Question 1

What topics are covered in the 11 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 11 June 2026 quiz covers Polity, Social Issues, Governance, Environment with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 11 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 Act did the Supreme Court recognise 'loss of domestic care' as a distinct head of compensation?

Accepted Answer

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, The Supreme Court's ruling specifically pertains to claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, which are adjudicated under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This Act establishes the framework for compensation and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACTs).

Question 6

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous body under which Union Ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Education, The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization established by the Union Government under the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development). It conducts major entrance exams like NEET-UG, JEE, and CUET.

Question 7

The annual 'Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC)' study is published in which peer-reviewed journal?

Accepted Answer

Earth System Science Data, The article explicitly states that the IGCC study is published in the peer-reviewed open access journal called 'Earth System Science Data'. The other journals, while prominent in climate science, are not mentioned in this context.

Question 8

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is headquartered in which city?

Accepted Answer

Geneva, As mentioned in the Static GK Linkage, UNHCR is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It is a specialized UN agency, distinct from the UN Secretariat headquartered in New York.

Question 9

The article mentions a report by the Law Commission of India that recommended introducing 'irretrievable breakdown of marriage' as a ground for divorce. Who chaired this Law Commission?

Accepted Answer

Justice H.R. Khanna, The article explicitly states that the 71st Law Commission Report (1978) was chaired by Justice H.R. Khanna. This is a key static fact for exams.

Question 10

Which investigative agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in India?

Accepted Answer

Enforcement Directorate (ED), The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for investigating economic crimes and violations of foreign exchange laws in India, including cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Question 11

The German court ruling discussed in the news refers to which European Union regulatory act while discussing host provider protections?

Accepted Answer

Digital Services Act (DSA), The article explicitly states that the court said Google cannot invoke host provider protections under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA is the EU's comprehensive regulation for online platforms and intermediary services.

Question 12

The protests against the Shaktipeeth Expressway are primarily related to the implementation of which central legislation?

Accepted Answer

The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, The core issue of farmer protests is the acquisition of agricultural land for the expressway. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act) is the primary central law governing such acquisitions, mandating fair compensation, rehabilitation, and consent in certain cases.

Question 13

Which institute is the nodal agency for conducting the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?

Accepted Answer

International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), The article mentions NFHS-6 data. 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. The MoHFW is the ministry, not the implementing agency.

Question 14

According to the article, which concept is used to record profit repatriation (dividends) sent abroad by MNE subsidiaries in India's Balance of Payments?

Accepted Answer

Current Account, The article clarifies that under BoP conventions, profits sent as dividends are recorded as investment income in the Current Account. They increase the Current Account Deficit (CAD) but do not affect net FDI flows recorded in the Financial Account.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Supreme Court judgment on compensation:

1. The Court quantified the compensation for loss of a homemaker's domestic care at ₹40,000 per month.

2. The judgment was delivered by a Division Bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and N.K. Singh.

3. The Court stated that a homemaker's contribution is limited to the household and does not extend to nation-building.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect as the Court quantified the amount at ₹30,000 per month, not ₹40,000. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Court explicitly observed that the contribution of a homemaker extends beyond the household and plays a vital role in nation-building.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. A group of 73 former civil servants has sought an independent review of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and CBSE.

2. The demand was made solely in the context of failures in the NEET-UG examination.

3. The signatories also raised concerns about the implementation of the On Screen Marking (OSM) system for CBSE exams.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: 73 former bureaucrats sought a review. Statement 2 is incorrect because the demand was made in the context of both the NEET-UG paper leak AND the failures of the CBSE's On Screen Marking (OSM) system. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly mentions concerns over OSM rollout.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the findings of the IGCC study for 2025:

1. The year 2025 was the warmest year on record, with global temperatures 1.55°C above the 1850-1900 baseline.

2. The human contribution to global warming in 2025 was assessed to be 1.37°C, which is the highest ever recorded.

3. The remaining carbon budget from the start of 2026 to limit warming to 1.5°C is 130 billion tonnes of CO2.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The warmest year was 2024 (1.55°C above baseline). 2025 was the third warmest at 1.39°C. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is also correct as the study states the world could emit no more than 130 billion tonnes from 2026 to stay within 1.5°C.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the UNHCR Global Trends Report 2025:

1. The total number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution increased for the first time in a decade.

2. Most returns in 2025 were to countries including Sudan, Syria, and Afghanistan.

3. The report aims to halve the number of refugees in protracted displacement requiring humanitarian assistance by 2035.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: The article states the number 'fell' for the first time in a decade. Statement 2 is correct: The article lists Sudan, Syria, and Afghanistan among the six main return countries. Statement 3 is correct: The article explicitly mentions UNHCR's aim to 'halve the number of refugees...by 2035'. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding divorce laws in India as discussed in the article:

1. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 currently provides 'irretrievable breakdown of marriage' as a statutory ground for divorce.

