Question 1

What topics are covered in the 20 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 20 June 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Infrastructure, Social Issues with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 20 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 constitutional article did the Supreme Court expand to include the right to walk on demarcated footpaths?

Accepted Answer

Article 21, The Supreme Court declared the right to walk on demarcated footpaths as a fundamental right under Article 21 (Right to Life). This is a further expansion of the scope of Article 21, which already covers various aspects like right to livelihood, clean environment, etc.

Question 6

Which Act primarily governs road transport and vehicle regulation in India?

Accepted Answer

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is the central legislation governing vehicles and rules of the road in India. The Supreme Court in this judgment criticized it for prioritizing vehicles over pedestrians. The other options are not the primary transport acts.

Question 7

Which strait is considered the world's most strategic oil chokepoint and through which India sources about 40% of its crude imports?

Accepted Answer

Strait of Hormuz, The Strait of Hormuz, between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is the world's most strategic oil chokepoint. About 20-30% of global oil passes through it, and India sources approximately 40% of its crude imports via this route, making it critical for India's energy security.

Question 8

Which international organization is the source of the data that only 21% of global final energy consumption was met by electricity in 2025?

Accepted Answer

International Energy Agency (IEA), The article specifically states that according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), electricity accounted for 21% of total final energy consumption (TFEC) in 2025. IRENA is mentioned separately for its roadmap proposing 35% electrification by 2035.

Question 9

Which international law principle prohibits a state from returning a refugee or asylum seeker to a territory where they face serious threats to life or freedom?

Accepted Answer

Principle of non-refoulement, Non-refoulement is a cornerstone of international refugee law, enshrined in the 1951 Refugee Convention. It prohibits states from returning individuals to places where they face persecution, torture, or serious harm. The EU's Return Regulation explicitly requires third-party countries to uphold this principle.

Question 10

Which constitutional schedule contains the anti-defection law?

Accepted Answer

Tenth Schedule, The Tenth Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, to deal with the problem of political defections. It lays down the grounds for disqualification of members of Parliament and state legislatures on grounds of defection.

Question 11

Which section of the Information Technology Act, 2000 was used by the government to block Telegram, as upheld by the Delhi High Court?

Accepted Answer

Section 69A, Section 69A empowers the government to block public access to information through any computer resource in the interest of sovereignty, integrity, etc. The Delhi High Court upheld its application to block the entire Telegram platform. Section 66A was struck down by the Supreme Court; Section 79 provides safe harbour to intermediaries; Section 43A deals with compensation for failure to protect data.

Question 12

Which country announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz according to the news?

Accepted Answer

Iran, The article states that Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is the country that took this action.

Question 13

Which institution is responsible for setting the federal funds rate in the United States?

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Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), The FOMC is the monetary policy committee of the US Federal Reserve that decides on the federal funds rate. The US Treasury manages government debt, while IMF and World Bank are international financial institutions.

Question 14

Which think tank publishes the Global AI Talent Tracker mentioned in the report?

Accepted Answer

MacroPolo, The article specifically attributes the data to the latest Global AI Talent Tracker by MacroPolo. Other think tanks may work on similar topics but are not mentioned in the article.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment on the right to walk:

1. The Bench consisted of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar.

2. The Court declared the right to walk on footpaths as a fundamental right under Article 19.

3. The case arose from the death of a five-year-old boy in Karnataka.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar. Statement 2 is incorrect because the right was declared under Article 21 (Right to Life), not Article 19. Statement 3 is correct as the judgment came in a case seeking higher compensation for a five-year-old boy killed by a tanker lorry in Karnataka. Hence option B is correct.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding pedestrian deaths in India:

1. Pedestrian deaths in India increased by 163% between 2015 and 2024.

2. Pedestrian share in total road fatalities more than doubled from 9.5% to 20.61% during this period.

3. Pedestrian deaths fell during the COVID-19 pandemic years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: a surge of nearly 163% (2.63 times) from 13,894 to 36,526. Statement 2 is correct: share doubled from 9.5% to 20.61%. Statement 3 is incorrect: the article states pedestrian fatalities continued to rise even during the pandemic. Hence option C is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements:

1. In June 2026, India's oil imports from Russia averaged 2.6 million barrels per day, accounting for 53.5% of the country's total crude imports.

2. The US issued sanctions waivers for Russian oil to allow India to continue buying Russian oil without any restrictions.

