Daily Current Affairs Quiz — 16 June 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 16 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, Social Issues and Security.
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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.
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Q1The news discusses the misuse of preventive detention powers. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are the laws for preventive detention primarily framed?
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The news discusses the misuse of preventive detention powers. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are the laws for preventive detention primarily framed?
Answer: Article 22
While Article 21 guarantees protection of life and personal liberty, the specific provisions regarding preventive detention, including safeguards against such detention, are detailed in Article 22 of the Constitution. This is a core static polity fact.
Polity · Governance · medium
Q2Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for matters related to internal security, citizenship, and demographic changes as discussed in the news?
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Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for matters related to internal security, citizenship, and demographic changes as discussed in the news?
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for India's internal security, law and order, and citizenship-related issues. The article discusses a committee formed on demographic change framed as a security challenge, which falls under the MHA's purview.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · Security · easy
Q3The 15th edition of the Reuters Institute Digital News Report was produced in collaboration with which Indian institution?
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The 15th edition of the Reuters Institute Digital News Report was produced in collaboration with which Indian institution?
Answer: Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
The article explicitly states the report was 'produced in collaboration with the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai.' This is a factual recall question testing attention to detail regarding institutions mentioned in the news.
Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q4Which international agency is primarily responsible for monitoring and verifying Iran's nuclear programme as per the news?
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Which international agency is primarily responsible for monitoring and verifying Iran's nuclear programme as per the news?
Answer: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The article repeatedly mentions the IAEA in the context of monitoring Iran's nuclear programme, access for its inspectors, and the importance of robust IAEA verification for any agreement.
International Relations · Security · easy
Q5The Brahmapuram BESS project mentioned in the news is to be funded through the Power System Development Fund (PSDF). Under which Union Ministry does the PSDF operate?
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The Brahmapuram BESS project mentioned in the news is to be funded through the Power System Development Fund (PSDF). Under which Union Ministry does the PSDF operate?
Answer: Ministry of Power
The Power System Development Fund (PSDF) is administered by the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is used to support financially critical projects related to power system development, including grid stability and integration of renewable energy.
Infrastructure · Environment · State Governance · easy
Q6Consider the following statements regarding the Allahabad High Court's ruling on preventive detentions mentioned in the news:
1. The court was hearing a case involving a physically challenged Dalit advocate from Uttar Pradesh.
2. The court noted that around 2,500 people were subjected to preventive detention in Ghaziabad district in a single month.
3. The ruling stated that compensation for unlawful detention can be recovered from the salary of the concerned magistrate or police officer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Allahabad High Court's ruling on preventive detentions mentioned in the news:
1. The court was hearing a case involving a physically challenged Dalit advocate from Uttar Pradesh.
2. The court noted that around 2,500 people were subjected to preventive detention in Ghaziabad district in a single month.
3. The ruling stated that compensation for unlawful detention can be recovered from the salary of the concerned magistrate or police officer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the petitioner was a physically challenged Dalit advocate. Statement 2 is incorrect; the figure of 2,500 was for the period from May 2025 to April 2026 (nearly a year), not a single month. Statement 3 is correct as per the article's mention of recovery from salary after a disciplinary hearing.
Polity · Governance · hard
Q7Consider the following statements regarding the High-Level Committee on Demographic Change mentioned in the article:
1. It is chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge.
2. Its mandate includes recommending a time-bound solution to demographic shifts.
3. It was announced by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day address in 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the High-Level Committee on Demographic Change mentioned in the article:
1. It is chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge.
2. Its mandate includes recommending a time-bound solution to demographic shifts.
3. It was announced by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day address in 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: All three
Statement 1 is correct: The committee is chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Justice P.P. Naolekar. Statement 2 is correct: The article states the committee is to 'recommend a time-bound solution'. Statement 3 is correct: The PM announced the proposal in his Independence Day address in 2025. Hence, all three statements are correct.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · Security · medium
Q8Consider the following statements regarding the findings of the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026:
1. Trust in news globally is at its highest level since the report's inception.
2. The proportion of people using social media and video networks as their primary news source has risen across all age groups.
3. About 27% of respondents get news through online content creators, who are rated higher on trust but lower on entertainment value than traditional media.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the findings of the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026:
1. Trust in news globally is at its highest level since the report's inception.
2. The proportion of people using social media and video networks as their primary news source has risen across all age groups.
3. About 27% of respondents get news through online content creators, who are rated higher on trust but lower on entertainment value than traditional media.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Statement 1 is incorrect: The report states trust is at its 'lowest level globally since 2015,' not the highest. Statement 2 is correct as per the article: 'while this trend is more evident among younger audiences, it is prevalent across all age groups.' Statement 3 is incorrect: The article states creators are 'rated lower on trust and impartiality' but are seen as 'more entertaining.'
