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1) In 2026, Viyona Fintech India Private Limited received certification under the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) to onboard service providers (billers) onto the interoperable bill payment network. Which of the following entities performs this role?

(a) Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM)

(b) Payment Aggregator (PA)

(c) Biller Operating Unit (BOU)

(d) Account Aggregator (AA)

(e) Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI)

 

2) In June 2026, Fitch Ratings revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 downward to what rate in its Global Economic Outlook (GEO) report?

(a) 5.8%

(b) 6.4%

(c) 6.5%

(d) 6.7%

(e) 7.0%

3) In June 2026, which organisation was recognised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for India's Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem?

(a) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

(b) Sahamati Foundation

(c) Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE)

(d) Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)

(e) Digital India Corporation

 

4) In June 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated which event in Nice, France, aimed at strengthening collaboration among startups, innovators, investors, and technology leaders of both countries?

(a) India–France Tech Summit

(b) Startup Connect Europe

(c) Digital India Global Forum

(d) Bharat Innovates

(e) Indo-French Innovation Dialogue

 

5) In June 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a digital platform for integrated management of cargo, passengers, vehicles, and inter-agency coordination at India's land ports. What is the name of this platform?

(a) VINIMAY

(b) SARATHI

(c) PARIVAHAN

(d) ULIP Connect

(e) ICEGATE Plus

6)  In June 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Government launched an initiative to provide high-speed internet connectivity in rural areas and bridge the digital divide. What is the name of this initiative?

(a) Project Ganga

(b) Digital UP Mission

(c) Project BharatNet

(d) Gram Connect Scheme

(e) Rural Broadband Initiative

 

7) In June 2026, APEDA flagged off the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to the United Kingdom. Which variety of mango was exported?

(a) Alphonso

(b) Dashehari

(c) Langra

(d) Amrapali

(e) Kesar

 

8) In June 2026, which State became the 36th and final State/Union Territory to join the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)?

(a) Kerala

(b) Tamil Nadu

(c) West Bengal

(d) Punjab

(e) Telangana

 

9) In June 2026, Canada proposed new digital safety legislation to strengthen online child protection. Under the proposed law, children below what age could be prohibited from having social media accounts unless platforms demonstrate adequate safety safeguards?

(a) 13 years

(b) 14 years

(c) 15 years

(d) 16 years

(e) 18 years

 

10) In June 2026, during Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal’s visit to India, a Person-to-Person (P2P) digital payment linkage was launched between India's UPI and which country's National Payments Interface (NPI)?

(a) Bhutan

(b) Bangladesh

(c) Maldives

(d) Sri Lanka

(e) Nepal

 

11) As of June 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpassed the record of which former Prime Minister to become the second-longest-serving Prime Minister of India in consecutive days in office?

(a) Indira Gandhi

(b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

(c) Manmohan Singh

(d) Jawaharlal Nehru

(e) Morarji Desai

 

12) In June 2026, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Meta Platforms announced a strategic partnership to develop an AI-enabled hyperscale data centre in which city?

(a) Jamnagar

(b) Hyderabad

(c) Bengaluru

(d) Ahmedabad

(e) Pune

 

13) In June 2026, the Himachal Pradesh Government signed an MoU with which organisation to promote climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development in the state?

(a) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

(b) World Bank

(c) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

(d) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

(e) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

 

14) In June 2026, Air India signed an MoU with which airline to enhance connectivity between India, Saudi Arabia, and other global destinations?

(a) Saudia

(b) Riyadh Air

(c) Qatar Airways

(d) Emirates

(e) Etihad Airways

 

15) As of June 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook for which position, making her potentially the second woman to hold the office in South Korea's history?

(a) Deputy Prime Minister

(b) Foreign Minister

(c) Minister of Economy and Finance

(d) Speaker of the National Assembly

(e) Prime Minister

 

16) In June 2026, Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA Portal to operationalise which scheme aimed at developing 100 world-class investment-ready industrial parks across India?

