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1) As per the market reforms approved by SEBI in June 2026, what is the name of the new category introduced to facilitate faster transmission of securities to legal heirs or claimants in small-value cases with minimal documentation?

(a) Simplified Inheritance Transfer (SIT)

(b) Fast Securities Settlement (FSS)

(c) Quick Transmission Processing (QTP)

(d) Electronic Claim Transfer System (ECTS)

(e) Rapid Succession Mechanism (RSM)

2) As per the news, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 10 million financing package with Schoolnet India Limited (SIL) to strengthen digital learning infrastructure in government schools across India. This marks ADB's first private sector financing in India for which sector?

(a) Renewable Energy

(b) Healthcare Infrastructure

(c) Digital Education

(d) Urban Transport

(e) Agriculture Technology

 

3) As per the news, Axis Bank and BITS Pilani signed an agreement to establish the Axis Bank–BITS Industry Research, Technology and Innovation Park at which BITS Pilani campus?

(a) Pilani Campus, Rajasthan

(b) Goa Campus, Goa

(c) Dubai Campus, UAE

(d) Hyderabad Campus, Telangana

(e) Mumbai Extension Centre, Maharashtra

 

4) As per the decision of the Maharashtra Cabinet, the High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) approved in Nagpur will primarily function as a:

(a) Biotechnology Research Centre

(b) Radiopharmaceutical Innovation Hub

(c) Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Lab

(d) National Cancer Registry Centre

(e) Medical Equipment Manufacturing Park

 

5) As per the Maharashtra Rural Drinking Water Policy 2026, which mobile application will support the three-tier grievance redressal mechanism for rural drinking water services?

(a) Nal Jal Seva App

(b) Gram Jal Portal

(c) Jal Doot App

(d) Water Mitra Connect

(e) Jal Jeevan Tracker

 

6) In a landmark judgment delivered in June 2026, the Supreme Court of India held that the right to walk on safe and demarcated footpaths is a Fundamental Right primarily linked to which Article of the Constitution?

(a) Article 14 – Right to Equality

(b) Article 17 – Abolition of Untouchability

(c) Article 32 – Right to Constitutional Remedies

(d) Article 21 – Right to Life and Personal Liberty

(e) Article 51A – Fundamental Duties

 

7) As per the news, Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL), which is developing India’s first commercial-scale Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project in Odisha, is a joint venture between which two companies?

(a) Coal India Limited and NTPC Limited

(b) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Coal India Limited

(c) ONGC Limited and BHEL

(d) GAIL India Limited and Coal India Limited

(e) BHEL and Indian Oil Corporation Limited

 

8) As per the news, Rajasthan’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system has been launched by NHAI at which toll plaza?

(a) Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza

(b) Manoharpur Toll Plaza

(c) Daulatpura Toll Plaza

(d) Kishangarh Toll Plaza

(e) Jaipur Ring Road Toll Plaza

 

9) As per the news, Indian-origin theoretical physicist Jainendra Kumar Jain, who became the first person of Indian origin to receive the Wolf Prize in Physics, was honoured for discovering which concept?

(a) Quantum Entanglement States

(b) Higgs Boson Mechanism

(c) Bose–Einstein Condensates

(d) Composite Fermions

(e) Gravitational Wave Resonance

 

10) As of 2026, who became the first Indian to be elected and appointed as the Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?

(a) T. V. Somanathan

(b) Ajay Seth

(c) Vivek Aggarwal

(d) Rajiv Kumar

(e) Sanjay Malhotra

 

11) As per the RBI approval in June 2026, whose tenure as Interim Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank Limited was extended until 18 September 2026?

(a) Atanu Chakraborty

(b) Sashidhar Jagdishan

(c) Kaizad Bharucha

(d) Deepak Parekh

(e) Keki Mistry

 

12) As per the news, renowned Indian jurist Bimal N. Patel has been elected as a Judge of which international judicial body for the 2026–2035 term?

(a) International Court of Justice (ICJ)

(b) International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)

(c) Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)  

(d) International Criminal Court (ICC)

(e) World Trade Organization Appellate Body

 

13) As per the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) in 2026, who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission (NSC)?

(a) Shubhabrata Das

(b) Madhavan Mukund

(c) Satyendra Bahadur Singh

(d) Saibal Chattopadhyay

(e) Bibek Debroy

 

14) As per the news, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth approximately ₹425 crore for the procurement of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators with which company?

