Rajasthan Police Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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NHAI launched Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling at the Manoharpura Toll Plaza in July 2026. This toll plaza is on which national highway section?
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Correct answer: D — Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48
Manoharpura Toll Plaza is on the Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48 in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan's first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system was rolled out by NHAI on 19 June 2026 at which toll plaza?
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Correct answer: C — Daulatpura
NHAI rolled out Rajasthan's first MLFF system at Daulatpura Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur section on 19 June 2026; Manoharpura followed and Shahjahanpur is planned next.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which meeting of PRAGATI did Prime Minister Narendra Modi chair on 24 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 52nd
PM Modi chaired the 52nd meeting of PRAGATI on 24 June 2026.
At the 52nd PRAGATI meeting (June 2026), the Prime Minister reviewed infrastructure projects worth about:
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Correct answer: A — Rs 30,000 crore across four states
Four critical infrastructure projects across four states costing around Rs 30,000 crore were reviewed.
Consider the following statements about the 52nd PRAGATI meeting (24 June 2026): 1. Reviewing the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the PM suggested a team of NCC cadets and MY Bharat volunteers for awareness and patient follow-up. 2. The PM reviewed grievances related to cyber crime and digital arrest and stressed the e-Zero FIR registration mechanism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the PMO release on the 52nd PRAGATI meeting.
PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled platform whose 52nd meeting was held in June 2026, stands for:
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Correct answer: B — Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
PRAGATI is the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation by integrating efforts of the Central and State Governments.
The first-ever Indian mango promotion events in Iceland were held in June 2026 in Reykjavik and which other city?
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Correct answer: A — Akureyri
The events were held on 24 June 2026 in Reykjavik and on 25 June 2026 in Akureyri, North Iceland.
At the June 2026 Indian mango promotion events, an Icelandic official spoke about opportunities for mango imports under which agreement?
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Correct answer: C — India-EFTA TEPA
Iceland's Director of Trade Agreements spoke about the opportunities presented by the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
The Indian Navy said the June 2026 port call at Ho Chi Minh City reaffirms the vision of MAHASAGAR. MAHASAGAR stands for:
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Correct answer: C — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Which two Eastern Fleet ships departed Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on 24 June 2026 after a port call?
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Correct answer: B — INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti
INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti, under FOCEF RAdm Alok Ananda, departed Ho Chi Minh City on 24 June 2026.
As announced by the Ministry of Mines on 23 June 2026, how many critical and strategic mineral blocks have been successfully auctioned by the Central Government in total?
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Correct answer: A — 56
With 10 blocks in the Seventh Tranche, the total reached 56 out of 88 unique blocks taken up for auction.
In the Seventh Tranche of critical mineral auctions (announced 23 June 2026), in which group of States did the Central Government auction critical mineral blocks for the first time?
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Correct answer: C — Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Telangana
The Seventh Tranche saw critical mineral blocks auctioned by the Centre for the first time in Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Telangana. Arunachal Pradesh, UP and Odisha were firsts for Exploration Licence blocks.
The Seventh Tranche of critical mineral auctions (NIT of 23 March 2026) was conducted under which legal framework?
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Correct answer: D — Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015
The Ministry of Mines stated that the auction was conducted under the provisions of the MMDR Act, 1957 and the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015, as amended.
Consider the following statements about the mineral auctions announced on 23 June 2026: 1. The Second Tranche of Exploration Licence auctions extended the framework to Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha for the first time. 2. The NIT for the Seventh Tranche offered 10 mineral blocks, all of which were auctioned. 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 NIT of 23 March 2026 offered 19 blocks, of which 10 were successfully auctioned.
With which institution did NHAI sign an MoU (announced 23 June 2026) to set up a Centre for Economics of Transportation, Mobility and Logistics?
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Correct answer: B — NCAER
NHAI signed the MoU with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER); the centre is housed at NCAER.
Consider the following statements about the NHAI–NCAER MoU announced on 23 June 2026: 1. The centre will be India's first permanent and independent research centre dedicated to the economics of transportation, mobility and logistics. 2. The centre is funded entirely by the World Bank. 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: the centre is founded with a founding contribution from NHAI, and NCAER will mobilise contributions from allied institutions.