28 June 2026

Quiz — 28 June 2026

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Questions

1. Under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin), what is the standard Centre-State funding ratio for most States?

   1. A 60:40
   2. B 100:0
   3. C 50:50
   4. D 90:10

2. Which of the following is a key feature of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) compared to the previous MGNREGA?

   1. A The removal of all material cost liabilities for States
   2. B A statutory guarantee of 125 days of work
   3. C The Centre bears 100% of the wage bill
   4. D A reduction in the number of guaranteed work days

3. Under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, what is the penalty for utilizing foreign contributions for purposes or in areas not covered by an NGO’s registration?

   1. A A flat penalty of ₹5 lakh
   2. B Imprisonment of the key functionaries for up to three years
   3. C 30% of the amount involved or ₹1 lakh, whichever is higher
   4. D Cancellation of registration only

4. Which of the following entities is now included in the expanded definition of 'key functionary' under the amended FCRA Rules?

   1. A Only the President and Secretary of the NGO
   2. B Trustees, partners, and the Karta of a Hindu undivided family
   3. C All employees receiving a salary above ₹50,000
   4. D Only the founding members of the organization

5. What is the primary mechanism by which Molecular Solar Thermal (MOST) technology stores energy?

   1. A Isomerisation of molecules upon absorbing solar light
   2. B Storage of electricity in lithium-ion battery arrays
   3. C Conversion of photons into direct current via silicon semiconductors
   4. D Thermal expansion of gases within a closed-loop system

6. Which of the following best describes the spectral range utilized by traditional silicon-based solar panels?

   1. A Red and near-infrared regions (400-1,100 nm)
   2. B Far-infrared region (above 2,000 nm)
   3. C Ultraviolet region (below 400 nm)
   4. D Entire electromagnetic spectrum equally

7. Which of the following is identified as a primary challenge for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in India, as per the recent policy discourse?

   1. A Lack of interest from fleet aggregators in electrification
   2. B Excessive electricity generation capacity in the national grid
   3. C Absence of any existing EV penetration in the national capital
   4. D High dependence on imported battery technologies and supply chains

8. Under the Citizenship Act, 1955, which of the following is NOT a mode of acquiring Indian citizenship?

   1. A By incorporation of territory
   2. B By descent
   3. C By marriage to an Indian citizen
   4. D By birth

9. Which of the following statements regarding the Indian passport is correct according to the Passports Act, 1967?

   1. A It serves as conclusive proof of citizenship in all legal proceedings.
   2. B It is the only document required to prove citizenship for electoral purposes.
   3. C The Union government can issue a passport to a non-citizen in public interest.
   4. D It is issued exclusively to citizens of India without exception.

10. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in India?

    1. A Election Commission of India
    2. B Ministry of Home Affairs
    3. C Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner
    4. D State Election Commissions

11. The 'Suspension of Operations' (SoO) agreements, often discussed in the context of North-East insurgency, are primarily signed between:

    1. A The Indian Army and the Myanmar Military
    2. B The Supreme Court and local tribal councils
    3. C The Central Government and various armed insurgent groups
    4. D The State Government and the United Nations

12. Which of the following best describes the historical origin of the 'orderly system' in Indian administration?

    1. A It evolved from a combination of ancient hierarchical structures and colonial-era domestic service practices.
    2. B It was introduced post-independence to provide employment to rural youth.
    3. C It was a temporary measure adopted during the First World War to manage household logistics.
    4. D It was a mandate under the Police Act of 1861 to ensure the security of senior officers.

13. Which of the following best describes the primary difference between a patent and a design registration as discussed in the context of research integrity?

    1. A Design registrations are only available in India, while patents are only available in the U.K.
    2. B Patents are exclusively for industrial use, while design registrations are exclusively for academic use.
    3. C Patents cover the functionality of a product, whereas design registrations cover only its appearance.
    4. D Design registrations require a rigorous novelty review, while patents are granted with minimal oversight.

