Question 1

What topics are covered in the 5 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 5 June 2026 quiz covers Environment, Infrastructure, Science Tech, Polity with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 5 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 ministry is the source of the official data on India's installed solar and renewable energy capacity mentioned in the article?

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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, The article explicitly states that the official data comes from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). MNRE is the nodal ministry responsible for all matters relating to new and renewable energy in India.

Question 6

Which constitutional articles did the Supreme Court cite as the basis for establishing a right to rehabilitation for trafficking victims?

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Articles 21 and 23, The Supreme Court held that victims of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation have a constitutional right to rehabilitation, which flows from Articles 21 (Right to Life) and 23 (Prohibition of traffic in human beings) of the Constitution.

Question 7

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) that decides the key policy rates is a statutory body constituted under which Act?

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The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was constituted as a statutory body under Section 45ZB of the amended Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Its primary objective is to maintain price stability while keeping in mind the objective of growth.

Question 8

Under which Act is the provision for expeditious disposal of election petitions, as highlighted in the Madras HC judgment, contained?

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The Representation of the People Act, 1951, The judgment specifically refers to Section 86(7) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which mandates that every election petition shall be tried as expeditiously as possible and efforts shall be made to conclude the trial within six months. This is the core legal framework for election disputes in India.

Question 9

Which ministry is primarily responsible for conducting the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) mentioned in the article?

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, with the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) as the nodal agency. The article references data from NFHS-6.

Question 10

The Sample Registration System (SRS) statistical report, which provides data on sex ratio at birth, is released by which government office?

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Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, The SRS report is released by the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, which falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs. This office is responsible for demographic surveys and the census.

Question 11

Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for recruiting civil servants for the state of Uttar Pradesh?

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Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), The article mentions the UPPSC (UP Public Service Commission) in the context of the 2024 paper leak case. State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) are independent constitutional bodies under Articles 315-323 responsible for state-level recruitment.

Question 12

The study on global heat vulnerability mentioned in the news was conducted by researchers from which university?

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University of Oxford, The article explicitly states that the study "Moving beyond exposure: a globally comparable framework for heat risk assessment in cities" was an Oxford University study, with the lead author being a DPhil researcher at the Oxford Smith School.

Question 13

The National Coastal Mission, mentioned in the context of coastal adaptation spending, operates under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, The National Coastal Mission is a component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), which is coordinated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). It focuses on coastal sustainability and resilience.

Question 14

Who warned that the Ukraine conflict risks spiralling 'out of control' during an emergency UN Security Council meeting mentioned in the article?

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The UN Secretary-General, The article explicitly states that the UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the conflict risks spiralling 'out of control' during the emergency UN Security Council meeting. This is a direct factual extraction from the text.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding India's renewable energy landscape as per the article:

1. As of April 2026, India's total installed solar capacity had reached 154.24 GW, with ground-mounted projects constituting the majority share.

2. The National Electricity Plan projects India's energy storage requirement to be 82.37 GWh by 2031-32.

3. Wind energy generation in several Indian regions often complements solar by intensifying during evening and monsoon periods.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The article states solar capacity is 154.24 GW, with ground-mounted at 117.36 GW and rooftop at 26.75 GW, making ground-mounted the majority. Statement 2 is incorrect: The storage requirement of 82.37 GWh is for 2026-27, not 2031-32 (which is 411.4 GWh). Statement 3 is correct: The article mentions wind generation often intensifies during evening and monsoon, creating a complementary relationship with solar.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on the Victim Protection Plan:

1. The Court directed the creation of a new Organised Crime Investigation Agency (OCIA) to investigate trafficking cases.

2. The judgment mandates that Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) must be headed by an officer of the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police.

3. The Court recognized a distinction between voluntary and involuntary sex work under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The Court declined to create the OCIA; instead, it noted the Centre had empowered the NIA in 2019. Statement 2 is correct as the judgment directs that AHTUs be strengthened and headed by DySP-rank officers. Statement 3 is correct as the Court examined Section 17 of the ITPA, 1956, and emphasized the need to distinguish between voluntary and involuntary sex work.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the recent RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision:

1. The MPC voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%.

2. The committee decided to change its monetary policy stance from 'neutral' to 'withdrawal of accommodation'.

3. The MPC lowered its Real GDP growth projection for FY27 to 6.6% from 6.9%.

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 MPC decided to continue with the 'neutral' stance, not change it. Statement 3 is correct as the article states the growth forecast was lowered to 6.6% from 6.9%. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Madras High Court judgment on the 2016 Radhapuram election:

1. The court declared that middle school headmasters are not gazetted officers for attesting postal ballots.

2. The original declared margin of victory was 49 votes in favour of AIADMK candidate I S Inbadurai.

3. The Supreme Court finally decided the legal question regarding the status of headmasters as gazetted officers in May 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect. The Madras High Court held that middle school headmasters DO qualify as gazetted officers for attesting postal ballots, which was the basis for the recount. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect. The Supreme Court, in May 2026, disposed of the appeal without deciding the core legal question, leaving it open for future determination.

Question 19

According to the article, what is India's projected energy storage requirement by the year 2031-32 as per the National Electricity Plan?

Accepted Answer

411.4 GWh, The article clearly states that according to the National Electricity Plan, 2023, India's projected storage requirement is expected to surge to 411.4 GWh by 2031-32. 82.37 GWh is the requirement for 2026-27, and 2,380 GWh is a long-term projection for 2047.

Question 20

In which year was the original petition, which led to the Supreme Court framing the Victim Protection Plan, first filed?

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2004, The litigation traces back to a petition filed in 2004 by Prajwala, a Hyderabad-based anti-trafficking organisation. The petition argued that victims were treated as criminals and that the absence of a Victim Protection Plan made rehabilitation ineffective.

Question 21

According to the RBI Governor's statement, what is the projected Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27)?

Accepted Answer

5.1%, The article explicitly states that the CPI inflation for FY27 is projected at 5.1%, which is 50 basis points more than the earlier projection. The other options are distractors: 4.1% is not mentioned, 4.7% is the core inflation projection, and 5.9% is the Q3 FY27 projection.

Question 22

According to the Madras High Court's recount, how many of the 203 disputed postal ballots were found to be valid votes in favour of M Appavu?

Accepted Answer

153, The recount report showed that out of the 203 postal ballots initially rejected, 153 were valid votes cast in favour of DMK's M Appavu. This was the key data point that transformed his 49-vote loss into a 103-vote victory.

Question 23

According to the NFHS-6 data cited in the article, what percentage of women aged 15-49 were overweight or obese in 2023-24?

Accepted Answer

30.7%, The article clearly states: 'NFHS-6 which indicates that 30.7% of women aged 15-49 were overweight or obese in 2023-24, compared to 24% in NFHS-5'. 24% is the NFHS-5 figure, 26.3% is the thinness prevalence at age 7 from the Vellore study, and 45% is the stunting rate at age 2 from the same study.

Question 24

According to the SRS Report 2024, what is the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

1.4 children per woman, The article states that Maharashtra's TFR stands at 1.4 children per woman. The national average is 1.9. Options B, C, and D are the national average, replacement level, and the TFR of Uttar Pradesh respectively, acting as distractors.

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