Question 1

What topics are covered in the 15 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 15 June 2026 quiz covers Governance, Social Issues, Polity, International Relations with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 15 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 of the following bodies is responsible for publishing the 'UN IGME Report' cited in the article?

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United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, The article explicitly mentions the 'United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) 2025 Report'. This is the nodal body that releases these specific child mortality estimates.

Question 6

The Supreme Court's Victim Protection Plan for trafficking survivors is primarily based on which articles of the Constitution?

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Articles 21 and 23, The article explicitly states the plan is 'based on Articles 21 and 23'. Article 21 guarantees the right to life with dignity, and Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings, forming the constitutional bedrock for the rehabilitation framework.

Question 7

Under which ministry does the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner function?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, responsible for conducting the Census, functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. This is a key static fact often tested in polity and governance sections.

Question 8

Which international body is typically responsible for monitoring and verifying nuclear programmes, as mentioned in the context of Iran's agreement?

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), The article mentions monitoring and restricting Tehran's nuclear programme 'in cooperation with the United Nations watchdog.' The IAEA is the UN body specifically mandated to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and verify compliance with non-proliferation agreements.

Question 9

Which Indian ministry issued the official statement detailing the outcomes of the Modi-Macron meeting in Nice?

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Ministry of External Affairs, The article explicitly states that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued the statement summarizing the discussions and outcomes of the bilateral meeting. The MEA is the nodal ministry for India's foreign relations and diplomatic engagements.

Question 10

Which is the highest defence body of China, mentioned as having likely cleared the PLA's 2020 LAC transgressions?

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Central Military Commission (CMC), The article explicitly states that the scale of the 2020 intrusions suggested the operation was 'cleared by the Central Military Commission (CMC), the highest defence body headed by Xi.' The CMC is the supreme military command authority in China.

Question 11

Which legislation provides the legal framework for awarding compensation in motor accident cases, as discussed in the Supreme Court judgment?

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The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, The article explicitly states that compensation for road accidents is awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This act lays down the mathematical framework for calculating compensation based on income, future prospects, and multipliers.

Question 12

According to the article, which international body is mentioned as the proposed forum for approving the final Iran-US agreement?

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United Nations Security Council (UNSC), The article explicitly states, 'the final agreement would be approved by a UN Security Council resolution.' The UNSC is the primary UN organ responsible for maintaining international peace and security, making its approval crucial for such a deal.

Question 13

The news mentions fertiliser imports by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like National Fertilisers Ltd. (NFL). Under which ministry does the Department of Fertilizers operate?

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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, The Department of Fertilizers is under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. This ministry is responsible for the policy, planning, development, and regulation of the fertiliser industry, including the subsidy regime. The PSUs mentioned (RCF, IPL, NFL) fall under its administrative control.

Question 14

Which Indian research body collaborated with Panacea Biotec for the Phase 3 clinical trials of the DengiAll vaccine?

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Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), The article explicitly states that Panacea Biotec's DengiAll Phase 3 trials were conducted 'together with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)'. This is a direct factual extraction.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding India's progress in child mortality as per the article:

1. India's reduction in under-five mortality between 2014 and 2024 was lower than the global average reduction.

2. The Mother and Child Protection Card is used for growth monitoring and immunisation tracking by ASHAs and ANMs.

3. The hub-and-spoke model strengthens referral linkages between different levels of healthcare facilities for newborns.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because India's reduction (41%) was substantially higher than the global average (18%). Statement 2 is correct as the article states the card is used for these purposes by ASHAs, ANMs, and Anganwadi workers. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the hub-and-spoke model for newborn care referrals.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's Victim Protection Plan for trafficking survivors:

1. The plan mandates that survivors must receive legal representation immediately after rescue.

2. The guidelines state that women who choose to leave shelters can be denied compensation and welfare benefits.

3. The judgment was delivered in the case of Prajwala v. Union of India on May 29, 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 which says the guidelines make it mandatory for victims to receive representation immediately after rescue. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article clearly states that 'Even women who choose to leave shelters cannot be denied compensation, welfare benefits, or other entitlements'. Statement 3 is correct as mentioned in the article. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding Census 2027:

1. It will be the first Census in independent India to collect detailed caste-based socio-economic data.

2. The Census is conducted under the authority of the Census Act, 1948.

3. The last Census was conducted in 2011, making the 2027 exercise the first after a gap of 16 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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All three, Statement 1 is correct as mentioned in the article. Statement 2 is correct as the Census is governed by the Census Act, 1948. Statement 3 is correct: last Census was 2011, next is 2027, a gap of 16 years. Hence, all three statements are correct.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the US-Iran agreement:

1. It involves the destruction of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

2. A key provision is the removal of naval mines from the Strait of Malacca.

3. Pakistan is acting as the mediator for the deal scheduled to be signed in Geneva.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article explicitly mentions destroying 'highly enriched uranium.' Statement 2 is incorrect because the mines are to be removed from the 'Strait of Hormuz,' not the 'Strait of Malacca' - a classic examiner trap swapping critical choke-points. Statement 3 is correct as the article states, 'According to the mediator Pakistan, the deal is scheduled to be signed in Geneva.'