(a) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

(b) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

(c) Bharat Forge Limited

(d) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)

(e) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

15) As per the news, the three indigenously built naval platforms—Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray—have been constructed by which shipbuilding company?

(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

(b) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)

(c) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)

(d) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)

(e) Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)

 

16) As per the news, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) launched which new portal to enable victims of cyber financial fraud to claim refunds of frozen or recovered money?

(a) Cyber Refund Facilitation Portal (CRFP)

(b) Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM)

(c) Financial Fraud Compensation Portal (FFCP)

(d) National Cyber Recovery System (NCRS)

(e) Money Restoration Module (MRM)

 

17) As per the news, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the University of Calcutta discovered a new lynx spider species in Meghalaya. What is the name of the newly discovered species?

(a) Oxyopes meghalayensis

(b) Hamataliwa mawlyngot

(c) Peucetia khasiensis

(d) Hamataliwa indica

(e) Oxyopes mawphlangensis

18) As per the QS World University Rankings 2027, which Indian institution emerged as the highest-ranked Indian institution, securing the 118th position globally?

(a) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru

(b) IIT Delhi

(c) IIT Madras

(d) IIT Bombay

(e) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

 

19) As per the QS World University Rankings 2027, which university secured the 1st rank globally?

(a) Stanford University

(b) University of Oxford

(c) Harvard University

(d) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

(e) University of Cambridge

 

20) As of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which footballer became the first player in history to appear in six FIFA World Cups?

(a) Lionel Messi

(b) Miroslav Klose

(c) Cristiano Ronaldo

(d) Luka Modrić

(e) Sergio Ramos

 

21) As per the news, World Music Day, observed annually on 21 June, is also popularly known by which French name?

(a) Journée de la Musique

(b) Festival de Musique Mondiale

(c) Harmonie de la Musique

(d) Musique pour Tous

(e) Fête de la Musique

22) As per the news, the proposal to observe the International Day of Yoga was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on___________

(a) 21 June 2014

(b) 15 August 2014

(c) 27 September 2014

(d) 2 October 2014

(e) 11 December 2014

 

23) In news, World Hydrography Day is observed annually on which date to promote awareness about hydrography, maritime safety, and marine environmental conservation?

(a) 8 June

(b) 15 June

(c) 20 June

(d) 21 June

(e) 29 June

 

24) As per the news, India has been an active member of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) since 1955 and is represented nationally by the Indian Naval Hydrographic Department (INHD), which is based in____________city.

(a) Mumbai

(b) Visakhapatnam

(c) Kochi

(d) Chennai

(e) Kolkata

25) As per the reforms approved by SEBI at its 214th Board Meeting, a new Code of Conduct was adopted primarily to strengthen which of the following?

(a) Foreign portfolio investment limits

(b) IPO pricing regulations

(c) Conflict-of-interest and disclosure norms

(d) Corporate tax compliance requirements

(e) Mutual fund distribution guidelines

Answers:

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved a set of market reforms aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, investor convenience, and regulatory compliance in India’s capital markets.

The decisions were taken at the 214th SEBI Board Meeting held in Mumbai, focusing on strengthening the capital market ecosystem.

SEBI introduced a new framework for simplified transmission of securities to the legal heirs or claimants of deceased investors, reducing procedural delays.

A new category called Quick Transmission Processing (QTP) has been introduced for small-value claims to enable faster processing with minimal documentation.

Under QTP, simplified processing applies up to ₹10,000 for physical holdings and up to ₹30,000 for dematerialised holdings

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved a set of market reforms aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, investor convenience, and regulatory compliance in India’s capital markets.

The decisions were taken at the 214th SEBI Board Meeting held in Mumbai, focusing on strengthening the capital market ecosystem.

SEBI introduced a new framework for simplified transmission of securities to the legal heirs or claimants of deceased investors, reducing procedural delays.

A new category called Quick Transmission Processing (QTP) has been introduced for small-value claims to enable faster processing with minimal documentation.

Under QTP, simplified processing applies up to ₹10,000 for physical holdings and up to ₹30,000 for dematerialised holdings.

SEBI also doubled documentation limits, increasing thresholds to ₹10 lakh for physical holdings and ₹30 lakh for demat holdings per beneficial owner/listed company.

Key reforms include removal of mandatory PAN submission in certain transmission cases, as PAN details are already linked to demat accounts.

