Bicycle Day 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Cycling for a Greener Future

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said the 2026 theme is 'Cycling for a Greener Future'.

Q75 Advanced

Consider the following statements about World Bicycle Day, observed on 3 June: 1. It was declared by the UN General Assembly through resolution A/RES/72/272. 2. The UN General Assembly resolution of 15 March 2022 dealt with integrating mainstream bicycling into public transportation systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2

Both are on the UN observance page: A/RES/72/272 declared World Bicycle Day, and A/RES/76/255 of 15 March 2022 is on integrating bicycling into public transport.

National Panchayat Awards 2025 conferred on 42 Panchayats in New Delhi; 22 are women-led
Q76

How many Panchayats received the National Panchayat Awards 2025 in New Delhi on 3 June 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 42

The National Panchayat Awards 2025 were conferred on 42 Panchayats.

Q77 Advanced

Under the National Panchayat Awards 2025, which award was conferred on 8 Panchayats (3 District, 2 Block and 3 Gram Panchayats) as best performers on an overall basis?

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Correct answer: B — Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar

The Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar went to 8 Panchayats; the Deen Dayal Upadhyay award went to 34 Gram Panchayats.

Q78 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Panchayat Awards 2025: 1. Awardee Panchayats receive financial incentives under the Incentivization of Panchayats scheme, a component of the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan. 2. The Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar is based on the nine themes of Localisation of SDGs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

Both are stated by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj: incentives of ₹50 lakh to ₹5 crore come under IoP, an RGSA component, and DDUPSVP covers the nine LSDG themes.

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: reform-linked MoUs signed with Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Nagaland
Q79

Which Union Territory signed a reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 2 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Puducherry

The MoUs were signed with four States and one UT – Puducherry.

Q80 Advanced

Which of the following States was NOT among those that signed reform-linked MoUs under JJM 2.0 on 2 June 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Kerala

The four States were Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu and Nagaland; Kerala was not among them.

Q81 Advanced

The reform-linked MoUs under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 signed in June 2026 mandate which model of rural water governance?

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Correct answer: B — Gram Panchayat-led, service-based and community-centred model

The MoUs mandate a Gram Panchayat-led, service-based and community-centred model of rural water governance.

DRDO and IAF conduct successful flight-tests of RudraM-II air-to-surface missile
Q82

Which DRDO laboratory was the nodal laboratory for developing the RudraM-II missile flight-tested in June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad

RudraM-II was indigenously developed by Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, as the nodal DRDO laboratory.

Q83 Advanced

Flight data confirming the RudraM-II test objectives in June 2026 was captured by range instruments of the Integrated Test Range located at:

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Correct answer: B — Chandipur

All test objectives were confirmed by flight data from range instruments deployed by ITR, Chandipur.

Q84 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the RudraM-II tests of June 2026: 1. RudraM-II is an air-to-surface missile and was tested from an airborne platform. 2. The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) was the nodal DRDO laboratory for its development. 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: Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, was the nodal laboratory; DRDL was one of the sister labs.

South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile calls on President Murmu on first visit to India
Q85 Advanced

As noted by President Murmu on 2 June 2026, South Africa was the first country with which India established a Strategic Partnership. In which year?

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Correct answer: B — 1997

The President said South Africa was the very first country with which India established a Strategic Partnership in 1997.

Q86

Who is the Deputy President of South Africa who called on President Droupadi Murmu on 2 June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile

Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Deputy President of South Africa, called on the President on his first visit to India.

Q87 Advanced

According to President Murmu (June 2026), bilateral trade between India and South Africa is about:

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Correct answer: A — USD 15.5 billion

The President noted that India–South Africa bilateral trade is about USD 15.5 billion.