Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 26 June 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 26 June 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include Polity, Governance, Social Issues and Infrastructure.
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Test your knowledge with 15 MCQs from today's current affairs. Each question includes an explanation for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation.
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Q1Which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation and administration of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation and administration of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010?
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
The FCRA is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. All registrations, renewals, and cancellations under the Act are handled by this ministry.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q2Which ministry notified the Good Samaritan Rules in 2020 under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019?
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Which ministry notified the Good Samaritan Rules in 2020 under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019?
Answer: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
The Good Samaritan Rules were notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) under Section 134A of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019. The Home Ministry handles the 112 NERS, but the Good Samaritan framework falls under MoRTH.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q3Which Act in Telangana mentions footpaths only in the context of underground ducts for utilities, and does not explicitly mandate pedestrian safety?
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Which Act in Telangana mentions footpaths only in the context of underground ducts for utilities, and does not explicitly mandate pedestrian safety?
Answer: TS-bPASS Act, 2020
The article states that the TS-bPASS Act, 2020, mentions footpaths only in relation to underground ducts for utilities and does not explicitly mandate them as a pedestrian safety measure. The proposed CURE Act, on the other hand, includes provisions for pedestrian facilities.
Polity · Infrastructure · Social Issues · State Governance · easy
Q4Which article of the Indian Constitution urges the state to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens?
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Which article of the Indian Constitution urges the state to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens?
Answer: Article 44
Article 44 is a Directive Principle of State Policy that states the State shall endeavour to secure a uniform civil code for all citizens. It is not a Fundamental Right, which distinguishes it from Articles 14 and 21.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q5Which organization developed the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system?
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Which organization developed the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system?
Answer: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
The article clearly states that DRDO developed the Netra AEW&C system and handed over Final Operational Clearance to the IAF. IAF is the user, HAL may manufacture components but DRDO is the lead developer. ISRO deals with space, not airborne defence systems.
Science Tech · Security · easy
Q6Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Sagarmala Project and Maritime Vision 2030 mentioned in the news?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Sagarmala Project and Maritime Vision 2030 mentioned in the news?
Answer: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
The Sagarmala Project and Maritime Vision 2030 are flagship initiatives of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, aimed at port-led development and shipbuilding growth as outlined in the article.
International Relations · Economy · Infrastructure · easy
Q7Which Supreme Court case, mentioned in the article, upheld the 2020 FCRA amendments?
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Which Supreme Court case, mentioned in the article, upheld the 2020 FCRA amendments?
Answer: Noel Harper vs Union of India
The article explicitly refers to the Noel Harper case (2022) where the Supreme Court upheld the 2020 FCRA amendments, though it narrowed the definition of 'political activity'.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q8Which municipal body requires empanelled architect and structural engineer certification as per the article?
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Which municipal body requires empanelled architect and structural engineer certification as per the article?
Answer: Kolkata Municipal Corporation
The article states 'As per the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, an empanelled architect and a structural engineer must certify building plans.' This makes option A correct. Options B, C, D are not mentioned in the article.
Governance · Social Issues · Infrastructure · State Governance · easy
Q9Which autonomous body under the Quality Council of India is responsible for accrediting healthcare organisations, including home care providers, to ensure standardisation and quality?
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Which autonomous body under the Quality Council of India is responsible for accrediting healthcare organisations, including home care providers, to ensure standardisation and quality?
Answer: National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare (NABH)
NABH is the autonomous body under the Quality Council of India that sets standards and accredits healthcare organisations. The article specifically mentions that accreditation of home care organisations by NABH will pave the way for greater standardisation of care, helping improve quality and achieve maintainable benchmarks.
Social Issues · Economy · Banking Regulation · easy
Q10Consider the following statements regarding the FCRA Amendment Rules, 2026:
1. The new Rules require NGOs to disclose their social media handles and websites.
2. The Rules allow NGOs to operate in any State or Union Territory without restriction as long as they are registered.
3. The Supreme Court in Noel Harper (2022) had read down rules that classified rights activism as work of a 'political nature'.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the FCRA Amendment Rules, 2026:
1. The new Rules require NGOs to disclose their social media handles and websites.
2. The Rules allow NGOs to operate in any State or Union Territory without restriction as long as they are registered.
3. The Supreme Court in Noel Harper (2022) had read down rules that classified rights activism as work of a 'political nature'.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: the new Rules mandate disclosure of social media handles. Statement 2 is incorrect: NGOs must confine work to States/UTs named in their registration. Statement 3 is correct: in Noel Harper (2022), the SC read down such rules. Hence option C is correct.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · hard
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's order on road safety trauma care:
1. The Supreme Court ordered states to implement five key trauma care measures, including a unified emergency number (112) and a trauma registry.