SEBI has also discarded the mandatory probate of will requirement, aligning with updated succession law provisions.

The regulator has permitted a combined affidavit-cum-NOC format, replacing separate affidavits and no-objection certificates to simplify procedures.

SEBI now allows QR code-enabled death certificates for faster verification and easier processing.

 

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 10 million financing package with Schoolnet India Limited (SIL) to strengthen digital learning infrastructure in government schools across India.

The initiative aims to improve learning outcomes for 45 million students by scaling digital education in around 30,000 government schools.

The project focuses on expanding human capital development along with upgrading digital hardware infrastructure.

Under the programme, computer laboratories will be installed in at least 1,000 government schools.

Detailed Explanation:

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 10 million financing package with Schoolnet India Limited (SIL) to strengthen digital learning infrastructure in government schools across India.

The initiative aims to improve learning outcomes for 45 million students by scaling digital education in around 30,000 government schools.

The project focuses on expanding human capital development along with upgrading digital hardware infrastructure.

Under the programme, computer laboratories will be installed in at least 1,000 government schools.

The project will establish around 58,000 digital classrooms to support technology-enabled learning.

A total of 56,000 educators will be trained in digital teaching methods and pedagogy.

This is ADB’s first private sector financing for a digital education project in India.

The initiative aims to address gaps in digital access in education, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Currently, only 26% of K–12 schools in India have computer laboratories, and 29% have smart classrooms, highlighting infrastructure gaps.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani and Axis Bank Limited signed an agreement to establish the Axis Bank–BITS Industry Research, Technology and Innovation Park at the Hyderabad Campus, Telangana.

The project is supported by a ₹100 crore Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grant from Axis Bank.

The initiative aims to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem, deep-tech sector, and translational research capabilities through industry–academia collaboration.

Detailed Explanation:

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani and Axis Bank Limited signed an agreement to establish the Axis Bank–BITS Industry Research, Technology and Innovation Park at the Hyderabad Campus, Telangana.

The project is supported by a ₹100 crore Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grant from Axis Bank.

The initiative aims to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem, deep-tech sector, and translational research capabilities through industry–academia collaboration.

The Innovation Park will focus on key sectors such as Life Sciences, Biopharma, Healthcare, Medical Devices, and Deep-Tech Innovation.

It will promote research-driven solutions with strong societal impact.

The facility will be spread across approximately 1.2 lakh square feet, supporting large-scale research and innovation activities.

The infrastructure will include advanced laboratories, incubation centres, and shared research facilities.

The project will support startups, researchers, and MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) through a collaborative innovation ecosystem.

A key focus will be on enabling technology transfer and strengthening industry-research linkages.

 

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the establishment of the High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) in Nagpur with an estimated investment of ₹300 crore to strengthen cancer diagnosis and treatment infrastructure in Central India.

The project will function as a Radiopharmaceutical Innovation Hub and will ensure local production of critical radioisotopes used in Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography (PET-CT) scans, nuclear medicine and cancer treatment.

Detailed Explanation:

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the establishment of the High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) in Nagpur with an estimated investment of ₹300 crore to strengthen cancer diagnosis and treatment infrastructure in Central India.

The project will function as a Radiopharmaceutical Innovation Hub and will ensure local production of critical radioisotopes used in Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography (PET-CT) scans, nuclear medicine and cancer treatment.

The facility is expected to reduce dependence on major healthcare centres such as Mumbai and Hyderabad for radioisotope supplies and improve timely access to diagnostic services.

Nagpur was selected due to its strategic location and is expected to serve patients within a radius of nearly 500 kilometres, covering parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

A 30-hectare land parcel at Bhansoli (Kinhi), Hingna Taluka, has been allocated for the project.

 

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Maharashtra Cabinet has also approved the Maharashtra Rural Drinking Water Policy 2026 to ensure sustainable and uninterrupted drinking water supply in rural areas.

The policy supports the objectives of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and focuses on long-term operation and maintenance of rural water supply schemes.

A three-tier grievance redressal mechanism will be established and supported by the Nal Jal Seva mobile application and Nal Jal Mitra initiative.

Detailed Explanation:

The Maharashtra Cabinet has also approved the Maharashtra Rural Drinking Water Policy 2026 to ensure sustainable and uninterrupted drinking water supply in rural areas.