(a) PM Gati Shakti Yojana

(b) National Industrial Corridor Programme

(c) Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA)

(d) Make in India Industrial Parks Scheme

(e) Industrial Infrastructure Development Mission

17) In June 2026, all 24 Indian crew members of the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex, which was hit by a missile attack off Masirah, were rescued by helicopters of which country's Navy?

(a) Pakistan

(b) United Arab Emirates

(c) Saudi Arabia

(d) Bahrain

(e) Oman

18) In June 2026, the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 217 Course at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, marked the commissioning of the first batch of women cadets from which institution?

(a) Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun

(b) Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai

(c) National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune

(d) Air Force Technical College, Bengaluru

(e) Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun

 

19) In June 2026, scientists published a study in the journal Icarus examining Uranus’ moon system to understand the early evolution of the Solar System. Uranus belongs to which class of planets?

(a) Terrestrial Planet

(b) Ice Giant

(c) Gas Giant

(d) Dwarf Planet

(e) Exoplanet

 

20) In June 2026, which fund acquired the 3.65% stake in Capital Small Finance Bank (SFB) that was sold by Oman India Joint Investment Fund II (OIJIF II)?

(a) Lyptus Punch-Card Fund

(b) SBI Mutual Fund

(c) Nippon India Growth Fund

(d) HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund

(e) ICICI Prudential Equity Fund

 

21) In June 2026, veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja, who passed away at the age of 85, made his directorial debut with which landmark Tamil film in 1977?

(a) Mullum Malarum

(b) 16 Vayathinile

(c) Apoorva Raagangal

(d) Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri

(e) Uthiripookkal

 

22) In June 2026, scientists highlighted the importance of studying one of Uranus’ major moons because its surface shows evidence of past disruption and reassembly. Which moon is it?

(a) Ariel

(b) Miranda

(c) Oberon

(d) Umbriel

(e) Titania

23) As of 2026, who is the Governor of Himachal Pradesh?

(a) Shiv Pratap Shukla

(b) Bandaru Dattatreya

(c) Kavinder Gupta

(d) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

(e) Gulab Chand Kataria

 

24) In March 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the longest-serving head of an elected government in India, surpassing whom in terms of combined tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister?

(a) Jyoti Basu

(b) Naveen Patnaik

(c) Sheila Dikshit

(d) Manik Sarkar

(e) Pawan Kumar Chamling

 

25) As of 2026, who is the Prime Minister of Nepal?

(a) K. P. Sharma Oli

(b) Pushpa Kamal Dahal

(c) Sher Bahadur Deuba

(d) Balendra Shah

(e) Ram Chandra Paudel

Answers:

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Viyona Fintech India Private Limited, an National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)-certified Technology Service Provider, received certification as a Biller Operating Unit (BOU) under the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS).

The BBPS is operated by NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

A Biller Operating Unit (BOU) is a licensed entity authorized to onboard service providers (billers) onto a centralized and interoperable bill payment network.

In India, the BOU framework primarily operates under the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), also known as Bharat Connect.

Detailed Explanation:

Viyona Fintech India Private Limited, an National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)-certified Technology Service Provider, received certification as a Biller Operating Unit (BOU) under the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS).

The BBPS is operated by NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

A Biller Operating Unit (BOU) is a licensed entity authorized to onboard service providers (billers) onto a centralized and interoperable bill payment network.

In India, the BOU framework primarily operates under the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), also known as Bharat Connect.

A BOU enables billers to join the BBPS network and offer standardized bill collection services to customers.

BOUs serve as a crucial bridge between utility/service providers and the digital payment ecosystem.

The BOU certification enables Viyona Fintech to officially operate as a Biller Operating Unit on the Bharat BillPay network.

With this certification, billers across sectors such as utilities, education, insurance, and financial services can collect payments through the BBPS platform.

Viyona is now authorized to onboard billers onto the BBPS network through a compliant and integration-ready platform.

The certification provides billers with access to one of India's largest interoperable digital bill payment networks.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Fitch Ratings, an American credit rating agency, released its June 2026 Global Economic Outlook (GEO) and revised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) downward by 30 basis points (bps) to 6.4%, from its earlier estimate of 6.7%.

