World Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The Global Skills Challenge 2026, for which Team India was sent off on 21 June 2026, is being held in which country?
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Correct answer: A — Australia
The GSC 2026 is held in Australia from 23 to 29 June 2026, organised by WorldSkills Australia.
The Global Skills Challenge 2026 serves as a preparatory platform ahead of which edition of the WorldSkills Competition, to be held in Shanghai?
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Correct answer: D — 48th
It is a full-scale simulation ahead of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China.
How many NCC cadets and staff took part in International Day of Yoga 2026 sessions, as per the Ministry of Defence?
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Correct answer: B — Over 8.30 lakh
More than 8.30 lakh NCC cadets and staff participated at over 5,000 locations.
PM Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on 21 June 2026 for winning which title?
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Correct answer: C — FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup
PM Modi congratulated the team for emerging as winners of the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup.
Where did Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh perform yoga with around 1,000 soldiers on International Day of Yoga 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Eastern Air Command HQ, Shillong
Rajnath Singh performed yoga at the Eastern Air Command Headquarters in Shillong, Meghalaya.
Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth over ₹47,600 crore on 20 June 2026, marking two years of the Odisha government?
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Correct answer: A — Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj
The programme was held at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha.
What was the theme of the programme at Rairangpur on 20 June 2026 marking two years of the Odisha government?
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Correct answer: C — Vikas ra Dhara, Odisha Sara
The theme of the programme was 'Vikas ra Dhara, Odisha Sara'.
At Rairangpur on 20 June 2026, PM Modi paid tribute to Pandit Raghunath Murmu. Pandit Raghunath Murmu is known as the creator of which script?
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Correct answer: D — Ol Chiki, for Santhali
The PMO release describes Pandit Raghunath Murmu as the creator of the Ol Chiki script for the Santhali language.
Consider the following statements made by PM Modi in Odisha on 20 June 2026: 1. Pahadpur village will be developed as a solar village. 2. Around 500 Eklavya Model Schools have been opened across the country. 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 Prime Minister.
How much was transferred to farmers under the 23rd instalment of PM-KISAN, released by PM Modi on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — More than ₹18,880 crore
More than ₹18,880 crore was transferred to over 9.44 crore farmers.
What was the theme of Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day) 2026?
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Correct answer: B — West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development
The theme was 'West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development'.
Consider the following statements about PM-KISAN: 1. The scheme was launched on 24 February 2019. 2. Each eligible farmer family receives ₹6,000 a year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 through DBT. 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 PIB backgrounder on the 23rd instalment.
Where were the State-level Paschimbanga Divas celebrations attended by PM Modi held on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Tarakeswar, Hooghly
The State-level celebrations were held at Tarakeswar, Hooghly, a place associated with Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
How many houses were sanctioned under PMAY-U 2.0 at the programme in Sanwer, Indore district, on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Over 42,000
Sanction letters were issued for over 42,000 houses; 38,000 families performed grih pravesh, benefiting over 80,000 families in all.
What was the subsidy involved in the over 42,000 PMAY-U 2.0 house sanctions issued in Madhya Pradesh on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,050 crore
The sanctions involved ₹1,050 crore of subsidy from the Government.
Consider the following statements about PMAY-Urban in Madhya Pradesh, as stated on 20 June 2026: 1. More than 10.39 lakh houses have been sanctioned under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0. 2. 9.08 lakh houses have been completed. 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 Housing and Urban Affairs.
NMDC's Donimalai Complex, reviewed by its senior management (reported 20 June 2026), is located in which State?
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Correct answer: B — Karnataka
The Ministry of Steel describes the Donimalai Complex as being in Karnataka.
Consider the following statements about NMDC, as reported on 20 June 2026: 1. NMDC targets 17 MTPA from the Donimalai Complex and 10 MTPA from the Kumaraswamy Mine. 2. NMDC has a vision of becoming a 50 MTPA mining company. 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: NMDC's vision is to become a 100 MTPA mining company.