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the outcomes of the India-France bilateral meeting:

1. The leaders agreed to set up a high-level mechanism to double the annual bilateral trade within five years.

2. They adopted an 'India-France Innovation Roadmap 2025' to guide technological collaboration.

3. A Joint India-France AI Working Group was agreed upon to focus on artificial intelligence governance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the MEA statement. Statement 2 is incorrect; the roadmap adopted is the 'Innovation Roadmap 2030', not 2025. Statement 3 is correct as the leaders agreed to create a Joint AI Working Group. Hence, both 1 and 3 are correct.

Question 20

According to the NFHS-6 report mentioned in the article, what was the percentage of children aged 12–23 months who received full immunisation coverage?

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82.6%, The article states: 'Full immunisation coverage among children aged 12–23 months increased from 76.6 per cent in 2019–21 to 82.6 per cent in 2023–24 (NFHS -6 Report).' 76.6% was the NFHS-5 figure, and 85.3% is the postnatal care coverage figure, making 82.6% the correct data point.

Question 21

According to the Supreme Court's guidelines, for how long are designated caseworkers responsible for ensuring continued support to trafficking survivors?

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Up to 3 years, The article specifically mentions that designated caseworkers are responsible for ensuring continued support 'for up to three years'. This is a precise data point from the news.

Question 22

As per the Special Bulletin on MMR in India 2021-23 cited in the article, what is the current Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)?

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88, The article explicitly states: "It has further come down to 88 (Special Bulletin on MMR in India 2021-23, RGI)." The other options are distractors: 70 is the UN-SDG target, 93 was the SRS 2021 figure.

Question 23

According to the article, what percentage of global oil and gas supply transits through the Strait of Hormuz?

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20%, The article clearly states that the Strait of Hormuz 'is a crucial passage for 20 percent of the global oil and gas supply.' The other options are plausible but incorrect distractors.

Question 24

What is the current approximate annual bilateral trade volume between India and France, as mentioned in the news, which is targeted to be doubled?

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$16 billion, The article clearly states that the existing annual bilateral trade is $16 billion, and the new high-level mechanism aims to double this figure within five years. The other options are plausible distractors but not the exact figure mentioned.

Question 25

What is the primary objective of the structured life-cycle approach anchored in the RMNCAH+N strategy, as highlighted in the article?

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To shift from episodic interventions to an integrated continuum of care from reproductive health to adolescence., The article clearly states: 'At the core of this transformation lies a deliberate shift from episodic interventions to a structured life-cycle approach anchored in the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) strategy.' This integrates maternal health, newborn care, immunisation, and nutrition into a single continuum.

Question 26

What is described as the unique and transformative aspect of the Supreme Court's Victim Protection Plan according to the activists quoted in the article?

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It recognizes survivors as rights-holders entitled to dignity, rather than as recipients of charity., Sunitha Krishnan of Prajwala describes the judgment as 'historic' because it is 'the first to recognise survivors of human trafficking as rights-holders entitled to dignity and rehabilitation, rather than as recipients of charity.' This shift in legal perspective is the core transformative aspect highlighted.

Question 27

What is a primary anticipated benefit of collecting caste-based data in Census 2027, as per the article?

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To enable a nuanced picture of where socio-economic disadvantages are concentrated, The article states this data "will allow for a much more nuanced picture of where disadvantages are concentrated, enabling targeted policies and reservation frameworks." It clarifies the Census will not replace PLFS, and it is not about religious minorities or seat allocation.

Question 28

What is a primary strategic objective of the provision to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz in the US-Iran agreement?

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To ensure the safe passage of commercial shipping and global energy supplies., The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global energy chokepoint. Removing mines directly addresses the security threat to commercial vessels, thereby stabilizing a key artery for global oil and gas trade, which is the core economic and strategic implication mentioned in the article.

Question 29

What is a primary strategic objective behind establishing the Joint India-France AI Working Group, as inferred from the news?

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To collaborate on governance frameworks and regulations for artificial intelligence, The article specifies that the joint working group is focussed on 'AI governance'. This indicates its primary objective is to work on regulatory, ethical, and governance aspects of AI, rather than purely commercial, military, or academic exchanges.

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