Question 1

What topics are covered in the 15 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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

Question 2

How to use 15 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

Under which ministry does the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner function?

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Ministry of Home Affairs — The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, responsible for conducting the Census, functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. This is a key static fact often tested in polity and governance sections.

Question 6

Which is the highest defence body of China, mentioned as having likely cleared the PLA's 2020 LAC transgressions?

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Central Military Commission (CMC) — The article explicitly states that the scale of the 2020 intrusions suggested the operation was 'cleared by the Central Military Commission (CMC), the highest defence body headed by Xi.' The CMC is the supreme military command authority in China.

Question 7

Which US government agency has proposed a new line of tariff on India, as mentioned in the article?

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US Trade Representative (USTR) — The article explicitly states that the US Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed a new tariff of 12.5% on India. The USTR is the agency responsible for trade policy and negotiations.

Question 8

The news mentions fertiliser imports by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like National Fertilisers Ltd. (NFL). Under which ministry does the Department of Fertilizers operate?

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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers — The Department of Fertilizers is under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. This ministry is responsible for the policy, planning, development, and regulation of the fertiliser industry, including the subsidy regime. The PSUs mentioned (RCF, IPL, NFL) fall under its administrative control.

Question 9

Which quasi-judicial body is primarily responsible for adjudicating corporate insolvency cases under the IBC?

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National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) — The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is the adjudicating authority for corporate insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, as mentioned in the article regarding its role in admitting CIIRP cases.

Question 10

Consider the following statements regarding Census 2027:

1. It will be the first Census in independent India to collect detailed caste-based socio-economic data.

2. The Census is conducted under the authority of the Census Act, 1948.

3. The last Census was conducted in 2011, making the 2027 exercise the first after a gap of 16 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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All three — Statement 1 is correct as mentioned in the article. Statement 2 is correct as the Census is governed by the Census Act, 1948. Statement 3 is correct: last Census was 2011, next is 2027, a gap of 16 years. Hence, all three statements are correct.

Question 11

Consider the following statements regarding the India-China border situation post-Galwan:

1. The Indian Army's occupation of the Kailash range in August 2020 forced the commencement of the PLA disengagement process in the Chushul sector.

2. The Depsang sector deadlock was resolved immediately after military-level talks in 2021.

3. The concept of 'demilitarised buffer zones' has replaced the traditional Patrolling Points (PPs) system, altering the LAC profile.

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 Depsang impasse saw a 'prolonged deadlock' and was finally resolved after the Modi-Xi meeting in Kazan in September 2024, not immediately after 2021 military talks. Statement 3 is correct as described in the 'Status of the LAC' section.

Question 12

Consider the following statements regarding the news article:

1. The US has proposed a 12.5% tariff on India, acting as a pressure tool in trade negotiations.

2. The US export-control directive bans access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI systems for all foreign nationals, including those within America.

3. The death of Indian seafarers occurred during a US strike on a military warship.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2 — Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is correct because the article says the directive suspends access 'by any foreign national, whether inside or outside America.' Statement 3 is incorrect; the strike was on a 'commercial oil tanker,' not a military warship.

Question 13

As per the Special Bulletin on MMR in India 2021-23 cited in the article, what is the current Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)?

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88 — The article explicitly states: "It has further come down to 88 (Special Bulletin on MMR in India 2021-23, RGI)." The other options are distractors: 70 is the UN-SDG target, 93 was the SRS 2021 figure.

Question 14

According to the article, what was the approximate number of troops deployed by each side in the Ladakh region as of 2026?

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~50,000 troops — The article clearly states: 'Almost 50,000 troops continue to be deployed by either side in the Ladakh region.' This is a key data point highlighting the ongoing militarisation of the LAC post-Galwan.

Question 15

According to the article, what is the percentage of the new tariff proposed by the US on India?

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12.5% — The article specifically mentions 'a new line of tariff of 12.5 per cent' proposed by the US Trade Representative. The other options are plausible distractors for trade-related questions.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The landed price of urea in India's latest import tender in June 2026 was below its price in mid-February 2026, before the US-Israel strikes on Iran.

2. The primary reason cited for the recent crash in global urea prices is the development of a 'very strong' El Niño event.

3. India's fertiliser and input import bill in 2025-26 was higher than the record set in 2022-23 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1 — Statement 1 is correct: The June price (~$447/tonne) was below the pre-strike February price ($508-512/tonne). Statement 2 is incorrect: While El Niño is mentioned as a factor moderating demand, the article cites supply-side relief (like China lifting export restrictions and hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening) as key reasons for the price crash. Statement 3 is incorrect: The article states the import bill for 2025-26 was $27.2 billion, while the record was $33.4 billion in 2022-23.

Question 17

Under the 2026 Amendment to the IBC, between which sections were the new provisions for the Creditor-Initiated Insolvency Resolution Process (CIIRP) added?

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Sections 54C to 54P — The article clearly states: "the IBC established the CIIRP procedure by adding Sections 54C to 54P." The other options are distractors referencing other parts of the IBC or unrelated sections.

Question 18

Which organization conducted the analysis projecting a ₹3 lakh crore investment opportunity in treated wastewater reuse by 2047?

Accepted Answer

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) — The article explicitly states that the analysis was conducted by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). NMCG is mentioned in the context of the hybrid annuity model, while CPCB sets effluent standards.

Question 19

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint mentioned in the news, is a narrow passage connecting which two bodies of water?

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The Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman — The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital strait located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It serves as the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, making it a critical global oil transit route.

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