Question 1

What topics are covered in the 23 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 23 June 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Security, Environment with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 23 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 ministry is primarily responsible for issuing the deportation policy and administering the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for internal security, immigration, and deportation policies. The article mentions MHA's policy notification and standard operating procedures for detection and deportation.

Question 6

Which trust is responsible for managing the Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla?

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Jammu and Kashmir Dharmarth Trust, The article states that the Kheer Bhawani Temple is managed by the Jammu and Kashmir Dharmarth Trust, which was established by the Dogra rulers to manage Hindu temples in the region.

Question 7

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for India's trade negotiations with the U.S.?

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry, The article mentions Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal leading the talks, and the meeting is held at Vanijya Bhawan, the headquarters of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This ministry handles India's trade negotiations and agreements.

Question 8

Which committee in the Constituent Assembly was responsible for discussing fundamental rights and the right to vote?

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Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas, The article mentions that the Constituent Assembly set up an Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas under the Chairmanship of Sardar Patel. This committee discussed the matter of making voting a fundamental right.

Question 9

Which ministry is primarily responsible for negotiating and implementing India's trade agreements like the India-UK CETA?

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry, The article is written by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, indicating that this ministry leads trade agreement negotiations. The Ministry of External Affairs handles diplomatic relations, while Finance deals with tariffs and revenue, but Commerce and Industry is the nodal ministry for FTAs.

Question 10

Which organization conducts the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) in India?

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National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey is a flagship survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), which operates under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The PMEAC is an advisory body, and the FAO is a UN agency. Hence option B is correct.

Question 11

Which house of the UK Parliament is directly elected?

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House of Commons, The House of Commons comprises 650 elected members. The House of Lords is not elected; its members include life peers, bishops, and hereditary peers. This is a standard static fact for comparative polity.

Question 12

Which constitutional body tabled the report on Kerala's State Finances for 2024-25?

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India, The news mentions the CAG report on State Finances tabled in the Assembly. The CAG is the constitutional audit authority under Article 148.

Question 13

Which ministry is responsible for notifying Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) under the Environment Protection Act, 1986?

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, The Environment Protection Act, 1986 is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). ESAs are notified by this ministry after considering recommendations from expert committees and state governments.

Question 14

Which US institution's ruling on February 20, 2026 voided the reciprocal tariff mechanism that had set India's tariff rate at 18%?

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US Supreme Court, The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, held that the statutory authority used for reciprocal tariffs did not authorize the executive to impose such rates; the power belongs to Congress. This ruling voided India's negotiated 18% tariff rate.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025:

1. It repeals the Foreigners Act, 1946 and three other colonial-era laws.

2. Section 16 of the Act places the burden of proving Indian citizenship on the individual.

3. The term 'pushback' is statutorily defined under this Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: the Act consolidated and repealed four laws including the Foreigners Act, 1946. Statement 2 is correct: Section 16 places the burden on the individual. Statement 3 is incorrect: the term 'pushback' has no statutory definition in Indian law.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding fire safety in India:

1. India needs approximately 1.8 million firefighters based on global standards.
2. The current number of firefighters in India is around 2,00,000.
3. Each state on average is short by 707 fire trucks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 and 3 only, Statement 1 is correct: India needs 1.8 million firefighters. Statement 2 is incorrect: the article states current number is around 3,00,000 (not 2,00,000). Statement 3 is correct: each state is short by 707 fire trucks on average.

