State PSC Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
TRAI's Independent Drive Test whose findings were released on 24 June 2026 assessed mobile network quality on the Manoharpur-Dausa stretch of which National Highway in Rajasthan?
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Correct answer: C — NH-148
The drive test was conducted on the Manoharpur to Dausa National Highway (NH-148) in Rajasthan LSA, covering 62.2 km.
SAIL said in June 2026 that it supplied all 5,700 tonnes of special steel for INS Dunagiri, INS Agray and INS Sanshodhak. Which grade of steel was supplied?
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Correct answer: A — DMR 249A
The steel supplied by SAIL includes special quality DMR 249A grade hot-rolled sheets and plates.
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.
What is the thematic focus of the eighth edition of NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly, released on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Pharmaceutical sector
The thematic focus of the eighth edition is India's pharmaceutical sector.
According to NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly (8th edition), what was India's total merchandise and services trade in FY2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — $1.84 trillion
Total trade grew 5.4% year-on-year to reach $1.84 trillion in FY2025-26.
Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly released on 23 June 2026: 1. India remained the world's eighth-largest services exporter in 2025. 2. It names Telangana, Gujarat and Maharashtra as key pillars of India's pharmaceutical industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated in the release on the eighth edition.
According to its first Sustainability Report highlighted on 23 June 2026, by about how much has V.O. Chidambaranar Port cut its net carbon emissions?
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Correct answer: B — About 45%
The report found net carbon emissions reduced by around 45%; renewable energy offsets nearly 94% of the energy-consumption equivalent.
Which institution's case study 'The Hydrogen Pivot', about V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, was released by Sarbananda Sonowal on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — IIM Calcutta
Sonowal released the IIM Calcutta case study 'The Hydrogen Pivot: Orchestrating the Green Transition at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority'.
Where was the Ministry of Panchayati Raj's 'Seva Se Samriddhi' regional workshop on Panchayat-led service delivery held on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — SKICC, Srinagar
The workshop was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
The 'Seva Se Samriddhi' workshop of 23 June 2026 was organised in collaboration with the CSC-SPV. Under which ministry does the Common Services Centre Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC-SPV) fall, as stated in the release?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The release describes CSC-SPV as part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Which e-auction portal of NAFED was launched by Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah in New Delhi on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — NAFEX.in
Amit Shah launched NAFED's e-auction portal NAFEX.in along with DRISHTI, ERP and NAFED Kalyan.
According to Amit Shah at the NAFED event on 23 June 2026, NAFED today serves how many farmers?
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Correct answer: B — More than 74 lakh
Amit Shah said NAFED serves more than 74 lakh farmers with a turnover of ₹30,000 crore and a profit of ₹500 crore.
Consider the following statements about the NAFED event on 23 June 2026: 1. NAFED will earmark 1% of its profits for scholarships for children from farmer families. 2. NAFED's current turnover was stated as ₹30,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Amit Shah said NAFED will earmark 1% of profits for scholarships and that its turnover has risen from ₹20,000 crore to ₹30,000 crore.
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.
How many districts were identified as potentially affected by weak monsoon conditions at the Kharif preparedness review on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — About 315
About 315 districts were identified: 111 high priority, 76 medium priority and 128 low priority.
In the El Niño contingency classification announced on 23 June 2026, what was the criterion for a district to be placed in the 'high priority' category?
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Correct answer: A — Irrigation coverage below 25%
The 111 high-priority districts are those with irrigation coverage below 25%; 25–50% coverage districts (76) are medium priority.
Consider the following statements about the Kharif preparedness review of 23 June 2026: 1. Rainfall so far was stated to be around 43% below normal. 2. PMFBY, KCC and PM-KISAN were named as farmers' three key safety nets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by Shivraj Singh Chouhan after the meeting.
Where did India host its first-ever 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Thiruvananthapuram
The Fun Run was held at the University Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, with more than 40,000 participants.
The 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run in Thiruvananthapuram (23 June 2026) was held under which initiative?