2. The 'Golden Hour' refers to the first 60 minutes after an accident, critical for saving lives.
3. All 34 states and Union Territories have fully complied with the SC order and have a trauma registry in place.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's order on road safety trauma care:
1. The Supreme Court ordered states to implement five key trauma care measures, including a unified emergency number (112) and a trauma registry.
2. The 'Golden Hour' refers to the first 60 minutes after an accident, critical for saving lives.
3. All 34 states and Union Territories have fully complied with the SC order and have a trauma registry in place.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: the SC ordered 5 key measures including 112 NERS and trauma registry. Statement 2 is correct: the Golden Hour is the first 60 minutes. Statement 3 is incorrect: 22 states do NOT have a trauma registry, so compliance is far from complete.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on the 'right to walk':
1. The Supreme Court declared that the freedom to walk on demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right under Article 21.
2. The Court suggested the establishment of a regulatory body with a legal and statutory framework to protect the right to walk.
3. The ruling applies only to Telangana state and not to other Indian cities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on the 'right to walk':
1. The Supreme Court declared that the freedom to walk on demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right under Article 21.
2. The Court suggested the establishment of a regulatory body with a legal and statutory framework to protect the right to walk.
3. The ruling applies only to Telangana state and not to other Indian cities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct as the article states the apex court held that walking safely on footpaths is a fundamental right under Article 21. Statement 2 is correct as the court suggested policy measures including a regulatory body. Statement 3 is incorrect because the ruling is a general interpretation of fundamental rights and applies pan-India, not just to Telangana.
Polity · Infrastructure · Social Issues · State Governance · hard
Q13Approximately how many NGO registrations under FCRA have been revoked in the past decade according to the article?
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Approximately how many NGO registrations under FCRA have been revoked in the past decade according to the article?
Answer: 20,000
The article explicitly states that 'more than 20,000 registrations have reportedly been revoked over the past decade on opaque grounds'. The other options are incorrect as they do not match the given data.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · medium
Q14According to the data submitted to the Supreme Court, how many states/UTs out of 34 have a grievance redressal system for Good Samaritans?
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According to the data submitted to the Supreme Court, how many states/UTs out of 34 have a grievance redressal system for Good Samaritans?
Answer: 8
The article states that only 8 out of 34 states and Union Territories have a grievance system for Good Samaritans. The other options are distractors: 13 states have no GPS or limited GPS in ambulances, and 22 states lack a trauma registry.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · medium
Q15According to the article, how many kilometres of footpaths exist within the limits of the erstwhile Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) against a requirement of roughly 1,600 km?
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According to the article, how many kilometres of footpaths exist within the limits of the erstwhile Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) against a requirement of roughly 1,600 km?
Answer: 430 km
The article explicitly states that for a requirement of roughly 1,600 km of footpaths, only about 430 km existed, many too narrow or encroached to be of practical use. Option A (886 km) is the length of four-lane roads, not footpaths. Options C and D are lengths of six-lane and eight-lane roads respectively.
Polity · Infrastructure · Social Issues · State Governance · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Governance
- Social Issues
- Infrastructure
- State Governance
- Science Tech
- Security
- International Relations
- Economy
- Banking Regulation
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 Notified: NGOs Barred from Advocacy, Multiple Fees Imposed
- SC Directs States on 5 Trauma Care Measures: Golden Hour Protocol, 112 NERS, Only 8/34 Have Grievance System
- SC Declares Right to Walk on Footpaths Fundamental Right; Hyderabad's 1,170 km Footpath Deficit Exposed
- West Bengal BJP Govt to Introduce Uniform Civil Code Bill in Ongoing Assembly Session
- DRDO Hands Over FOC of Netra AEW&C: India Becomes 5th Nation to Develop Indigenous AEW&C Capability
- India-South Korea Shipbuilding Pact: $4 Bn Investment, Target Top 10 by 2030 Under Maritime Vision
- FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 Notified: Multiple Fees per Activity/State, Ban on Political Content on NGO Platforms
- Taratala Warehouse Collapse: 11 Dead, Corrupt Construction Practices & Syndicate Raj Exposed
- India's Home Healthcare Gap: ₹16.3 Billion Market Needs Insurance Cover for 347 Million Seniors by 2050
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