3. The Strait of Hormuz reopened on June 17, 2026, after a Pakistan-mediated Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per vessel tracking data from Kpler. Statement 2 is incorrect—the US issued waivers to allow more barrels to reach the international market to exert downward pressure on global oil prices, not specifically for India. India's government maintained it didn't need a waiver, but experts said it helped. Statement 3 is correct—the MoU was signed on June 17, 2026, mediated by Pakistan.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding global electrification and clean energy:

1. As of 2025, electricity meets about 21% of the world's total final energy consumption.

2. More than 90% of the world's total energy consumption comes from clean sources (non-fossil fuels).

3. About 42% of global electricity generation in 2025 came from non-fossil sources (renewables, hydro, nuclear).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: IEA data shows 21% electrification in 2025. Statement 2 is incorrect: the article states that after nearly 30 years of efforts, more than 90% of global energy use STILL depends on fossil fuels – meaning LESS than 10% is clean. Statement 3 is correct: only 42% of electricity was generated from non-fossil sources in 2025. Hence option C is correct.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the EU's Return Regulation:

1. The law was passed by the European Parliament with 418 votes in favour, 218 against, and 30 abstentions.

2. The law applies to all irregular migrants, including unaccompanied minors and families with children.

3. The maximum legal detention period for irregular migrants waiting to be returned has been raised from 6 months to 24 months (2 years).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct (418-218-30 vote). Statement 2 is incorrect because unaccompanied minors are explicitly exempt from the law. Statement 3 is correct: the detention period was raised from 6 months to 24 months (2 years), with unlimited duration possible for security risks.

Question 20

Which Act was mentioned in the article as protecting street vendors under Article 19(1)(g) and potentially facing disputes with the new pedestrian right?

Accepted Answer

Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, The article explicitly states that the Street Vendors Act 2014 seeks to protect vendors under Article 19(1)(g) and that the new judgment 'is also likely to set up disputes with the 2014 Act'. The COTPA 2003 is mentioned separately as an example of legislation with mixed success.

Question 21

According to the Indian Express analysis, how many pedestrians were killed in road accidents in India in 2024?

Accepted Answer

36,526, The article states that pedestrian deaths rose from 13,894 in 2015 to 36,526 in 2024. 26,526 is a distractor; 46,526 is too high. Thus option C is correct.

Question 22

According to the article, how many barrels of oil supply did the world lose during the 3.5-month US-Israeli war on Iran?

Accepted Answer

1.15 billion barrels, The article cites CNN reporting based on analytics firm Kpler that the world lost approximately 1.15 billion barrels of oil supply during the 3.5-month US-Israeli war on Iran, leaving the global oil market in a precarious state.

Question 23

According to the article, what is the global electrification level (share of electricity in total final energy consumption) projected to be by 2030 as per IEA estimates?

Accepted Answer

24%, The article mentions that IEA expects the share of electricity in global final energy consumption to go up only to about 24% by 2030 from the current 21%. The 35% figure is Turkey's proposed target for 2035, not the IEA projection for 2030.

Question 24

According to Eurostat data cited in the article, what percentage of migrants ordered to leave the EU are effectively returned to their home nations?

Accepted Answer

28%, The article states that only around 28% of migrants ordered to leave are effectively returned. This low return rate was a key reason cited by the Deputy Minister for Migration for passing the new law. The other options are close distractors: 18% is not mentioned, 38% and 48% are higher than the actual figure.

Question 25

What potential negative consequence of the judgment does the editorial warn about, based on past experiences with rights-based legislation in India?

Accepted Answer

Gentrification of public spaces and criminalisation of informal commercial activity of the urban poor, The editorial warns that if the state uses the ruling to 'cleanse' streets of informal commercial activity, it could gentrify public spaces and criminalise the survival of the urban poor, similar to how weak implementation of the Street Vendors Act has led to eviction drives and informal rent-seeking.

Question 26

What is the primary significance of the Supreme Court's recognition of the right to walk on footpaths as a fundamental right?

Accepted Answer

It creates a constitutional duty on road-owning agencies to provide safe footpaths., The Supreme Court held that a safe, unobstructed footpath is a constitutional duty wherever a road exists, and no longer discretionary. The court urged a new law but did not amend the Act or ban vehicles. Compensation recalculation was a separate order. Hence option B is correct.

Question 27

What is the primary strategic implication of India's increased dependence on Russian oil imports, as highlighted in the news?

Accepted Answer

It creates a delicate foreign policy balancing act between the US and Russia while ensuring energy security, India's record 53.5% dependence on Russian oil, which is under Western sanctions, forces India to navigate between maintaining energy security and avoiding secondary sanctions from the US. This exemplifies India's 'strategic autonomy' but also creates long-term vulnerability from over-reliance on a single sanctioned supplier.

Question 28

Why does the article call the 35% electrification target by 2035 'ambitious'?

Accepted Answer

Because current electrification is only 21% and many key sectors (aviation, shipping, high-temperature industry) are difficult to electrify, The article explicitly states that despite growth in electricity generation, many sectors like shipping, aviation, heavy-haul trucks, high-temperature industrial processes, and residential heating remain largely unelectrified. This makes a rapid increase to 35% by 2035 ambitious. The target also requires $1.2 trillion annual investment and rapid renewable expansion.

Question 29

What is the primary objective of the EU's Return Regulation as stated in the article?

Accepted Answer

To speed up the return process and increase returns of persons with no legal right to stay in the EU, The Deputy Minister for Migration explicitly stated that the law would 'speed up the return process and increase returns of persons who have no legal right to stay in the EU.' The other options are incorrect: (A) is opposite to the law's intent, (C) is not mentioned, (D) is not related to the Return Regulation.

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