29 June 2026

Quiz — 29 June 2026

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Questions

1. The 'Rural Internal Audit Portal' recently launched by the Ministry of Rural Development is primarily designed to:

   1. A Monitor the daily attendance of government officials in rural districts
   2. B Manage end-to-end internal audits for rural schemes using AI
   3. C Directly transfer wages to the bank accounts of rural labourers
   4. D Provide a platform for rural citizens to register grievances regarding local infrastructure

2. Under the newly proposed Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), what is the guaranteed number of working days for labourers?

   1. A 200 days
   2. B 100 days
   3. C 125 days
   4. D 150 days

3. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024, what proportion of a balanced plate should ideally consist of fruits and vegetables by volume?

   1. A One-third
   2. B Two-thirds
   3. C One-quarter
   4. D Half

4. Which organization leads the 'Let’s Fix Our Food' (LFOF) initiative aimed at creating healthier food environments for adolescents?

   1. A Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
   2. B Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
   3. C World Health Organization (WHO) India Office
   4. D Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN)

5. Which of the following best describes the tariff liberalization commitment under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)?

   1. A 99% of UK tariff lines duty-free for India and 90% of Indian tariff lines for the UK
   2. B 100% duty-free access for all goods from both nations
   3. C 50% reduction in all tariff lines for both nations
   4. D 90% of UK tariff lines duty-free for India and 99% of Indian tariff lines for the UK

6. Which of the following components is included in the newly adopted T4 strategy under the Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan?

   1. A Test, Train, Talk, and Track
   2. B Test, Treat, Target, and Track
   3. C Test, Treat, Talk, and Target
   4. D Test, Treat, Talk, and Track

7. According to the NFHS-5 data mentioned in the coverage, which group shows the highest prevalence of anaemia?

   1. A Children (6-59 months)
   2. B Women (15-49 years)
   3. C Pregnant women
   4. D Adolescent girls (15-19 years)

8. The C-295 transport aircraft manufacturing project in India involves a partnership between which of the following entities?

   1. A Defence Research and Development Organisation and Dassault Aviation
   2. B Bharat Electronics Limited and Lockheed Martin
   3. C Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Boeing
   4. D Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus

9. Which of the following indices is published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to measure a country's overall achievement in its social and economic dimensions?

   1. A Global Competitiveness Index
   2. B Global Innovation Index
   3. C Human Development Index
   4. D Ease of Doing Business Index

10. Which of the following is a structural vulnerability identified in the context of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)?

    1. A Mandatory requirement of Class XII marks for final selection
    2. B Fixed quota for international students in all government medical colleges
    3. C Absence of an upper age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts
    4. D Requirement for candidates to be residents of the state where the medical college is located

11. According to the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, what is the nature of the entrance examination for medical admissions in India?

    1. A State-specific entrance examinations
    2. B A single uniform entrance examination
    3. C An examination based solely on Class XII board performance
    4. D A multi-stage examination conducted twice a year

12. Which of the following best describes the 'tuition fees' category as defined in the context of the National Sample Survey (NSS) education expenditure data?

    1. A Fees charged by private schools for extracurricular activities.
    2. B Voluntary donations made by parents to school development committees.
    3. C Payments made exclusively for private coaching and supplementary home tutoring.
    4. D Payments made to schools for teachers' salaries and basic academic resources.

13. What is a primary limitation of the Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) method as highlighted in recent survey analysis?

    1. A It prevents the collection of data from rural households.
    2. B It does not allow for the digital storage of survey results.
    3. C It forces the entry of values even when data is unavailable, potentially reducing accuracy.
    4. D It is significantly more expensive than traditional paper-based surveys.

14. What is the primary objective of the 'Schedule H2' drug regulation framework introduced by the Indian government?

    1. A To provide subsidies for MSME pharmaceutical manufacturers
    2. B To ban the export of psychotropic substances
    3. C To mandate QR codes for tracking and verifying drug authenticity
    4. D To regulate the pricing of essential medicines

15. Under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which authority is empowered to decide the question of disqualification of a member of the House on the ground of defection?