The policy supports the objectives of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and focuses on long-term operation and maintenance of rural water supply schemes.

Dedicated corpus funds will be created at the Gram Panchayat, Zilla Parishad and Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran levels.

The policy promotes technology-based monitoring through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Geographic Information System (GIS)-based dashboards and digital monitoring of water assets.

Household water tariffs will range between ₹150 and ₹400 per month.

If revenue collection is insufficient, Gram Panchayats may utilise grants received under the 15th and 16th Finance Commissions to bridge the funding gap.

Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) will receive priority in water billing, collection and maintenance contracts.

A three-tier grievance redressal mechanism will be established and supported by the Nal Jal Seva mobile application and Nal Jal Mitra initiative.

 

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the right to walk on safe and demarcated footpaths is a Fundamental Right guaranteed under the Constitution of India.

The landmark judgment was delivered by a Bench comprising Justice P. S. Narasimha and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar while hearing a motor accident case involving the death of a five-year-old child.

The Court held that the right to walk is protected under Part III of the Constitution and is intrinsically linked to Article 19(1)(a) (Freedom of Speech and Expression), Article 19(1)(b) (Right to Assemble Peacefully), Article 19(1)(c) (Right to Form Associations), Article 19(1)(d) (Freedom of Movement) and Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty).

Detailed Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the right to walk on safe and demarcated footpaths is a Fundamental Right guaranteed under the Constitution of India.

The landmark judgment was delivered by a Bench comprising Justice P. S. Narasimha and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar while hearing a motor accident case involving the death of a five-year-old child.

The Court held that the right to walk is protected under Part III of the Constitution and is intrinsically linked to Article 19(1)(a) (Freedom of Speech and Expression), Article 19(1)(b) (Right to Assemble Peacefully), Article 19(1)(c) (Right to Form Associations), Article 19(1)(d) (Freedom of Movement) and Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty).

The Court observed that the right to walk naturally includes the right to access safe, well-maintained and clearly demarcated footpaths and pedestrian infrastructure.

The judgment arose from a case in which a five-year-old child lost his life after being hit by a tanker while walking to school with his father on a road that lacked footpaths and pedestrian crossings.

The Supreme Court restored and enhanced the compensation awarded to the victim's family to ₹11.44 lakh and directed that the amount be paid within two months.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone of India’s first commercial-scale Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda district, Odisha.

The project will be developed at an investment of ₹25,016 crore by Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL).

Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) is a joint venture between Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Coal India Limited (CIL).

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone of India’s first commercial-scale Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda district, Odisha.

The project will be developed at an investment of ₹25,016 crore by Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL).

Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) is a joint venture between Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Coal India Limited (CIL).

The project will be the first commercial-scale facility in India to convert coal into ammonium nitrate using indigenous technology.

The plant will have a production capacity of 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate per day, helping reduce dependence on imports and conventional feedstocks for this important industrial chemical.

Coal gasification is a process that converts coal into synthesis gas (syngas), which mainly contains hydrogen and carbon monoxide and can be used to manufacture products such as methanol, urea, ammonium nitrate, synthetic natural gas and other chemical feedstocks.

 

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched Rajasthan’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Daulatpura Toll Plaza on the Delhi–Jaipur section of National Highway-48 (NH-48).

The MLFF system is a barrier-less toll collection mechanism that allows vehicles to pass through toll plazas without stopping or significantly slowing down.

The system integrates Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology and FASTag-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) to automatically identify vehicles and collect toll charges digitally.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched Rajasthan’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Daulatpura Toll Plaza on the Delhi–Jaipur section of National Highway-48 (NH-48).

The MLFF system is a barrier-less toll collection mechanism that allows vehicles to pass through toll plazas without stopping or significantly slowing down.

The system integrates Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology and FASTag-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) to automatically identify vehicles and collect toll charges digitally.

High-resolution cameras capture vehicle registration numbers and the toll amount is automatically deducted from the vehicle's FASTag account.

The new system eliminates physical barriers and manual verification, ensuring seamless traffic movement and reducing congestion at toll plazas.

The launch marks a major step towards the modernization and digitization of highway infrastructure in Rajasthan.

Following the successful implementation at Daulatpura, NHAI plans to convert Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza and Manoharpur Toll Plaza into Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling facilities.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian-origin theoretical physicist Jainendra Kumar Jain became the first person of Indian origin to receive the prestigious Wolf Prize in Physics.

