Question 1

What topics are covered in the 17 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 17 June 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Security, Economy, Polity with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 17 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

The leaked 14-point MoU between the US and Iran is a successor to which earlier nuclear agreement from which the US unilaterally withdrew in 2018?

Accepted Answer

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), The 2015 JCPOA was the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1. The US withdrew from it in 2018 under President Trump. The current 2026 MoU is a new framework to replace it.

Question 6

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the anti-defection law?

Accepted Answer

Tenth Schedule, The Tenth Schedule was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment in 1985 and contains provisions for disqualification of members on grounds of defection.

Question 7

Which ministry is responsible for issuing blocking orders under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Section 69A of the IT Act empowers the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to issue blocking orders in the interest of national security, sovereignty, or public order. The Home Ministry-led Sahyog portal operates under Section 79(3)(b) for direct blocking orders.

Question 8

Which EU body is responsible for proposing and implementing trade agreements on behalf of the European Union?

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European Commission, The European Commission is the executive branch of the EU that proposes legislation, including trade agreements, and manages international trade negotiations. The European Council sets overall political direction, while the Parliament provides democratic oversight and approval.

Question 9

Which species of Plasmodium is responsible for the majority of severe and fatal malaria infections?

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium falciparum, According to the article, P. falciparum remains responsible for most severe and fatal infections. P. vivax is less deadly but causes relapses via hypnozoites.

Question 10

Which ministry issued the blocking order against Telegram in India over the NEET paper leak investigation?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, As per the article, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) carried out the action under Section 69A of the IT Act at the request of the National Testing Agency (NTA). NTA requested the block, but the final authority to issue the blocking order rested with MeitY.

Question 11

Which parliamentary committee submitted the 381st Action Taken Report recommending a review of CUET UG's MCQ format?

Accepted Answer

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, The report was submitted by the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, headed by Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh. It is the 381st Action Taken Report, a follow-up on the 364th Report on Demands for Grants for 2025-26.

Question 12

Which government think tank published the 'Composite Water Management Index (CWMI)' report mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

NITI Aayog, The Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) is a flagship report published by NITI Aayog, the premier policy think tank of the Government of India, to assess water management across states.

Question 13

Which international waterway, through which 1/5 of the world's oil and natural gas passes, was effectively shut by Iran during the conflict?

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Strait of Hormuz, The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The article states that Iran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz for the duration of the war, bottling up merchant ships that carry 1/5 of the world's oil and natural gas supply.

Question 14

Which US military AI targeting programme uses Elon Musk's Grok tool as revealed in the news?

Accepted Answer

Project Maven, The article states that Project Maven is the US military's AI-assisted targeting programme that initially used Anthropic's Claude and now uses Grok. Operation Epic Fury is the operation itself, not the programme. Project D4 is India's initiative.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the leaked US-Iran MoU:

1. Iran has pledged never to produce nuclear weapons.

2. The US has committed to lifting all sanctions immediately upon signing the MoU.

3. The final agreement is to be approved through a binding resolution of the UN Security Council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Iran explicitly pledges to never produce nuclear weapons. Statement 2 is incorrect: The US will lift sanctions on oil, petrochemicals, and banking during the negotiation period, but commits to lifting all sanctions only as part of a final agreement, not immediately. Statement 3 is correct: Both sides have agreed the final deal will be approved by a binding UNSC resolution.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the merger provision under the Tenth Schedule:

1. The split provision (Paragraph 3) allowing a one-third split was omitted in 2003.

2. Under Paragraph 4, a merger is valid if approved by two-thirds of the political party.

3. The authority to decide disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is vested in the Speaker or Chairman of the House.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Paragraph 3 was omitted in 2003. Statement 2 is incorrect: Paragraph 4 requires approval by two-thirds of the legislature party, not the political party. Statement 3 is correct: The Speaker/Chairman decides disqualification as per the article.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the G7:

1. The G7 is a formal grouping of seven advanced economies with a permanent secretariat.

2. India is a regular invitee to the G7 summits and has attended 13 times.

3. The G7 countries together represent about 40% of global GDP.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because the G7 is an informal grouping with no legal existence, permanent secretariat, or binding decisions. Statement 2 is correct as India has been invited 13 times, with PM Modi attending 7 in a row since 2019. Statement 3 is correct as G7 countries represent 40% of global GDP and 10% of the world's population.

Question 18

According to the leaked MoU text, what is the proposed timeline for the US and Iran to reach a final nuclear agreement after the MoU is signed?

Accepted Answer

60 days, The article states that once the MoU is signed, negotiations on core issues like Iran's nuclear programme would start, with a goal to reach a final agreement within 60 days, 'extendable by mutual consent'.

Question 19

In which year was the split provision (Paragraph 3) of the Tenth Schedule deleted?

Accepted Answer

2003, The article explicitly states that 'paragraph 3 was omitted in 2003' to strengthen the anti-defection law.

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