1 July 2026

Quiz — 1 July 2026

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Questions

1. Under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, what is the guaranteed number of days of wage employment provided to rural households?

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

2. What is the total budget outlay approved by the Expenditure Finance Committee for India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0?

   1. A ₹1.25 lakh crore
   2. B ₹76,000 crore
   3. C ₹1.50 lakh crore
   4. D ₹1.00 lakh crore

3. Which of the following is a primary focus area of the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0?

   1. A Semiconductor equipment, materials, and indigenous designs
   2. B Importing finished semiconductor products
   3. C Subsidizing consumer electronics retail
   4. D Only semiconductor chip fabrication

4. Which of the following platforms is used for the storage of data under the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS)?

   1. A NIC Cloud
   2. B DigiLocker
   3. C Bhashini Cloud
   4. D MeghRaj

5. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), what is the primary purpose of a 'Zero-FIR'?

   1. A To allow filing of FIRs only in digital format
   2. B To bypass the need for forensic evidence in minor crimes
   3. C To register cases without the need for a complainant
   4. D To enable filing of FIRs irrespective of jurisdiction

6. Which of the following factors is primarily cited by the IMD as contributing to the weak onset of the southwest monsoon in India?

   1. A El Niño development
   2. B Excessive low-pressure systems in the Bay of Bengal
   3. C Positive Indian Ocean Dipole
   4. D La Niña conditions

7. What is the significance of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) in the context of the Indian monsoon?

   1. A It has no impact on the intensity of the southwest monsoon.
   2. B It always guarantees above-normal rainfall regardless of El Niño.
   3. C It refers to the difference in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean.
   4. D It is a phenomenon that only occurs during the winter months.

8. Which of the following bodies is responsible for adjudicating appeals against the orders of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)?

   1. A Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
   2. B Supreme Court of India
   3. C Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT)
   4. D National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)

9. Which of the following best describes the 'Index of Industrial Production' (IIP) in the context of Indian economic data?

   1. A It measures the total value of all goods and services produced in the country.
   2. B It is an indicator that measures the changes in the volume of production in industrial sectors.
   3. C It is a measure of the inflation rate based on wholesale prices.
   4. D It is a direct measure of the country's GDP growth rate.

10. The principle of 'subsidiarity', often discussed in the context of social and economic policy, implies:

    1. A The prioritization of private sector profits over public welfare.
    2. B The total elimination of state intervention in the market.
    3. C Centralized control of all economic resources by the state.
    4. D Matters should be handled by the smallest, lowest, or least centralized competent authority.

11. According to the RBI's Financial Stability Report (June 2026), what is the defined threshold for 'small ticket loans'?

    1. A Less than ₹25,000
    2. B Less than ₹50,000
    3. C Less than ₹75,000
    4. D Less than ₹1,00,000

12. What is the minimum capital adequacy norm for NBFCs as referenced in the context of RBI stress tests?

    1. A 15%
    2. B 9%
    3. C 12%
    4. D 18%

13. The FCRA 2.0 portal, designed for the management of foreign contributions, is hosted on which of the following platforms?

    1. A MeghRaj
    2. B BharatNet
    3. C DigiLocker
    4. D NIC Cloud

14. Which of the following statements regarding the e-OCI card initiative is correct?

    1. A It requires physical submission of documents for every renewal.
    2. B It mandates the re-issuance of the OCI booklet every 5 years.
    3. C It eliminates the need for re-issuing the OCI booklet when a new passport is issued after 20 years.
    4. D It is only available to OCI cardholders residing within India.

15. The Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) was established to regulate the allocation of water among the beneficiary states of the Yamuna river. Which of the following is the primary objective of such inter-state river boards?

    1. A To adjudicate criminal disputes arising from water theft
    2. B To exclusively manage the internal irrigation projects of a single state
    3. C To bypass the role of the Union government in water management
    4. D To implement and monitor the sharing of water as per inter-state agreements

16. Which of the following statements best describes the 'Special Intensive Revision' (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted by the Election Commission of India?

    1. A It is conducted exclusively through online portals without any door-to-door physical verification.
    2. B It involves a multi-tier verification process by BLOs and EROs to ensure the accuracy of the electoral roll.
    3. C It is a process that requires mandatory submission of identity and address proof documents for all voters.
    4. D It is a process designed to register non-resident foreign nationals as voters in Indian elections.

17. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the superintendence, direction, and control of elections vested in the Election Commission?

    1. A Article 324
    2. B Article 328
    3. C Article 326
    4. D Article 320

18. Which legislation governs the preparation and revision of electoral rolls in India?

    1. A Election Commission (Conditions of Service) Act, 1991
    2. B Representation of the People Act, 1950
    3. C Delimitation Act, 2002
    4. D Representation of the People Act, 1951

19. Which entity has been appointed as the nodal agency for the expansion of charging infrastructure under the Delhi EV Policy 2.0?

