Question 1

What topics are covered in the 21 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 21 June 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, International Relations with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 21 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 article of the Constitution did the Supreme Court invoke to declare the right to walk safely on footpaths as a fundamental right?

Accepted Answer

Article 21, The Supreme Court held that the right to walk safely on demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right flowing from Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty), not Article 19(1)(d) (Right to Move Freely).

Question 6

Which military command disputed Iran's claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Central Command, The article states: 'U.S. Central Command disputed Iran's claim that it had once again shuttered the strait and said U.S. forces continued to monitor the situation.' Central Command (CENTCOM) is responsible for the Middle East and Central Asia.

Question 7

Which Act has been replaced by the SHANTI Act 2025 in the Indian nuclear energy sector?

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Both (B) and (C), The SHANTI Act 2025 replaces the Atomic Energy Act of 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act of 2010 with a single umbrella law, as mentioned in the article.

Question 8

Which ministry/department awards Geographical Indication (GI) tags in India?

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade), As per the article, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, awards GI tags in India. The GI Act was enacted in 1999 and came into force in 2003. Darjeeling Tea was the first product to receive the GI tag.

Question 9

Hezbollah is an armed group primarily based in which country?

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Lebanon, The article states that Hezbollah is an Iran-backed armed group that rose in Lebanon in the 1980s and operates from southern Lebanon. It is not based in Iran, Syria, or Yemen.

Question 10

Which international organization will supervise the downblending of Iran's enriched uranium as per the U.S.-Iran MoU?

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), The MoU explicitly states that both sides agreed to downblend Iran's enriched material under the supervision of the IAEA. The IAEA is the UN's nuclear watchdog responsible for verifying compliance with non-proliferation safeguards.

Question 11

Which ministry issued the interim blocking order against Telegram under Section 69A of the IT Act?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the nodal ministry responsible for implementation of the IT Act, including Section 69A blocking orders. The article mentions that MeitY issued the order on June 16, 2026, after receiving a complaint from the National Testing Agency.

Question 12

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the BharatNet scheme?

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Ministry of Communications, BharatNet is implemented by the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications. The scheme aims to provide broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats.

Question 13

Which country was the first to be added to the original Group of Six (1975) to form the Group of Seven (G7) in 1976?

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Canada, According to the article, the first summit in 1975 was a Group of Six (US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan). Canada joined in 1976, making it the G7. Russia joined much later (1998) and was later expelled.

Question 14

Which organization spearheaded India's first successful tiger reintroduction at Sariska Tiger Reserve in 2008?

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National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), The article explicitly states that the NTCA spearheaded the first successful tiger reintroduction at Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan in 2008. WII assisted in research but NTCA was the lead authority.

Question 15

Consider the following statements:

1. Pedestrian deaths in India increased from 13,894 in 2015 to 36,526 in 2024.

2. Overall road fatalities in India rose by 21.24% between 2015 and 2024.

3. The Supreme Court ruling stated that the Motor Vehicles Act already prioritises pedestrian rights over motor vehicles.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: the article gives exact figures. Statement 2 is correct: overall road fatalities increased by 21.24%. Statement 3 is false: the Court criticised the Motor Vehicles Act for not recognising or prioritising pedestrian rights.

Question 16

Consider the following statements:

1. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance was originally scheduled to arrive in Switzerland on June 19, 2026.

2. Iran's negotiators include Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Masoud Pezeshkian.

3. The framework agreement between the U.S. and Iran includes provisions for commercial vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without charge for 60 days.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Vance was originally slated to be on ground on June 19 (Friday). Statement 2 is incorrect: President Pezeshkian is not a negotiator; negotiators include parliamentary speaker Qalibaf and FM Araghchi. Statement 3 is correct: the agreement says commercial vessels can pass through the strait without charge for 60 days.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding Small Modular Reactors (SMRs):

1. SMRs have a power capacity of 30 MWe to 300 MWe per unit.

2. They are suitable only for on-grid applications and cannot be used for off-grid industrial decarbonisation.

3. The most common type of SMR is the light water reactor, similar to traditional nuclear plants.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: SMRs have capacity from 30 MWe to 300 MWe. Statement 2 is incorrect – SMRs are viewed as promising for decarbonising energy-intensive sectors (steel, aluminium, cement) via both on-grid and off-grid low-carbon electricity. Statement 3 is correct: light water SMRs are most common and similar to traditional water-cooled plants.

Question 18

What was the number of pedestrian deaths recorded in India in 2024?

Accepted Answer

36,526, The article states that 36,526 people were killed while walking on roads in 2024, up from 13,894 in 2015 – a 163% surge.

Question 19

What percentage of the world's traded oil and natural gas transits the Strait of Hormuz?

Accepted Answer

One-fifth (20%), The article explicitly states: 'the vital waterway that transits a fifth of the world's traded oil and natural gas.' This equates to 20%.

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