Question 1

What topics are covered in the 29 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 29 June 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, International Relations, Economy with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 29 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 parliamentary body is currently examining the One Nation One Election bills?

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Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), The JPC, chaired by PP Chaudhary, was formed after the bills were introduced in Parliament. The HLC (Ram Nath Kovind) submitted the original report, but scrutiny of the legislation is done by the JPC.

Question 6

Which of the following is the official name of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) mentioned in the article?

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Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), The article explicitly states that the UK-India FTA is formally known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). CEPA is a different type of agreement used in other contexts (e.g., India-UAE).

Question 7

Which ministry issued the notification to expand Schedule H2 drug traceability requirements to entire therapeutic classes?

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, The news explicitly states that the Health Ministry issued the notification to expand Schedule H2 drugs. The other ministries are not directly responsible for drug regulatory frameworks under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

Question 8

Which committee's recommendation led to the establishment of the 112 Emergency Response Support System in India?

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Justice J S Verma Committee, The article states that the decision to launch 112 ERSS was based on the recommendation of the expert committee on the 2012 Delhi bus gangrape case, known as the Justice J S Verma Committee, which included Justice Leila Seth and Gopal Subramanium.

Question 9

Which ministry is primarily responsible for India's statistical system and compiles key economic indicators such as GDP and CPI?

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), The article repeatedly mentions MoSPI as the nodal ministry responsible for the statistical system, including GDP, CPI, and surveys. The PMO acted as a catalyst, but MoSPI remains the implementing body.

Question 10

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the rural employment guarantee scheme mentioned in the news?

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Ministry of Rural Development, The article mentions the Union Rural Development Ministry notified the draft rules for VB-G RAM G. This ministry oversees rural employment and poverty alleviation programs in India.

Question 11

Which UN body issued the report accusing Israel of deliberately targeting children and committing genocide in Gaza?

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UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Occupied Palestinian Territory, The article specifically mentions the 'United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Occupied Palestinian Territory, headed by former Orissa High Court Chief Justice S Muralidhar' as the body that released the report. The UN Human Rights Council established this Commission, but the Commission itself issued the report.

Question 12

Which international court case established that ships enjoy unrestricted passage through straits used for international navigation during peacetime, provided the transit does not threaten a coastal state's security?

Accepted Answer

Corfu Channel (UK v. Albania), The article explicitly references the Corfu Channel case of 1949, which ruled that where a strait connects two parts of the high seas and is used for international navigation, ships enjoy unrestricted passage during peacetime so long as security is not threatened.

Question 13

Which IIT hosts the Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA) that launched the M.Tech in Technology and Development?

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IIT Bombay, The article explicitly states that CTARA is at IIT Bombay, established in 1985 as a research hub and later launching its M.Tech in 2007. IIT Delhi, Madras, and Hyderabad run other interdisciplinary programs but not CTARA.

Question 14

Which statutory body under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is responsible for overseeing tiger conservation in India?

Accepted Answer

National Tiger Conservation Authority, NTCA is the statutory body established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 for tiger conservation. WII is an autonomous research institute, Project Tiger is a scheme, and Central Zoo Authority deals with zoos.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding One Nation One Election:

1. The ONOE bill is based on the recommendations of the High-Level Committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind.

2. The JPC has proposed to completely abolish the anti-defection law to facilitate floor crossings.

3. The target for the first fully synchronised election is around the year 2034.

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 - the JPC is considering partial relaxation, not abolition. Statement 3 is correct - under the appointed date mechanism, complete synchronisation is expected by 2034.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the India-UK CETA:

1. The agreement is the most economically significant trade deal the UK has done since leaving the European Union.

2. India will remove or reduce tariffs on 99% of its tariff lines for UK products.

3. The deal includes India's first-ever standalone chapters on anti-corruption, gender, and development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the article calls it 'the most economically significant trade deal that the U.K. has done since leaving the European Union'. Statement 2 is incorrect: the article states '99% of U.K. tariff lines will be duty-free for Indian products', not the other way around. Statement 3 is correct: the deal includes India's first standalone chapters on anti-corruption, gender, and development.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the QR code-based drug traceability framework in India:

1. The expanded QR code requirement under Schedule H2 now applies to entire therapeutic classes instead of a curated list of brands.

2. The Jan Vishwas Act 2026 treats all compliance failures uniformly without distinguishing between procedural and substantial non-compliance.

3. The new framework aims to address concerns raised by the US FDA and European Medicines Agency about quality control.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article says the Health Ministry expanded Schedule H2 to entire therapeutic classes. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Jan Vishwas Act 2026 actually distinguishes between procedural and substantial non-compliance, considering only the latter as meaningful enforcement. Statement 3 is correct because the article mentions that the new system addresses recurring concerns of US FDA and European Medicines Agency.

Question 18

How many meetings did the Joint Parliamentary Committee hold as of the date of this article?

Accepted Answer

18, The article explicitly mentions 'The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has had 18 meetings' during the interaction. The other options are distractors.

Question 19

According to the article, what is the projected annual increase in bilateral trade between India and the UK from the CETA in the long run?

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£25.5 billion, The article states the FTA is forecast to 'increase bilateral trade by £25.5 billion every year in the long run'. £4.8 billion is the projected boost to UK GDP, £5.1 billion is for India's GDP, and £48 billion was the existing bilateral trade in 2025.

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