According to the report, India’s GDP growth is projected to improve to 6.7% in FY28, supported by strong consumer spending and robust investment activity.

For FY29, Fitch forecasts that India’s GDP growth rate will moderate to 6.4%.

The report noted that Wholesale Prices in India increased by 8.3% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) in April 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

Fitch Ratings, an American credit rating agency, released its June 2026 Global Economic Outlook (GEO) and revised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) downward by 30 basis points (bps) to 6.4%, from its earlier estimate of 6.7%.

According to the report, India’s GDP growth is projected to improve to 6.7% in FY28, supported by strong consumer spending and robust investment activity.

For FY29, Fitch forecasts that India’s GDP growth rate will moderate to 6.4%.

The report noted that Wholesale Prices in India increased by 8.3% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) in April 2026.

India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation stood at 3.5% in April 2026.

Fitch projects that India’s inflation rate will rise to 5.3% by the end of Calendar Year 2026 (CY26).

At the global level, Fitch Ratings revised its global growth forecast downward by 20 basis points (bps) to 2.4% for CY26.

 

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recognised Sahamati Foundation as the Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for India’s Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem, creating a formal industry-led governance framework for the country’s consent-based financial data-sharing network.

The recognition was granted after evaluating Sahamati’s application under the RBI’s March 2025 framework for recognising SROs in the AA ecosystem.

As the recognised SRO-AA, Sahamati Foundation will serve as the representative body for participants in the Account Aggregator ecosystem, fostering collaboration among financial institutions, Account Aggregators, FinTech companies, and other stakeholders.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recognised Sahamati Foundation as the Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for India’s Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem, creating a formal industry-led governance framework for the country’s consent-based financial data-sharing network.

The recognition was granted after evaluating Sahamati’s application under the RBI’s March 2025 framework for recognising SROs in the AA ecosystem.

As the recognised SRO-AA, Sahamati Foundation will serve as the representative body for participants in the Account Aggregator ecosystem, fostering collaboration among financial institutions, Account Aggregators, FinTech companies, and other stakeholders.

In its regulatory role, Sahamati will help develop industry standards, promote best practices, resolve operational challenges, and strengthen compliance and governance across the ecosystem.

The Account Aggregator (AA) framework is a consent-based digital financial data-sharing system regulated by the RBI, enabling individuals and businesses to securely share financial information with authorised institutions.

The AA ecosystem currently comprises 1,120 regulated entities, including 17 operational Account Aggregators (AAs).

 

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a six-day visit to France and Slovakia from 13–18 June 2026 to strengthen India’s strategic partnerships with European countries.

In France, Prime Minister Modi will visit Nice, where both leaders will review the full spectrum of India–France relations under the India–France Special Global Strategic Partnership.

Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will jointly inaugurate the “Bharat Innovates” event, which aims to strengthen collaboration among startups, innovators, investors, and technology leaders from India and France.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a six-day visit to France and Slovakia from 13–18 June 2026 to strengthen India’s strategic partnerships with European countries.

During the visit, he will hold bilateral meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

In France, Prime Minister Modi will visit Nice, where both leaders will review the full spectrum of India–France relations under the India–France Special Global Strategic Partnership.

Discussions are expected to focus on defence cooperation, artificial intelligence, clean energy, space, trade, investment, and emerging technologies.

Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will jointly inaugurate the “Bharat Innovates” event, which aims to strengthen collaboration among startups, innovators, investors, and technology leaders from India and France.

The event will highlight cooperation in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), deep technology, fintech, healthcare innovation, digital technologies, and green technologies.

 

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) ‘VINIMAY’ in New Delhi.  

LPMS VINIMAY is a digital platform developed to enable integrated management of cargo, passengers, vehicles, and inter-agency coordination at India’s land ports.

The initiative is part of the Government of India’s Smart Border Strategy aimed at strengthening security, facilitating trade, and improving cross-border connectivity.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) ‘VINIMAY’ in New Delhi.  

LPMS VINIMAY is a digital platform developed to enable integrated management of cargo, passengers, vehicles, and inter-agency coordination at India’s land ports.