14. Which organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of the e-Sushrut@Clinic system?

    1. A National Health Authority
    2. B Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
    3. C Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
    4. D National Informatics Centre (NIC)

15. What is the primary business model of the newly launched Bharat Taxi platform?

    1. A A government-subsidized public transport service
    2. B A commission-based model with dynamic surge pricing
    3. C A zero-commission model with driver ownership
    4. D A franchise-based model for private vehicle owners

16. What does the acronym 'MAHASAGAR' stand for in the context of India's maritime policy?

    1. A Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
    2. B Maritime and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
    3. C Maritime Advancement for Holistic Advancement and Security Across Global Regions
    4. D Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Strategic Growth Across Regions

17. The vessel 'PS LESPWAR' was handed over by India to which of the following countries?

    1. A Mauritius
    2. B Seychelles
    3. C Maldives
    4. D Sri Lanka

18. Which of the following factors primarily influences the retail price of petrol and diesel in India under the current market-linked pricing regime?

    1. A Uniform pricing mandates under the GST framework
    2. B Direct intervention by the Supreme Court of India
    3. C Fixed price ceilings set by the Reserve Bank of India
    4. D Global crude oil prices and domestic tax components

19. Under the Constitution of India, which authority is responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayats?

    1. A Governor of the State
    2. B State Election Commission
    3. C State Legislature
    4. D Election Commission of India

20. Which body has been designated as the nodal agency for conducting fire safety inspections of coaching centres in Delhi?

    1. A Delhi Disaster Management Authority
    2. B Central Public Works Department
    3. C Municipal Corporation of Delhi
    4. D Delhi Fire Service

21. According to the DataReportal study mentioned, approximately how many active cellular mobile connections were reported in India late last year?

    1. A 1.06 billion
    2. B 850 million
    3. C 1.5 billion
    4. D 500 million

22. The 'Raman-DIP' technique, recently in the news, is associated with which of the following?

    1. A Real-time monitoring of air quality in urban centers
    2. B Detection of drug resistance in tuberculosis bacteria
    3. C Desalination of seawater using nanotechnology
    4. D Advanced imaging for early-stage cancer diagnosis

23. With reference to 'Coffea x libex', which of the following statements is correct?

    1. A It is a hybrid of Arabica and Robusta coffee species.
    2. B It is a hybrid of Liberica and Excelsa coffee species.
    3. C It is currently the most widely cultivated coffee variety globally.
    4. D It was developed through genetic modification in a laboratory setting.

24. Which of the following best describes the primary focus of the new manufacturing projects announced by the Amber Group at the YEIDA facility?

    1. A Textile and apparel manufacturing
    2. B Renewable energy solar panel production
    3. C Automobile engine assembly
    4. D High-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs and semiconductor substrates

25. Which of the following is identified as a key strategic shift for Indian MSMEs to enhance their global competitiveness?

    1. A Prioritizing asset ownership over intellectual property and scalable models
    2. B Focusing exclusively on domestic market demand to ensure stability
    3. C Increasing reliance on government subsidies and low-cost labor
    4. D Transitioning from 'Me-too' products to 'Me-First' products based on unstated customer needs

26. Which of the following documents governs the conduct and political neutrality of members of the All India Services?

    1. A The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
    2. B The Constitution of India (Article 311)
    3. C The Indian Penal Code, 1860
    4. D The All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968

27. Which of the following chemical compounds is identified as the base for the IEDs mentioned in the recent NIA investigation into the Red Fort blast case?

    1. A Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP)
    2. B Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
    3. C RDX
    4. D Ammonium Nitrate

28. Which of the following best describes the stated objective of the Ministry of Defence regarding the clarification of the Defence Minister's remarks on Operation Sindoor?

