World Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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).
Which medal did India win at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026, its first-ever medal in the tournament?
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Correct answer: C — Bronze
India won bronze, its first-ever medal and best-ever finish at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup.
India defeated which team 3-1 in the third-place playoff of the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bahrain
India beat Bahrain 3-1 in the third-place playoff to clinch the bronze.
After its AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026 bronze, the Indian men's team moved from 60th to which position in the FIVB World Ranking?
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Correct answer: A — 42nd
The bronze earned ranking points that lifted India 18 places, from World No. 60 to World No. 42.
The DFP-2026 released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 29 June 2026 refers to:
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Correct answer: B — Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO
DFP-2026 is the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO, a reform to improve efficiency, accountability and timely execution of strategic R&D projects.
Mallikarjun Kharge, who took oath as a re-elected Rajya Sabha member on 29 June 2026, represents which state?
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Correct answer: D — Karnataka
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan administered oath to re-elected member Mallikarjun Kharge, representing Karnataka; he took the oath in Hindi.
Project Brahmank of the Border Roads Organisation, which marked its 16th Raising Day on 29 June 2026, celebrated the occasion at Ranaghat in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Arunachal Pradesh
Project Brahmank celebrated its 16th Raising Day at Ranaghat, Arunachal Pradesh; it was raised there, in East Siang district, on 29 June 2011.
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.
In Mann Ki Baat on 28 June 2026, the Prime Minister said the campaign of Assam's 'Hargila Army' to protect the Hargila bird was started by which biologist?
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Correct answer: B — Purnima Devi Barman
Biologist Purnima Devi Barman resolved to change misconceptions about the Hargila; thousands of rural women joined and are now known as the 'Hargila Army'.
The World Yogasana Championship, mentioned in Mann Ki Baat on 28 June 2026, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Ahmedabad
The Prime Minister said the World Yogasana Championship was held in Ahmedabad, where India topped the medal tally.
According to the Prime Minister in Mann Ki Baat (June 2026), how many medals in total did India win at the World Yogasana Championship?
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Correct answer: C — 114
India won a total of 114 medals, including 102 gold medals, and topped the medal tally.
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.
The AI-enabled Rural Internal Audit Portal launched on 28 June 2026 was conceived by which office?
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Correct answer: A — Office of the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Rural Development
The portal was conceived by the Office of the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Rural Development, and developed with the National Informatics Centre.
Where was the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan inaugurated by Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 28 June 2026 held?
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Correct answer: B — Pusa Campus, New Delhi
The Rural Internal Audit Portal was launched during the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan at Pusa Campus, New Delhi.
Consider the following statements (June 2026): 1. The Rural Internal Audit Portal covers both risk-based and compliance audits. 2. The portal was developed in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre. 3. The Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan was a three-day event. 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. The Sammelan was a two-day event, with officials on 28 June and ministers on 29 June.
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.
Where did Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurate the 'PM Family Care Tracker' pilot project on 28 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Gandhinagar
Amit Shah inaugurated the pilot project in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
The 'PM Family Care Tracker', piloted in June 2026, gives every child a unique ID by integrating with which data?
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Correct answer: A — Birth and death registration data
The tracker is integrated with birth and death registration data so that every child gets a unique ID and scheme benefits reach them automatically.
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.
Piyush Goyal led an Indian business delegation to Athens, Greece, in June 2026 after concluding a visit to which country?
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Correct answer: B — United Kingdom
Goyal concluded his visit to the United Kingdom with the India-UK 'Partners in Progress' Business Plenary in London before leading the delegation to Greece.
PM Modi met which leader in Victoria, Mahe, on 28 June 2026 on the sidelines of Seychelles' Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations, their fourth meeting since November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam
Modi met Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam; it was their fourth meeting since Ramgoolam took office in November 2024.
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Conclave addressed by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan in Bengaluru on 28 June 2026 was organised by which university on its 31st Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: C — Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
The conclave was organised by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), with the Narcotics Control Bureau and Disha Bodh Foundation, during its 31st Foundation Day.
Which United Nations theme for MSME Day 2026 did Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan refer to on 27 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Human-Centered Entrepreneurship in an AI-Driven Future
The Vice-President referred to this year's UN theme, 'Human-Centered Entrepreneurship in an AI-Driven Future'.
The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was felicitated on MSME Day 2026 for its upgradation to:
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Correct answer: D — Schedule 'A' CPSE
NSIC was felicitated on its upgradation from a Schedule 'B' to a Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Enterprise.
The GI-tagged Ponduru Khadi presented to the Vice-President on MSME Day 2026 comes from which district of Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: C — Srikakulam
Ponduru Khadi is a traditional GI-tagged textile from Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh.
On MSME Day 2026 the ministry enabled access to MSME portals in all 22 Scheduled Indian languages. These languages are listed in which Schedule of the Constitution of India?
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Correct answer: B — Eighth Schedule
The 22 Scheduled languages are those included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, as listed by the Department of Official Language.
Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda, whose birth anniversary the Vice-President attended on 27 June 2026, is remembered as the founder of which city?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
The Vice-President paid tribute to Kempegowda as the founder of Bengaluru.
Which birth anniversary of Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda was celebrated in Bengaluru on 27 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 517th
The Vice-President attended the 517th birth anniversary celebrations of Kempegowda.
ICGS Akshay, commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard on 27 June 2026, is a:
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Correct answer: B — Fast Patrol Vessel
ICGS Akshay is a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV).