The initiative is part of the Government of India’s Smart Border Strategy aimed at strengthening security, facilitating trade, and improving cross-border connectivity.

The platform integrates various agencies and digital systems, including:

Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)

Border Security Force (BSF)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)

Motor Vehicle Systems

LPMS introduces features such as a Single Electronic Window, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)-based gate operations, real-time data sharing, and integrated processing of cargo, vehicles, and passengers.

The system is expected to reduce paperwork by around 90%, truck waiting time by 40–60%, and gate processing time by 22–35%.

 

6) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Uttar Pradesh Government launched ‘Project Ganga’ to provide high-speed internet connectivity in rural areas and bridge the digital divide.

The project was launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow.

The initiative aims to establish a network of Digital Service Providers (DSPs) who will act as local digital entrepreneurs and provide internet and digital services in villages.

Under the project, around 20 lakh rural families will receive high-speed internet connectivity.

The government aims to create around 8,000–10,000 Digital Service Providers (DSPs) and generate over one lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities.

Detailed Explanation:

The Uttar Pradesh Government launched ‘Project Ganga’ to provide high-speed internet connectivity in rural areas and bridge the digital divide.

The project was launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow.

The initiative aims to establish a network of Digital Service Providers (DSPs) who will act as local digital entrepreneurs and provide internet and digital services in villages.

Under the project, around 20 lakh rural families will receive high-speed internet connectivity.

The government aims to create around 8,000–10,000 Digital Service Providers (DSPs) and generate over one lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities.

The first phase of Project Ganga will cover 21 districts of Uttar Pradesh, with gradual expansion to other regions.

The project will promote digital education, telemedicine, e-governance services, and technology-based entrepreneurship in rural areas.

Hinduja OneOTT Intertainment Limited, the broadband arm of the Hinduja Group, has been designated as the Knowledge Partner and Implementation Enabler for the project.

 

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry flagged off the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to the United Kingdom (UK) at a ceremony held in Kolkata.

The Amrapali variety of mango grown in Jharkhand is known for its superior quality characteristics and strong market acceptance.

Detailed Explanation:

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry flagged off the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to the United Kingdom (UK) at a ceremony held in Kolkata.

The consignment consists of 1.5 metric tonnes (MT) of fresh Amrapali mangoes sourced from Beura Farmer Producer Company Limited (FPC), an all-women Farmer Producer Company located in Bano Block of Simdega district, Jharkhand.

The mangoes are being exported by M/s JGB Agrofresh Private Limited, Kolkata, to London, United Kingdom.

The export was facilitated through APEDA’s Export-Oriented Capacity Building Programme, which trained Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), and progressive farmers on export standards, quality requirements, and international market opportunities.

The Amrapali variety of mango grown in Jharkhand is known for its superior quality characteristics and strong market acceptance

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Government of West Bengal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

With this agreement, West Bengal became the 36th and final State/Union Territory (UT) to join the world’s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme.

With the inclusion of West Bengal, all 28 States and 8 Union Territories of India are now implementing AB PM-JAY.

The MoU ceremony was presided over by Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda.

West Bengal had earlier implemented its own health insurance scheme ‘Swasthya Sathi’, launched in 2016, and had not adopted AB PM-JAY under the previous state government.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of West Bengal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

With this agreement, West Bengal became the 36th and final State/Union Territory (UT) to join the world’s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme.

With the inclusion of West Bengal, all 28 States and 8 Union Territories of India are now implementing AB PM-JAY.

The MoU ceremony was presided over by Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda.

West Bengal had earlier implemented its own health insurance scheme ‘Swasthya Sathi’, launched in 2016, and had not adopted AB PM-JAY under the previous state government.

Delhi became the 35th State/Union Territory to implement AB PM-JAY in March 2026.

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23 September 2018 from Ranchi.

The scheme provides cashless and paperless treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary healthcare services at empanelled public and private hospitals.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Canada has introduced new digital safety legislation that could prohibit children below 16 years of age from having social media accounts unless companies can demonstrate that their platforms are safe for young users.

