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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.

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World Environment Day 2026: Azerbaijan hosts, focus on climate action
Q1

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.

Q2 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.

Q3 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.

Q4 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.

Surha Tal (Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary) in Ballia becomes India's 100th Ramsar site
Q5

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.

Q6

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.

Q7 Advanced

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.

Q8 Advanced

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.

India's real GDP grew 7.7% in 2025-26, Q4 growth at 7.8%: MoSPI provisional estimates
Q9

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.

Q10 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.

Q11 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.

Q12 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.

India's seventh Regional Meteorological Centre opens in Jammu
Q13

The Regional Meteorological Centre inaugurated in Jammu on 5 June 2026 is India's:

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Correct answer: B — Seventh

The Jammu facility is the country's seventh Regional Meteorological Centre.

Q14 Advanced

The new Regional Meteorological Centre at Jammu will serve which of the following?

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Correct answer: C — J&K, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh

The Jammu RMC will serve Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.

Q15 Advanced

Under Mission Mausam, how many additional Doppler Weather Radars have been proposed for Jammu & Kashmir, as stated on 5 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Five

Five additional DWRs are proposed for Anantnag, Rajouri, Baramulla, Kishtwar and Doda; four already operate at Jammu, Srinagar, Leh and Banihal Top.

Major Abhilasha Barak receives UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
Q16

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.

Q17 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.

Q18 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.

PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹18,800 crore in Surat
Q19

On 5 June 2026, the Prime Minister launched development projects worth over ₹18,800 crore in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Surat

The projects in the road, power and industrial sectors were launched in Surat, Gujarat.

Q20 Advanced

The ESIC hospital virtually inaugurated by the Prime Minister in Surat on 5 June 2026 has how many beds?

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Correct answer: B — 220

The Labour Ministry release describes it as ESIC's 220-bedded hospital in Surat.

Q21 Advanced

In his Surat address of 5 June 2026, the Prime Minister recalled that Gujarat set up India's first Climate Change Department in which year?

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Correct answer: C — 2009

The PIB release quotes the PM recalling Gujarat's first Climate Change Department in 2009, alongside the Charanka Solar Park.

Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess
Q22

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.

Q23 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.

Q24 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.

PM Modi launches projects worth around ₹2,970 crore in Daman; opens Namo Airport terminal
Q25

On 5 June 2026, the Prime Minister inaugurated a modern terminal building at Namo Airport in:

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Correct answer: A — Daman

The PM inaugurated the modern terminal building at Daman's Namo Airport.

Q26 Advanced

What was the approximate value of the development projects launched by the Prime Minister in Daman on 5 June 2026?

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Correct answer: D — ₹2,970 crore

The Daman projects were worth around ₹2,970 crore; the Surat projects the same day were worth over ₹18,800 crore.

18 Namo Oxygen Parks inaugurated in Delhi on World Environment Day
Q27

How many Namo Oxygen Parks were inaugurated across Delhi on World Environment Day 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 18

Bhupender Yadav and Rekha Gupta inaugurated eighteen Namo Oxygen Parks across Delhi.

Q28 Advanced

Which of the following was released along with the inauguration of Namo Oxygen Parks in Delhi on 5 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Delhi Bird Atlas

The Working Plan for NCT Delhi, the Asola Bhatti Sanctuary Management Plan and the Delhi Bird Atlas were released.

E85 fuel rollout begins at 48 public sector OMC outlets
Q29

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.

Q30 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.

Q31 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.

Amit Shah chairs 73rd Plenary Session of North Eastern Council in Shillong
Q32

The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council, chaired by Amit Shah on 4 June 2026, was held in:

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Correct answer: D — Shillong

The 73rd Plenary Session was held in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.

Q33 Advanced

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the North Eastern Council?

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Correct answer: B — Union Home Minister

The Cabinet approved nomination of the Union Home Minister as ex-officio Chairman of NEC, with the DoNER Minister as Vice Chairman.

Q34 Advanced

The North Eastern Council was set up under which law?

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Correct answer: A — North-Eastern Council Act, 1971

NEC is a statutory body constituted under the North-Eastern Council Act, 1971 (84 of 1971); it came into being at Shillong on 7 November 1972.

Q35 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the North Eastern Council: 1. It is a constitutional body. 2. After the 2002 amendment, it functions as a regional planning body for the North Eastern Region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 2 only

NEC is a statutory, not constitutional, body; since the 2002 amendment it is mandated to function as a regional planning body.

APEDA facilitates first export of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to the UK
Q36

The first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand, flagged off on 4 June 2026, was exported to:

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Correct answer: A — United Kingdom

APEDA flagged off the first consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to London, United Kingdom.

Q37 Advanced

Which mango variety was exported in the first consignment from Jharkhand to the UK in June 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Amrapali

The consignment comprised 1.5 metric tonnes of fresh Amrapali mangoes.

