Question 1

What topics are covered in the 3 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 3 June 2026 quiz covers History, Polity, International Relations, Economy with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 3 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

Who was the Chairman of the Boundary Commission established under the Mountbatten Plan to demarcate the borders between India and Pakistan?

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Sir Cyril Radcliffe, The article explicitly states that the Boundary Commission was 'chaired by Sir Cyril Radcliffe'. Lord Mountbatten was the Viceroy, Lord Ismay was his adviser, and Jawaharlal Nehru was an Indian leader.

Question 6

Which government body released the report titled 'Future of India's Semiconductor Industry'?

Accepted Answer

NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub, The article explicitly states that the report was released by NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub. While MeitY and ISM are involved in the sector, they were not the publishers of this specific report.

Question 7

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is conducted under the nodal agency of which institution?

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International Institute for Population Sciences, As mentioned in the article's context, NFHS is conducted by the Ministry of Health with the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) as the nodal agency. This is a standard static GK fact for health surveys in India.

Question 8

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is an autonomous organization under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Education, CBSE is an autonomous organization under the Union Ministry of Education. It is responsible for conducting secondary and senior secondary level examinations and prescribing syllabi for affiliated schools.

Question 9

The High-Powered Committee to review the Aravalli definition is chaired by the Director General of which autonomous council?

Accepted Answer

Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), The Supreme Court constituted the HPC under Kanchan Devi, who is the Director General of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). ICFRE is an autonomous council under the MoEFCC, making it the correct nodal body.

Question 10

The recent Delhi High Court judgment awarding maintenance in a void marriage case was delivered under the provisions of which Act?

Accepted Answer

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, The article explicitly states the marriage was declared void under the Hindu Marriage Act, and the maintenance considerations were framed within its context, specifically relating to Sections 11 and 25.

Question 11

The proposed 12.5% tariff on India mentioned in the news falls under which specific US legal provision?

Accepted Answer

Section 301 of the US Trade Act, The article explicitly states the 12.5% tariff is proposed 'under Section 301 investigations'. This provision allows the US to impose tariffs on countries for unfair trade practices.

Question 12

The High-Powered Committee to review the Aravalli definition is chaired by the Director General of which autonomous council?

Accepted Answer

Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), The article states the HPC is chaired by Kanchan Devi, Director General of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). ICFRE is an autonomous council under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Question 13

The landmark case of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, which recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence, was decided by the Supreme Court of which country?

Accepted Answer

Canada, The article explicitly states the ruling was delivered by the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of Kuldeep Kaur Ahluwalia versus Amritpal Singh Ahluwalia. The citation is Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia (2026 SCC 16), where SCC stands for Supreme Court of Canada.

Question 14

Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for recommending the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural crops in India?

Accepted Answer

Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), The CACP is an attached office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It recommends MSPs for 23 agricultural commodities based on cost of production and other factors. While the Ministry announces MSP, the recommendations come from CACP.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Mountbatten Plan:

1. It proposed the creation of two independent dominions, India and Pakistan.

2. It set the date for the transfer of power to August 15, 1947, through the Indian Independence Act.

3. It was unanimously accepted by all major political parties and leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi and Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect because the article mentions that Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, and Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (Frontier Gandhi) opposed the Partition.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the NITI Aayog report on semiconductors:

1. It states that India's first semiconductor fabrication unit is expected to commence production in Dholera, Gujarat by 2028.

2. It recommends that public funds should be primarily directed towards manufacturing frontier chips with transistors sized 3 to 7 nanometres.

3. It identifies the United States, Japan, the European Union, and South Korea as priority partners for collaboration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the report advises a shift AWAY from frontier chips towards mature and advanced nodes. Statement 3 is correct as the report lists these countries/regions as priority partners.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the findings of NFHS-6 for Rajasthan:

1. The adolescent pregnancy rate among girls aged 15-19 increased.

2. The coverage of full immunisation among children aged 12-23 months increased.

3. The proportion of children under five years who are wasted (low weight for height) decreased.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct: Adolescent pregnancy increased to 4.7% from 3.7%. Statement 2 is incorrect: Full immunisation coverage decreased from 85.3% to 75.0%. Statement 3 is incorrect: Wasting increased from 16.8% to 19.8%. The examiner traps by reversing the trends for key negative indicators.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) system controversy:

1. A dry run of the OSM system was conducted in mid-January 2026 involving five schools in Delhi.

2. The dry run participants recommended immediate nationwide implementation of the system.

3. Following the declaration of Class 12 results, the Chairman and Secretary of CBSE were removed from their posts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the dry run was conducted over three days in mid-January 2026 with five Delhi schools. Statement 2 is incorrect; participants actually flagged glitches and suggested a delay, not immediate implementation. Statement 3 is correct as Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta were removed on June 2, 2026.

Question 19

On which date was the Mountbatten Plan, the blueprint for the partition of India, announced?

Accepted Answer

June 3, 1947, The article's title and opening clearly state that the Mountbatten Plan was announced on 'June 3, 1947'. May 16, 1946, is the date of the Cabinet Mission statement. August 15, 1947, is the date of independence.

Question 20

What is the total corpus of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), as mentioned in the report?

Accepted Answer

₹76,000 crore, The article clearly states that the ISM is a ₹76,000 crore corpus. The other figures are plausible distractors but are not mentioned in the provided content.

Question 21

According to NFHS-6 data for Rajasthan, what percentage of children under five years were classified as underweight (low weight for age)?

Accepted Answer

33.3%, The article explicitly states: "the proportion of underweight children (low weight for age) has risen from 27.6% to 33.3%". The other options are close distractors, with 27.6% being the NFHS-5 figure.

Question 22

According to the article, on which date in 2026 did the CBSE declare the Class 12 examination results that led to the OSM controversy?

Accepted Answer

May 13, 2026, The article states that students started complaining almost immediately after the CBSE declared the Class 12 results on May 13, 2026. February 17 is when exams began, and June 2 is when officials were removed.

Question 23

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The Supreme Court has asked a High-Powered Committee to submit its report on the Aravalli definition by August 31, 2026.

2. The proposed 100-metre definition for the Aravallis was initially recommended by the Forest Survey of India (FSI).

3. A study found that emissions from herbal cigarettes are less harmful than those from conventional tobacco cigarettes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the 100-metre definition was proposed by a government panel, and the FSI had actually warned against it. Statement 3 is incorrect as the study found herbal cigarette emissions were comparable to or exceeded those from tobacco cigarettes.

Question 24

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Delhi High Court judgment:

1. The court upheld the family court's declaration that the marriage was void ab initio under the Hindu Marriage Act.

2. The court denied maintenance to the woman, ruling that a void marriage creates no financial obligations.

3. The court granted ₹9,000 per month as maintenance, noting the husband's better financial position as a pensioner.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the HC upheld the family court's finding of a void marriage. Statement 2 is incorrect because the court granted maintenance despite the void marriage. Statement 3 is correct as the article specifies the ₹9,000 award and mentions the husband is a retired government employee drawing a pension.

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