He was honoured for his groundbreaking discovery of composite fermions, a revolutionary concept that transformed the understanding of the Fractional Quantum Hall Effect and opened new avenues in quantum physics research.

The award was presented by Israeli President Isaac Herzog at a state ceremony in Jerusalem, Israel.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian-origin theoretical physicist Jainendra Kumar Jain became the first person of Indian origin to receive the prestigious Wolf Prize in Physics.

He was honoured for his groundbreaking discovery of composite fermions, a revolutionary concept that transformed the understanding of the Fractional Quantum Hall Effect and opened new avenues in quantum physics research.

The award was presented by Israeli President Isaac Herzog at a state ceremony in Jerusalem, Israel.

The Wolf Prize is regarded as one of the world's most prestigious scientific awards and is often considered a precursor to the Nobel Prize, with several Wolf Prize recipients later becoming Nobel laureates.

Jain made the discovery of composite fermions in 1989 while serving as a postdoctoral researcher at Yale University.

He proposed that electrons can combine with quantum vortices to form new particles called composite fermions, providing a unified explanation for the Fractional Quantum Hall Effect.

 

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India achieved a historic milestone as Shri Vivek Aggarwal was elected and appointed as the Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

This is the first time India will hold the Vice-Presidency of the FATF, reflecting the country's growing global influence in combating financial crimes.

Vivek Aggarwal is a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre and is currently serving as Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Detailed Explanation:

India achieved a historic milestone as Shri Vivek Aggarwal was elected and appointed as the Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

This is the first time India will hold the Vice-Presidency of the FATF, reflecting the country's growing global influence in combating financial crimes.

Vivek Aggarwal is a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre and is currently serving as Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

He was elected by the FATF Plenary, the highest decision-making body of the FATF.

His tenure as FATF Vice-President will be from July 2026 to June 2027.

The Vice-President of FATF assists the President in guiding the organization's work and implementing its global mandate.

11) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the extension of Keki Mistry’s tenure as Interim Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank Limited for an additional three months, valid until 18 September 2026.

The extension allows him to continue in the role until the appointment of a permanent non-executive part-time chairman, or until the tenure ends, whichever is earlier.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the extension of Keki Mistry’s tenure as Interim Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank Limited for an additional three months, valid until 18 September 2026.

The extension allows him to continue in the role until the appointment of a permanent non-executive part-time chairman, or until the tenure ends, whichever is earlier.

Keki Mistry was initially appointed as Interim Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank with effect from 19 March 2026, after RBI approval for a three-month tenure ending 19 June 2026.

He succeeded Atanu Chakraborty, who stepped down as Chairman on 18 March 2026.

Keki Mistry previously served as the Vice Chairman and CEO of HDFC Limited and later as Vice Chairman of HDFC Bank Limited.

Under RBI norms, the bank chairman must be a non-executive and independent director, ensuring governance compliance.

 

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Renowned Indian jurist Bimal N. Patel has been elected as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term.

He will assume office on 1 October 2026, succeeding Neeru Chadha, whose nine-year tenure ends in September 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

Renowned Indian jurist Bimal N. Patel has been elected as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term.

He will assume office on 1 October 2026, succeeding Neeru Chadha, whose nine-year tenure ends in September 2026.

The election took place during the 36th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) held at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA.

A total of 7 new judges were elected to ITLOS from among 172 UNCLOS signatory countries, representing India, Vietnam, Ghana, Tunisia, Russia, Brazil, and the Netherlands.

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Saibal Chattopadhyay, former Director of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta, West Bengal (WB), as the Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission (NSC) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

Along with him, Shubhabrata Das, Satyendra Bahadur Singh, and Madhavan Mukund have been appointed as part-time members to strengthen the NSC’s operational capacity.

Detailed Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Saibal Chattopadhyay, former Director of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta, West Bengal (WB), as the Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission (NSC) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

Along with him, Shubhabrata Das, Satyendra Bahadur Singh, and Madhavan Mukund have been appointed as part-time members to strengthen the NSC’s operational capacity.

The National Statistical Commission (NSC) was established by the Government of India through a resolution dated 1 June 2005 and became operational on 12 July 2006, based on the recommendations of the Rangarajan Commission (2001).

The NSC is structured with a part-time Chairperson, four part-time technical members, one permanent ex-officio member, and a Secretary.