    1. A To clarify that the remarks were a targeted response to false narratives about Air Force pilot casualties.
    2. B To announce a new policy regarding the disclosure of military casualties.
    3. C To admit that the government had intentionally misled the Parliament.
    4. D To retract the official record of the six soldiers who died during the operation.

29. The 'Community Managed Rehabilitation Services' programme in Telangana is implemented by which of the following agencies?

    1. A National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
    2. B Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP)
    3. C Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
    4. D Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department

30. The Amaravati Riverfront Development Project aims to develop infrastructure along which of the following rivers?

    1. A Penna
    2. B Krishna
    3. C Godavari
    4. D Tungabhadra

31. Which of the following best describes the strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz in the context of global energy security?

    1. A It is a landlocked body of water controlled exclusively by a single nation under international maritime law.
    2. B It facilitates the transit of approximately one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil.
    3. C It serves as the sole maritime gateway for all trade between the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean.
    4. D It is the primary route for land-based oil pipelines connecting Central Asia to Europe.

32. Which of the following best describes the evolutionary relationship between birds and dinosaurs based on modern scientific consensus?

    1. A Birds evolved from crocodiles, which are the closest living relatives of dinosaurs.
    2. B Dinosaurs are the ancestors of modern reptiles, while birds evolved independently.
    3. C Birds and dinosaurs share a common ancestor but belong to entirely different evolutionary classes.
    4. D Birds are the only surviving lineage of dinosaurs.

33. The Deccan Traps, a significant geological feature in India, are primarily associated with which of the following events?

    1. A The emergence of the first mammalian species.
    2. B The initial separation of the Indian subcontinent from the Gondwana supercontinent.
    3. C The formation of the Himalayas.
    4. D Massive volcanic eruptions occurring before the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event.

34. Which of the following features of the khukuri is specifically designed to prevent blood or sap from reaching the handle?

    1. A The spring steel composition
    2. B The hardwood handle material
    3. C The curved blade geometry
    4. D The notch at the end of the blade

35. The khukuri gained significant international recognition as a symbol of Gorkha military prowess following which historical event?

    1. A The Nepal Unification Campaign of 1744
    2. B The Anglo-Nepalese conflict of 1814
    3. C The formation of the Royal Gorkha Rifles
    4. D The World War I

36. Which of the following legislative acts is mentioned in the context of the contemporary queer discourse in India?

    1. A The LGBTQIA+ Rights Protection Act, 2022
    2. B The Civil Rights (Gender Identity) Act, 2018
    3. C The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
    4. D The Queer Kinship and Family Act, 2020

37. Which legal provision in India, often referenced in the context of queer rights and social history, was read down to decriminalize consensual same-sex relations?

    1. A Section 377
    2. B Section 124A
    3. C Section 497
    4. D Section 144

38. Which of the following best describes the recent U.S. government decision regarding Anthropic's 'Mythos 5' AI model?

    1. A Limited access granted to a small group of U.S. cybersecurity firms
    2. B Mandatory acquisition of Anthropic by the U.S. Department of Defense
    3. C A total ban on the development of Mythos 5 for commercial use
    4. D Full public release of the model for global research purposes

39. What was the magnitude of the twin earthquakes that recently struck Venezuela?

    1. A 7.0 and 7.2
    2. B 6.5 and 6.8
    3. C 7.2 and 7.5
    4. D 7.5 and 7.8

40. Based on recent research regarding green sea turtle migration, which of the following statements best describes their navigational strategy?

    1. A They maintain a consistent heading for long periods and perform periodic corrections to their bearings.
    2. B They make continuous, real-time adjustments to their course to remain on a direct path.
    3. C They rely exclusively on visual cues from celestial bodies to navigate during the day and night.
    4. D They remain stationary in mid-ocean to sleep before resuming their migration based on magnetic shifts.

