Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-8)
Q1. On 2 June 2026, Iran took a significant step regarding indirect talks with the US amid ongoing regional tensions. What was it?
A) Agreed to a new nuclear deal
B) Suspended indirect talks with the US
C) Signed a ceasefire with Israel
D) Joined a new regional alliance with India
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Iran suspended indirect talks with the US following Israel’s actions in Lebanon, escalating Middle East tensions.
Q2. What recent development involving Israel and Lebanon was reported on 2 June 2026?
A) Israel killed 8 in Lebanon and expanded occupation
B) Complete ceasefire signed
C) UN mediation succeeded
D) Lebanon joined Abraham Accords
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Reports highlighted Israel’s strikes in Lebanon killing several, with Trump urging restraint.
Q3. Which country’s Prime Minister declared an antisemitism crisis with over 6,800 incidents in 2025 and announced a new advisory council?
A) USA
B) UK
C) Canada
D) Australia
Correct Answer: C.
Q4. In the context of the 2026 Iran-related conflict, what strategic route has seen rising crude oil prices due to tensions?
A) Malacca Strait
B) Strait of Hormuz
C) Suez Canal
D) Panama Canal
Correct Answer: B.
Q5. On 2 June 2026, massive Russian attacks were reported on which country, killing civilians?
A) Poland
B) Georgia
C) Ukraine
D) Moldova
Correct Answer: C.
Q6. US President Trump named Bill Pulte as acting director of which position on 2 June 2026?
A) FBI Director
B) National Intelligence
C) Treasury Secretary
D) Defense Secretary
Correct Answer: B.
Q7. What US action on tariffs was announced/adjusted around early June 2026?
A) On aluminum, steel, and copper imports
B) Complete removal on Chinese goods
C) New sanctions only on Russia
D) Free trade with EU
Correct Answer: A.
Q8. FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to begin on which date?
A) June 2
B) June 11
C) July 19
D) August 15
Correct Answer: B.
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 9-14)
Q9. Telangana Formation Day (State Formation Day) is celebrated on?
A) June 1
B) June 2
C) August 15
D) November 1
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Marks the formation of Telangana as the 29th state on 2 June 2014. Celebrations held on 2 June 2026 with CM Revanth Reddy.
Q10. Which scheme completed six years of operation around early June 2026?
A) PM SVANidhi (launched by MoH&UA)
B) PM-KISAN
C) Ayushman Bharat
D) Stand-Up India
Correct Answer: A.
Q11. Sikkim was officially declared what under the Ministry of Education?
A) Fully Digital State
B) Fully Literate State
C) Solar Capital
D) Organic State
Correct Answer: B.
Q12. JoSAA 2026 counselling registration for IITs, NITs etc. began on?
A) June 1
B) May 31
C) June 2
D) June 15
Correct Answer: C.
Q13. Commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased across India from?
A) June 1, 2026
B) May 1
C) July 1
D) No change
Correct Answer: A.
Q14. In Indian context, what is Operation Chakravyuh related to (mentioned in recent CA)?
A) Military exercise
B) Anti-narcotics or security (contextual)
C) Education reform
D) Electoral reform
Correct Answer: B.
Education (Questions 15-19)
Q15. On/around 2 June 2026, what issue was reported with the CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation portal?
A) Launched successfully on time with no issues
B) Remained inactive despite promises (delayed activation)
C) Permanently closed
D) Only for Class 10
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Portal for verification & re-evaluation faced delays and glitches amid OSM (On-Screen Marking) controversies.
Q16. CBSE introduced which system for Class 12 evaluation in 2026 that led to complaints?
A) Offline only
B) No re-evaluation
C) AI grading without scans
D) On-Screen Marking (OSM)
Correct Answer: D.
Q17. NSUI moved Delhi High Court seeking inquiry into?
A) CBSE OSM Row
B) NEET issues only
C) JEE paper leak
D) None
Correct Answer: A.
Q18. AP EAPCET / EAMCET 2026 results were expected around?
A) June 2, 2026
B) July
C) May
D) August
Correct Answer: A.
Q19. Which state launched 3 government job notifications as a gift on Telangana Formation Day 2026?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Telangana (under CM Revanth Reddy)
C) Karnataka
D) Kerala
Correct Answer: B.
Sports (Questions 20-25)
Q20. Who won back-to-back IPL titles in 2026 with RCB?
A) Royal Challengers Bengaluru
B) Gujarat Titans
C) Chennai Super Kings
D) Mumbai Indians
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: RCB defeated GT in the final; Virat Kohli and others celebrated.
Q21. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved what in IPL 2026?
A) Orange Cap, MVP, Emerging Player
B) Only wickets leader
C) No awards
D) Retired
Correct Answer: A.
Q22. Hitesh Chauhan (India) advanced in which tournament on 2 June 2026?
A) Badminton World
B) Chess Olympiad
C) Junior French Open (tennis)
D) Hockey
Correct Answer: C.
Q23. PV Sindhu advanced in which event while Lakshya Sen crashed out?
A) Indonesia Open (Badminton)
B) French Open
C) IPL
D) None
Correct Answer: A.
Q24. Indian-origin duo set to feature at FIFA World Cup 2026 – celebrated by whom?
A) PM Modi
B) Shashi Tharoor
C) Sports Minister
D) All
Correct Answer: B.
Q25. RCB celebrations were restricted due to?
A) Legal issues
B) Rain
C) Safety concerns after Bengaluru incidents
D) No restriction
Correct Answer: C.
Arts, Literature, Education & Others (Questions 26-30)
Q26. Telangana Formation Day 2026 celebrations included tributes at?
A) Telangana Martyrs’ Memorial
B) Red Fort
C) Gateway of India
D) Charminar only
Correct Answer: A.
Q27. Which port authority topped in liquid bulk handling (recent CA)?
A) Mumbai
B) Paradip Port Authority
C) Chennai
D) Kandla
Correct Answer: B.
Q28. What literary/educational initiative was highlighted in global contexts around June 2026?
A) Read Across America
B) No events
C) Only digital
D) None
Correct Answer: A.
Q29. Gig workers reform in which state was noted as a landmark?
A) Maharashtra
B) Kerala
C) Telangana
D) Gujarat
Correct Answer: C.
Q30. IMEC (India-Middle East-Europe Corridor) was discussed in context of?
A) Commerce vs Geopolitics
B) Only trade
C) Military alliance
D) Abandoned
Correct Answer: A.
