Question 1

What topics are covered in the 17 June 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 17 June 2026 quiz covers Economy, Infrastructure, Governance, Environment with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 17 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 of the following landmark legislations is credited with restructuring the Indian power sector, as mentioned in the context of its evolution?

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The Electricity Act, 2003 — The article explicitly states that the power sector evolved significantly after the passage of the Electricity Act in 2003. This act is the cornerstone of power sector reforms in India, introducing competition and regulatory oversight.

Question 6

Which government think tank published the 'Composite Water Management Index (CWMI)' report mentioned in the article?

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NITI Aayog — The Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) is a flagship report published by NITI Aayog, the premier policy think tank of the Government of India, to assess water management across states.

Question 7

Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the planning and development of land in Delhi, as mentioned in the context of slum rehabilitation?

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Delhi Development Authority (DDA) — The article explicitly mentions that 376 slums are on government land under DDA jurisdiction. The DDA is the premier planning authority for Delhi established under the Delhi Development Act, making it the correct answer.

Question 8

Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the planning and development of land in Delhi, as mentioned in the context of the new slum rehabilitation policy?

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Delhi Development Authority (DDA) — The article mentions the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in conjunction with the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) as the bodies directed to issue tenders for rehabilitation projects. DDA is the statutory planning and development authority for Delhi established under the Delhi Development Act, 1957.

Question 9

Consider the following statements regarding India's power sector as discussed in the article:

1. The national grid recently managed a peak demand exceeding 270 GW, which is more than 10% higher than the previous year's peak.

2. The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) allocates a larger share of its funds for smart metering than for loss reduction infrastructure works.

3. The Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 proposes extending the monitoring of reliability indices like SAIDI and SAIFI to the transformer and low-tension network level.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3 — Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; RDSS allocates 54% for loss reduction and 46% for smart metering. Statement 3 is correct as the article suggests these indices should be extended to the transformer and low-tension network level for accurate consumer experience assessment.

Question 10

Consider the following statements regarding the urban water crisis discussed in the article:

1. The Mihir Shah Committee pointed out that India's water policy has historically focused on augmenting supplies with little attention to demand-side management.

2. The Atal Bhujal Yojana is a state-sponsored scheme focused on efficient water use in urban industries.

3. NITI Aayog's Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) report had warned of a dire water situation as early as 2018.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3 — Statement 1 is correct as per the article's mention of the Mihir Shah Committee's findings. Statement 2 is incorrect; Atal Bhujal Yojana is a central sector scheme focused on groundwater management in agriculture, not specifically urban industries. Statement 3 is correct as the article cites the 2018 CWMI report warning.

Question 11

Consider the following statements regarding the new slum rehabilitation policy for Delhi:

1. The policy mandates floating tenders for at least five Public-Private Partnership projects every month.

2. The eligibility cut-off date for rehabilitation under the policy is January 1, 2026.

3. The policy is expected to benefit approximately four lakh families living in Jhuggi Jhopdi clusters.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3 — Statement 1 is correct as per the article: 'Shah said the Delhi government should float tenders for at least five public-private partnership-based rehabilitation projects every month.' Statement 2 is incorrect; the cut-off date is January 1, 2025, not 2026. Statement 3 is correct as mentioned: 'expected to benefit around four lakh families.' Hence, option C is correct.

Question 12

According to the article, what is the approximate target for India's per capita electricity consumption by the year 2047?

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4,000 kWh — The article explicitly mentions the 2047 target of approximately 4,000 kWh of per capita electricity consumption, a significant leap from the current level of 1,600 kWh.

Question 13

According to the article, in which year did the Mihir Shah Committee submit its observations on India's water policy?

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2016 — The article explicitly states: "In 2016, the Mihir Shah Committee had pointed out..." This is a direct factual recall from the provided content.

Question 14

According to the article, what is the total number of slums in Delhi under the jurisdiction of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB)?

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299 — The article states: 'Of these, 376 are on government land and come under the DDA jurisdiction, while 299 come under DUSIB’s jurisdiction.' Therefore, 299 slums are under DUSIB. 675 is the total number of slums, 376 are under DDA, and 50 is the number of additional clusters for which project documents are to be prepared.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026:

1. It replaces the earlier slum rehabilitation policy of Delhi which had a cut-off date of January 1, 2015.

2. The new policy mandates that rehabilitation colonies should consist solely of housing units to maximize the number of beneficiaries.

3. The policy aims to benefit approximately four lakh families living in Jhuggi-Jhopri clusters in Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3 — Statement 1 is correct as the article states the new policy replaces the 2015 policy. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article explicitly states that the Union Home Minister said rehabilitation colonies should NOT be limited to housing units alone and must include community facilities. Statement 3 is correct as the policy aims to benefit four lakh families.

Question 16

Which ministry/department is responsible for conducting the Census of India?

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Ministry of Home Affairs — The Census of India is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, which operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs. This is a standard static fact for governance-related questions.

Question 17

The NCR Regional Plan 2041 was announced after a meeting of which statutory planning body?

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NCR Planning Board (NCRPB) — The article states the announcement was made by the Union Minister after chairing the 42nd board meeting of the NCR Planning Board. The NCRPB is the statutory body established under the NCR Planning Board Act, 1985, responsible for regional planning in the NCR.

Question 18

Under which Act will the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the High Energy Medical Cyclotron Project be formed?

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The Companies Act, 2013 — As per the article, the SPV for implementing the cyclotron project will be formed under the Companies Act 2013. This is a common legal structure for project-specific entities in India.

Question 19

What is identified as a core challenge for Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) that restricts their ability to invest in system upgrades, according to the article?

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Persistently high Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses — The article states that high AT&C losses (exceeding 20% in many states) are a key constraint for DISCOMs, restricting their ability to invest in critical upgrades like automated monitoring and timely transformer replacement, thus perpetuating poor service.

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