During his Ladakh visit on 20 June 2026, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan visited a Pashmina Goat Farm at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Upshi
The Vice-President visited the Pashmina Goat Farm at Upshi.
Who accompanied Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh during his visits on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Vinai Kumar Saxena
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, accompanied the Vice-President.
How much has India's Access and Benefit Sharing framework disbursed to beneficiaries so far, as stated on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — About ₹145 crore
About ₹145 crore has been disbursed; over ₹266 crore has been mobilised since 2008.
Which biological resource accounted for the largest share (45%) of ABS realisation in India?
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Correct answer: D — Red Sanders
Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) accounted for ₹120 crore, or 45%, of ABS realisation.
India's Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework, which has reached more than 10,500 Biodiversity Management Committees, operates under which law?
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Correct answer: A — Biological Diversity Act, 2002
The ABS framework operates under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, administered by the National Biodiversity Authority.
How many fixed dose combinations (FDCs) did the Health Ministry prohibit, as announced on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 16
The Ministry prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 FDCs for human use.
Under which provision did the Health Ministry prohibit 16 FDCs on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
The notifications were issued under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
The Expert Committee that reviewed FDCs, leading to the ban of 16 FDCs on 20 June 2026, was constituted by which body?
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Correct answer: C — Drugs Technical Advisory Board
Following Supreme Court directions, the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) constituted the Expert Committee.
APEDA facilitated the first-ever commercial export of dried whole egg powder from Balangir, Odisha, to which country (announced 20 June 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — Austria
The first-ever shipment of dried whole egg powder from Balangir, Odisha, went to Austria.
What was the size of the first dried whole egg powder consignment from Odisha to Austria, flagged off by APEDA?
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Correct answer: D — 22.6 metric tonnes
The consignment comprised 22.6 metric tonnes of dried whole egg powder.
The BCGCL Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project, whose foundation stone was laid on 20 June 2026, is located in which district of Odisha?
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Correct answer: C — Jharsuguda
The project is at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda district, Odisha.
Bharat Coal Gasification & Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) is a joint venture between which two companies, and in what equity ratio?
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Correct answer: A — Coal India 51% and BHEL 49%
BCGCL is a JV of Coal India Limited (51%) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (49%).
Which Coal India subsidiary is providing about 350 acres of land and coal from its Ib Valley washery for the BCGCL project at Lakhanpur?
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Correct answer: B — Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is contributing about 350 acres and will supply coal from its Ib Valley washery.
To mark David Attenborough's centenary, MIFF 2026 screened which documentary series on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Secrets of Wild India
MIFF screened 'Secrets of Wild India', directed by Duncan Chard and narrated by David Attenborough.
Where did President Droupadi Murmu attend the International Sickle Cell Day commemoration on 19 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
The commemoration was held at Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh.
According to President Murmu (June 2026), screening under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission has identified roughly how many carriers of sickle cell disease?
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Correct answer: A — Over 20 lakh
Over 20 lakh carriers have been identified; about 2.5 lakh people have been detected with the disease.
Consider the following statements about screening under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, as stated by the President on 19 June 2026: 1. Seven crore people were screened, ranging from newborns to those up to 40 years of age. 2. The screening target was achieved ahead of schedule. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: seven crore people from newborns to 40 years were screened and the target was met ahead of schedule.
Where did PM Narendra Modi disburse about ₹2,400 crore under the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana on 19 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
The special programme was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Approximately how much was disbursed in incentives under PM-VBRY by the Prime Minister on 19 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,400 crore
The PM disbursed incentives of approximately ₹2,400 crore.
According to the Ministry of Labour & Employment (June 2026), how many first-time employees have been brought into the formal workforce under PM-VBRY since August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 70 lakh
The release says 70 lakh first-time employees were brought into the formal workforce under PM-VBRY since August 2025.
