Question 1

What topics are covered in the 1 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 1 June 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Environment with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 1 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

Under which fundamental right did the Delhi High Court root the 'right to be forgotten'?

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Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21), The judgment explicitly states that the 'right to be forgotten' is a broader manifestation of the right to privacy, which itself is derived from Article 21 of the Constitution as established in the Puttaswamy case.

Question 6

Which ministry is primarily responsible for preparing the fresh delimitation Bill as mentioned in the article?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The article explicitly states that the Union Home Ministry is preparing a fresh delimitation Bill. The Delimitation Commission operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Question 7

Under which Act was the convict sentenced to 'rigorous imprisonment for life' in the mentioned case?

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The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, The article explicitly states the convict was convicted and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for life under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The BNS was invoked for a separate offence of criminal intimidation.

Question 8

Which statutory body is responsible for approving the Tiger Conservation Plan (TCP) for tiger reserves in India?

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National Tiger Conservation Authority, The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. As mentioned in the article, it approves the 10-year Tiger Conservation Plan for every tiger reserve.

Question 9

Which national-level board of education issued the circular mandating the three-language formula discussed in the news?

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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), The article explicitly states that the CBSE issued the circular mandating the study of three languages for Class 9 students. CBSE is the national board that affiliates a large number of schools across India and abroad.

Question 10

The 'Troika', which imposed austerity measures on Greece during its financial crisis, consisted of which of the following institutions?

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European Commission, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund, As mentioned in the article, the 'troika' that offered the bailout plan to Greece comprised the European Commission (EC), the European Central Bank (ECB), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Question 11

The 'Right to be Forgotten' is primarily considered a facet of which fundamental right in the Indian Constitution?

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Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21), The Right to be Forgotten is derived from the broader Right to Privacy, which was recognized as an intrinsic part of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21 by the Supreme Court in the Puttaswamy judgment.

Question 12

Under which Article of the Constitution did the Karnataka High Court equate the right to Medical Termination of Pregnancy?

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Article 21, The court noted that the Supreme Court has held MTP as a right vested with the mother and equated it to the autonomy of her body under Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty).

Question 13

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint mentioned in the article, is located at the mouth of which body of water?

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The Persian Gulf, The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is a vital global oil transit route, making its control a key strategic issue in the conflict described.

Question 14

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is conducted under the stewardship of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) is the nodal agency for its implementation.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi High Court's judgment on the 'right to be forgotten':

1. It directed search engines to de-index judicial records globally from name-based searches.

2. It allowed de-indexing for all cases, including convictions for offences against children.

3. It linked the right to be forgotten to the Right to Privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the Court stated de-indexing must operate globally. Statement 2 is incorrect as the judgment specifically prohibits de-indexing in cases involving conviction for offences against children. Statement 3 is correct as the judgment roots the right in Article 21.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the developments mentioned in the article:

1. The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty First Amendment) Bill, 2026 fell short of the required two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha.

2. The tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the One Nation One Election Bill has been extended until the first day of the last week of the Budget session.

3. The BJP has proposed a formula for a uniform 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats across states to address southern states' concerns regarding delimitation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the JPC's tenure was extended until the Monsoon session, not the Budget session. Statement 3 is correct, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah proposed this formula during the debate.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi POCSO court judgment mentioned in the news:

1. The court awarded a total compensation of ₹18.5 lakh to the minor survivor and her child.

2. The convict was sentenced under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Section 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

3. The entire judicial process from case institution to sentencing was completed within nine days.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the convict was sentenced under Section 6 of POCSO and Section 351(2) of the BNS for criminal intimidation, not Section 302 (murder). Statement 3 is correct as the case was instituted on May 21 and sentencing was on May 30, 2026.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The Maharashtra Chief Wildlife Warden exempted a mining project in Gadchiroli from wildlife clearance, stating it was not in a tiger corridor.

2. The Supreme Court, in its judgment, held that the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, adequately distinguishes between voluntary sex work and trafficking.