    1. A The Speaker or Chairman of the House
    2. B The President of India
    3. C The Supreme Court of India
    4. D The Election Commission of India

16. Which of the following measures is primarily cited for the scientific and sustainable rejuvenation of the Yamuna river?

    1. A Modernisation of sewage treatment plants and tapping of drains
    2. B Complete ban on industrial activity within the river basin
    3. C Construction of new dams and reservoirs
    4. D Diversion of the river course to bypass urban centres

17. As per the draft Delhi EV Policy 2.0, from which date is it proposed that only electric three-wheelers will be allowed to be registered?

    1. A April 1, 2026
    2. B April 1, 2027
    3. C January 1, 2027
    4. D January 1, 2026

18. Which of the following best describes the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' recognition mentioned in the context of India-Seychelles relations?

    1. A A military award for joint naval exercises
    2. B An award for leadership in the blue economy and climate action
    3. C A regional maritime security pact
    4. D A trade agreement focused on sustainable fishing

19. What is the primary objective of the cooperation between India and Seychelles regarding the Indian Ocean?

    1. A To ensure maritime security, sustainability, and economic prosperity
    2. B To exclusively focus on tourism and cultural exchange
    3. C To establish exclusive military bases
    4. D To limit the influence of Western powers in the region

20. Which of the following are primary objectives of implementing an eOffice system in government administration?

    1. A To enhance transparency, accountability, and speed of file disposal
    2. B To reduce the total number of government departments
    3. C To increase the number of physical file storage centers
    4. D To privatize the record-keeping process of the government

21. According to the UDISE+ 2024-25 data, what percentage of schools in India have access to the Internet?

    1. A 63.5%
    2. B 58.7%
    3. C 72.1%
    4. D 45.2%

22. Which of the following best describes the tax advantage of investing in asset allocation funds?

    1. A Investors are exempt from all capital gains taxes on these funds.
    2. B Dividends from these funds are not subject to any tax deductions.
    3. C Rebalancing between asset classes within the fund does not trigger immediate taxation for the investor.
    4. D These funds are treated as tax-free bonds under the Income Tax Act.

23. What is the primary function of the 'asset allocation range' in a multi-asset fund?

    1. A To guarantee a minimum return on investment.
    2. B To limit the total amount of capital an investor can contribute.
    3. C To allow fund managers to tactically adjust exposure between different asset classes.
    4. D To mandate that the fund must invest equally in all asset classes at all times.

24. Which of the following writs can be issued by the High Court to ensure the production of a person who is allegedly held in illegal police custody?

    1. A Quo-Warranto
    2. B Habeas Corpus
    3. C Certiorari
    4. D Mandamus

25. The Tungabhadra Dam, a critical irrigation project for three southern states, is located in which of the following states?

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

26. The Supreme Court Collegium system for the appointment of judges was established in which year?

    1. A 1950
    2. B 2014
    3. C 1993
    4. D 1973

27. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the appointment and transfer of judges to the High Courts in India?

    1. A The President of India
    2. B The National Judicial Appointments Commission
    3. C The Supreme Court Collegium
    4. D The Union Ministry of Law and Justice

28. Which of the following events is currently part of the ongoing normalisation process between India and China?

    1. A Complete withdrawal of troops from the Line of Actual Control
    2. B Resumption of the Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra
    3. C Establishment of a joint military training command
    4. D Signing of a comprehensive free trade agreement

29. The pulse polio immunisation drive is aimed at children in which age group?

    1. A Under the age of three
    2. B Under the age of five
    3. C Under the age of one
    4. D Between the ages of five and ten

30. Which of the following best describes the nature of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in the context of Indian federalism?

