Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 7 June 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 7 June 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include International Relations, Social Issues, Economy and Security.
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Q1Under which Ministry does the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) operate?
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Under which Ministry does the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) operate?
Answer: Ministry of Rural Development
DAY-NRLM is a flagship poverty alleviation program aimed at organizing rural poor into Self Help Groups. It falls under the purview of the Ministry of Rural Development, which oversees schemes related to rural infrastructure and livelihood generation.
International Relations · Social Issues · Economy · Security · Environment · Science Tech · easy
Q2Under which entry of the Seventh Schedule do states derive the power to legislate on 'betting and gambling', as affirmed by the Supreme Court in the online gaming case?
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Under which entry of the Seventh Schedule do states derive the power to legislate on 'betting and gambling', as affirmed by the Supreme Court in the online gaming case?
Answer: Entry 34, List II (State List)
The Supreme Court judgment specifically upheld state laws prohibiting online betting by citing Entry 34 of List II (State List) of the Seventh Schedule, which explicitly includes 'Betting and gambling'. This grants states the legislative competence on this subject.
Polity · Economy · Governance · easy
Q3Under which Entry of the Seventh Schedule does the power to legislate on 'betting and gambling' fall, as affirmed by the Supreme Court in this judgment?
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Under which Entry of the Seventh Schedule does the power to legislate on 'betting and gambling' fall, as affirmed by the Supreme Court in this judgment?
Answer: Entry 34 of List II (State List)
The Supreme Court, in upholding State laws prohibiting online betting, affirmed that 'betting and gambling' fall within the legislative competence of State Legislatures under Entry 34 of List II (State List) of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution.
Polity · Governance · Economy · easy
Q4Which government body released the 'School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement' report discussed in the article?
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Which government body released the 'School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement' report discussed in the article?
Answer: NITI Aayog
The article explicitly states that the report 'School Education System in India...' was released by NITI Aayog in May. NITI Aayog is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India, responsible for strategic policy formulation.
Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q5Which ministry/department is responsible for releasing the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data in India?
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Which ministry/department is responsible for releasing the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data in India?
Answer: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
The article states that the new IIP data series was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The National Statistical Office (NSO) under MoSPI is the nodal agency for compiling and releasing official statistical data like IIP and CPI.
Economy · Governance · easy
Q6The 'Hum Do, Hamaare Do' campaign, mentioned in the article as a past population control measure, was primarily associated with which government ministry?
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The 'Hum Do, Hamaare Do' campaign, mentioned in the article as a past population control measure, was primarily associated with which government ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The 'Hum Do, Hamaare Do' (We Two, Our Two) was a flagship family planning campaign under India's National Family Planning Programme, which falls under the purview of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Social Issues · Economy · State Governance · easy
Q7The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) campaign is a joint initiative of which three Union Ministries?
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The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) campaign is a joint initiative of which three Union Ministries?
Answer: Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Education
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is a tri-ministerial initiative converging the efforts of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (nodal), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of Education. This structure is fundamental to its design for holistic girl child empowerment.
Social Issues · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q8The Mountbatten Plan of 1947, which advanced India's independence, was announced by which constitutional office holder?
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The Mountbatten Plan of 1947, which advanced India's independence, was announced by which constitutional office holder?
Answer: The Viceroy of India
Lord Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India (1947) who announced the plan for partition and independence. The Governor-General was the title he held after independence.
History · Polity · Governance · easy
Q9Which statutory body is planning and implementing the pod taxi project in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex?
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Which statutory body is planning and implementing the pod taxi project in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex?
Answer: Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)
The article explicitly states that the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is the agency behind the pod taxi project for BKC. MMRDA is a statutory body responsible for planning and development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Infrastructure · State Governance · Science Tech · easy
Q10The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), mentioned in the context of Armenia's security, is primarily a military alliance led by which country?
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The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), mentioned in the context of Armenia's security, is primarily a military alliance led by which country?
Answer: Russia
The CSTO is a Russia-led intergovernmental military alliance established in 1992. The article mentions Armenia was part of the 'Moscow-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO)' before freezing its participation.
International Relations · Security · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding developments mentioned in the news:
1. The India-Nepal Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement (MLAA) provides a framework for cooperation on extradition matters.
2. Under Project Glasswing, Indian cybersecurity agencies have gained access to the publicly released version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model.
3. The slope drainage pipe system on Kalka-Shimla NH-5 works by collecting rainwater at hilltop points and channeling it to the slope base to prevent erosion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding developments mentioned in the news:
1. The India-Nepal Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement (MLAA) provides a framework for cooperation on extradition matters.
2. Under Project Glasswing, Indian cybersecurity agencies have gained access to the publicly released version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model.