Q38 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Jharkhand mango export of June 2026: 1. The mangoes were sourced from an all-women Farmer Producer Company in Simdega district. 2. The consignment was flagged off in Ranchi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct (Beura FPC, Bano block, Simdega). The flag-off ceremony was held in Kolkata, not Ranchi.

University of Liverpool gets Letter of Approval for Bengaluru campus
Q39

The University of Liverpool received the Letter of Approval on 4 June 2026 to set up its branch campus in:

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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru

The Ministry of Education handed over the LoA for the University of Liverpool's branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Q40 Advanced

Under which regulations was the University of Liverpool granted its Letter of Intent and Letter of Approval for an Indian campus?

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Correct answer: D — UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023

The LoI (26 May 2025) and LoA were granted under the UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the University of Liverpool's Indian campus: 1. The university received its Letter of Intent on 26 May 2025. 2. The Letter of Approval was handed over by the Secretary (Higher Education), who is also UGC Chairman. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are stated in the Ministry of Education release.

Hardeep Puri launches India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle by Maruti Suzuki
Q42

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.

Q43 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.

PM Modi declares open the first World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad
Q44

The 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026, declared open by the Prime Minister on 4 June 2026, is being held in:

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Correct answer: B — Ahmedabad

The PM declared open the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, via video conferencing.

Q45 Advanced

At the World Yogasana Championship opening, athletes were urged to become ambassadors of which Ministry of Ayush campaign?

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Correct answer: D — Yoga Three Sixty Five

The PM urged athletes to become ambassadors of the Ministry of Ayush's 'Yoga Three Sixty Five' campaign.

India and UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
Q46

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.

Q47 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.

Q48 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
Q49

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.

Q50 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.

Q51 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).

Former Lok Sabha Secretary-General and constitutional expert Subhash C. Kashyap dies at 97
Q52

Dr Subhash C. Kashyap, who died on 4 June 2026, had served as Secretary-General of which body?

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Correct answer: C — Lok Sabha

Kashyap served as Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha from 1983 to 1990.

Q53 Advanced

During which period did Subhash C. Kashyap serve as Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha?

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Correct answer: A — 1983–1990

The Hindu and The Tribune (PTI) report he served as Secretary-General from 1983 to 1990.

West Bengal Legislative Assembly becomes 33rd Legislature to join NeVA
Q54

With the MoU signed on 4 June 2026, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly became which Legislature to join NeVA?

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Correct answer: B — 33rd

West Bengal became the 33rd Legislature to join the NeVA initiative.

Q55 Advanced

The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is a Mission Mode Project of which Ministry?

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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

NeVA is a Mission Mode Project of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

Q56 Advanced

Consider the following statements about NeVA as of 4 June 2026: 1. 21 Legislatures have moved to fully digital functioning through NeVA. 2. NeVA follows the vision of 'One Nation – One Application' for legislative governance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2

Both are stated in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs release.

D. K. Shivakumar sworn in as 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka
Q57

D. K. Shivakumar, who took oath on 3 June 2026, became the Chief Minister of Karnataka in which number?

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Correct answer: C — 25th

The Hindu and The Indian Express report that Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka.

Q58

Who administered the oath of office and secrecy to Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on 3 June 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru.

Q59 Advanced

Along with D. K. Shivakumar, how many ministers were sworn in at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru, on 3 June 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 13

Shivakumar was sworn in along with 13 ministers, including G. Parameshwara.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Article 164, under which Karnataka's new Chief Minister took office in June 2026: 1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and other Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. 2. The total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a State shall not exceed ten per cent of the total members of the Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 only

Statement 1 is Article 164(1). Statement 2 is wrong: Article 164(1A) sets the ceiling at fifteen per cent, with a minimum of twelve Ministers.

Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore Price Stabilisation Fund for ATF pricing for Scheduled Indian Airlines
Q61

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.

Q62 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.

Q63 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.

Q64 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
Q65

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'.

Q66 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.

Cabinet approves 4-laning of Armoor–Jagtial–Mancherial (NH-63) and Jagtial–Karimnagar (NH-563) in Telangana
Q67 Advanced

The Armoor–Jagtial–Mancherial section approved for 4-laning by the CCEA on 3 June 2026 lies on which National Highway?

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Correct answer: B — NH-63

Armoor–Jagtial–Mancherial is a section of NH-63; the Jagtial–Karimnagar section is on NH-563.

Q68 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Telangana highway projects approved on 3 June 2026: 1. The Jagtial–Karimnagar section of NH-563 will be built on Build-Operate-Transfer (Toll) mode. 2. The projects pass through Nizamabad, Jagtial, Mancherial and Karimnagar districts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: NH-563 Jagtial–Karimnagar is on BOT (Toll), NH-63 Armoor–Jagtial–Mancherial on HAM, across Nizamabad, Jagtial, Mancherial and Karimnagar districts.