    1. A Delhi Pollution Control Committee
    2. B Delhi Power Department
    3. C Delhi Transport Corporation
    4. D Delhi Transco Limited

20. From which date does the Delhi EV Policy 2.0 mandate that only electric two-wheelers will be allowed for new registrations?

    1. A April 1, 2028
    2. B January 1, 2030
    3. C January 1, 2026
    4. D April 1, 2027

21. Which of the following best describes a 'climate tipping point'?

    1. A The exact moment when greenhouse gas emissions reach their peak.
    2. B A linear increase in climate disasters proportional to carbon accumulation.
    3. C A fixed temperature threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius globally.
    4. D A point where a climate system shifts into a new state, often with self-amplifying feedback loops.

22. Which of the following best describes the primary strategic advantage of the Vizhinjam port in the context of global maritime trade?

    1. A It serves as a premier transshipment hub in the Indian Ocean region.
    2. B It is the only port in India capable of handling bulk coal imports.
    3. C It is exclusively designed for domestic coastal shipping within Kerala.
    4. D It is the largest naval base for the Indian Navy in the Southern Command.

23. Which state recorded the highest number of new faunal species discoveries in 2025 according to the Zoological Survey of India?

    1. A Arunachal Pradesh
    2. B Kerala
    3. C West Bengal
    4. D Uttarakhand

24. Which of the following animal groups contributed the highest number of additions to India's faunal database in 2025?

    1. A Hymenoptera
    2. B Pisces
    3. C Lepidoptera
    4. D Coleoptera

25. Under which rule of the 'Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha' can a member move a notice for a breach of privilege?

    1. A Rule 123
    2. B Rule 323
    3. C Rule 223
    4. D Rule 423

26. Which organisation is responsible for designing the Centralised IT-Enabled System (CITES) for the EPFO?

    1. A Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
    2. B National Informatics Centre (NIC)
    3. C Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
    4. D Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

27. What is the primary objective of the EPFO's shift from a decentralised to a centralised database system?

    1. A To mandate employer authorisation for all claim types
    2. B To increase the number of regional offices across the country
    3. C To restrict member services to the office of original jurisdiction
    4. D To modernise service delivery through automation and rule-based processing

28. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the constitution of the State Election Commission to conduct elections to Panchayats and Municipalities?

    1. A Article 326
    2. B Article 243E
    3. C Article 324
    4. D Article 243K and 243ZA

29. Under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which list includes 'Education'?

    1. A Concurrent List
    2. B Union List
    3. C Residuary Powers
    4. D State List

30. Which judicial body issued a stay order on the eviction of homeless residents living under the Hastings Bridge in Kolkata?

    1. A National Human Rights Commission
    2. B Kolkata District Court
    3. C Calcutta High Court
    4. D Supreme Court of India

31. Under the Delhi government's new heritage initiative, what is the maximum grant-in-aid provided for specialized restoration work?

    1. A ₹50 lakh
    2. B ₹5 crore
    3. C ₹2 crore
    4. D ₹1 crore

32. Which body is responsible for the protection of monuments of local importance in Delhi that do not fall under the Archaeological Survey of India?

    1. A National Monuments Authority
    2. B Department of Archaeology, Delhi Government
    3. C Municipal Corporation of Delhi
    4. D Ministry of Culture

33. Under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2014, which of the following is true regarding organ donation by minors?

    1. A Minors can donate organs with the consent of their parents only.
    2. B Donation by minors is prohibited except in exceptional medical circumstances with prior approval of the appropriate authority and the State government.
    3. C Minors are strictly prohibited from donating organs under any circumstances.
    4. D Minors are permitted to donate organs only if they have reached the age of 16.

34. According to the Union Finance Ministry, why are remittance inflows considered more resilient than portfolio or debt flows during geopolitical crises?

    1. A They are highly sensitive to fluctuations in global interest rates.
    2. B They are directly linked to the performance of the Indian stock market.
    3. C They are driven by employment and wage conditions in host economies rather than financial market signals.
    4. D They are primarily influenced by government-to-government bilateral trade agreements.

35. According to the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) guidelines, what is the mandatory annual R&D expenditure for public sector entities?

    1. A 1% of the current year's profit before tax
    2. B 2% of the total annual turnover
    3. C 1% of the average profit before tax of the preceding three years
    4. D 5% of the total capital expenditure

36. With reference to the recent adjustments in export duties on hydrocarbons, which of the following countries have been newly exempted from the levy?