41. What is the primary reason for the reduction in the tensile strength of paper when it becomes wet?

    1. A Water increases the friction between cellulose fibers, making them brittle.
    2. B Water molecules chemically react with cellulose to form a new, weaker compound.
    3. C Water molecules replace the covalent bonds within the cellulose chains.
    4. D Water molecules disrupt hydrogen bonds between cellulose fibers and cause them to swell.

42. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of an independent legal review conducted by a banking institution in response to internal governance concerns?

    1. A To bypass the oversight of the Reserve Bank of India
    2. B To initiate criminal proceedings against former board members
    3. C To verify if internal records substantiate claims of ethical lapses or dissent
    4. D To seek regulatory approval for a change in management structure

43. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the acquisition of Nagarro SE by Persistent Systems?

    1. A To diversify into the manufacturing of hardware components in Europe.
    2. B To shift the headquarters of Persistent Systems to Munich, Germany.
    3. C To acquire exclusive rights to European government cloud infrastructure.
    4. D To create a scaled, AI-led digital engineering and enterprise modernization powerhouse.

44. Which of the following factors has been identified as a primary contributor to the slower revenue conversion rates in the global technology sector according to recent industry analysis?

    1. A A global shortage of skilled labor in the cybersecurity domain
    2. B The complete abandonment of traditional infrastructure maintenance budgets
    3. C Rigid return-on-investment (ROI) scrutiny and longer decision-making cycles by enterprises
    4. D A sudden decline in global demand for Artificial Intelligence services

45. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the recent security operation conducted by the Assam Police in Tinsukia?

    1. A To facilitate the surrender of militant cadres under a government amnesty scheme
    2. B To prevent a planned terror strike by a banned insurgent group
    3. C To conduct a census of illegal migrants in the border region
    4. D To dismantle a cross-border narcotics smuggling network

46. Which of the following agencies is primarily involved in the search and rescue operations for the recent flash flood victims in Arunachal Pradesh?

    1. A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
    2. B Indian Coast Guard
    3. C State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)
    4. D Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

47. Which U.S. government body is primarily responsible for administering and enforcing economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals?

    1. A Department of Commerce
    2. B Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
    3. C International Trade Commission
    4. D Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

48. Which of the following agencies is primarily responsible for investigating internal security threats and coordinating with state police forces in India?

    1. A Intelligence Bureau
    2. B Enforcement Directorate
    3. C Central Bureau of Investigation
    4. D Serious Fraud Investigation Office

49. Under the revised financial powers for the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), what is the new approval limit for medical reimbursement claims for an Additional Secretary and DG?

    1. A ₹15 lakh
    2. B ₹25 lakh
    3. C ₹50 lakh
    4. D ₹10 lakh

50. The Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy temple, recently in the news for its redevelopment, is located in which state?

    1. A Karnataka
    2. B Tamil Nadu
    3. C Telangana
    4. D Andhra Pradesh

51. Under the proposed Kerala Finance (No. 3) Bill, 2026, what is the tax rate for alcoholic beverages with an alcohol strength above 10% v/v and up to 20% v/v?

    1. A 175%
    2. B 100%
    3. C 120%
    4. D 150%

52. The 'Ezharapponnana', recently in the news regarding allegations of gold plate misappropriation, is associated with which temple?

    1. A Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    2. B Sabarimala Temple
    3. C Guruvayur Temple
    4. D Ettumanur Mahadeva Temple

53. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was established under which of the following acts?

    1. A Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987
    2. B Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
    3. C National Investigation Agency Act, 2008
    4. D Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

54. Under the Constitution of India, which body is primarily responsible for the administration of rural areas?

    1. A Panchayati Raj Institutions
    2. B Municipal Corporations
    3. C State Finance Commissions
    4. D District Planning Committees

55. Which of the following bodies is responsible for conducting the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in Maharashtra as mentioned in the report?

    1. A State Council of Educational Research and Training
    2. B Maharashtra Public Service Commission
    3. C Department of School Education and Literacy
    4. D Maharashtra State Examination Council