Question 1

What topics are covered in the 19 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 19 June 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Infrastructure, History with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 19 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 provision of the Constitution was primarily used by the Supreme Court to declare the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right?

Accepted Answer

Article 19(1)(d), The Supreme Court explicitly relied on Article 19(1)(d) which guarantees the right to move freely throughout the territory of India. While the judgment also referenced Article 19(1)(a), (b), and (c) for associated rights, the primary basis was the right to free movement under Article 19(1)(d).

Question 6

Who was the President of India who gave reluctant assent to the First Amendment in 1951?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajendra Prasad, The article explicitly states that June 18, 1951, marks 75 years since Rajendra Prasad gave his reluctant assent to the First Amendment. He was the first President of India.

Question 7

Which international organization is responsible for notifying non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and trade measures among its member countries?

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World Trade Organization, The article mentions that WTO members submit notifications of NTBs and health-related trade measures. The WTO is the primary international body for regulating trade between nations and ensuring transparency in trade measures.

Question 8

Which institution issued the ruling recognizing homemakers' domestic care as a distinct head of compensation in motor accident claims?

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Supreme Court of India, The ruling was delivered by the Supreme Court of India while hearing a case of a woman killed in a 2001 road accident. The Delhi High Court is mentioned separately for a related case on asset sharing.

Question 9

Which trade union filed the public interest petition on minimum wages for domestic workers that was dismissed by the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Penn Thozhilalargal Sangam, The article mentions that Penn Thozhilalargal Sangam, a trade union of domestic workers, filed a petition on the issue of minimum wages which was disposed of by the Supreme Court.

Question 10

Which international organization officially declared a 'loss of continuity of knowledge' regarding Iran's nuclear programme?

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), The article states that 'by late 2025, the International Atomic Energy Agency officially declared that it had suffered a “loss of continuity of knowledge” vis-à-vis Iran’s nuclear programme.' The IAEA is the UN body responsible for nuclear safeguards and monitoring.

Question 11

Which ministry is primarily responsible for conducting the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, The NFHS is conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) through the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai. It is a large-scale survey covering health, nutrition, and population indicators.

Question 12

Which UN agency released the 'State of the Climate in Asia 2025' report?

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World Meteorological Organization (WMO), The report was released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialized UN agency focusing on weather, climate, and hydrology. IPCC provides assessments but does not release annual state-of-climate reports; UNEP focuses on environmental policy; UNDP on development.

Question 13

Which country’s government imposed export controls on Anthropic's newest AI models, leading to their disablement?

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United States, The article states that the US government imposed export controls on Anthropic's models (Fable 5 and Mythos 5), citing national security concerns, leading to their disablement.

Question 14

Which government body is primarily responsible for implementing the prescription-only mandate for syrup-based medicines under the Drugs Rules 1945?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, The Union Health Ministry (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) oversees the Drugs Rules 1945 and is the nodal body for pharmaceutical regulation in India. The other options are not directly related to drug regulation.

Question 15

Consider the following statements:

1. The Supreme Court declared the right to walk on demarcated footpaths as a fundamental right.

2. The court held that the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 adequately protects the rights of pedestrians.

3. The court directed the government to establish a full-time regulator for implementing the right to walk.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct – the Supreme Court declared the fundamental right to walk on demarcated footpaths. Statement 2 is incorrect – the court said the Motor Vehicles Act was an impediment and undermined pedestrian rights. Statement 3 is correct – the court emphasised the need for a full-time regulator to plan, enforce and implement the right.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the First Amendment (1951):

1. It created the Ninth Schedule to protect laws from judicial review.

2. It introduced 'public order' and 'incitement to offences' as new grounds for restricting freedom of speech.

3. The amendment was triggered by three Supreme Court judgments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: the Ninth Schedule was created by the First Amendment. Statement 2 is correct: it added public order, incitement to offences, relations with foreign states, and security of the state as restrictions on free speech. Statement 3 is incorrect: while three adverse judgments triggered the amendment, two were from High Courts (Madras and Patna) and one from the Supreme Court (on press censorship). The article mentions the Madras High Court and Patna High Court, not three Supreme Court judgments.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding non-tariff barriers (NTBs):

1. NTBs include regulations, certifications, licensing rules, and product requirements that goods must meet before entering a market.

2. Since the establishment of the WTO in 1995, average tariff rates among its members have doubled.

3. India's FTA utilisation rate is about 25%, compared with 70%-80% for developed economies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article defines NTBs as regulations, certifications, licensing rules, and product requirements. Statement 2 is incorrect because since the WTO's establishment, average tariff rates have fallen by nearly half, not doubled. Statement 3 is correct as the article states India's FTA utilisation is about 25% compared to 70-80% for developed economies.

Question 18

What specific incident led to the Supreme Court's judgment on the right to walk?

Accepted Answer

Death of a 5-year-old boy crushed by a truck while walking to school, The article explicitly states that the judgment came in a case of the death of a five-year-old boy who was crushed to death by a truck while walking to the neighbourhood school with his father. This tragic incident formed the factual basis for the court's ruling.

Question 19

In which year did the First Amendment to the Indian Constitution receive the President's assent?

Accepted Answer

1951, The article states that June 18, 1951, marks 75 years since Rajendra Prasad gave his reluctant assent to the First Amendment. Hence the year is 1951.

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