Question 1

What topics are covered in the 4 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 4 June 2026 quiz covers Governance, Social Issues, International Relations, Security with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 4 June 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

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Attempt the quiz after reading the daily current affairs. Focus on understanding the explanation for each question. Link each topic to your static GK notes for comprehensive preparation.

Question 3

How many MCQs should I practice daily for competitive exams?

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Experts recommend 10-20 current affairs MCQs daily. This takes only 5-7 minutes but significantly improves retention through active recall, which is more effective than passive reading.

Question 4

Are these quiz questions based on The Hindu and Indian Express?

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Yes. All questions are derived from important news articles published in The Hindu and Indian Express, filtered and ranked by AI for exam relevance across UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams.

Question 5

Which autonomous organization conducts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in India?

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National Testing Agency (NTA), The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the autonomous organization established under the Ministry of Education to conduct major entrance examinations including NEET, JEE, and CUET.

Question 6

In the context of international treaties, North Korea is known to have withdrawn from which of the following agreements in 1993?

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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), As mentioned in the article, Pyongyang withdrew from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1993. The NPT is a cornerstone of global efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. The CTBT was opened for signature in 1996, after North Korea's withdrawal.

Question 7

Which Indian Penal Code section defines the offence of 'abetment of suicide'?

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Section 306, IPC Section 306 specifically prescribes punishment for abetment of suicide. Section 107 defines 'abetment' in general. Section 309 deals with attempt to commit suicide, and Section 498A deals with cruelty by husband or his relatives.

Question 8

Under which Act was the sexual assault case against the minor in the news article registered, alongside the POCSO Act?

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Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, The article explicitly states that a case was registered for alleged offences under relevant sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the POCSO Act, 2012. The BNS replaced the IPC as the substantive criminal code.

Question 9

Which specialized judicial body acknowledged the strategic and defence significance of the Great Nicobar Island project?

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National Green Tribunal (NGT), The article explicitly states that the National Green Tribunal (NGT), after due diligence, acknowledged the project's great significance for defence and national security. The NGT is the specialized body for environmental cases.

Question 10

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is established under which Act?

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The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, The NHRC is a statutory body created by The Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993. It is not a constitutional body. The Act defines human rights and provides the NHRC with its powers and functions.

Question 11

Which United Nations body is responsible for the climate assessment reports that use scenarios like RCPs and SSPs?

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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), The article explicitly mentions the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and its forthcoming seventh assessment report. The IPCC is the UN body tasked with assessing the science related to climate change.

Question 12

The study on 'Operation Langda' cited in the article was conducted by which academic institution?

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The Centre for Criminology and Victimology at National Law University Delhi, The article explicitly states that the study was conducted by the Centre for Criminology and Victimology at National Law University (NLU) Delhi, based on official U.P. Police data and 100 verified encounter cases.

Question 13

The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, is primarily applicable to areas governed under which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

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Fifth Schedule, PESA Act, 1996, extends Panchayati Raj provisions to Scheduled Areas, which are defined and administered as per the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution (except in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, which are under the Sixth Schedule).

Question 14

Which committee of the RBI is primarily responsible for deciding the policy repo rate?

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Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is the statutory and institutionalized framework under the RBI Act, 1934, for determining the policy interest rate (repo rate) to achieve the inflation target. The article mentions the MPC meeting in the context of the rupee and potential rate decisions.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the examination system issues discussed in the article:

1. The Supreme Court directed the formation of a committee headed by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan to examine NTA functioning.

2. The CBSE's On-Screen Marking system faced issues like answer-sheet mismatches and blurred scans despite warnings during trial runs.

3. The Parliamentary Standing Committee praised NTA for its robust technological safeguards and accountability mechanisms.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as mentioned in the article. Statement 2 is correct as the article details the CBSE On-Screen Marking failures. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Parliamentary Standing Committee criticized NTA for inadequate safeguards and accountability.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding North Korea's nuclear program as per the news article:

1. North Korea has announced plans to increase its nuclear forces at an 'exponential rate'.

2. North Korea operates uranium enrichment facilities at two known sites: Yongbyon and Kusong.

3. North Korea has conducted a total of eight nuclear tests since it began its weapons program.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as Kim Jong Un noted a plan to increase nuclear forces exponentially. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article mentions three sites: Yongbyon, Kangson, and Kusong. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article states North Korea has conducted six nuclear tests, not eight (eight is the number of missile tests in 2026).

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Bombay High Court ruling:

1. The court held that mere demands for loan repayment can never be considered under IPC Section 306.

2. The judgment stated that abetment requires a 'conscious, deliberate, intentional act' aimed at driving a person to suicide.