The Commission is responsible for formulating policies and standards for India’s statistical system.

 

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune for the acquisition of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy.

The total value of the contract is approximately ₹425 crore, signed under the Buy (Indian) category.

The contract mandates a minimum of 60% indigenous content, promoting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on 19 June 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune for the acquisition of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy.

The total value of the contract is approximately ₹425 crore, signed under the Buy (Indian) category.

The contract mandates a minimum of 60% indigenous content, promoting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on 19 June 2026.

The project aims to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing capability and develop a robust indigenous marine technology ecosystem.

The marine gas turbine generator acts as a critical power source for modern naval combat ships, supporting combat systems, weapons, and sensors.

The initiative enhances maritime self-reliance in strategic defence technologies and improves the operational readiness of the Indian Navy.

It provides end-to-end life-cycle support for naval platforms through indigenous production.

 

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Indian Navy is set to commission three indigenously built frontline warships—Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray—on 21 June 2026 in Kolkata, in a ceremony to be presided over by the Hon’ble Prime Minister.

The three platforms have been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

These vessels represent key capabilities in maritime combat, hydrographic surveying, and anti-submarine warfare, strengthening India’s overall naval operational readiness.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Navy is set to commission three indigenously built frontline warships—Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray—on 21 June 2026 in Kolkata, in a ceremony to be presided over by the Hon’ble Prime Minister.

The three platforms have been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

These vessels represent key capabilities in maritime combat, hydrographic surveying, and anti-submarine warfare, strengthening India’s overall naval operational readiness.

The commissioning reflects the Navy’s focus on enhancing blue-water operations, improving maritime domain awareness, and securing coastal waters against emerging threats.

INS Dunagiri, the fifth Project 17A stealth frigate, is equipped with advanced systems including BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles and Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM), significantly boosting combat capability.

INS Sanshodhak, the fourth Survey Vessel (Large), is designed for coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys and collects oceanographic and geophysical data for both defence and civilian use.

 

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) launched two new digital platforms: Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) and Money Restoration Module (MRM).

These portals aim to strengthen coordination between police forces, banking systems, and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) for faster cybercrime response.

The initiative was reviewed in a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah in New Delhi, focusing on the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) launched two new digital platforms: Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) and Money Restoration Module (MRM).

These portals aim to strengthen coordination between police forces, banking systems, and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) for faster cybercrime response.

The initiative was reviewed in a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah in New Delhi, focusing on the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930.

The GRM portal is designed to address complaints of bank account freezing, lien, or hold status due to suspicious cyber transaction alerts during investigations.

The MRM portal provides a mechanism for victims of cyber financial fraud to claim refund of frozen or recovered money after filing complaints.

The National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 is a key platform for registering cybercrime and financial fraud complaints in a quick and simplified manner.

Shri Amit Shah directed that the 1930 system should be upgraded using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for improved complaint handling, call routing, and efficiency.

He emphasized that no complaint should remain unattended or pending, ensuring timely support to every victim.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the University of Calcutta, West Bengal discovered a new lynx spider species named Hamataliwa mawlyngot in Meghalaya.

The species was found in Mawlyngot village, East Khasi Hills, marking the first recorded presence of the genus Hamataliwa in Meghalaya.

The discovery expands the known distribution of the genus Hamataliwa across Asia, bridging a key geographical gap in its range.

The research findings were published in the journal National Academy Science Letters.

The new species belongs to the spider family Oxyopidae (lynx spiders) and inhabits dense vegetation on hillside slopes with tea plantations.

Detailed Explanation:

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the University of Calcutta, West Bengal discovered a new lynx spider species named Hamataliwa mawlyngot in Meghalaya.

The species was found in Mawlyngot village, East Khasi Hills, marking the first recorded presence of the genus Hamataliwa in Meghalaya.

The discovery expands the known distribution of the genus Hamataliwa across Asia, bridging a key geographical gap in its range.

The research findings were published in the journal National Academy Science Letters.

The new species belongs to the spider family Oxyopidae (lynx spiders) and inhabits dense vegetation on hillside slopes with tea plantations.

Hamataliwa mawlyngot is an extremely small spider, smaller than a fingernail, known for hunting using speed, agility, and sharp vision instead of web-building.

The species plays an important ecological role as a natural biological control agent, helping in the reduction of agricultural pest populations.

The discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of Meghalaya’s ecosystem, especially in biodiversity-rich hillside habitats.

The study was authored by Souvik Sen, Upasana Bhattacharya, and Puthoor Pattammal Sudhin.

 

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India secured the fifth position globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with 52 Indian institutions featuring in the rankings, highlighting the country's growing academic influence, research capabilities and global reputation.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi emerged as the highest-ranked Indian institution, securing the 118th position globally.

Detailed Explanation:

India secured the fifth position globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with 52 Indian institutions featuring in the rankings, highlighting the country's growing academic influence, research capabilities and global reputation.

The QS World University Rankings 2027 evaluated more than 1,500 institutions across 106 countries and territories, making it one of the world's most comprehensive higher education assessments.

India's representation increased from 14 institutions in 2017 to 52 institutions in 2027, registering a growth of over 271% during the last decade.

India is now the fifth most represented higher education system in the world after:

United States – 184 institutions

United Kingdom – 93 institutions

China – 85 institutions

Germany – 60 institutions

India – 52 institutions

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi emerged as the highest-ranked Indian institution, securing the 118th position globally.

 

19) Answer: D

Rank	University	Country
1	Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	United States
2	Stanford University	United States
3	Imperial College London	United Kingdom
4	University of Oxford	United Kingdom
5	Harvard University	United States

 

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi became the first player in history to appear in six FIFA World Cups after featuring in Argentina’s opening match against Algeria in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Messi celebrated the historic milestone by scoring his first-ever FIFA World Cup hat-trick, leading Argentina to a 3–0 victory over Algeria in their Group J opener.

Detailed Explanation:

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi became the first player in history to appear in six FIFA World Cups after featuring in Argentina’s opening match against Algeria in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Messi celebrated the historic milestone by scoring his first-ever FIFA World Cup hat-trick, leading Argentina to a 3–0 victory over Algeria in their Group J opener.

The match took place exactly 20 years after Messi made his FIFA World Cup debut for Argentina in 2006.

With this appearance, Messi surpassed all previous records for World Cup participation and became the first male footballer to feature in six editions of the tournament.

Messi’s hat-trick took his FIFA World Cup tally to 16 goals, equalling the all-time men's FIFA World Cup scoring record held by former German striker Miroslav Klose.

 

21) Answer: E

World Music Day 2026 is observed across the world on 21 June to celebrate music, honor musicians and promote the universal language of music.

The day encourages people to perform and enjoy music in public spaces, making music accessible to everyone regardless of age, background or skill level.

World Music Day is also known as Fête de la Musique, a French term meaning "Festival of Music."

 

22) Answer: C

International Day of Yoga 2026 is observed across the world on 21 June to create awareness about the importance of yoga and its benefits for physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

The year 2026 marks the 12th International Day of Yoga, as the first observance was held in 2015.

The proposal to observe an International Day of Yoga was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 27 September 2014.

21 June was chosen as it is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and holds special significance in many cultures.

The first International Day of Yoga was observed worldwide on 21 June 2015.

 

23) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

World Hydrography Day 2026 is observed across the world on 21 June to raise awareness about the importance of hydrography, safe navigation, maritime safety and conservation of the marine environment. 

Detailed Explanation:

World Hydrography Day 2026 is observed across the world on 21 June to raise awareness about the importance of hydrography, safe navigation, maritime safety and conservation of the marine environment. 

In 1970, the International Hydrographic Bureau was renamed the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).

In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution designating 21 June as World Hydrography Day. The first international observance of World Hydrography Day was held in 2006.

 

24) Answer: E

About International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)

Established: 1921 (as International Hydrographic Bureau)

Renamed as IHO: 1970

Headquarters: Monaco

India has been an active member of the IHO since 1955, represented nationally by the Indian Naval Hydrographic Department (INHD) based in Kolkata

25) Answer: C

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved a set of market reforms at the 214th SEBI Board Meeting, aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, investor convenience, and regulatory compliance in India’s capital markets.

SEBI has also approved reforms for securitised debt instruments in line with RBI guidelines.

Measures were introduced to strengthen the municipal bond market, including refinancing and pooled financing mechanisms.

The regulator reviewed the SME capital-raising framework for FY 2026–27 to improve fundraising efficiency for small businesses.

A new Code of Conduct for SEBI members and employees was adopted to strengthen conflict-of-interest and disclosure norms.