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Correct answer: D — Olympic Council of Asia's 'Asian Games for All'
The run was held under the Olympic Council of Asia's 'Asian Games for All' initiative.
Consider the following statements made by Mansukh Mandaviya in Thiruvananthapuram on 23 June 2026: 1. 115 athletes from Keralam, including 69 women, are part of the Khelo India programme. 2. 17 athletes from Keralam are part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Union Sports Minister.
On 23 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi congratulated Abiy Ahmed Ali and which party on a decisive victory in Ethiopia's parliamentary elections?
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Correct answer: C — Prosperity Party
PM Modi congratulated Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and the Prosperity Party.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's meeting with BRICS NSAs on 23 June 2026: 1. Modi named terrorism, cyber security and emerging technologies as shared challenges. 2. Modi said India's BRICS Chairmanship will support the priorities of the Global South. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated in the PMO release and the PM's post.
The 7th Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament-2026 opened on 23 June 2026 at which venue?
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Correct answer: D — Air Force Station Jalahalli
The tournament is being held at Air Force Station Jalahalli from 23 June to 3 July 2026, with 16 teams.
In his call with PM Modi on 23 June 2026, the Amir of Qatar condoled the deaths of Indian nationals in an accident at which location in Qatar?
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Correct answer: A — Ras Laffan Industrial City
The Amir expressed condolences over the loss of Indian lives in an accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City on 21 June.
According to the UNCTAD report cited by the Ports Ministry on 22 June 2026, what was India's share of global ship recycling in 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 35.4%
India's share rose to 35.4% in 2025 from 30.1% in 2024, making it the world's top ship recycling nation.
India's ship recycling law is aligned with which international convention, ratified by India in 2019?
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Correct answer: C — Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships
The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019 aligns India's ecosystem with the Hong Kong International Convention (HKC), which India ratified in 2019.
Under the Ports Ministry's Ship-breaking Credit Note Scheme, ship owners receive a credit note equivalent to what share of the scrap value of a recycled ship?
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Correct answer: B — 40%
Ship owners receive a credit note equal to 40% of the scrap value, usable toward up to 5% of the value of a new vessel built at an Indian shipyard.
Consider the following statements about India's ship recycling performance, as reported on 22 June 2026: 1. Ship recycling in India rose to 2.99 million gross tons in 2025. 2. Financial assistance of ₹53.5 crore helped 115 facilities become compliant with the Hong Kong Convention. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
According to INCOIS's first specialized El Niño bulletin (22 June 2026), when is the El Niño event expected to peak?
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Correct answer: C — November 2026–January 2027
The bulletin says El Niño is expected to peak in winter, November 2026 to January 2027; marine thermal stress peaks in March–May 2027.
Which fish species did INCOIS's first El Niño bulletin (22 June 2026) flag for a likely reduction in catch?
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Correct answer: D — Sardine and mackerel
The bulletin warned of reduced fish catch, particularly sardine and mackerel, due to stock migration or lower recruitment.
Consider the following statements about INCOIS's El Niño bulletin of 22 June 2026: 1. The sea state in the Arabian Sea and on the west coast is likely to be calmer than usual. 2. Coastal erosion and flooding are likely to decrease on the east coast during the monsoon. 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: the Bay of Bengal will stay rough, with chances of increased coastal erosion and flooding on the east coast; erosion is likely to be less on the west coast.
Human skeletal remains excavated at Rakhigarhi were handed over by the ASI to which institution, as announced on 22 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Anthropological Survey of India
The ASI handed the remains to the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), which will study them at its laboratory in Kolkata.
In the 2025–26 field season at Rakhigarhi, ASI archaeologists uncovered eight burials at which location?
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Correct answer: D — Mound No. 7
Eight burials were found at Mound No. 7, an area previously identified as a cemetery.
Consider the following statements about Rakhigarhi, as described by the Culture Ministry on 22 June 2026: 1. Rakhigarhi, spread across about 550 hectares in Haryana, is the largest known settlement of the Indus-Saraswati Civilization. 2. The excavations reveal habitation only from the Late Harappan period. 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: excavations show continuous habitation from the Early Harappan to the Mature Harappan periods.