Question 17

Consider the following statements:

1. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the 50% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

2. The new U.S. tariffs under Section 122 are 10% and will expire on July 24, 2026.

3. India's trade surplus with the U.S. increased in 2025-26 compared to the previous year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the sweeping tariffs. Statement 2 is correct as the Trump administration announced 10% tariffs under Section 122 for 150 days, expiring July 24, 2026. Statement 3 is incorrect because India's trade surplus declined to $34.4 billion in 2025-26 from $40.89 billion in 2024-25.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the right to vote in India:

1. The Supreme Court has held that the right to vote is a fundamental right.

2. The right to contest elections is also a statutory right, not a fundamental right.

3. Both the right to vote and the right to contest elections are purely statutory in nature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because the Supreme Court has held that the right to vote is NOT a fundamental right - it is statutory. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is correct as the article states both are statutory in nature. Hence option C is correct.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the India-UK CETA:

1. The agreement eliminates tariffs on about 99% of tariff lines, covering almost 100% of trade value.

2. Dairy products and cereals are included in the tariff elimination to boost exports.

3. The Double Contribution Convention will benefit over 75,000 Indian professionals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because dairy, cereals, millets, apples, oats and cooking oils are explicitly excluded to protect domestic farmers. Statement 3 is correct: the Double Contribution Convention benefits over 75,000 Indian professionals and 900 companies.

Question 20

According to the West Bengal Chief Minister, how many illegal infiltrators were deported to Bangladesh over the past one month as of June 7, 2026?

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4,800, The article states West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari said on June 7 that 4,800 'illegal infiltrators' have been deported to Bangladesh over the past one month. This is a specific data point likely to be tested in exams.

Question 21

As per the Indian Express analysis, how many pedestrian deaths were recorded in India in 2024?

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36,526, The article mentions that pedestrian deaths surged from 13,894 in 2015 to 36,526 in 2024, an increase of 163%. Option A is the 2015 figure.

Question 22

What is the value of India's proposed purchases of U.S. energy, aircraft, and other products over the next five years under the BTA framework?

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$500 billion, The article explicitly states that New Delhi has expressed intentions to purchase $500 billion of U.S. energy products, aircraft and aircraft parts, precious metals, technology products, and coking coal over the next five years.

Question 23

On which date did the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights convene to discuss the matter of making voting a fundamental right?

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April 21, 1947, The article specifically states that the committee convened on the morning of April 21, 1947, in the Council Chamber of the Council House (now Old Parliament House).

Question 24

What percentage of tariff lines are eliminated under the India-UK CETA?

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99%, The article states that CETA will 'immediately eliminate tariffs on about 99 per cent of tariff lines'. The other options are close distractors: 100% is not accurate because sensitive sectors are excluded, and 90% or 95% are not mentioned.

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of the 'holding centres/camps' mandated by the MHA in districts bordering Bangladesh and Myanmar?

Accepted Answer

To restrict the movement of undocumented migrants pending deportation, The MHA policy mandated holding centres with 10-feet-high barbed wire boundaries to restrict movement of undocumented migrants until they are deported. This is a security and enforcement measure, not a welfare initiative.

Question 26

What is the primary significance of the Supreme Court recognizing the right to walk on footpaths as a fundamental right?

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It will create a legal framework to hold officials accountable for pedestrian infrastructure violations, The Supreme Court stated that a law would be crucial to holding officials and departments accountable for addressing violations of pedestrian rights. The judgment does not ban vehicles or automatically increase compensation; it establishes the right and calls for a law.

Question 27

What is the primary objective of India's current trade talks with the U.S. in the context of the changed tariff regime?

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To secure a tariff advantage over competitor nations like ASEAN, The article highlights that with all countries now facing the same 10% additional levy, India needs to negotiate a favorable tariff edge in the trade pact to regain its comparative advantage over competitors such as ASEAN nations, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Question 28

What is the primary implication of declaring the right to vote a fundamental right?

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It would make the right to vote justiciable and enforceable by courts, The article explains that Ambedkar argued that if voting is a fundamental right, then the legislature and executive cannot alter it. It would be justiciable and enforceable by courts. Currently, it is a statutory right that can be modified by ordinary legislation.

Question 29

What is the primary objective of the Double Contribution Convention included in the India-UK CETA?

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To exempt Indian workers from paying social security contributions in the UK during temporary assignments, The article explains that the Double Contribution Convention exempts Indian workers and employers from making dual social-security contributions in the UK during temporary assignments, ensuring continued coverage in India. It does not affect tariffs or provide unlimited mobility.

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