Question 1

What topics are covered in the 12 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 12 June 2026 quiz covers Polity, History, Governance, Security with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 12 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 petitioner in the famous 1975 election case against Prime Minister Indira Gandhi?

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Raj Narain, As per the article, the election petition was filed by Raj Narain, the socialist leader who was defeated by Indira Gandhi in the 1971 Rae Bareilly parliamentary election.

Question 6

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is primarily administered by which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, AFSPA is a law related to the maintenance of public order in 'disturbed areas', which falls under the internal security domain. Internal security is the primary responsibility of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Question 7

Which Act was highlighted by the Supreme Court in the judgment for strict enforcement to curb sex-selection practices?

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The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994, The article explicitly mentions the Supreme Court stressing the need for strict enforcement of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT Act). The other Acts are related to children or medical procedures but not specifically to prohibiting sex selection.

Question 8

The SIPRI Yearbook 2026 was published by which international institute?

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Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), As stated in the article, SIPRI stands for Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a Sweden-based think tank established in 1966 that publishes the annual yearbook on global security.

Question 9

Which statutory body is responsible for coordinating and maintaining standards in higher education, as mentioned in the NTF report regarding regulations?

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University Grants Commission (UGC), The article explicitly mentions 'University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations' in the context of gaps in addressing student suicides. The UGC is the statutory body established for coordination and maintenance of standards in university education.

Question 10

The 'Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC)' report mentioned in the news was published in which scientific journal?

Accepted Answer

Earth System Science Data, The article explicitly states that the latest IGCC report was 'published on Wednesday in the journal Earth System Science Data'. This is a direct factual extraction from the provided content.

Question 11

Which Union Ministry is the nodal ministry for implementing the MGNREGA and its proposed replacement, the VB-G RAM G Act?

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Ministry of Rural Development, Both MGNREGA and the new VB-G RAM G Act are rural employment guarantee schemes, which fall under the mandate of the Ministry of Rural Development. This ministry formulates policies and programs for rural poverty alleviation, infrastructure, and employment.

Question 12

Which ministry is primarily responsible for notifying the rules for the four Labour Codes?

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Ministry of Labour and Employment, The Ministry of Labour and Employment is the nodal ministry for labour laws and policies in India. It is responsible for drafting and notifying rules under the consolidated Labour Codes.

Question 13

The administration of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) falls primarily under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The FCRA is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The MHA grants registration and prior permission to associations to receive foreign contributions and monitors their utilization.

Question 14

Which Indian ministry summoned the U.S. Charge d'Affaires and issued the formal diplomatic protest (demarche) over the attacks on merchant vessels?

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Ministry of External Affairs, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is responsible for India's foreign relations and diplomatic communications. As per the article, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the issue, and the MEA summoned the U.S. diplomat and handed over the demarche.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Allahabad High Court verdict of 1975:

1. The verdict declared Indira Gandhi's 1971 election from Rae Bareilly void.

2. Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha upheld all fourteen charges of corrupt practices against her.

3. The verdict barred Indira Gandhi from contesting any election for a period of six years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The judgment annulled her 1971 election. Statement 2 is incorrect: The article states Justice Sinha dismissed twelve of the fourteen charges, upholding only two. Statement 3 is correct: The judgment barred her from contesting elections for six years.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The Union Home Minister announced the complete withdrawal of AFSPA from all Northeastern states by the end of 2026.

2. A tripartite MoU was signed for oil exploration in a disputed area between Assam and Nagaland where work had been stalled for over three decades.

3. Since 2019, incidents of violence in the Northeast have reduced by approximately 80%, attributed to the signing of multiple peace accords.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The announcement was for withdrawal in 2027 (next year) and specifically mentioned barring one or two states, not a complete withdrawal from all states. Statement 2 is correct as per the article detailing the MoU for the Assam-Nagaland border area stalled for over 30 years. Statement 3 is correct as the article cites an 80% drop in violence due to 12 accords since 2019.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment:

1. The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by a Maharashtra doctor challenging criminal proceedings under the PCPNDT Act.

2. The Court cited Census data showing the national child sex ratio declined from 945 in 1991 to 927 in 2001 and further to 919 in 2011.