Cabinet approves Rameshwar–Paradeep coastal highway in Odisha at ₹8,300.79 crore on Hybrid Annuity Mode
Q69 Advanced

The Rameshwar–Paradeep coastal highway approved by the CCEA on 3 June 2026 will be built on which mode?

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Correct answer: C — Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)

The coastal highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep will be built on the Hybrid Annuity Model in two packages.

Q70

The new Rameshwar–Paradeep coastal highway approved in June 2026 passes through which of these districts of Odisha?

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Correct answer: A — Puri and Kendrapada

The corridor passes through Khurda, Puri, Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts.

National Panchayat Awards 2025 conferred on 42 Panchayats in New Delhi; 22 are women-led
Q71

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.

Q72 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.

Q73 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.

President Murmu inaugurates National Conclave on strengthening ITDAs and ITDPs; opens 75 Space Labs in EMRS
Q74

On 3 June 2026, President Droupadi Murmu virtually inaugurated how many Space Labs in Eklavya Model Residential Schools?

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Correct answer: A — 75

The President virtually inaugurated 75 Space Labs in Eklavya Model Residential Schools.

Q75 Advanced

The 'Training Fab' virtually inaugurated by the President on 3 June 2026 is located at:

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Correct answer: C — Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, IISc Bengaluru

The Training Fab is at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

Cabinet approves ₹9,585 crore NCRPB scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR
Q76

The scheme approved by the Cabinet on 3 June 2026 to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR has a total outlay of:

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Correct answer: A — ₹9,585 crore

The total outlay is ₹9,585 crore, including ₹5,041 crore from the Centre and about ₹1,601 crore in State tax concessions.

Q77 Advanced

Under the Delhi-NCR vehicle replacement scheme approved in June 2026, trucks and buses complying with which emission norms are targeted for replacement?

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Correct answer: C — BS-IV or earlier

The scheme incentivises replacing trucks and buses that comply with BS-IV or earlier norms with BS-VI or stricter vehicles, or EVs.

Q78 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB), which funds the June 2026 vehicle replacement scheme: 1. It was constituted under an Act of Parliament of 1985, enacted with the concurrence of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. 2. The National Capital Region covers more districts of Uttar Pradesh than of Haryana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct per NCRPB. Statement 2 is wrong: the NCR covers 14 districts of Haryana, 8 of Uttar Pradesh and 2 of Rajasthan besides the NCT of Delhi.

Telangana Formation Day 2026: CM Revanth Reddy unfurls flag at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad
Q79

Telangana, which celebrated its Formation Day on 2 June 2026, was formed as a State on:

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Correct answer: A — 2 June 2014

The Centre notified 2 June 2014 as the appointed day under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, on which Telangana was formed.

Q80 Advanced

Under which law was the State of Telangana formed?

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Correct answer: C — Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014

Section 3 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 provides for the formation of Telangana on and from the appointed day.

Q81 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014: 1. The appointed day of 2 June 2014 was notified by the Centre through notification S.O. 655(E) dated 4 March 2014. 2. Section 5 of the Act made Hyderabad the common capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a period not exceeding fifteen years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct per India Code. Statement 2 is wrong: Section 5 set the common-capital period at not more than ten years.

Q82

Where did Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy unfurl the national flag at the main Telangana Formation Day celebrations on 2 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Parade Grounds, Secunderabad

The CM unfurled the national flag at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad.

Q83 Advanced

On Telangana Formation Day 2026, CM Revanth Reddy paid tributes at the Telangana Martyrs Memorial located at:

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Correct answer: C — Gun Park, Hyderabad

The CM paid floral tributes at the Telangana Martyrs Memorial in Gun Park, Hyderabad.

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: reform-linked MoUs signed with Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Nagaland
Q84

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.

Q85 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.

Q86 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.

Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai appointed Chief Justice of Patna High Court
Q87

Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai was appointed in June 2026 as Chief Justice of which High Court?

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Correct answer: D — Patna High Court

The President appointed her Chief Justice of the Patna High Court with effect from 5 June 2026.

Q88 Advanced

Before her appointment as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court in June 2026, Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai was a Judge of which High Court?

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Correct answer: A — Sikkim High Court

She was a Judge of the Sikkim High Court.

Q89 Advanced

Under Article 217(1) of the Constitution, which governs appointments such as the Patna High Court Chief Justice in June 2026, a permanent Judge of a High Court holds office until the age of:

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Correct answer: C — 62 years

Article 217(1) says a High Court Judge (other than an additional or acting Judge) holds office until he attains sixty-two years; Supreme Court Judges serve till 65 under Article 124.