State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
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.
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.
How many Kirti Chakras were conferred at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I) on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 7
The President conferred 7 Kirti Chakras (2 posthumous), 15 Vir Chakras and 29 Shaurya Chakras.
Before January 1967, the Kirti Chakra was known as:
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Correct answer: D — Ashoka Chakra Class-II
Ashoka Chakra Class-I, II and III were instituted on 4 January 1952 and renamed Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra in January 1967 (Gallantry Awards portal, MoD).
Consider the following statements about the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I): 1. It was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on 8 June 2026. 2. 29 Shaurya Chakras, including one posthumous, were conferred. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the Defence Ministry release of 8 June 2026.
In the order of precedence of gallantry awards, which of the following ranks above the Kirti Chakra?
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Correct answer: C — Maha Vir Chakra
The order of precedence is Param Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra and Shaurya Chakra (Gallantry Awards portal, MoD).
On 8 June 2026, West Bengal became which State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?
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Correct answer: C — 36th
West Bengal became the 36th State/UT to implement AB PM-JAY, completing nationwide adoption.
Which body signed the MoU with the Government of West Bengal for implementing AB PM-JAY?
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Correct answer: A — National Health Authority
The National Health Authority (NHA) under the Health Ministry signed the MoU with the State's Health & FW Department.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY was launched in:
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Correct answer: D — September 2018
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said PM-JAY was launched in September 2018.
Consider the following statements about AB PM-JAY as stated on 8 June 2026: 1. It covers more than 62 crore people, including senior citizens aged 70 and above and gig and platform workers. 2. Out-of-pocket health expenditure has declined from 64.6% before 2018 to 43.4%. 3. Over 12 crore Ayushman Cards have been created. 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: over 44 crore Ayushman Cards have been created; 12 crore is the number of hospital admissions authorised.
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.
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.
Who inaugurated the 2nd CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference in Chandigarh on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the conference at the Haryana Legislative Assembly Chamber in Chandigarh on 8 June 2026.
Consider the following statements about the CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference held in Chandigarh in June 2026: 1. The member legislatures of CPA Zone-II are Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi. 2. The conference was hosted by the Punjab Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct as per the Lok Sabha Secretariat. Statement 2 is wrong: the conference was hosted by the Haryana Legislative Assembly.
The theme of the CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference inaugurated in Chandigarh on 8 June 2026 was related to:
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Correct answer: A — The role of an aware society and people's representatives in realising Viksit Bharat–2047
The theme was 'Role of an Aware Society and Representatives of the People in Facing Future Challenges and Realizing the Goal of Viksit Bharat–2047'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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).
Where was a new Regional Meteorological Centre launched on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Lucknow
Dr Jitendra Singh and CM Yogi Adityanath launched the new RMC at Lucknow.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh on 8 June 2026, how many Doppler Weather Radars does India's network have now?
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Correct answer: A — 50
India had 17 Doppler Weather Radars in 2014; the network has now expanded to 50.
Consider the following statements: 1. India had 17 Doppler Weather Radars in 2014. 2. About 50 more Doppler Weather Radars are proposed under Mission Mausam, taking the total to nearly 100 over the next two years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both figures were stated by Dr Jitendra Singh at the Lucknow launch.
What is the sanctioned cost of the Mararikulam–Alappuzha doubling project approved on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹220.51 crore
The 10.65 km doubling has a sanctioned cost of ₹220.51 crore.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Mararikulam–Alappuzha section is the only remaining single-line stretch on the Ernakulam–Turavur–Alappuzha–Ambalapuzha–Kayankulam corridor. 2. Alappuzha is the smallest district of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is from the Railway Ministry release; statement 2 is from the Alappuzha district website.
The first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam, facilitated by APEDA on 7 June 2026, was sent to:
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Correct answer: A — Dubai
APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai.
What was the size of the first export consignment of Tezpur Litchi sent on 7 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 1 metric tonne
The consignment was of one metric tonne.
Consider the following statements about the Tezpur Litchi export of 7 June 2026: 1. APEDA, which facilitated it, functions under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. 2. Growers linked to the export chain received nearly 10% higher prices than prevailing domestic rates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the Commerce Ministry release.
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.
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.
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).
The 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' held on 7 June 2026 as a World Bicycle Day special was which edition?
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Correct answer: D — 77th
Dr Mandaviya said the day marked the 77th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle'.
When was the 'Sundays on Cycle' initiative started by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya?