3. The Court stated that the sex ratio at birth has recovered to 945, signaling complete correction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions the SC dismissed a Maharashtra doctor's appeal. Statement 2 is correct as the article cites the decline from 945 (1991) to 927 (2001) to 919 (2011). Statement 3 is incorrect; the article says the sex ratio at birth recovered to 929, not 945, and calls it a 'partial course correction, but yet, not a path of true equality and acceptability'.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding findings of the SIPRI Yearbook 2026:

1. Global military expenditure in 2025 was $2.9 trillion, marking the eleventh consecutive year of increase.

2. India was the largest recipient of major arms during the period 2021-25.

3. The New START Treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the US and Russia, expired in February 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: global spending was $2.9T with an 11-year consecutive increase. Statement 2 is incorrect; India was the second largest recipient (8.2% of imports), not the largest. Statement 3 is correct; the article confirms New START expired in February 2026.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court-appointed National Task Force (NTF) report on student suicides:

1. It argues that student suicides are primarily a structural issue, not just a mental health problem.

2. It found that India has a comprehensive statutory framework for suicide prevention in higher education.

3. It highlighted that student suicides constituted 7.6% of all deaths by suicide in India in 2022.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the NTF's central argument is that suicides are a structural issue. Statement 2 is incorrect; the report's most important finding is the 'complete absence' of a direct statutory framework. Statement 3 is correct as the article states student suicides were 7.6% of all suicides in 2022.

Question 20

On which date did the Supreme Court grant a conditional stay on the Allahabad High Court verdict against Indira Gandhi?

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24 June 1975, The article states that on June 24, Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer of the Supreme Court issued a conditional stay on the Allahabad High Court judgement. June 12 is the HC verdict date, June 23 is when SC began hearing, and June 25 is the Emergency proclamation date.

Question 21

According to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, what is the estimated potential recovery value from the oil field mentioned in the tripartite MoU?

Accepted Answer

More than ₹15,000 crore, The article explicitly quotes the Home Minister stating, "In one field alone, there are possibilities of recovery of more than ₹15,000 crore." The other options are plausible but incorrect distractors.

Question 22

According to the Census data cited by the Supreme Court, what was the national child sex ratio in 2011?

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919, The article states: 'Census data shows that the national child sex ratio declined from 945 in 1991 to 927 in 2001 and further to 919 in 2011.' The other numbers are from different years: 945 (1991), 927 (2001), and 929 (sex ratio at birth).

Question 23

According to SIPRI Yearbook 2026, what was India's military expenditure in 2025?

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$92.1 billion, The article explicitly states India spent $92.1 billion on its military in 2025, an 8.9% increase from the previous year, making it the fifth highest spender globally. $114 billion was Germany's spending.

Question 24

According to the Supreme Court in Amit Kumar & Ors v. Union of India (2026), what was the number of student suicide cases in India in the year 2022?

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13,000, The article explicitly states: 'student suicides in India had doubled over a decade, reaching 13,000 cases in 2022'. The other options are plausible but incorrect distractors.

Question 25

What was the immediate and most significant political consequence of the Allahabad High Court's June 12, 1975 verdict?

Accepted Answer

A state of National Emergency was proclaimed under Article 352., As detailed in the article, the judgment triggered a political crisis. Following a Supreme Court stay and massive opposition protests, a state of Internal Emergency was proclaimed on the night of June 25, 1975. This is cited as the direct and most significant consequence.

Question 26

What is cited as the primary significance of the tripartite MoU signed between the Centre, Assam, and Nagaland, as per the news article?

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It resolves a long-standing jurisdictional dispute to enable joint resource exploration and boost development., The article states the MoU is for "joint exploration and production" in a "disputed area belt" where work was "stalled for more than three decades due to jurisdictional differences." It is highlighted as an example of cooperative federalism opening doors for development, not boundary demarcation, central takeover, or creating a new PSU.

Question 27

What is the primary objective behind the Supreme Court's emphasis on strict enforcement of the PCPNDT Act, as per the judgment?

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To combat deep-seated patriarchal preferences for male children and eradicate sex-selection practices, The article states the Court highlighted 'deep-seated patriarchal preferences towards a male child' and the 'behind the curtains prevalence of sex-selection practices', stating strict enforcement of the PCPNDT Act remains essential to address this systemic bias. The other options are narrower aspects or misinterpretations of the Act's purpose.

Question 28

The SIPRI report highlights 'Nuclear-Conventional Entanglement' as a destabilizing development. What is the primary risk associated with this concept?

Accepted Answer

Risk that a conventional military strike could be misread as a nuclear attack, triggering escalation., As defined in the article, Nuclear-Conventional Entanglement refers to the 'grey area' where the same missiles can carry both nuclear and conventional warheads. This creates the risk that a conventional strike could be misinterpreted as nuclear, leading to unintended escalation, as seen in the India-Pakistan context.

Question 29

What is the primary legal significance of the Supreme Court's judgment in Sukdeb Saha v. The State of Andhra Pradesh (2025), as referenced in the NTF report?

Accepted Answer

It linked mental well-being inseparably to the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution., The article states the court held that 'mental well-being is inseparable from the right to life' under Article 21. This constitutional interpretation is the judgment's core significance, forming the basis for the NTF's work. The other options describe potential outcomes or recommendations, not the judgment's primary holding.

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