    1. A Mauritius and Maldives
    2. B Nepal and Bhutan
    3. C Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
    4. D Singapore and UAE

37. Which of the following best describes the 1968 transit norm established for the Strait of Hormuz?

    1. A A total ban on military vessels transiting the strait
    2. B Exclusive sovereignty rights granted to a single coastal state
    3. C A system of mandatory tolls for all commercial vessels
    4. D The establishment of inbound and outbound channels with a central buffer

38. Which article of the Indian Constitution mandates the Oath of Office and Secrecy for Ministers in a State?

    1. A Article 162
    2. B Article 164
    3. C Article 163
    4. D Article 167

39. Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees an arrested person the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of their choice?

    1. A Article 21
    2. B Article 14
    3. C Article 32
    4. D Article 22(1)

40. In the case of A.S. Mohammed Rafi versus State of Tamil Nadu (2010), the Supreme Court held that:

    1. A The right to legal representation is subject to the approval of the local Bar Association.
    2. B Every accused person has a fundamental right to be defended, and lawyers have a professional duty to provide such defense.
    3. C Bar associations have the right to pass resolutions boycotting specific categories of accused.
    4. D Lawyers may refuse to represent individuals accused of heinous crimes.

41. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the PM GatiShakti platform as highlighted in recent administrative directives?

    1. A To monitor the performance of individual cabinet ministers
    2. B To serve as a platform for inter-departmental decision-making and integrated planning
    3. C To provide a digital interface for international trade negotiations
    4. D To facilitate direct benefit transfers to rural households

42. Which of the following is the primary stated objective of the mineral mapping initiative in Andhra Pradesh?

    1. A To maximize state revenue through local mineral processing and value addition
    2. B To increase the export of raw ore to international markets
    3. C To ban mining activities in ecologically sensitive zones
    4. D To privatize all existing state-owned mining corporations

43. Under the Indian legal framework, which of the following is the primary consideration for the judiciary when evaluating a medical bail plea for a convict serving a life sentence?

    1. A The socio-economic status of the convict
    2. B Whether the life of the prisoner is in immediate danger
    3. C The age of the convict
    4. D The duration of the sentence already served

44. Which body is primarily responsible for the development and preparation of school textbooks in the states of India, as referenced in the context of the recent Odisha textbook controversy?

    1. A Ministry of Education (MoE)
    2. B State Council of Education, Research and Training (SCERT)
    3. C National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
    4. D University Grants Commission (UGC)

45. Which of the following best describes the primary concern raised regarding the outsourcing of government jobs in the context of public administration?

    1. A The complete privatization of all state-run departments
    2. B The potential erosion of merit-based recruitment and transparency in public employment
    3. C The mandatory requirement for all government employees to join private unions
    4. D The immediate dissolution of the Public Service Commission

46. Which of the following districts in Assam is located downstream of the Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh and has been recently affected by floods?

    1. A Dibrugarh
    2. B Dhemaji
    3. C Lakhimpur
    4. D Tinsukia

47. Under which section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, can authorities impose prohibitory orders to restrict public gatherings?

    1. A Section 285
    2. B Section 302
    3. C Section 144
    4. D Section 163

48. The Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir is conducted via which of the following routes?

    1. A Bandipora and Shopian
    2. B Leh and Kargil
    3. C Sonamarg and Pahalgam
    4. D Gulmarg and Kupwara

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

    1. A Supreme Court of India
    2. B Union Public Service Commission
    3. C Central Vigilance Commission
    4. D Government of NCT of Delhi

50. Which of the following best describes the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz to India's economy?

    1. A It is the primary route for India's maritime trade with the European Union.
    2. B It serves as a critical chokepoint for the majority of India's oil imports.
    3. C It is the main corridor for India's military exports to West Asian nations.
    4. D It is a designated zone for joint naval exercises between India and the United States.

51. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, recently in the news for a robotic rescue mission, was primarily designed to study:

    1. A Exoplanet atmospheres
    2. B Dark matter distribution
    3. C Gamma-ray bursts
    4. D Solar flares

52. In the context of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which of the following categories of infrastructure has been increasingly targeted to disrupt military command and control?

    1. A National park conservation zones
    2. B Agricultural irrigation systems
    3. C Satellite communications facilities
    4. D Public transport bus terminals

53. The 'Five-Point Consensus' is a framework associated with which of the following regional organizations regarding the situation in Myanmar?

    1. A United Nations
    2. B ASEAN
    3. C SAARC
    4. D BIMSTEC

54. Which of the following petrochemical products are covered under the recent customs duty exemption announced by the Union Finance Ministry?

    1. A Crude oil, natural gas, ethylene, and propylene
    2. B Polyester, nylon, acrylic, and caustic soda
    3. C Anhydrous ammonia, methanol, acetic acid, and polyvinyl chloride
    4. D Benzene, toluene, xylene, and urea

55. In the context of recent gold smuggling investigations in Northeast India, which regions are frequently cited as transit points for illicit gold entering the country?