Under the proposed law, social media companies must obtain an exemption by proving that they have implemented adequate child safety safeguards on their platforms.

The legislation aims to strengthen online child protection and reduce exposure to harmful digital content.

The proposed law targets seven categories of harmful content, including content that encourages self-harm, incites violence, promotes hatred, and involves non-consensual intimate images.

Detailed Explanation:

Canada has introduced new digital safety legislation that could prohibit children below 16 years of age from having social media accounts unless companies can demonstrate that their platforms are safe for young users.

Under the proposed law, social media companies must obtain an exemption by proving that they have implemented adequate child safety safeguards on their platforms.

The legislation aims to strengthen online child protection and reduce exposure to harmful digital content.

The proposed law targets seven categories of harmful content, including content that encourages self-harm, incites violence, promotes hatred, and involves non-consensual intimate images.

The bill proposes the establishment of a Digital Safety Commission of Canada, which will oversee the implementation and regulation of online safety measures.

According to Culture Minister Marc Miller, setting up the Digital Safety Commission may take up to 18 months.

Platforms offering adult content will not be eligible for exemptions under the proposed legislation.

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Shisir Khanal, Foreign Minister of Nepal, paid a 3-day official visit to India from 5–7 June 2026 at the invitation of Dr. S. Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs (MEA).

During the visit, Shisir Khanal held bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, where both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of India–Nepal bilateral relations.

The discussions covered key areas including development cooperation, connectivity, trade and transit, energy cooperation, and people-to-people ties.

Detailed Explanation:

Shisir Khanal, Foreign Minister of Nepal, paid a 3-day official visit to India from 5–7 June 2026 at the invitation of Dr. S. Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs (MEA).

During the visit, Shisir Khanal held bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, where both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of India–Nepal bilateral relations.

The discussions covered key areas including development cooperation, connectivity, trade and transit, energy cooperation, and people-to-people ties.

The Nepalese Foreign Minister also held a high-level meeting with Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor (NSA) of India, to discuss matters of mutual interest.

A major outcome of the visit was the launch of Person-to-Person (P2P) linkage between India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Nepal’s National Payments Interface (NPI), strengthening cross-border digital payments.

11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved a historic milestone by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.

With this achievement, he surpassed the record of Jawaharlal Nehru, who served 4,398 consecutive days as an elected Prime Minister from 13 May 1952 to 27 May 1964.

Narendra Modi assumed office as Prime Minister on 26 May 2014 after leading the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to victory in the Lok Sabha elections.

He became the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete two consecutive full-majority terms.

He is also the first Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to win three consecutive Lok Sabha elections as the incumbent leader in 2014, 2019, and 2024.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved a historic milestone by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.

With this achievement, he surpassed the record of Jawaharlal Nehru, who served 4,398 consecutive days as an elected Prime Minister from 13 May 1952 to 27 May 1964.

Narendra Modi assumed office as Prime Minister on 26 May 2014 after leading the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to victory in the Lok Sabha elections.

He became the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete two consecutive full-majority terms.

He is also the first Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to win three consecutive Lok Sabha elections as the incumbent leader in 2014, 2019, and 2024.

Earlier, in July 2025, Prime Minister Modi surpassed the uninterrupted tenure record of Indira Gandhi, who served continuously for 4,077 days from 24 January 1966 to 24 March 1977.

In March 2026, Narendra Modi became the longest-serving head of an elected government in India, surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling with a combined tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister.

Narendra Modi served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from October 2001 to May 2014 before becoming the Prime Minister.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Meta Platforms have announced a strategic partnership to develop an AI-enabled hyperscale data centre in Jamnagar.

The upcoming facility will have an initial capacity of 168 megawatts (MW) and is expected to be completed within the next two years.

The project will be Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre in India, specifically designed to meet the company’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing requirements.

Detailed Explanation:

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Meta Platforms have announced a strategic partnership to develop an AI-enabled hyperscale data centre in Jamnagar.

The upcoming facility will have an initial capacity of 168 megawatts (MW) and is expected to be completed within the next two years.

