Question 1

What topics are covered in the 28 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 28 June 2026 quiz covers Polity, History, Science Tech, Economy with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 28 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

Under which Act was the election petition filed by Raj Narain challenging Indira Gandhi's election?

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Representation of the People Act, 1951, The article explicitly states that Raj Narain filed an election petition under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which governs election conduct and disputes.

Question 6

Which company dominates the global advanced chip packaging market, as highlighted in the article?

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), The article states TSMC accounts for about 95% of all advanced packaging. Intel and Amkor are also packaging players but hold a much smaller share. Samsung is not mentioned in this context.

Question 7

Which landmark Supreme Court judgment established the right of transgender persons to self-identification?

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NALSA vs Union of India (2014), The NALSA judgment (2014) recognised the right to self-perceived gender identity as part of the right to life and dignity under Article 21. The other cases deal with privacy, decriminalisation of homosexuality, and triple talaq respectively.

Question 8

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Vision Document on Drug Control?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Vision Document on Drug Control was launched by the Union Home Minister at the NCORD meeting, confirming the Home Ministry's nodal role in drug control policy.

Question 9

According to the ICRIER working paper cited in the article, which sector is projected to experience the highest decline in exports to the EU due to CBAM?

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Iron and Steel, The ICRIER working paper estimates that the EU's imports of iron and steel from India could decline by about 24% due to CBAM, the highest among all CBAM commodities. Aluminium and fertilisers are also affected but to a lesser extent.

Question 10

Which Sikh Guru founded the Akal Takht?

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Guru Hargobind, According to the article, the Akal Takht was founded by Guru Hargobind, the sixth Guru, between 1606 and 1609, after the execution of his father Guru Arjan Dev by the Mughals. It was built as a symbol of defiance and sovereignty.

Question 11

Which organization, born during the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), is described in the article as a key military and political actor deeply entrenched in Iranian society?

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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), The article explicitly states that the IRGC was born during the Iran-Iraq war as an ideologically-driven guerrilla force and later became a key economic and political actor. Hezbollah is a Lebanese proxy, Quds Force is an IRGC unit, and Basij is a paramilitary volunteer militia, but the question targets the organization born during that war.

Question 12

Which state-level agency is responsible for small hydel power project allotments in Karnataka as per the article?

Accepted Answer

Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), The article mentions KREDL as the nodal agency that released data on small hydel projects and is responsible for allotments. KPCL handles power generation, KERC regulates tariffs, and Forest Department handles clearances – not project allotments.

Question 13

Consider the following statements:

1. The Allahabad HC set aside Indira Gandhi's election on grounds of corrupt practice involving Yashpal Kapoor.

2. The Supreme Court allowed Indira Gandhi to continue as PM but restricted her rights as an MP.

3. The 39th Amendment completely immunized the election of the Prime Minister from judicial review without any changes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the verdict. Statement 2 is correct: on 24 June, SC allowed her to continue as PM but restricted her MP rights. Statement 3 is false because SC struck down the part of the 39th Amendment that sought to immunize the PM's election from judicial review.

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding US efforts to reduce dependence on foreign chip packaging:

1. The Biden administration allocated over $50 billion under the CHIPS Act to boost domestic chip production.

2. The Trump administration fully implemented the $1.1 billion packaging research and development center planned by the Biden administration.

3. Nine packaging manufacturing projects have received CHIPS Act funding according to a Trump administration official.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the article says the Biden administration allocated more than $50 billion under the CHIPS Act. Statement 2 is false: the Trump administration effectively killed the packaging R&D center, not implemented it. Statement 3 is correct: a Trump administration official said nine packaging projects have received CHIPS Act funding.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Trans Amendment Act, 2026:

1. The Act no longer recognises an individual's right to self-perceived gender identity.

2. The Act expands the definition of 'transgender person' to include all genderqueer and non-binary individuals.

3. A medical board recommendation is required before the District Magistrate can issue a transgender certificate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the Act removes the right to self-identification. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Act restricts the definition to traditional communities (hijras, kinnars, aravanis) and excludes trans men and non-binary persons. Statement 3 is correct: medical board recommendation is mandated before DM issues certificate.

Question 16

On which date did Justice Jagmohanlal Sinha deliver the verdict setting aside Indira Gandhi's election?

Accepted Answer

12 June 1975, The article states: 'On 12 June 1975, Justice Sinha set aside Indira Gandhi’s election.' The other dates are distractors: 24 June is the SC stay, 25 June is Emergency proclamation, and 12 June 1971 is the election date.

Question 17

According to the article, what percentage of the advanced chip packaging market does TSMC account for?

Accepted Answer

95%, Analyst Handel Jones is quoted saying TSMC accounted for 'about 95% of all advanced packaging'. The other options are plausible distractors but not supported by the article.

Question 18

According to international studies cited in the article, what is the range of increase in suicide attempts when discriminatory laws against transgender persons are passed?

Accepted Answer

7% to 72%, Raj from Mariwala Health Initiative stated that international evidence shows a 7% to 72% increase in suicide attempts following discriminatory laws. This is a crucial data point for prelims and can be used in mains to highlight the mental health impact of legislation.

Question 19

According to the NCB Annual Report 2025, how much Amphetamine-Type Stimulant (ATS) was seized in Mizoram in 2025?

Accepted Answer

1,477 kg, The article states that Mizoram alone accounted for 1,477 kg of Amphetamine-Type Stimulant seizures in 2025, out of the national total of 3,485 kg. Manipur followed with 535 kg. The 305 kg figure refers to a specific maritime seizure at Porbandar.

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