    1. A Myanmar and West Asia
    2. B Central Asia and Europe
    3. C Latin America and East Africa
    4. D North America and Southeast Asia

56. The 'Hethi Pungava Stavam' is a hymn dedicated to which of the following deities?

    1. A Lord Ganesha
    2. B Lord Shiva
    3. C Lord Kartikeya
    4. D Lord Sudarshana

57. In the context of the Chakrapani Temple, what does the term 'Pancha Samskara' signify?

    1. A The five classical elements in Vedic philosophy
    2. B A traditional method of temple administration
    3. C The five architectural stages of temple construction
    4. D A ritual involving the bearing of divine marks for spiritual purity

58. Which of the following best describes the chemical nature of Naphtha, as highlighted in recent industrial safety reports?

    1. A A non-flammable inert gas used for cooling
    2. B A stable liquid used primarily as a fire retardant
    3. C A highly combustible and extremely flammable hydrocarbon
    4. D A synthetic polymer used in the production of plastics

59. What is the primary mandate of the 'Independent International Commission of Inquiry' as described in the context of the Occupied Palestinian Territory?

    1. A To oversee the administration of the two-state framework
    2. B To provide direct humanitarian aid to displaced children
    3. C To mediate peace negotiations between Hamas and Israel
    4. D To investigate violations of international humanitarian and human rights law

60. Under international law, the principle of 'universal jurisdiction' allows states to:

    1. A Override the sovereignty of the United Nations Security Council
    2. B Automatically grant citizenship to refugees from conflict zones
    3. C Enforce trade sanctions without the approval of the World Trade Organization
    4. D Prosecute individuals for serious crimes regardless of where they were committed

61. Which body is primarily responsible for recommending the dates and duration of parliamentary sessions in India?

    1. A The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs
    2. B The President of India
    3. C The Ministry of Law and Justice
    4. D The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

62. The 'E20' fuel policy, as mentioned in the context of ethanol allocation, refers to:

    1. A A policy to reduce carbon emissions by 20% in the transport sector
    2. B The mandatory use of 20% electric vehicles in public transport
    3. C A target to increase ethanol production capacity by 20% annually
    4. D The blending of 20% ethanol with petrol

63. Under the Indian legal system, which court is typically the primary forum for seeking relief in matters concerning specific criminal investigations within a state's jurisdiction before approaching the Supreme Court?

    1. A High Court
    2. B National Human Rights Commission
    3. C District and Sessions Court
    4. D Supreme Court

64. General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the:

    1. A 30th Chief of the Army Staff
    2. B 31st Chief of the Army Staff
    3. C 29th Chief of the Army Staff
    4. D 32nd Chief of the Army Staff

65. The 'Labour Liaison and Industrial Co-ordination Teams' (LLICT) initiative was recently introduced to improve police-labour relations in which city?

    1. A Chennai
    2. B Pune
    3. C Noida
    4. D Gurugram

66. In the context of temple land management in India, which of the following best describes the principle of 'ownership' regarding temple-endowed properties?

    1. A Temple lands are classified as government waste lands and are subject to the Land Acquisition Act, 2013.
    2. B Religious institutions (maths) automatically gain ownership rights over any land allotted to them by the state government.
    3. C Temple lands are considered private property of the presiding deity and can be sold by the state.
    4. D The deity is a perpetual minor, and temple lands are managed by trustees or the state with the primary objective of preserving the asset for the institution.

67. In the context of mob violence and vigilantism in India, which of the following best describes the legal position regarding the responsibility of the state?

    1. A The Supreme Court has mandated that state governments must appoint nodal officers to prevent and monitor incidents of mob lynching.
    2. B The responsibility for maintaining order during mob violence rests exclusively with the central paramilitary forces.
    3. C The Indian Penal Code contains a specific, standalone section that defines 'lynching' as a non-bailable offense.
    4. D The state has no liability as mob violence is considered a private criminal act.

68. According to the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, the total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed what percentage of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State?

    1. A 10 percent
    2. B 15 percent
    3. C 20 percent
    4. D 25 percent

69. Under the Himachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1994, which of the following is a ground for the disqualification of an elected councillor?

    1. A Encroachment upon government land
    2. B Conviction for any criminal offence
    3. C Failure to attend three consecutive meetings
    4. D Non-payment of municipal taxes

70. Under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which authority is primarily responsible for deciding questions of disqualification of a member of a House on the ground of defection?

    1. A The President of India
    2. B The Presiding Officer of the House
    3. C The Election Commission of India
    4. D The Supreme Court of India