Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-10)
Q1. On 12 June 2026, what significant development was reported regarding the 2026 Iran-US conflict?
A) Complete withdrawal of US forces from the region
B) Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif stating a ceasefire deal has a “final, agreed upon text”
C) Iran declaring full victory in the Strait of Hormuz
D) UNSC imposing new sanctions on both nations
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Pakistani PM highlighted progress toward ending the war, with Iranian FM Araghchi noting the deal was close, involving ceasefire extension, Strait of Hormuz reopening, and nuclear talks.
Q2. India condemned US strikes on which vessels in the Gulf of Oman around 11-12 June 2026?
A) Chinese fishing boats
B) Pakistani naval vessels
C) Merchant ships/tankers with Indian crew, resulting in sailor deaths
D) Iranian oil tankers exclusively
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Multiple strikes targeted boats with Indian crews; India summoned the US Deputy Chief of Mission. One incident killed three Indian sailors.
Q3. What did Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi state about the Strait of Hormuz post-conflict?
A) It would remain fully international waters
B) It would come under Iranian and Omani sovereignty with fees
C) It would be closed indefinitely
D) Control handed to UN peacekeeping forces
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: This reflects post-war shifts in control and potential economic implications for global energy routes.
Q4. Elon Musk achieved what historic milestone with SpaceX’s IPO around 12 June 2026?
A) Became the world’s first trillionaire
B) Announced retirement from Tesla
C) Merged SpaceX with NASA
D) Won a Nobel Prize in Economics
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: SpaceX’s public debut propelled Musk to trillionaire status, highlighting private sector dominance in space tech.
Q5. Trump claimed a “great settlement” regarding which ongoing conflict on 12 June 2026?
A) Iran-related war/negotiations
B) Russia-Ukraine war
C) Israel-Palestine issue
D) South China Sea disputes
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Amid ongoing talks and ceasefire hopes.
Q6. Which country’s Prime Minister was involved in mediating or commenting on the Iran-US ceasefire text?
A) China
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Pakistan
D) Turkey
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Regional diplomatic engagement.
Q7. US actions in the Gulf of Oman were justified by Central Command as targeting boats violating what?
A) A US blockade of Iran
B) UN humanitarian corridors
C) OPEC oil quotas
D) Indian EEZ
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Context of the broader Iran conflict.
Q8. The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening involved performances by which artists?
A) Beyonce and Ed Sheeran
B) Taylor Swift and BTS
C) AR Rahman and Coldplay
D) Shakira and Burna Boy
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Part of the grand opening ceremony in Mexico.
Q9. Mexico kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a win against which team?
A) USA
B) South Africa (2-0)
C) Argentina
D) Brazil
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Co-hosts started strongly.
Q10. India is set to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on which channel?
A) Star Sports
B) DD Sports (Doordarshan)
C) Sony LIV exclusively
D) ESPN
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Public broadcaster accessibility for Indian viewers.
Indian News, Polity & Governance (Questions 11-20)
Q11. 12 June 2026 marked the one-year anniversary of which tragic event?
A) Pulwama attack
B) Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad (2025)
C) Kedarnath floods
D) Mumbai train accident
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Air India staff observed two-minute silence; families await full investigation report. 241 onboard + 19 on ground killed.
Q12. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched celebrations for 10 years of which scheme on/around 12 June 2026?
A) Ayushman Bharat
B) Swachh Bharat
C) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
D) Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Focus on maternal healthcare; commemorative coin and stamp released.
Q13. The Government approved companies under which scheme with significant investment commitments?
A) PLI for Electronics
B) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) for Textiles (Round-3)
C) Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence
D) Semiconductor Mission
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: 96 companies total; focus on MMF apparel, fabrics, technical textiles.
Q14. Cabinet approved central government office/residential complexes in which city?
A) New Chandigarh
B) Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
C) New Raipur
D) Navi Mumbai
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Rs2,533 crore for CGGPOA and GPRA.
Q15. Supreme Court observation around this period: Homemakers’ work is worth at least how much monthly?
A) Rs10,000
B) Rs50,000
C) Rs30,000
D) Rs1 lakh
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Recognition of unpaid domestic labor’s economic value.
Q16. Home Minister Amit Shah vowed to remove AFSPA from almost all states in which region next year?
A) North-East
B) Jammu & Kashmir
C) Naxal-affected areas
D) Western border states
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Progress on internal security.
Q17. India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) fell below replacement level (2.1) to what as per recent SRS report?
A) 2.0
B) 1.9
C) 1.7
D) 2.2
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: sparking debates on population policy and incentives.
Q18. Election Commission intensified voter roll cleanup (Special Intensive Revision) in how many states/UTs?
A) 5
B) 16 states + 3 UTs
C) All 28 states
D) Only southern states
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: House-to-house verification for accuracy ahead of polls.
Q19. Piyush Goyal emphasized expanding international trade ties for India’s goal of becoming what by 2047?
A) $30 trillion economy
B) $10 trillion economy
C) Self-reliant in all sectors
D) Global manufacturing hub only
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Vision for long-term economic growth.
Q20. Report on Datasets for State Finance Commissions was released by which ministry?
A) Finance
B) Home Affairs
C) Rural Development
D) Panchayati Raj
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Strengthening fiscal decentralization.
Sports, Arts, Education, Literature & Others (Questions 21-26)
Q21. Legendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja passed away at what age around 10-12 June 2026?
A) 75
B) 84
C) 92
D) 68
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Pioneer of rural Tamil cinema; tributes from across industry and politics; state honors in Theni.
Q22. Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana passed away at what age?
A) 39
B) 72
C) 65
D) 49
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Coach and Olympian.
Q23. NFHS-6 highlighted a paradox in India’s contraceptive use: shift toward what?
A) Modern reversible methods
B) Emergency contraception
C) Permanent sterilization or traditional methods
D) Male methods only
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Despite overall increase in use.
Q24. SAPLING Dialogue 2026 (South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth) concluded in which city?
A) New Delhi
B) Ahmedabad
C) Mumbai
D) Bengaluru
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Focus on nutrition and growth.
Q25. Which state CM announced cash incentives for third and fourth children to address declining fertility?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: ?30k/?40k incentives.
Q26. Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards were in news around this period for recognition in which field?
A) Sports
B) Performing arts
C) Literature only
D) Science
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Cultural honors.