The project will be Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre in India, specifically designed to meet the company’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing requirements.

Meta will lease capacity from the data centre to support its expanding AI workloads, cloud services, and data processing needs.

The project is one of India’s largest AI infrastructure investments and highlights India’s growing role in the global Artificial Intelligence ecosystem.

Jamnagar has been chosen due to advantages such as availability of renewable energy, access to desalinated water, proximity to western submarine cable landing stations, and connectivity through Jio’s fibre network.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Himachal Pradesh Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to promote climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development across the state.

The partnership will focus on key areas such as circular economy, waste management, electric mobility for waste collection, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable livelihoods.

Detailed Explanation:

The Himachal Pradesh Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to promote climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development across the state.

The partnership will focus on key areas such as circular economy, waste management, electric mobility for waste collection, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable livelihoods.

The initiative aims to strengthen ecological governance and ensure the participation of women, marginalised communities, and informal workers in sustainable development activities.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the ‘Safai Mitra Scheme’ to empower informal waste management workers and improve their dignity, safety, and socio-economic conditions.

 

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Air India and Riyadh Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity between India, Saudi Arabia, and other global destinations.

The partnership will leverage the strategic locations of the airlines’ hubs in Delhi, Mumbai, and Riyadh.

Subject to regulatory approvals, both airlines plan to introduce interline and codeshare agreements to provide seamless travel across their networks.

Detailed Explanation:

Air India and Riyadh Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity between India, Saudi Arabia, and other global destinations.

The partnership will leverage the strategic locations of the airlines’ hubs in Delhi, Mumbai, and Riyadh.

Subject to regulatory approvals, both airlines plan to introduce interline and codeshare agreements to provide seamless travel across their networks.

The arrangements will allow passengers to travel on a single booking with smoother onward connections through their respective hubs.

The two airlines will also explore cooperation in:

Reciprocal loyalty programme benefits

Cargo services

Operational support

Digital and technology initiatives

Customer experience enhancement

The partnership is expected to strengthen air connectivity, boost tourism, and facilitate business travel between India and Saudi Arabia.

Since its privatization in 2022, Air India has established 25 codeshare partnerships and more than 120 interline agreements with airlines worldwide

 

15) Answer: E

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seong-sook as the country’s next Prime Minister (PM), following reports that incumbent PM Kim Min-seok is stepping down from the position.

If approved by the National Assembly of South Korea, Han Seong-sook will become the second woman Prime Minister in South Korea’s history.

She will follow Han Myeong-sook, who served as South Korea’s first female Prime Minister from 2006 to 2007.

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I), launched the BHAVYA Portal in New Delhi to operationalise the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA).

The BHAVYA Scheme has a total outlay of ₹33,660 crore and aims to develop 100 world-class investment-ready industrial parks across India over a period of six years.

The portal will serve as a single digital interface for Detailed Project Report (DPR) submission, project appraisal, evaluation, monitoring, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) has been designated as the Project Management Agency (PMA) for implementation and monitoring of the scheme.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I), launched the BHAVYA Portal in New Delhi to operationalise the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA).

The BHAVYA Scheme has a total outlay of ₹33,660 crore and aims to develop 100 world-class investment-ready industrial parks across India over a period of six years.

The portal will serve as a single digital interface for Detailed Project Report (DPR) submission, project appraisal, evaluation, monitoring, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) has been designated as the Project Management Agency (PMA) for implementation and monitoring of the scheme.

The scheme is being implemented under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) through a 51:49 Centre–State partnership model.

State Governments will provide land for industrial parks, while the Government of India will support infrastructure development through NICDC.

The scheme follows a challenge-based competitive selection model, encouraging States and Union Territories to submit proposals based on industrial strengths, land availability, investor interest, and sectoral potential.

The Government of India will provide support of up to ₹1 crore per acre for core infrastructure, value-added infrastructure, and social infrastructure within industrial parks.

17) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) received information about a missile attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex at approximately 1420 hours on 8 June 2026.

The MT Marivex was anchored off Masirah and had 24 Indian crew members on board at the time of the incident.