3. The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement provides 100% duty-free access to Oman for 98% of Indian tariff lines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 and 3 only, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the SC criticized the ITPA for NOT adequately distinguishing between voluntary sex work and trafficking. Statement 3 is correct as the article states CEPA gives 100% duty-free access on 98% of tariff lines.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the three-language formula controversy:

1. The Supreme Court has granted an immediate stay on the implementation of the CBSE's three-language formula policy.

2. The CBSE circular mandates that at least two of the three languages studied must be native Indian languages.

3. The third language under this policy will be assessed through the Class 10 Board examination conducted by the CBSE.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect as the article says the Supreme Court declined to grant an immediate stay. Statement 2 is correct as the article states 'At least two of the three must be native Indian languages.' Statement 3 is incorrect because the article clarifies that the third language is exempt from the Class 10 Board exam and will be assessed through internal evaluation.

Question 20

According to the Delhi High Court judgment, within what timeframe were the search engines and the Ministry of Electronics and IT directed to comply with the de-indexing orders?

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Within 2 weeks, The article explicitly states: "All aforesaid directions shall be complied with within two weeks from today." This directive applied to both the search engine operators and the Union of India through MeitY.

Question 21

According to the article, how many states have assembly elections due in 2027, as cited in the context of phased implementation of One Nation One Election?

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7 states, The article specifically mentions seven states: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, and Gujarat. This factual detail is crucial for understanding the logistical challenge of synchronizing elections.

Question 22

What was the total amount of compensation awarded by the Delhi POCSO court to the minor survivor and her child?

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₹18.5 lakh, The court directed payment of ₹18.5 lakh as compensation under the victim compensation framework. Of this, ₹12 lakh was allocated for the minor girl and ₹6.5 lakh for her child.

Question 23

According to the United Nations World Cities Report 2026 cited in the article, what percentage of households globally spend more than 30% of their income on rent, classifying them as 'housing stress-burdened'?

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44%, The article explicitly states that globally, 44% of households spend more than 30% of their income on rent. The 73% figure is the increase in India's price-to-income ratio from 2010 to 2023, making it a close distractor.

Question 24

From which date has the CBSE circular mandated the implementation of the three-language formula for Class 9 students?

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July 1, 2026, The article clearly mentions that the CBSE circular mandates the three-language formula for Class 9 students 'from July 1, 2026'. July 15, 2026, is the date of the next Supreme Court hearing, and 2029-30 was the earlier deferred timeline.

Question 25

What was the primary rationale of the Delhi High Court for ordering global de-indexing of judicial records in certain cases?

Accepted Answer

To protect the fundamental right to informational privacy, which is not limited by territory, The judgment reasoned that since the fundamental right to informational privacy under Article 21 is not limited to a territory, the remedy (de-indexing) must also operate globally to be effective. This addresses the borderless nature of the internet.

Question 26

What is the primary concern of southern states like Tamil Nadu regarding the delimitation process, as expressed by a DMK leader in the article?

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Penalisation in parliamentary representation despite successful population control, The DMK leader stated the party's concern is that states which successfully implemented population control measures should not be penalised in parliamentary representation. This reflects the core federal issue in delimitation: balancing population-based representation with incentives for population stabilization.

Question 27

Which of the following was identified as a primary aggravating circumstance by the court in awarding the maximum sentence?

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The convict abused a position of trust as a former neighbour., The court emphasized that the accused, being a former neighbour, enjoyed the trust of the victim's family and grossly abused that position to commit the crime inside her home. This betrayal of trust was a major aggravating factor, outweighing any mitigating circumstances.

Question 28

What was the primary strategic significance for India highlighted in the context of the India-Oman relationship, beyond trade under the CEPA?

Accepted Answer

Defence cooperation and access to the Port of Duqm for military use, The article's 'Do You Know' section emphasizes that Oman is India's closest defence partner in the Gulf and that India has secured access to the key Port of Duqm for military use and logistical support, which is crucial for Indian Ocean strategy.

Question 29

What is a primary constitutional argument raised by petitioners against the CBSE's three-language mandate as per the article?

Accepted Answer

Language is a matter of personal choice and cannot be imposed by the state., The article directly states that 'The petitioners argue that language is a matter of personal choice and cannot be imposed by the state.' This forms the core of their constitutional challenge, focusing on individual liberty versus state mandate in educational policy.

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