3. The court quashed the FIR because the postmortem report showed the cause of death was a heart attack, not poisoning.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect; the court ruled that mere demands are not abetment 'in the absence of wilful instigation or conspiracy', not that they can never be considered. Statement 2 is correct as per the judge's observation. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the postmortem showed death by heart attack with no poison detected, which contradicted the prosecution's case.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the news article:

1. The Madras High Court allowed termination of a pregnancy that had crossed the 24-week limit prescribed under the MTP Act.

2. The court's decision was based solely on the medical opinion that the procedure was completely risk-free.

3. The court directed that the termination must be performed only after a certified copy of its order is received by the hospital.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions the court permitted termination of a 30-week pregnancy, overriding the 24-week limit. Statement 2 is incorrect because the court's decision was based on reproductive rights and bodily autonomy, not just medical risk. Statement 3 is incorrect as the court directed the hospital to act on the web copy without waiting for the certified copy.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Great Nicobar Island project:

1. The total project area is approximately 166.10 square kilometers.

2. The island is located about 450 kilometers from the Six Degree Channel.

3. The project includes the development of an International Container Transshipment Port.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article (166.10 sq km). Statement 2 is incorrect; the distance is about 45 km, not 450 km. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions an International Container Transshipment Port as part of the project.

Question 20

Approximately how many students appeared for the cancelled National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) as mentioned in the article?

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Over 22 lakh students, The article specifically states 'over 22 lakh students' appeared for the cancelled NEET. This is a critical data point for understanding the scale of the impact.

Question 21

According to the news article, how many missile tests has North Korea conducted in the year 2026?

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8, The article explicitly states: 'North Korea has conducted eight missile tests this year [in 2026]...'. This is a direct factual recall from the provided content. The other numbers are distractors related to other data points like the total nuclear tests (6).

Question 22

In which year was the FIR, which was quashed by the Bombay High Court in this case, originally registered?

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2022, The article clearly states that the ruling was on an application seeking quashing of 'a 2022 FIR registered against them'. The other options are close distractors based on recent years.

Question 23

According to the Madras High Court order mentioned in the article, what was the gestational age (in weeks) of the minor survivor's pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

30 weeks, The article clearly states that upon medical evaluation, it was found the child was 30 weeks pregnant, and the court allowed the termination of this 30-week pregnancy.

Question 24

According to the article, approximately how many ships pass annually through the Malacca Strait-Six Degree Channel route near Great Nicobar?

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1,00,000 ships, The article states 'Around 1 lakh ships pass annually through the Malacca Strait-Six Degree Channel route.' One lakh is equivalent to 100,000.

Question 25

According to the article's analysis, what is the primary reason behind the recurring failures in India's examination system?

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Inadequate institutional capacity and poor risk assessment, The article identifies systemic flaws like inadequate institutional capacity, poor risk assessment, weak technological safeguards, and insufficient accountability mechanisms as root causes, as highlighted by the Radhakrishnan committee report.

Question 26

As per analysts cited in the article, what is a primary strategic objective behind North Korea showcasing its expanding nuclear capabilities amid U.S.-Iran nuclear talks?

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To signal that denuclearisation is not up for negotiation, Analyst Yang Moo-jin stated that by showcasing its capabilities while U.S.-Iran talks are ongoing, North Korea is 'deliberately showcasing' its expansion to signal that denuclearisation is 'not up for negotiation with Washington'. This is a key application of the news, understanding the strategic messaging behind the actions.

Question 27

What is the primary legal implication of the Bombay High Court's ruling for bank officials pursuing loan recovery?

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Their standard recovery actions, as part of employment, are protected from being termed abetment under IPC Section 306., The court explicitly stated that a bank official pursuing a defaulter as part of employment and legal recourse 'cannot be termed as abetment'. This provides a safeguard for legitimate recovery actions. Immunity is not absolute, and the ruling does not introduce a requirement for court permission or a suicide note as the sole condition.

Question 28

What was the primary legal principle invoked by the Madras High Court to justify overriding the 24-week limit in the MTP Act?

Accepted Answer

The right to reproductive choice and bodily privacy under Article 21, The article states the court observed that 'reproductive choice falls within the realm of a woman’s bodily privacy' and that 'the right to terminate a pregnancy concerns her reproductive rights and bodily autonomy'. This directly links to the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Question 29

What is a primary strategic objective of developing a transshipment port at Great Nicobar Island, as per the article?

Accepted Answer

To reduce India's dependence on foreign transshipment hubs, The article clearly states that a transshipment port at Great Nicobar can 'reduce dependence on foreign transshipment hubs' and improve supply-chain resilience. While other options might be indirect benefits, this is cited as a primary strategic objective.

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