Where is the new CISF Headquarters building, whose foundation stone was laid on 22 June 2026, being built?
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Correct answer: A — CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
The foundation stone was laid at CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi; NISA Hyderabad was the site of one of the inaugurated projects.
Consider the following statements about the CISF event of 22 June 2026: 1. The new CISF Headquarters building is being constructed by CPWD at an estimated cost of ₹75.78 crore. 2. The Director General of CISF is Praveer Ranjan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Under which initiative will the Digital India BHASHINI Division and the Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation collaborate, as per their MoU announced on 22 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — BHASHINI Rajyam
The two will collaborate under the BHASHINI Rajyam initiative to provide multilingual access to AISF programmes and services.
Through which BHASHINI platform will linguistic data be collected and curated under the DIBD–AISF MoU (22 June 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — Bhashadaan
The MoU provides for collection, curation and dissemination of linguistic data through Bhashadaan.
Under Haj Policy 2027, announced on 22 June 2026, what is the expected ratio of quota distribution between the Haj Committee of India and the private sector?
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Correct answer: A — 70:30
The ratio is expected to remain unchanged at 70:30, with 1,22,518 seats for the Haj Committee and 52,507 for the private sector.
Which award did the Indian Haj Mission receive from Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for Haj 2026, for the first time?
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Correct answer: D — Labbaytum Awards
The Indian Haj Mission was conferred two Labbaytum Awards under the 'Best Haj Coordination and Communication' category, a first.
Consider the following statements about Haj Policy 2027: 1. Applications can be made through the Haj Committee of India portal and the Haj Suvidha App. 2. India's Haj quota last year stood at 1,75,025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Ministry of Minority Affairs on 22 June 2026.
India crossed which milestone in organ donation pledges, as announced by the Health Ministry on 22 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 5 lakh
India recorded more than 5 lakh organ donation pledges.
Which portal is used for Aadhaar-based organ donation pledge registration in India, as mentioned on 22 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — notto.abdm.gov.in
The Aadhaar-based organ donation pledge registration portal is notto.abdm.gov.in, run under NOTTO.
On how many route kilometres of East Coast Railway did Indian Railways approve Kavach, as announced on 22 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 631
Kavach was approved on 631 route kilometres of East Coast Railway at a cost of ₹270 crore.
Kavach, approved for East Coast Railway on 22 June 2026, is best described as which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — India's indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system
Kavach is India's indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, preventing signal passing at danger, over-speeding and collisions.
By how much did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries grow in May 2026 (provisional), as released on 22 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 0.5%
The ICI rose 0.5% (provisional) in May 2026; 1.8% is the final April 2026 figure and 1.1% the April–May cumulative growth.
The eight core industries together account for what share of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
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Correct answer: B — 40.27%
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry states that the Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27% of the weight of items in the IIP; the ICI base year is 2011-12.
Which of the following core industries recorded positive growth in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Steel, cement and electricity
Steel, cement and electricity recorded positive growth in May 2026; coal, crude oil and natural gas declined.
Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tarkash departed which port on 22 June 2026 after a port call?
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Correct answer: D — Port Louis, Mauritius
INS Tarkash departed Port Louis, Mauritius, on 22 June 2026 for further deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
The INS Tarkash visit to Mauritius was said to underscore India's vision of MAHASAGAR. What does MAHASAGAR stand for, as given by the Ministry of Defence?
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Correct answer: B — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
The Ministry of Defence expands MAHASAGAR as Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Where was the national celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga, led by PM Narendra Modi, held on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Red Road, Kolkata
PM Modi led the national observance at the historic Red Road in Kolkata, West Bengal.
What was the theme of the International Day of Yoga 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Yoga for Healthy Ageing
The 12th IDY (2026) was observed under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
Consider the following statements about the International Day of Yoga: 1. The UN General Assembly proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga on 11 December 2014 through resolution 69/131. 2. The draft resolution was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated on the UN's International Day of Yoga page.