    1. A A private-public partnership project managed by local municipal bodies
    2. B A purely state-funded welfare initiative
    3. C A constitutional mandate under the Directive Principles of State Policy
    4. D A Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) involving inter-governmental financial cooperation

31. Under Indian law, which of the following best describes the legal status of a Hindu deity in relation to temple property?

    1. A The deity is considered a state-owned asset.
    2. B The deity is a legal owner but cannot hold property.
    3. C The deity is a minor and cannot be a legal entity.
    4. D The deity is a 'juristic person' capable of holding property.

32. In the context of Hindu religious endowments, what is the legal relationship between the 'shebait' and the deity?

    1. A The shebait is the absolute owner of the temple property.
    2. B The shebait is a legal guardian with power to sell temple assets.
    3. C The shebait is a mere manager, while ownership vests in the deity.
    4. D The shebait acts as a trustee with no legal obligations.

33. What is the primary objective of 'cooperative caching' in the context of disaster management?

    1. A To replace ground-based communication networks entirely with satellite links
    2. B To automate the deployment of drones in disaster-affected regions
    3. C To increase the resolution of satellite imagery for better surveillance
    4. D To reduce data latency and improve information availability by storing data across multiple network nodes

34. In the context of AI-driven disaster communication, what does the 'Federated Multi-Armed Bandit' (FMAB) model achieve?

    1. A It replaces the need for human decision-making in all rescue operations
    2. B It eliminates the need for satellite communication in disaster zones
    3. C It exclusively manages the battery life of drones during rescue operations
    4. D It allows individual nodes to learn from their own data and the collective learning of nearby nodes

35. Which organization described heat stress as a 'silent killer' in the context of the recent European heatwave?

    1. A World Health Organization
    2. B Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
    3. C United Nations Environment Programme
    4. D European Environment Agency

36. The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet is primarily headquartered in which of the following countries?

    1. A Kuwait
    2. B United Arab Emirates
    3. C Qatar
    4. D Bahrain

37. The Siji River, which recently experienced a landslide-induced blockage in Arunachal Pradesh, is known by which name upon entering the state of Assam?

    1. A Kameng River
    2. B Subansiri River
    3. C Siang River
    4. D Gai River

38. Which of the following organizations is responsible for regulating Indian seafarers and ship owners regarding maritime safety directives?

    1. A Ministry of External Affairs
    2. B Indian Navy
    3. C Directorate General of Shipping
    4. D International Maritime Organization

39. Which of the following is a primary objective of promoting natural farming in the context of Indian agricultural policy?

    1. A Increasing reliance on chemical fertilizers for higher yield
    2. B Replacing all traditional crops with cash crops
    3. C Mandating the export of all organic produce to international markets
    4. D Ensuring sustainable soil health and linking produce to MSP benefits

40. According to the study on elephant mortality in Kerala (2019-20 to 2024-25), which of the following has been identified as the leading unnatural cause of death for wild elephants?

    1. A Poaching for ivory
    2. B Electrocution
    3. C Vehicle collisions
    4. D Disease outbreaks

41. The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in the National Capital Territory of Delhi functions under the administrative control of which of the following?

    1. A The Central Vigilance Commission
    2. B The Union Ministry of Home Affairs
    3. C The High Court of Delhi
    4. D The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

42. Which of the following pedagogical approaches is supported by learning science as being more effective than a single high-stakes assessment?

    1. A Passive observation of expert demonstrations
    2. B Retrieval practice and formative feedback
    3. C Transmission-based lecture models
    4. D Exclusive focus on summative examinations

43. What is the annual family income eligibility criterion for the IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship?

    1. A ₹800,000
    2. B ₹1,000,000
    3. C ₹600,000
    4. D ₹400,000

44. Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for the AICTE Saksham Scholarship for specially-abled students?

    1. A Minimum 40% benchmark disability
    2. B Enrolment in a two-year MBA programme only
    3. C Minimum 50% benchmark disability
    4. D Annual family income not exceeding ₹500,000

45. Which instrument on the NASA Perseverance rover was used to detect macromolecular carbon in the Jezero Crater?

    1. A SuperCam
    2. B SHERLOC
    3. C PIXL
    4. D Mastcam-Z

46. The presence of organic matter alongside which minerals suggests that water-driven processes may have preserved these materials on Mars?