2. The Supreme Court, in the case of Shilpa Sailesh v. Varun Sreenivasan (2023), dissolved a marriage by invoking its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution.

3. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 recognizes divorce only on the basis of mutual consent and not on fault grounds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect: The article clearly states that irretrievable breakdown is NOT a statutory ground under current law; it's a lacuna. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect: The article mentions the Special Marriage Act recognizes divorce largely through 'mutual consent or fault', implying it does have fault grounds.

Question 20

What monthly compensation amount did the Supreme Court quantify for the 'loss of domestic care' of a homemaker?

Accepted Answer

₹30,000, The article clearly states that the Supreme Court quantified the amount for the loss of domestic care at ₹30,000 per month. The other options are plausible distractors but are not the figure mentioned in the judgment.

Question 21

According to the open letter cited in the article, how many students' aspirations were affected by the NEET-UG paper leak episode?

Accepted Answer

23 lakh students, The article states: "Referring to NEET-UG, the signatories said the paper leak episode had affected the aspirations of more than 23 lakh students." The other options are distractors using similar numbers but different units (lakh vs crore).

Question 22

According to the IGCC study, what was the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions (in CO2 equivalent) recorded in the year 2025?

Accepted Answer

56.8 billion tonnes, The article clearly states that greenhouse gas emissions reached 56.8 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, an all-time high. The other figures are plausible distractors but not mentioned.

Question 23

According to the UNHCR report, approximately how many Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan in 2025?

Accepted Answer

2.9 million, The article states: 'About 2.9 million Afghans returned in 2025'. Option A (1.9 million) is the number of refugees among the returnees, not the total. Option C (3.7 million) is the remaining Afghan refugee population at the end of 2025. Option D (5.8 million) was the population in 2024.

Question 24

As per the article, in which year did the Supreme Court deliver the judgment in the case of Shilpa Sailesh v. Varun Sreenivasan, which is central to the discussion on irretrievable breakdown of marriage?

Accepted Answer

2023, The article explicitly mentions the case 'Shilpa Sailesh v. Varun Sreenivasan (2023)'. This is a direct data point from the news.

Question 25

What is the primary significance of the Supreme Court creating a distinct head of compensation for 'loss of domestic care'?

Accepted Answer

It legally and economically validates the unpaid work performed by homemakers., The core significance of the judgment is that it moves beyond symbolic recognition to assign a concrete economic value to the unpaid domestic and care work of homemakers, acknowledging its worth in legal and compensation frameworks. This is a step towards gender justice and proper economic valuation of non-market labor.

Question 26

What is the primary objective behind the demand for implementing advanced cryptographic protocols, as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

To prevent question paper leaks and ensure exam integrity, The article states that the signatories sought the "implementation of advanced security and cryptographic protocols to prevent question paper leaks." This is a direct response to the NEET-UG paper leak incident, aiming to safeguard the integrity and security of the examination process.

Question 27

What is the primary significance of the finding that 2025 was a La Niña year, as discussed in the context of the IGCC report?

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It indicates that the cooling effect of La Niña temporarily masked an even higher potential warming from human activities., The article explains that La Niña has a general cooling effect. Therefore, the fact that 2025 still saw near-record warmth despite being a La Niña year underscores the strength of the underlying human-induced warming trend. The other options misrepresent the article's analysis.

Question 28

What is identified in the UNHCR report as a primary driver for the sharp increase in Afghan refugee returns in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Stricter asylum policies in neighbouring Iran and Pakistan, The article explicitly states the returns were 'driven mainly by stricter policies in neighbouring Iran and Pakistan'. It further notes many 'had little choice but to leave', indicating the returns were not voluntary or based on improved conditions in Afghanistan, which rules out the other options.

Question 29

According to the article's analysis, what is a primary concern that must be addressed if a law for 'irretrievable breakdown of marriage' is introduced, especially in cases of unilateral divorce?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring economic restitution for the abandoned spouse, The article argues that in unilateral no-fault divorce cases, the law must provide 'restitution for emotional abandonment', recognizing the injury is not just financial. This is a key implication highlighted in the analysis.

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