Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 29 June 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 29 June 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include Polity, Governance, International Relations and Economy.
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Test your knowledge with 15 MCQs from today's current affairs. Each question includes an explanation for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation.
All Questions in Today's Current Affairs Quiz
Q1Which parliamentary body is currently examining the One Nation One Election bills?
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Which parliamentary body is currently examining the One Nation One Election bills?
Answer: 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.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q2Which of the following is the official name of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) mentioned in the article?
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Which of the following is the official name of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) mentioned in the article?
Answer: 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).
International Relations · Economy · easy
Q3Which ministry issued the notification to expand Schedule H2 drug traceability requirements to entire therapeutic classes?
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Which ministry issued the notification to expand Schedule H2 drug traceability requirements to entire therapeutic classes?
Answer: 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.
Governance · Science Technology · Social Issues · easy
Q4Which committee's recommendation led to the establishment of the 112 Emergency Response Support System in India?
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Which committee's recommendation led to the establishment of the 112 Emergency Response Support System in India?
Answer: 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.
Defense · Internal Security · Disaster Management · International Relations · easy
Q5Which ministry is primarily responsible for India's statistical system and compiles key economic indicators such as GDP and CPI?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for India's statistical system and compiles key economic indicators such as GDP and CPI?
Answer: 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.
Economy · Governance · easy
Q6Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the rural employment guarantee scheme mentioned in the news?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the rural employment guarantee scheme mentioned in the news?
Answer: 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.
Governance · Economy · Social Issues · easy
Q7Which UN body issued the report accusing Israel of deliberately targeting children and committing genocide in Gaza?
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Which UN body issued the report accusing Israel of deliberately targeting children and committing genocide in Gaza?
Answer: 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.
International Relations · Social Issues · Security · medium
Q8Which 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?
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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?
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.
International Relations · Security · Environment · easy
Q9Which IIT hosts the Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA) that launched the M.Tech in Technology and Development?
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Which IIT hosts the Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA) that launched the M.Tech in Technology and Development?
Answer: 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.
Science Tech · Education · Social Issues · easy
Q10Which statutory body under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is responsible for overseeing tiger conservation in India?
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Which statutory body under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is responsible for overseeing tiger conservation in India?
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.
Environment · Social Issues · easy
Q11Consider 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?
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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?
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.
Polity · Governance · hard
Q12Consider 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?
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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?
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.
International Relations · Economy · hard
Q13Consider 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?
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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?
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.
Governance · Science Technology · Social Issues · hard
Q14How many meetings did the Joint Parliamentary Committee hold as of the date of this article?
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How many meetings did the Joint Parliamentary Committee hold as of the date of this article?
Answer: 18
The article explicitly mentions 'The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has had 18 meetings' during the interaction. The other options are distractors.
Polity · Governance · medium
Q15According 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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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?
Answer: £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.
International Relations · Economy · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Governance
- International Relations
- Economy
- Science Technology
- Social Issues
- Defense
- Internal Security
- Disaster Management
- Security
- Environment
- Science Tech
- Education
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- JPC Chairman on ONOE Reforms, Anti-Defection Law, 2034 Election Synchronization Target
- India-UK CETA FTA Comes Into Force July 15: Boosts GDP by £5.1 bn, Bilateral Trade by £25.5 bn
- Health Ministry Expands Schedule H2 QR Code Drug Traceability to All Therapeutic Classes
- Army to Operationalise First Integrated Battle Groups; SC Mandates 112 Helpline Integration; Fire Safety Audit Red-Flags 450 Buildings
- PMO-Led Reforms Revitalise Statistical System: New GDP, CPI, WPI Series with Updated Base Years
- VB-G RAM G Replaces MGNREGA: States Oppose 40% Cost Share, Centre Gains Control
- UN Commission Report Accuses Israel of Targeting Children, Genocide in Gaza; India Urged to Act
- Iran's Post-War Navigation Fees in Strait of Hormuz: UNCLOS, Persistent Objector & Global Trade
- IITs Launch Cross-Disciplinary M.Tech Programs: MBBS & BTech in Same Class for Medical Device Innovation
- NTCA Reports 658% Tiger Growth in 12 Reserves, Satkosia Zero by 2026
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