Question 1

What topics are covered in the 2 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 2 June 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Environment, Education with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 2 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

The power to decide on disqualification petitions under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution is vested in which authority?

Accepted Answer

The Presiding Officer of the House (Speaker/Chairman), Para 6(1) of the Tenth Schedule vests the power to decide disqualification petitions in the Presiding Officer (the Speaker or the Chairman) of the House. This reflects constitutional faith in this office as an impartial authority.

Question 6

Which Supreme Court-appointed committee is tasked with monitoring the implementation of the court's directions regarding the Agasthyamalai encroachments?

Accepted Answer

Central Empowered Committee, The article states that the Supreme Court directed the state to place the eviction plan before the CEC (Central Empowered Committee) and that the CEC will undertake ground verification and submit quarterly reports. The CEC is a Supreme Court-appointed body for environmental matters.

Question 7

The National Testing Agency (NTA) operates under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Education, The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous body under the Department of Higher Education, which falls under the Union Ministry of Education. It is responsible for conducting major entrance exams like NEET-UG and JEE Main.

Question 8

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS), cited in the article, is conducted under the aegis of which institution?

Accepted Answer

International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), The NFHS is conducted by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, which is the nodal agency appointed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. NIN and ICMR are research bodies, while NITI Aayog is a policy think tank.

Question 9

The Rajasthan High Court, in the Asaram case, upheld a life sentence for rape of a minor. Under which major legislation are provisions for punishment in such cases primarily governed?

Accepted Answer

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, While rape is defined under the IPC, the POCSO Act is the special law enacted to deal specifically with sexual offences against children. It provides for stringent punishments and child-friendly procedures. The article mentions the victim was a 'minor disciple', placing the crime squarely under POCSO.

Question 10

Under which Act did the High Court cite the statutory limit for medical termination of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971, The article explicitly states the court noted the gestational period had exceeded the statutory limit prescribed under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971. The other Acts, while related to minors or crimes, do not govern abortion timelines.

Question 11

The foundation stone for the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam was laid by the Union Minister of which ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The article explicitly mentions Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw was present at the foundation-stone laying ceremony. This ministry is responsible for policy matters relating to IT, electronics, and internet governance.

Question 12

Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the President empowered to promulgate ordinances?

Accepted Answer

Article 123, Article 123 of the Indian Constitution grants the President the power to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session. This is a core static GK fact directly mentioned in the article.

Question 13

The news report discusses potential expansion of U.S. nuclear deployments within which international alliance?

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), The article explicitly states the discussions are about deploying nuclear weapons in additional European 'North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) states' and that talks are ongoing 'in NATO channels.'

Question 14

Which Indian organization is primarily responsible for the country's space program and satellite launches, as mentioned in the context of building resilience?

Accepted Answer

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), The article discusses the need to expand India's space industry 'beyond the Indian Space Research Organisation,' indicating ISRO is the primary nodal agency for India's space program, including satellite design and launch operations.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law):

1. It was introduced by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985.

2. The provision for 'split' in a political party was removed by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003.

3. The decision of the Presiding Officer on disqualification is final and not subject to any judicial review.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: The Tenth Schedule was introduced by the 52nd Amendment. Statement 2 is correct: The 91st Amendment (2003) removed the 'split' exception. Statement 3 is incorrect: In Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachillhu (1992), the Supreme Court held that the Speaker's decisions are subject to judicial review.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's order on Agasthyamalai encroachments:

1. The court directed action against encroachers under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

2. The court ordered a blanket moratorium on all welfare schemes within the encroached forest areas.

3. The court mandated that environmental restitution charges be deposited with the State Biodiversity Board.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: The article mentions stringent action for violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Statement 2 is correct: The court imposed a blanket moratorium on extension of welfare schemes in encroached areas. Statement 3 is incorrect: The charges are to be deposited with the Tamil Nadu State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), not the State Biodiversity Board.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed NEET-UG reforms:

1. The Coaching Federation of India (CFI) has proposed a model where paper setters are isolated in a secure facility 4-5 days before the exam.

2. The proposed encryption standard for secure digital transmission of the question paper is RSA-2048.

3. FAIMA has demanded the creation of a National Examination Integrity Commission (NEIC) supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: CFI's proposal involves a 'Secure Isolation' model. Statement 2 is incorrect; the proposed encryption standard is AES-256, not RSA-2048. Statement 3 is correct as FAIMA has sought a monitoring committee leading to a formal NEIC. Hence, both 1 and 3 are correct.

Question 18

The infamous phrase 'Aya Ram, Gaya Ram', associated with political defections, became popular after an incident involving an MLA from which state in 1967?

Accepted Answer

Haryana, The article states that in 1967, 'A Haryana MLA Gaya Lal changed his party thrice within the same day', which popularised the phrase 'Aya Ram, Gaya Ram'. The other states are distractors.

Question 19

According to the district magistrate's report cited in the Supreme Court order, how many government and public utility structures were constructed inside forest lands without prior approval in the Theni district?

Accepted Answer

116, The article explicitly states: "as per the DM's report, 116 government and public utility structures were constructed inside forest lands without prior approval." This is a direct factual data point from the news.

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