Question 1

What topics are covered in the 24 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 24 June 2026 quiz covers Science Tech, Social Issues, International Relations, Economy with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 24 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 Indian regulatory body granted approval to Wockhardt's ZAYNICH for use in India on May 27, 2026?

Accepted Answer

Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), The article states that ZAYNICH received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on May 27, 2026, alongside US FDA approval on May 30, 2026. DCGI is the national regulatory authority for pharmaceuticals in India.

Question 6

Which provision of the US Trade Act of 1974 is being used to impose new tariffs on India and other countries?

Accepted Answer

Section 301, The article states that the US is moving to a new tariff architecture under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, which allows the President to impose tariffs on countries engaged in unfair trade practices. IEEPA was used earlier but struck down by the Supreme Court. Section 122 is a temporary provision expiring July 24. Section 232 relates to national security imports.

Question 7

Which ministry is responsible for releasing the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India?

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry, The Ministry of Commerce and Industry releases the WPI data. The new series with base year 2022-23 was announced by this ministry, as mentioned in the article. The Ministry of Finance handles fiscal policy, while Statistics and Programme Implementation oversees CPI and other surveys.

Question 8

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for administering the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The FCRA is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, as clearly stated in the article. The Home Ministry issued the notifications and oversees foreign funding of NGOs.

Question 9

Which organization published the QS World Future Skills Index 2027?

Accepted Answer

QS Quacquarelli Symonds, The report was released by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher education analytics firm. Other options are international bodies but not responsible for this index.

Question 10

Which Indian statutory body outlined the roadmap targeting 100 GW of pumped storage capacity by 2035-36?

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Central Electricity Authority (CEA), The article explicitly states that the CEA outlined the roadmap targeting 100 GW of pumped storage capacity by 2035-36. The CEA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Power responsible for power sector planning.

Question 11

Which body conducted the inquiry that found Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide?

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UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, The article explicitly states that the report was by the 'U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel'. This is an ad hoc commission established by the UN Human Rights Council, not the Council itself or the ICC.

Question 12

Which international framework requires India to submit the First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1)?

Accepted Answer

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), BTRs are submitted under the Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement, which operates under the UNFCCC. While the Paris Agreement mandates BTRs, the UNFCCC is the overarching body. The article mentions submission to UNFCCC.

Question 13

Which Act is the primary legislation for protecting children from sexual offences in India?

Accepted Answer

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, The POCSO Act, 2012, specifically addresses sexual offences against children. The MTP Act deals with pregnancy termination, the Juvenile Justice Act focuses on care and protection, and the IPC covers general sexual offences but not with the specificity of POCSO.

Question 14

Which of the following was constituted in Delhi to continuously monitor the El Niño impact on agriculture?

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El Niño Monitoring Cell, The article explicitly states that an 'El Niño Monitoring Cell' and a 'Crop Weather Watch Group' were constituted. The question specifically asks for the cell that monitors El Niño impact; hence option B is correct.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding Wockhardt's antibiotic ZAYNICH:

1. ZAYNICH is a novel oral antibiotic primarily effective against Gram-positive bacteria.

2. The drug was developed at Wockhardt's research centre in Pune, Maharashtra.

3. The US FDA approved ZAYNICH in May 2026 for treating complicated urinary tract infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: ZAYNICH is an intravenous (IV) antibiotic, not oral, and targets Gram-negative bacteria (not Gram-positive). Statement 2 is incorrect: the research centre is in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, not Pune. Statement 3 is correct: US FDA approval was granted on May 30, 2026 for complicated UTIs due to Gram-negative bacteria.

Question 16

Consider the following statements:

1. The US Supreme Court struck down reciprocal tariffs imposed under IEEPA.

2. India's export surplus with the US increased in May 2026 compared to May 2025.

3. The US has already signed trade deals with the EU, Japan, South Korea, and several ASEAN countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: the US Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA-based reciprocal tariffs. Statement 2 is false: the surplus declined from $5.02B to $2.94B. Statement 3 is correct: the US has sealed deals with the EU, Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN countries. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the US-Iran peace agreement:

1. The MoU was signed on June 15, 2026.

2. The deal immediately imposes new oil sanctions on Iran.

3. Israel opposed the agreement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the MoU was signed on June 15, 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect: the US committed to immediately waive oil sanctions, not impose new ones. Statement 3 is correct: Israel opposed the deal firmly, causing a rift with Washington.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the recent FCRA amendments:

1. The new rules require NGOs to specify their purposes from a government-notified schedule of 105 permissible activities.

2. The amendments allow foreign nationals in key management positions to receive FCRA registration without restrictions.

3. Proselytisation is explicitly excluded from permitted religious activities under the new rules.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct – registration now requires selecting from a 105-activity schedule. Statement 2 is incorrect – the rules restrict organisations with foreign nationals in key positions from ordinarily receiving registration. Statement 3 is correct – proselytisation is specifically barred. Hence option C is correct.

Question 19

According to the article, what is the estimated annual number of deaths in India from all multidrug-resistant infections (not just UTIs)?

Accepted Answer

300,000, The article explicitly states: 'Across all multidrug-resistant infections, not just UTIs, around 300,000 people die every year.' This is a key data point for understanding the AMR burden in India.

Question 20

According to the article, what was India's export surplus with the US in May 2026?

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$2.94 billion, The article states that India's export surplus slipped over 40% from $5.02 billion in May 2025 to $2.94 billion in May 2026. The other options are distractors: $4.17 billion was FPI net inflow in February 2026, and $7.65 billion was net FDI inflows for the full year 2025-26.

Question 21

What was the wholesale inflation rate in India for May 2026, as per the new WPI series?

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9.7%, The article states that wholesale inflation rose to 9.7% in May 2026, driven by crude oil, natural gas, and mineral oils. This is the highest since at least April 2024, when the new base year series began.

Question 22

According to the new FCRA notification, what is the penalty for utilising foreign contribution in speculative investments (e.g., stock market)?

Accepted Answer

₹1 lakh or 30% of the amount invested, whichever is higher, The second notification under Section 41(1) of FCRA specifies that speculative investment violation attracts a penalty of ₹1 lakh or 30% of the amount invested, whichever is higher. Option A is the penalty for administrative expense breach (5%), not investments.

Question 23

According to the QS World Future Skills Index 2027, what is India's overall score out of 100?

Accepted Answer

89.4, India's overall score is 89.4. The other options are sub-indicator scores: 85.7 (Academic Readiness), 93.3 (Economic Transformation), and 96.0 (Future of Work). The question tests precise recollection of the overall score.

Question 24

According to the 2026 Global Hydropower Outlook, what was India's total installed hydropower capacity as of 2025?

Accepted Answer

56,336 MW, The article states that India had the highest installed capacity in Central and South Asia with 56,336 MW. The distractor 54,361 MW is Russia's installed capacity, while 60,000 MW is the capacity of China's Yarlung Zangbo project.

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