Governance · Social Issues · hard
Q9According to the news, for approximately how many people were preventive detention proceedings reported in Ghaziabad between May 2025 and April 2026?
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According to the news, for approximately how many people were preventive detention proceedings reported in Ghaziabad between May 2025 and April 2026?
Answer: About 2,500
The article explicitly states that "around 2,500 people were reportedly subjected to preventive detention proceedings in Ghaziabad" during the specified period. This is a key data point from the news.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q10According to the article, which country recently held a referendum and rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million?
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According to the article, which country recently held a referendum and rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million?
Answer: Switzerland
The article explicitly mentions: 'On June 14, Switzerland held a referendum and rejected a proposal to cap the country’s population at 10 million.' This example was cited in the context of global debates on population management.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · Security · medium
Q11According to the 2026 Reuters Institute report, what percentage of global respondents now use AI chatbots as a means of accessing news?
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According to the 2026 Reuters Institute report, what percentage of global respondents now use AI chatbots as a means of accessing news?
Answer: 10%
The article provides the exact figure: '10% of respondents globally now using them.' This is a classic data-centric question where the examiner tests the candidate's ability to memorize precise statistics from important reports.
Governance · Social Issues · medium
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the preliminary U.S.-Iran MoU:
1. It commits Iran to ship its enriched uranium stockpile abroad for dilution.
2. It establishes a 90-day window for concluding formal negotiations.
3. Pakistan played the role of a mediator in the negotiations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the preliminary U.S.-Iran MoU:
1. It commits Iran to ship its enriched uranium stockpile abroad for dilution.
2. It establishes a 90-day window for concluding formal negotiations.
3. Pakistan played the role of a mediator in the negotiations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 3
Statement 1 is incorrect. The MoU, as reported, states that the U.S. agrees to allow dilution 'on Iranian soil', not abroad. Statement 2 is incorrect; the negotiation window is 60 days, not 90. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly states Pakistan mediated the negotiations.
International Relations · Security · medium
Q13Consider the following statements regarding the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in Kerala:
1. The Commercial Operation Date (COD) for all five BESS projects is October 2026.
2. The MW rating of a BESS denotes the total amount of energy the system can store.
3. The BESS project at Brahmapuram is being established with Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in Kerala:
1. The Commercial Operation Date (COD) for all five BESS projects is October 2026.
2. The MW rating of a BESS denotes the total amount of energy the system can store.
3. The BESS project at Brahmapuram is being established with Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as per the article which states KSEB has given October 2026 as the COD for all five projects. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article clarifies that MW denotes the maximum power a BESS can deliver at any moment, while MWh indicates the total energy it can store. Statement 3 is correct as the Brahmapuram project is approved with VGF through the PSDF scheme.
Infrastructure · Environment · State Governance · hard
Q14The Delhi Master Plan is drafted under which Act of Parliament?
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The Delhi Master Plan is drafted under which Act of Parliament?
Answer: The Delhi Development Act, 1957
As mentioned in the article, the Master Plan for Delhi is drafted under the Delhi Development Act, 1957. This Act established the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) as the planning body.
Governance · Infrastructure · State Governance · easy
Q15The principle of 'Informed Consent' in medical ethics is most closely related to which of the following?
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The principle of 'Informed Consent' in medical ethics is most closely related to which of the following?
Answer: Patient's autonomy and right to self-determination
Informed consent is fundamentally based on respecting the patient's autonomy—their right to make decisions about their own body based on adequate information. While confidentiality (A) is important, it is a separate principle. The article highlights how LLMs can improve the 'informed' part of consent.
Science Tech · Social Issues · Governance · easy
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Governance
- Social Issues
- Security
- International Relations
- Infrastructure
- Environment
- State Governance
- Science Tech
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- Allahabad HC Directs UP to Curb Preventive Detention Misuse, Cites 2,500 Cases in Ghaziabad (2025-26)
- Centre Constitutes High-Level Committee on Demographic Change Chaired by Retired SC Judge P.P. Naolekar
- Reuters Institute Report 2026: Social Media Overtakes Traditional News Sources, Trust Hits Lowest Since 2015
- U.S.-Iran Sign Preliminary MoU on June 19 for 60-Day Nuclear Talks, Reopening Strait of Hormuz
- Kerala Plans 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage by Oct 2026 Under PSDF to Manage Solar Surplus
- Delhi Master Plan Horizon Year May Shift from 2041 to 2047 to Align with Developed India Vision 2047
- AI in Healthcare: LLMs Improve Cancer Knowledge Access, but Reduce Trust in Doctors, JAMA Study Notes Diagnostic Accuracy Drop
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