Consider the following statements about the PM-VBRY programme of 19 June 2026: 1. PM-VBRY events were held simultaneously at around 200 locations across the country. 2. PM Modi said the scheme supports only employers, not employees. 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 PM said the programme simultaneously supports both employees and employers.
Who has been elected and appointed Vice-President of the FATF for July 2026–June 2027, the first Indian to hold the post?
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Correct answer: A — Vivek Aggarwal
Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, has been elected and appointed FATF Vice-President for July 2026–June 2027.
At the time of his appointment as FATF Vice-President in June 2026, Vivek Aggarwal was serving as Secretary of which Ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Culture
The release describes him as Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Culture.
Which body elects the Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?
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Correct answer: B — The FATF Plenary, from among its members
The FATF Vice-President is elected by the FATF Plenary from among its members and assists the President.
Consider the following statements about the Financial Action Task Force (FATF): 1. FATF is a Paris-based inter-governmental body that sets global standards to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of proliferation. 2. The FATF Presidency runs on a two-year term. 3. The FATF Global Network covers fewer than 100 jurisdictions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the FATF Global Network covers more than 200 jurisdictions.
Where was the 14th Session of the India-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Commission held in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Tashkent
The meeting was held in Tashkent, with the Indian co-chair participating through video conference.
At the 14th India-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Commission (June 2026), the two sides agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade within what period?
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Correct answer: A — Next three years
Both sides agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade in the next three years.
With which company did the Ministry of Defence sign a ₹425 crore contract in June 2026 for 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Forge Limited
The contract was signed with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune.
The June 2026 contract for Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy was signed under which procurement category, with what minimum indigenous content?
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Correct answer: B — Buy (Indian), 60%
The contract was signed under the Buy (Indian) category with minimum 60% indigenous content.
The Fast X-ray Transient EP241107a, studied by Indian Institute of Astrophysics astronomers in 2026, was detected by which space mission?
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Correct answer: A — Einstein Probe
EP241107a was detected by the Einstein Probe, a Chinese space mission that surveys the high-energy sky.
Consider the following statements about Fast X-ray Transients (FXTs), as described by DST in June 2026: 1. FXTs are repeating flashes of high-energy gamma rays lasting several days. 2. FXTs were first discovered about a decade ago. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. FXTs are non-repeating bursts of low-energy X-rays lasting from a few minutes to several hours.
Which city hosted the First BRICS MSME Forum and the Third SME Working Group Meeting on 19 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Agra
Both were hosted by the Ministry of MSME at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on 19 June 2026.
What was the theme of the Third BRICS SME Working Group Meeting held at Agra in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Building MSME Ecosystem – Sustainable Roots to Global Routes
The Third SME Working Group Meeting deliberated on 'Building MSME Ecosystem – Sustainable Roots to Global Routes'; the other BRICS line was the overarching theme.
At which toll plaza did NHAI launch Rajasthan's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system in June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Daulatpura
Rajasthan's first MLFF system was launched at the Daulatpura Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48.
The MLFF tolling system launched by NHAI integrates FASTag-based Electronic Toll Collection with which technology?
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Correct answer: B — Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
MLFF integrates ANPR technology with FASTag-based Electronic Toll Collection for barrier-less tolling.
Under NHAI's MLFF system, within how many hours of an E-Notice must a user with an insufficient or invalid FASTag pay the normal user fee?
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Correct answer: A — 72 hours
Such users must pay the normal user fee within 72 hours of the E-Notice.
Which Ministry rolled out 'Nirbhay Chetna' to sensitise male elected representatives on women's safety in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organised the Nirbhay Chetna Training of Trainers from 17 to 19 June 2026 in New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about Nirbhay Chetna: 1. A cadre of 28,500 Master Trainers is being developed under it. 2. It is a key intervention under the Nirbhay Raho initiative launched on 11 March 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Panchayati Raj release.