At the IDY 2026 national event, Ayush Minister of State Prataprao Jadhav highlighted which campaign encouraging citizens to practise Yoga throughout the year?
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Correct answer: C — Yoga 365
Prataprao Jadhav said 'Yoga 365' encourages citizens to make Yoga a part of their daily lives throughout the year.
Which shipyard built INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray, commissioned on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
All three ships were designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built in Kolkata by GRSE.
Match the ships commissioned on 21 June 2026 with their type. Which pairing is correct?
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Correct answer: A — INS Dunagiri – advanced stealth frigate
INS Dunagiri is an advanced stealth frigate, INS Sanshodhak a survey vessel (large), and INS Agray an ASW shallow water craft.
PM Modi noted that the commissioning of INS Sanshodhak on 21 June coincided with which globally observed day?
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Correct answer: D — World Hydrography Day
21 June is World Hydrography Day, matching the commissioning of India's most advanced hydrographic survey vessel, INS Sanshodhak.
Consider the following statements about the three ships commissioned on 21 June 2026: 1. They have an indigenous content of over 75%. 2. They were commissioned at Kamarajar Port, Chennai. 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 ships were commissioned at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, West Bengal.
What penalty did the CCPA impose on each of Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities for misleading '100%' claims (announced 21 June 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1 lakh
The CCPA imposed penalties of ₹1,00,000 each on the two companies.
Under which Act did the Central Consumer Protection Authority take action against misleading '100%' claims on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Consumer Protection Act, 2019
The action was taken under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements, 2022.
Who heads the Central Consumer Protection Authority as Chief Commissioner, as stated on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Nidhi Khare
The CCPA is headed by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare, with Anupam Mishra as Commissioner.
Which film won the Golden Conch for Best Documentary Film at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (closed 21 June 2026)?
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Correct answer: D — Silver
The Golden Conch went to the Polish documentary 'Silver', directed by Natalia Koniarz.
At MIFF 2026, the Silver Conch for Best Indian Short Fiction Film went to 'Small Clouds'. Which institution produced it?
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Correct answer: B — FTII
'Small Clouds', directed by Shubham Sumit, is an FTII-produced film; the award was received by FTII Vice Chancellor Dhiraj Singh and the director.
Consider the following statements about the MIFF 2026 awards: 1. Iran's 'Under The Snow' won the Best International Short Fiction award. 2. 'Waai' won the Silver Conch for Best Indian Documentary Film. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell commissioned at HWBF Vadodara on 21 June 2026 supports indigenous production of nuclear-grade sodium for which programme?
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Correct answer: A — Fast Breeder Reactor Programme
The cell is a milestone towards industrial-scale nuclear-grade sodium for India's Fast Breeder Reactor Programme.
What does 'VDPP', inaugurated at HWBF Vadodara on 21 June 2026, stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Versatile Deuterated compounds Production Plant
VDPP is the Versatile Deuterated compounds Production Plant, for specialised deuterated compounds used in research and strategic applications.
Who inaugurated the VDPP and commissioned the 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell at HWBF Vadodara on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ajit Kumar Mohanty
DAE Secretary and AEC Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty performed both; K. N. Vyas attended, and V. V. S. A. Prasad is Chairman, Heavy Water Board.
President Droupadi Murmu visited which national park on 21 June 2026 to review Project Cheetah?
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Correct answer: A — Kuno National Park
The President visited Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India's first cheetah reintroduction site.
Project Cheetah, launched on 17 September 2022, is spearheaded by which body?
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Correct answer: C — National Tiger Conservation Authority
Project Cheetah was launched under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and is spearheaded by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
Arrange the batches of cheetahs brought to Kuno National Park in the order of arrival, as given by the President's Secretariat.
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Correct answer: B — Namibia – South Africa – Botswana
The first batch came from Namibia (September 2022), the second from South Africa (February 2023) and the third from Botswana (February 2026).