Following the alert, MRCC Mumbai immediately established communication with the Oman Maritime Search and Rescue Centre (OMSC) and closely monitored the situation.

Detailed Explanation:

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) received information about a missile attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex at approximately 1420 hours on 8 June 2026.

The MT Marivex was anchored off Masirah and had 24 Indian crew members on board at the time of the incident.

Following the alert, MRCC Mumbai immediately established communication with the Oman Maritime Search and Rescue Centre (OMSC) and closely monitored the situation.

The Indian Coast Guard maintained continuous coordination with OMSC Oman and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety of the Indian crew members.

At approximately 1700 hours, OMSC Oman confirmed that all 24 Indian crew members had been successfully rescued by helicopters of the Oman Navy.

The rescue operation was completed without any casualties or injuries, and all rescued personnel were reported to be safe.

The MT Marivex remained anchored off Masirah, Oman, following the rescue operation

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 217 Course will be held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad on 13 June 2026, marking the successful completion of pre-commissioning training of Flight Cadets of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will be the Reviewing Officer (RO) and will confer the President’s Commission to the graduating trainees during the parade.

The ceremony will include the presentation of ‘Wings’ and ‘Brevets’ to IAF Flight Cadets, as well as officers and trainees of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The CGP 2026 will mark the commissioning of the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune, who passed out on 30 May 2025 and subsequently underwent branch-specific training at AFA.

Detailed Explanation:

The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 217 Course will be held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad on 13 June 2026, marking the successful completion of pre-commissioning training of Flight Cadets of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will be the Reviewing Officer (RO) and will confer the President’s Commission to the graduating trainees during the parade.

The ceremony will include the presentation of ‘Wings’ and ‘Brevets’ to IAF Flight Cadets, as well as officers and trainees of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The CGP 2026 will mark the commissioning of the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune, who passed out on 30 May 2025 and subsequently underwent branch-specific training at AFA.

The President’s Plaque will be awarded to the Flight Cadets securing first position in the overall order of merit in the Flying, Navigation Stream, and Ground Duty branches.

The event will begin with special performances by the Akash Ganga Team and the Air Warrior Drill Team (AWDT), showcasing military precision and discipline.

The fly-past will be led by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, highlighting the operational and training capabilities of the IAF.

 

19) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Scientists in June 2026 studied Uranus’ moon dynamics, ring structure, and planetary formation models to examine whether the early Solar System contained additional giant planets that were later ejected into interstellar space.

The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Icarus, used 122 simulations of Solar System evolution and compared them with the present-day arrangement of Uranus and its moons.

Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun and is one of the four outer giant planets of the Solar System.

Uranus belongs to the Ice Giant class of planets, along with Neptune.

A 2026 study by Yamila Miguel and other researchers examined whether the outer shells of Uranus and Neptune contain significant amounts of rock, hydrogen, and helium gas.

Uranus has 29 known moons, with major moons including Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon.

Detailed Explanation:

Scientists in June 2026 studied Uranus’ moon dynamics, ring structure, and planetary formation models to examine whether the early Solar System contained additional giant planets that were later ejected into interstellar space.

The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Icarus, used 122 simulations of Solar System evolution and compared them with the present-day arrangement of Uranus and its moons.

Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun and is one of the four outer giant planets of the Solar System.

Uranus belongs to the Ice Giant class of planets, along with Neptune.

A 2026 study by Yamila Miguel and other researchers examined whether the outer shells of Uranus and Neptune contain significant amounts of rock, hydrogen, and helium gas.

Uranus has 29 known moons, with major moons including Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon.

The planet has an unusual axial tilt of about 98 degrees, making it one of the most distinctive planets in the Solar System and causing extreme seasonal variations.

The simulations suggested that the Uranian moon system would likely have been disrupted unless one or more giant planets were removed from the Solar System during its early history.

Miranda, one of Uranus’ major moons, is particularly important for research because its surface shows evidence of past disruption and reassembly.

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Oman India Joint Investment Fund II (OIJIF II), a private equity fund promoted by the sovereign wealth fund of the Sultanate of Oman and the State Bank of India (SBI), sold its 3.65% stake in Capital Small Finance Bank (SFB).