Which shipyard designed and built ICGS Akshay, commissioned in June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Goa Shipyard Limited
ICGS Akshay was designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited and commissioned there on 27 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.
How many pilgrims travelled on shuttle helicopter services in the first phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 operations, which concluded on 26 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 67,064
12,032 shuttle departures carried 67,064 pilgrims; separately, 2,065 charter operations carried 11,715 pilgrims.
For Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations, the Airports Authority of India operationalised Air Traffic Control services at:
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Correct answer: A — Sahastradhara and Sersi
AAI operationalised ATC services at Sahastradhara and Sersi; land has only been identified for permanent ATC at Badrinath and Kedarnath.
Consider the following statements about the first phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations: 1. About 400 helicopter movements were conducted daily. 2. UCADA installed 33 PTZ cameras at critical locations. 3. The first phase began in March 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. The first phase began with the opening of the Char Dham Yatra in April 2026, not March.
Import of firecrackers into India is 'Restricted' and requires licences from the DGFT and which other body under the Explosives Rules, 2008?
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Correct answer: D — Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO)
Firecracker imports need valid licences from both the DGFT and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) under the Explosives Rules, 2008.
Through which port did the DRI foil attempts to smuggle Chinese-origin firecrackers worth Rs 35 crore, as reported on 27 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Chennai Port
DRI foiled two attempts to smuggle Chinese-origin fireworks and firecrackers into India through Chennai Port.
The first commercial export of GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes from Madhya Pradesh, facilitated by APEDA in June 2026, was sent to:
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Correct answer: D — United Arab Emirates
The first commercial consignment of Rewa Sundarja mangoes was exported to the United Arab Emirates on 26 June 2026.
From which airport was the first export consignment of Rewa Sundarja mangoes flown to the UAE in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Varanasi
After packing at Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, the consignment was transported to Varanasi Airport for air shipment to the UAE.
What was the size of the first commercial export consignment of Rewa Sundarja mangoes shipped on 26 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 1 metric tonne
The first commercial consignment comprised one metric tonne of GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes, exported by Salt Range Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Where did Amit Shah launch 'Bharat Taxi' for Gujarat on 27 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi for Gujarat at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar.
At the Gujarat launch in June 2026, what expansion target did Amit Shah state for Bharat Taxi?
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Correct answer: C — More than 500 cities and towns in the next two years
Shah said Bharat Taxi will reach more than 500 cities and towns in the next two years, and 7 major cities before 31 July.
Which of the following best describes 'Bharat Taxi', launched for Gujarat in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — A cooperative mobility platform in which drivers are shareholders
Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-based mobility platform in which Sarathis (drivers) are shareholders and owners, not dependent on any app company.
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet arrived at which Thai port in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Sattahip
The three Eastern Fleet ships arrived at Sattahip, Thailand, on an operational deployment to South East Asia.
In which city did Piyush Goyal lead the India-UK 'Partners in Progress' Business Plenary on the India-UK CETA in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — London
Goyal led the India-UK 'Partners in Progress' Business Plenary in London.
Kaushal Mahotsav - Warangal 2026, where more than 1,000 youth received job offers, was held at:
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Correct answer: A — Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Warangal
The one-day Mahotsav was held at the Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science (KITS), Warangal, organised by MSDE with the Telangana government and NSDC.
Which document did Union Home Minister Amit Shah release at the 10th apex-level meeting of NCORD in New Delhi on 26 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029)
Amit Shah released the 'Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029)' and the 'NCB Annual Report-2025' at the 10th NCORD apex meeting.
At the 10th NCORD apex meeting on 26 June 2026, Narcotics Control Bureau zonal offices were e-inaugurated in:
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Correct answer: C — Jammu and Guwahati
Amit Shah e-inaugurated the NCB zonal offices in Jammu and Guwahati.
Consider the following statements about the 10th NCORD apex meeting (26 June 2026): 1. The 'Online Drugs Disposal Fortnight Campaign' targets destruction of narcotics weighing 2,09,500 kg and valued at Rs 6,000 crore. 2. The roadmap for the fight against drugs rests on three pillars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the roadmap rests on four pillars, namely Enforcement, Intelligence and Operations; Precursor and Synthetic Drug Control; Demand Reduction and Rehabilitation; and Capacity Building and Coordination.
The 10th NCORD apex meeting was held on 26 June, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. In which year did the United Nations establish this day?
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Correct answer: B — 1987
Every year 26 June is observed as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, established by the United Nations in 1987.
Where was the world's first hydrogen production facility based on the Copper–Chlorine thermochemical cycle using nuclear heat inaugurated on 26 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — IGCAR, Kalpakkam
The facility was inaugurated at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam.
The nuclear process heat for the Cu–Cl hydrogen facility inaugurated in June 2026 comes from which reactor?
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Correct answer: D — Fast Breeder Test Reactor
The facility uses nuclear process heat generated from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) at IGCAR.
The Copper–Chlorine thermochemical hydrogen production process demonstrated at Kalpakkam in June 2026 was developed indigenously by:
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Correct answer: A — Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
The Cu–Cl thermochemical process was developed indigenously by BARC, Mumbai; the facility was built jointly by BARC and IGCAR.
FBTR expertise at IGCAR laid the foundation for the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). PFBR is the flagship of which stage of India's three-stage nuclear power programme?
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Correct answer: C — Second stage
DAE describes the 500 MWe PFBR as the flagship of the second stage of India's three-stage nuclear power programme.
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.