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Correct answer: A — December 2024
The cycling initiative was started by Dr Mandaviya in December 2024.
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'.
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.
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.
The CURE-1 app, launched by Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy on 7 June 2026, was designed and developed by:
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Correct answer: C — Centre for Good Governance
The Centre for Good Governance (CGG) designed and developed the CURE-1 web application and mobile app.
What is the CURE-1 app launched in Telangana on 7 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — A common platform to pay property tax, electricity and water bills and traffic e-challans
CURE-1 (Common Unified Billing and Collection System) lets citizens pay property tax, electricity and water bills and traffic e-challans on one platform.
Among the Malkajgiri works launched on 7 June 2026, which one carries a cost of ₹960 crore?
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Correct answer: D — Alternative roads around the AOC Centre
The alternative roads around the AOC Centre cost ₹960 crore; the flyover costs ₹416 crore and the MMC office ₹98 crore.
On 7 June 2026, Haryana announced a 2,000-acre natural farming cluster under the 'Smart Agriculture' initiative in which district?
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Correct answer: B — Kurukshetra
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the 2,000-acre cluster in Kurukshetra district with Haryana Agricultural University.
Consider the following statements about Haryana's natural farming announcements of 7 June 2026: 1. About 800 acres of Agriculture Department land will be leased only to farmers taking up natural and organic farming for at least 10 years. 2. Morni block will be developed as a model natural and organic farming block. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are reported by The Tribune and The Times of India from the Kurukshetra programme.
How many Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools had their foundation stones laid in the second phase on 7 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 204
Foundation stones were laid for 204 schools across 30 districts in the second phase.
The first phase of the Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme was launched in January 2026 at which place, the birthplace of Pandit Godabarisha Mishra?
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Correct answer: B — Banpur
The scheme was launched at Banpur in Khurda district, the birthplace of Pandit Godabarisha Mishra, with 118 schools.
Consider the following statements about the Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme: 1. Odisha plans 2,200 such schools with an investment of ₹12,000 crore. 2. With the second phase, construction has begun for 322 schools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both figures are reported by The Times of India and The New Indian Express.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 won the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 on 6 June 2026 by defeating which team in the final?
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Correct answer: A — Bangladesh
India beat defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the final.
The final of the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 was played at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in:
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Correct answer: C — Margao, Goa
The AIFF and SAFF reports place the final at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa.
With the 2026 triumph, how many SAFF Women's Championship titles has India won?
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Correct answer: B — Six
The 2026 title was India's record-extending sixth and the first since 2019.
Who was named the Most Valuable Player of the SAFF Women's Championship 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Sanfida Nongrum
Sanfida Nongrum was named MVP; Aveka Singh was top scorer and Panthoi Chanu Elangbam was Best Goalkeeper.
Consider the following statements about the SAFF Women's Championship 2026: 1. India won all four of their matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding one. 2. Bangladesh had won the two previous editions, in 2022 and 2024. 3. India won the Fair Play award. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Fair Play award went to Nepal.
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.
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).
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
How many Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court were appointed as Permanent Judges, as announced on 6 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Six
The Law Ministry release lists six Additional Judges appointed as Permanent Judges of the Bombay High Court.
Under Article 224(1) of the Constitution, Additional Judges of a High Court are appointed for a period:
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Correct answer: D — Not exceeding two years
Article 224(1) lets the President appoint additional Judges 'for such period not exceeding two years as he may specify'.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Bombay High Court appointments of June 2026 were made by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. 2. Under Article 217, a permanent High Court judge holds office until the age of 65. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 only
Statement 1 is in the Law Ministry release. Statement 2 is wrong: Article 217 sets the age at 62 for High Court judges.
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.
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'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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
Maja Chwalinska, runner-up at Roland-Garros 2026, represents which country?
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Correct answer: A — Poland
Chwalinska is a Polish qualifier.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which wetland was designated as India's 100th Ramsar site, as hailed by the Prime Minister on 5 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal)
The Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, is India's 100th Ramsar site.
Surha Tal, India's 100th Ramsar site, is located in which district?
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Correct answer: D — Ballia
Surha Tal (Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary) is in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was adopted in 1971 in which country?
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Correct answer: A — Iran
Ramsar.org: the Convention was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Ramsar Convention came into force in 1975. 2. Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary, India's 100th Ramsar site, is in Bihar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct per ramsar.org. Statement 2 is wrong: the sanctuary (Surha Tal) is in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.