Capital Small Finance Bank (SFB) is one of India's leading Small Finance Banks, with a strong focus on Retail Banking and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

As part of the transaction, Lyptus Punch-Card Fund acquired the entire 3.65% stake divested by OIJIF II.

Detailed Explanation:

Oman India Joint Investment Fund II (OIJIF II), a private equity fund promoted by the sovereign wealth fund of the Sultanate of Oman and the State Bank of India (SBI), sold its 3.65% stake in Capital Small Finance Bank (SFB).

Capital Small Finance Bank (SFB) is one of India's leading Small Finance Banks, with a strong focus on Retail Banking and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

As part of the transaction, Lyptus Punch-Card Fund acquired the entire 3.65% stake divested by OIJIF II.

The deal involved the sale of approximately 1.36 million shares of Capital SFB.

The shares were sold at a price of ₹270 per share.

The total transaction value of the stake sale was approximately ₹36.79 crore.

The block deal was executed through the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE).

 

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Veteran Tamil filmmaker, director, producer, screenwriter, and actor Bharathiraja passed away at the age of 85 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

Bharathiraja was born as Chinnasamy on 17 July 1941 in Theni Allinagaram, Tamil Nadu.

He was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2004 by the Government of India (GoI) for his contribution to the field of Arts.

Bharathiraja made his directorial debut with "16 Vayathinile" (1977), a landmark film in Tamil cinema.

Detailed Explanation:

Veteran Tamil filmmaker, director, producer, screenwriter, and actor Bharathiraja passed away at the age of 85 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

Bharathiraja was born as Chinnasamy on 17 July 1941 in Theni Allinagaram, Tamil Nadu.

He was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2004 by the Government of India (GoI) for his contribution to the field of Arts.

Bharathiraja made his directorial debut with "16 Vayathinile" (1977), a landmark film in Tamil cinema.

During his illustrious career, he directed more than 40 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema.

Apart from directing, Bharathiraja also had a successful acting career in the Indian film industry.

His last released film as an actor was "Thudarum", while "Pulavar" remains his final unreleased project.

He won six National Film Awards in the years 1982, 1986, 1988, 1995, 1996, and 2001.

He received three Filmfare Awards South in 1978, 1987, and 1994 for Best Director and Best Film categories.

Bharathiraja was also honoured with several Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including the prestigious Arignar Anna Award in 2001.

22) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Miranda, one of Uranus’ major moons, is particularly important for research because its surface shows evidence of past disruption and reassembly.

The moons of Jupiter and Uranus are frequently used in comparative studies of planetary migration and orbital instability during the first 3–4 billion years of Solar System history.

Uranus possesses a system of narrow rings, which were first discovered in 1977 through Earth-based observations.

Detailed Explanation:

Miranda, one of Uranus’ major moons, is particularly important for research because its surface shows evidence of past disruption and reassembly.

The moons of Jupiter and Uranus are frequently used in comparative studies of planetary migration and orbital instability during the first 3–4 billion years of Solar System history.

Uranus possesses a system of narrow rings, which were first discovered in 1977 through Earth-based observations.

Observations conducted in 2026 indicated that the outer rings of Uranus may contain evidence of additional undiscovered moons, as small satellites can influence ring edges and gaps through gravitational interactions.

Planetary rings are composed of ice, dust, and rocky particles, and their structure is often shaped by the gravity of nearby moons.

Uranus is the only planet whose rings were discovered from Earth before being visited by a spacecraft.

23) Answer: C

About Himachal Pradesh

Capital: Shimla (Summer) and Dharamshala (Winter)

Chief Minister: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Governor: Kavinder Gupta

 

24) Answer: E

In March 2026, Narendra Modi became the longest-serving head of an elected government in India, surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling with a combined tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister.

Narendra Modi served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from October 2001 to May 2014 before becoming the Prime Minister.

25) Answer: D

About Nepal:

Capital: Kathmandu

Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR)

President: Ram Chandra Paudel

Prime Minister: Balendra Shah