Question 1

What topics are covered in the 22 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 22 June 2026 quiz covers Economy, International Relations, Social Issues, Polity with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 22 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 ministry is primarily responsible for coordinating India's diaspora affairs and migration-related agreements such as the Skill India International Programme?

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Ministry of External Affairs, The Ministry of External Affairs handles overseas Indian affairs, including the OCI/PIO/NRI services and migration partnerships. The Skill India International programme is a bilateral initiative under MEA's purview, aimed at diversifying Indian migrant destinations.

Question 6

Which Act replaced the Indian Evidence Act 1872 as mentioned in the article?

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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, The article explicitly states that the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 replaced the erstwhile Indian Evidence Act 1872. The other options are other new criminal law codes but not the evidence act.

Question 7

Which public sector undertaking has traditionally been the vanguard of India's nuclear power programme?

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NPCIL, The article explicitly states: 'For decades, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) has been the vanguard of India's traditional nuclear establishment.'

Question 8

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at the higher education level?

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Ministry of Education, The Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development) is the nodal ministry for implementing NEP 2020 at both school and higher education levels. The UGC is a statutory body under this ministry that coordinates higher education standards.

Question 9

Which ministry is primarily responsible for issuing the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) notification under the Environment Protection Act, 1986?

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, The ESA notification is issued under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, which is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). This ministry oversees environmental regulations and protected area management in India.

Question 10

Which Indian policy think tank projected a $250 to $300 billion services-revenue shortfall by 2035 if an AI talent mission is not implemented?

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NITI Aayog, The article explicitly states that NITI Aayog projects a $250 to $300 billion services-revenue shortfall by 2035 without a nationally coordinated AI talent mission. NITI Aayog is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India.

Question 11

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for implementing agricultural waste management and biochar promotion in India?

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Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) is the primary nodal ministry for agricultural policies, including soil health management, crop residue management, and promotion of biochar as a soil amendment. While the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) handles carbon credits and climate change, the core agricultural implementation falls under MoA&FW.

Question 12

Which two countries mediated the U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland?

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Qatar and Pakistan, The article states that a joint statement from mediating nations Qatar and Pakistan announced the agreement. No other countries were mentioned as mediators.

Question 13

Which Indian Prime Minister's foreign policy doctrine is known as 'Neighbourhood First'?

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Narendra Modi, The 'Neighbourhood First' policy was articulated under PM Narendra Modi, prioritising peaceful relations, connectivity, and economic integration with India's immediate neighbours in South Asia. This is directly linked to the news as Bangladesh's recent diplomatic shift challenges this policy.

Question 14

Which High Court's bench passed the judgment permitting termination of pregnancy in this case?

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Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), The article clearly states that the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, presided by Justice L. Victoria Gowri, allowed the woman to terminate her pregnancy. The other options refer to different courts not involved in this case.

Question 15

Consider the following statements:

1. India is the world's largest recipient of remittances, receiving $135-138 billion in 2024-25.

2. The UAE is the largest source of India's inward remittances, contributing 19.2% in 2023-24.

3. The World Bank projects GCC countries' real GDP growth at 1.3% in 2026, down from an earlier projection of 4.4%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: India received $135-138 billion in remittances in 2024-25, making it the largest recipient. Statement 2 is incorrect because the UAE is the second largest source (19.2% share) in 2023-24, not the largest. Statement 3 is correct: World Bank projected GCC growth at 1.3% for 2026, downgraded from 4.4%.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding DNA evidence in paternity cases:

1. In Goutam Kundu (1993), the Supreme Court held that DNA tests can be ordered as a matter of routine.

2. The burden of proof under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 is on the party denying paternity.

3. In CP vs AP (2026), the Court upheld a DNA test because the paternity question could not be resolved by existing evidence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because Goutam Kundu (1993) held that DNA tests cannot be ordered as a matter of routine. Statement 2 is correct: the burden of proof is on the party denying paternity. Statement 3 is correct as per the article: CP vs AP (2026) upheld the test because existing evidence was insufficient.

Question 17

Consider the following statements:

1. NTPC has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Électricité de France (EDF) in April 2026.

2. NTPC is developing the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project through its wholly owned subsidiary NPUNL.

3. Holtec International is known for its flagship small modular reactor, the SMR-300.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the article says NTPC signed a non-binding MoU with EDF in April. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Mahi Banswara project is developed through ASHVINI, a joint venture with NPCIL, not a wholly owned subsidiary. Statement 3 is correct: Holtec International's flagship is the SMR-300.

Question 18

According to SBI Research, by what percentage did remittances from West Asia increase in March 2026 as a precautionary response to the conflict?

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30-35%, The article explicitly states that SBI Research reported an 'incremental jump of around 30-35 per cent in remittances from West Asia' in March 2026. This was a risk-averse response due to fear of worsening conflict and potential evacuations.

Question 19

In which year did the Supreme Court declare the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21?

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2017, The article mentions K.S. Puttaswamy (2017) as the case where the Court encoded the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21. 1993 is Goutam Kundu, 2005 is Shri Banarsi Dass, and 2023 is the year of Aparna Ajinkya Firodia.

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