Where was the 9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI held from 15 to 19 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Military Hospital Namkum, Ranchi
The camp was held at Military Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Exercise Khaan Quest 2026, for which an Indian Army contingent departed on 18 June 2026, is being held in which country?
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Correct answer: C — Mongolia
The exercise is scheduled from 20 June to 3 July 2026 at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Troops from a Battalion of which regiment lead the 40-member Indian Army contingent at Exercise Khaan Quest 2026?
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Correct answer: A — JAT Regiment
The contingent is represented by troops from a Battalion of the JAT Regiment along with personnel from other Arms and Services.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Khaan Quest: 1. It began in 2003 as a bilateral event between the USA and Mongolian Defence Forces. 2. It became a multilateral peacekeeping exercise from 2006 onwards. 3. It trains contingents for peace support operations under Chapter VI of the UN Charter only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the exercise focuses on peace support operations under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
The revived Qadian–Beas New Railway Line, announced in June 2026, is located in which State?
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Correct answer: A — Punjab
The line connects Qadian in Gurdaspur district with Beas in Amritsar district in Punjab's Majha region.
What is the length and estimated cost of the Qadian–Beas New Railway Line revived in June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 39.68 km, about ₹1,400 crore
The 39.68-km broad-gauge corridor has an estimated cost of about ₹1,400 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Qadian–Beas rail project: 1. It was first approved in 1928–29 by the then North-Western Railway. 2. It will be executed by Northern Railway and include deployment of Kavach. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Railways release.
In what capacity did India participate in VivaTech 2026, held in Paris in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — AI Country Partner
India is the AI Country Partner in VivaTech 2026.
How many Indian deep-tech companies and start-ups are participating in VivaTech 2026, according to the PMO?
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Correct answer: D — Over 80
Over 80 Indian deep-tech companies and start-ups are participating, India's largest-ever presence at VivaTech.
India and France are celebrating 2026 as which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — India–France Year of Innovation
The PMO release says the two countries are celebrating 2026 as the India–France Year of Innovation.
Consider the following statements about India's engagement with VivaTech: 1. PM Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at VivaTech in 2021. 2. India was the first Country of the Year at VivaTech in 2022. 3. VivaTech has formalised collaboration with the Bengaluru Tech Summit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated in the PMO release of 18 June 2026.
Scientists at which DST institute developed the electrolyte additive BDIM for aqueous zinc ion batteries (June 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — Institute of Nano Science and Technology
BDIM was developed by scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute of DST.
Consider the following statements about aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs), as described by DST in June 2026: 1. AZIBs are emerging as low-cost, safe alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. 2. Zinc dendrite growth and the hydrogen evolution reaction hinder their commercialisation. 3. The BDIM additive works by replacing the zinc anode with lithium. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: BDIM adsorbs on the zinc surface and regulates the Inner Helmholtz Plane.
Which State emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the PSS procurement approvals for pulses and oilseeds on 18 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the biggest beneficiary, with moong, urad and groundnut approvals worth over ₹1,490 crore at MSP.
Under the June 2026 PSS approvals, how much moong procurement was approved for Gujarat for the Summer 2026 season?
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Correct answer: B — 18,250 MT
18,250 MT of moong was approved for Gujarat, with an MSP value of over ₹160 crore.
Consider the following statements about the PSS approvals of 18 June 2026: 1. Tamil Nadu's moong procurement limit for RMS 2025-26 was raised from 885 MT to 990 MT. 2. Haryana received approval for procurement of 2,115 MT of moong. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Agriculture release.
What was the theme of Bharat Buildcon 2026, inaugurated at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on 18 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — One Nation, One Expo
Bharat Buildcon 2026 was held under the theme 'One Nation, One Expo'.
Bharat Buildcon 2026 brought together participants from how many countries, across how many building material segments?
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Correct answer: C — Over 90 countries, 24 segments
The exhibition brings together participants from over 90 countries and 100 Indian cities across 24 building material segments.