3. The slope drainage pipe system on Kalka-Shimla NH-5 works by collecting rainwater at hilltop points and channeling it to the slope base to prevent erosion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 3
Statement 1 is incorrect. The MLAA is for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters (investigation, prosecution), not specifically for extradition. Statement 2 is incorrect. Access to Claude Mythos Preview under Project Glasswing is restricted and vetted, not publicly released, due to dual-use concerns. Statement 3 is correct as per the article description of the slope drainage system.
International Relations · Social Issues · Economy · Security · Environment · Science Tech · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on online gaming:
1. The Court upheld the constitutional validity of a retrospective 28% GST levy on the full face value of stakes placed on online gaming platforms.
2. The Court ruled that the distinction between games of skill and games of chance remains relevant for GST purposes even when money is staked.
3. The Court affirmed that states can draw legislative support to regulate online gaming not only from Entry 34 (betting) but also from Entry 1 (public order) of the State List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on online gaming:
1. The Court upheld the constitutional validity of a retrospective 28% GST levy on the full face value of stakes placed on online gaming platforms.
2. The Court ruled that the distinction between games of skill and games of chance remains relevant for GST purposes even when money is staked.
3. The Court affirmed that states can draw legislative support to regulate online gaming not only from Entry 34 (betting) but also from Entry 1 (public order) of the State List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the SC upheld the 28% GST levy on the full stake value, ruling the 2023 amendment was a clarification. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Court explicitly held that for GST purposes, the skill-chance distinction becomes irrelevant once money is staked. Statement 3 is correct; the judgment noted states could use Entry 1 (public order) in addition to Entry 34 (betting) for legislative support.
Polity · Economy · Governance · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on online gaming:
1. It upheld the constitutional validity of a 28% GST levy on the full face value of stakes placed on online gaming platforms.
2. It ruled that the distinction between games of skill and games of chance remains relevant for GST purposes even when money is staked.
3. It affirmed that State governments can draw legislative support from Entry 1 of List II (public order) to impose restrictions on online betting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on online gaming:
1. It upheld the constitutional validity of a 28% GST levy on the full face value of stakes placed on online gaming platforms.
2. It ruled that the distinction between games of skill and games of chance remains relevant for GST purposes even when money is staked.
3. It affirmed that State governments can draw legislative support from Entry 1 of List II (public order) to impose restrictions on online betting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the SC upheld the 28% GST on the full stake value. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Court held that for GST purposes, the distinction between skill and chance becomes irrelevant once money is staked. Statement 3 is correct; the Court noted States could use Entry 1 (public order) along with Entry 34.
Polity · Governance · Economy · hard
Q14According to the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that entered into force, what percentage of India's exports to Oman will receive zero-duty access?
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According to the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that entered into force, what percentage of India's exports to Oman will receive zero-duty access?
Answer: 98% of tariff lines
The article explicitly states that under the CEPA, Oman has granted zero-duty access across 98% of tariff lines, which covers 99% of India's exports. This is a key data point highlighting the agreement's depth.
International Relations · Social Issues · Economy · Security · Environment · Science Tech · medium
Q15According to the Supreme Court judgment, from which date did the clarified GST regime of 28% on online gaming stakes come into force?
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According to the Supreme Court judgment, from which date did the clarified GST regime of 28% on online gaming stakes come into force?
Answer: October 1, 2023
The article states that following the GST Council's decision in August 2023, the amended regime came into force on October 1, 2023. The Supreme Court's judgment in May 2026 upheld the validity of this regime and its retrospective application.
Polity · Economy · Governance · medium
Topics Covered
- International Relations
- Social Issues
- Economy
- Security
- Environment
- Science Tech
- Polity
- Governance
- State Governance
- History
- Infrastructure
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- India-Nepal MLAA Enters Force, DAY-NRLM Funds Misused, India-Oman CEPA Gives 98% Zero-Duty Access, Project Glasswing Extends AI to CERT-In
- Supreme Court Upholds 28% GST on Online Gaming, Validates State Bans Under Entry 34, List II
- SC Upholds 28% GST on Online Gaming & State Ban Laws, Validates Entry 34 of List II
- NITI Aayog Report Reveals 24.7 Crore Students in 14.7 Lakh Schools; Only 29% Class 6 Students Grasp Fractions
- IIP Base Year Revised to 2022-23 with 1042-Item Basket; CPI Rebased to 2024 with 358-Item Basket
- Global TFR Falls to 2.2, India at 2.0; Andhra Pradesh Announces ₹30,000 Incentive for Third Child to Counter Demographic Decline
- Haryana's SRB Dips to 898 in 2026; Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Loses Steam Despite 923 Peak in 2019 & 2025
- Mountbatten Advanced India's Independence to August 15, 1947, 10 Months Ahead of June 1948 Deadline, Causing Partition Violence
- MMRDA's ₹N/A Pod Taxi in BKC to Cover 3.36 km by 2028, Aims for 1.71 Lakh Daily Riders by 2041
- Armenia's Geopolitical Pivot: $250M India Arms Deal, CEPA with EU, and CSTO Freeze Amid Russia-West Contest
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