    1. A Olivine and pyroxene
    2. B Carbonates and sulphates
    3. C Basalt and granite
    4. D Quartz and feldspar

47. Which region in Russia, known for its significant oil refining capacity, was recently targeted by a drone strike?

    1. A Krasnodar
    2. B Belgorod
    3. C Moscow
    4. D St. Petersburg

48. The term 'Treatflation' as discussed in the context of workplace culture refers to:

    1. A The rising financial burden caused by the accumulation of frequent, voluntary workplace contributions.
    2. B Inflationary pressure caused by rising costs of corporate catering services.
    3. C A government-mandated tax on social gatherings within private organizations.
    4. D Mandatory salary deductions for office maintenance and infrastructure.

49. Which psychological concept is primarily cited as the driver behind employees participating in 'Treatflation' despite the financial cost?

    1. A Normative social influence
    2. B Confirmation bias
    3. C Cognitive dissonance
    4. D Bystander effect

50. In the context of health insurance, what does a 'sub-limit' on room rent typically imply for the policyholder?

    1. A It mandates that the insurer covers all hospital expenses regardless of the room category.
    2. B It restricts the amount the insurer will pay for room rent to a percentage of the total sum insured.
    3. C It prevents the policyholder from opting for private wards in a hospital.
    4. D It limits the total number of days a patient can stay in a hospital.

51. Which of the following documents is considered the most influential restatement of the international law applicable to armed conflicts at sea?

    1. A Geneva Convention of 1949
    2. B United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
    3. C San Remo Manual (1994)
    4. D Helsinki Principles on the Law of Maritime Neutrality

52. Under international law, what is a mandatory requirement for a naval blockade to be considered lawful?

    1. A It must be restricted to the territorial waters of the belligerent state
    2. B It must be approved by the International Court of Justice
    3. C It must be applied only to enemy vessels
    4. D It must be publicly declared, impartial, and effective

53. In the context of Hindu temple architecture as a replica of Vaikunta, what does the 'sthalavriksham' represent?

    1. A The celestial flag pole
    2. B The temple pond
    3. C The golden hall
    4. D The sacred ashwatha tree

54. Which regulatory body has approved the B.Tech. programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at the Central Sanskrit University?

    1. A All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
    2. B Ministry of Culture
    3. C National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
    4. D University Grants Commission (UGC)

55. The integration of Artificial Intelligence with traditional knowledge systems, as proposed in recent educational initiatives, primarily aims to facilitate which of the following?

    1. A Complete removal of humanities from the engineering curriculum
    2. B Replacement of traditional scholars with automated systems
    3. C Mandatory conversion of all Sanskrit courses into technical degrees
    4. D Digitisation and preservation of classical texts and manuscripts

56. What is the entry-level officer rank in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?

    1. A Deputy Commandant
    2. B Sub-Inspector
    3. C Assistant Commandant
    4. D Inspector

57. Under which legislative framework are essential commodities typically regulated in India to ensure their availability to the public?

    1. A The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
    2. B The Competition Act, 2002
    3. C The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016
    4. D The Consumer Protection Act, 2019

58. The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in India is conducted in accordance with the guidelines framed by which of the following bodies?

    1. A National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
    2. B University Grants Commission (UGC)
    3. C National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
    4. D Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

59. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Contingency Fund of a State established?

    1. A Article 266
    2. B Article 267
    3. C Article 280
    4. D Article 243

60. Which of the following groups has been associated with recent attacks on security installations in the Balochistan region of Pakistan?

    1. A Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen
    2. B Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Taiba
    3. C Jamaatul Ahrar and Baloch Liberation Army
    4. D Al-Qaeda and Islamic State Khorasan Province