Question 1

What topics are covered in the 27 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 27 June 2026 quiz covers Economy, International Relations, Polity, Governance with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 27 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 negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on behalf of India?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, The Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the nodal agency for negotiating and implementing FTAs, including the India-New Zealand FTA. The Ministry of External Affairs handles diplomatic relations, while Finance handles fiscal policy and Law handles legal vetting.

Question 6

Which existing law imposes duties on motorists regarding pedestrians but was noted by the Supreme Court as insufficient to secure pedestrian rights?

Accepted Answer

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, The article states that the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 imposes duties on motorists vis-à-vis pedestrians but is primarily a law for motor vehicles and cannot secure public rights of pedestrians. This is a static fact linked to the news.

Question 7

Which Indian defence organisation developed the BrahMos missile, Tejas LCA, and Akash missile system as mentioned in the article?

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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), The article explicitly states that DRDO developed key systems like BrahMos, Tejas LCA, and Akash. DARPA is a US agency, ISRO handles space, and HAL is a manufacturer under DRDO oversight.

Question 8

Which ministry is the administrative parent of the National Horticulture Board (NHB) that approved the subsidy in the news?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, The National Horticulture Board is an autonomous organisation under the administrative control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, as clearly stated in the article. The other ministries are not involved with NHB.

Question 9

Who introduced the first publicly funded midday meal scheme in Madras Presidency in 1920?

Accepted Answer

A. Subbarayalu Reddiar, The article states that President A. Subbarayalu Reddiar, the first Chief Minister of Madras Presidency, introduced the scheme at the Cochrane Basin Corporation School in 1920. P. Theagaraya Chetty recommended it, but Reddiar implemented it.

Question 10

Which ministry administers the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) as referenced in the article?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, The article mentions 'the Ministry’s FCRA portal' and the FCRA falls under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs, which is responsible for regulating foreign contributions.

Question 11

Which Indian state is most directly affected by the Teesta water sharing due to the Gajoldoba barrage mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

West Bengal, The article mentions the barrage in Gajoldoba, West Bengal, controlled by the West Bengal government. This barrage is a major irrigation project that holds water upstream, affecting downstream flow to Bangladesh. Sikkim has hydropower projects but the primary barrage for water diversion is in West Bengal.

Question 12

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Rural Development, MGNREGA is a flagship social security scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development. It provides 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to rural households. The other ministries are not directly responsible for this scheme.

Question 13

Which central regulatory body conducted a joint inspection of Jackson Laboratories along with state drug regulators following the Rajasthan maternal deaths?

Accepted Answer

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), The article states that the CDSCO held a joint inspection of the manufacturing units of Jackson Laboratories in Punjab and Himachal along with state regulators. CDSCO is the national drug regulatory authority under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Question 14

Who signed the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement on behalf of the United States?

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, The article states that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted and witnessed the signing by the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon. He is the US signatory for the framework agreement.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the India-New Zealand FTA:

1. New Zealand has offered zero-duty access to Indian exports on 100% of its tariff lines.

2. India has kept the dairy sector fully open for imports under the agreement.

3. The agreement includes detailed Rules of Origin (RoO) to prevent transshipment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: New Zealand extended duty-free access across 100% of its tariff lines. Statement 2 is incorrect: India has protected sensitive sectors such as dairy from full liberalization. Statement 3 is correct: The agreement incorporates detailed product-specific RoO and traceability measures.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on the right to walk:

1. The Court recognized walking on demarcated footpaths as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(d) and Article 21.

2. The ruling stated that walking is only about mobility and infrastructure, not social or cultural activities.

3. The Court called for a standalone law to secure pedestrian rights.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the SC linked the right to walk to Articles 19(1)(d) and 21. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Court emphasized that walking embodies expressional, congregational, and associational rights. Statement 3 is correct: the Court urged the government to introduce a law declaring the right to walk. Hence option C.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding India's Defence Vision 2047:

1. The document proposes full integration of the Army, Navy, and Air Force into a unified command structure.

2. 'Sudarshan Kavach' is a missile-based offensive system developed under the Vision.

3. DRDO's traditional in-house model is contrasted with DARPA's lean outsourcing model.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the Vision emphasises integration of the three forces. Statement 2 is incorrect: Sudarshan Kavach is a multi-layered AI-enabled air defence system, not an offensive missile system. Statement 3 is correct as the article specifically contrasts DRDO's heavy in-house structure with DARPA's outsourcing model.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on right to walk:

1. The right to walk on demarcated footpaths was declared a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(d) and Article 21.

2. The Court held that Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is sufficient to secure pedestrian rights.

3. The Court urged the government to bring a law declaring this right and recognize municipal duties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the SC read right to walk into Articles 19(1)(d) and 21. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Court noted that MV Act is primarily for motor vehicles and cannot secure pedestrian rights; it said the remedy under the judgment is independent of MV Act. Statement 3 is correct as the Court urged the government to bring a law declaring this right. Hence option C.

Question 19

What was the approximate value of bilateral merchandise trade between India and New Zealand in FY 2024-25?

Accepted Answer

$1.3 billion, The article states that bilateral merchandise trade stood at $1.3 billion (approximately) in FY 2024-25. Option A ($711 million) is only India's exports to New Zealand, not the total trade. Options C and D are not mentioned in the article.

Question 20

Who developed the concept of 'eyes on the street' for public safety, as referenced in the article?

Accepted Answer

Jane Jacobs, The article explicitly mentions that 'eyes on the street' is a concept developed by urban theorist Jane Jacobs, who observed that public spaces become safer when more people are around. This is a factual data point from the article.

Question 21

According to the article, what is the projected value of the global defence electronics market by 2032?

Accepted Answer

$254 billion, The article states 'The global defence electronics market is projected to hit $254 billion by 2032.' Other options are plausible distractors but not mentioned.

Question 22

Under the sub-scheme 'Development of Commercial Horticulture through Production and Post-Harvest Management', what is the maximum subsidy percentage and cap per family?

Accepted Answer

50% subsidy, cap Rs 1 crore, The article explicitly states: 'Up to 50 per cent of the project cost, capped at Rs 1 crore per family, is available as subsidy under the scheme.' The other options are plausible distractors but incorrect.

Question 23

According to Tamil Nadu's midday meal programme, what is the minimum weight of each egg served to children?

Accepted Answer

46 grams, The article explicitly states that eggs individually weighing at least 46 grams are served five days a week in Tamil Nadu. The other options are plausible distractors.

Question 24

On which date were the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 notified?

Accepted Answer

June 22, 2026, The article begins by stating 'Since their notification on June 22, the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules (FCRA), 2026' clearly giving the notification date as June 22, 2026.

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