Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-10)
1. On 3 June 2026, which country reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones targeting civilian facilities during the ongoing 2026 Iran war?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Bahrain
C) Egypt
D) Jordan
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Bahraini defense forces intercepted three Iranian missiles and multiple drones.
2. What significant action did the US House take on 3 June 2026 regarding the Iran conflict?
A) Authorized full military support to Israel
B) Passed a war powers resolution to halt military action in Iran
C) Increased sanctions on China
D) Approved aid to Ukraine
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: This was seen as a rebuke to the Trump administration.
3. Kuwait reported casualties from Iranian attacks on 3 June 2026 at which location?
A) Oil fields
B) Parliament building
C) Kuwait International Airport
D) Naval base
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: One killed and dozens injured.
4. Which US President signed executive orders on 3 June 2026, including one on Schedule Policy/Career in the Excepted Service?
A) Donald Trump
B) Joe Biden
C) Kamala Harris
D) JD Vance
Correct Answer: A.
5. In the context of the 2026 Middle East crisis, what did Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi state on 3 June 2026?
A) Iran has achieved nuclear capability
B) Alliance formed with Russia and China
C) Full ceasefire achieved
D) No tangible progress in peace talks with the US
Correct Answer: D.
6. Israeli strikes on 3 June 2026 violated a ceasefire in which country?
A) Syria
B) Lebanon
C) Yemen
D) Iraq
Correct Answer: B.
7. What did US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirm regarding the Iran war on 3 June 2026?
A) Operation Epic Fury has concluded
B) Full invasion planned
C) Troop withdrawal from the region
D) Nuclear deal revival
Correct Answer: A.
8. Which Indian state celebrated its 11th Statehood Day around early June 2026?
A) Chhattisgarh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Telangana
D) Jharkhand
Correct Answer: C.
9. India and Australia held their 2nd Defence Ministers’ Dialogue on 3 June 2026, stressing:
A) Maritime freedom and supply chain security
B) Joint space missions
C) Climate change only
D) Cultural exchanges
Correct Answer: A.
10. Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visited India ending on 3 June 2026 to strengthen cooperation in:
A) Multiple sectors including security and economy
B) Only sports
C) Nuclear technology
D) Literature exchanges
Correct Answer: A.
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 11-18)
11. Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on 3 June 2026 at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru?
A) Siddaramaiah
B) D.K. Shivakumar
C) G. Parameshwara
D) Rahul Gandhi
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: He is the 34th CM (variously reported as 25th/18th in some counts due to numbering variations), completing the Congress leadership transition.
12. Who was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister alongside D.K. Shivakumar?
A) Randeep Singh Surjewala
B) Mallikarjun Kharge
C) G. Parameshwara
D) Priyanka Gandhi
Correct Answer: C.
13. According to the Prison Statistics India 2024 report (highlighted around 3 June 2026), what is the occupancy rate?
A) 85%
B) 112.7%
C) 95%
D) 150%
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Prisons are overcrowded, mainly by undertrials.
14. The Home Ministry notified amendments to which rules on or around 3 June 2026?
A) Citizenship Rules
B) Electoral Bonds Rules
C) Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025
D) RTI Rules
Correct Answer: C.
15. Tribal rights activists opposed a task force in Chhattisgarh related to:
A) FRA and PESA
B) NEP 2020
C) Digital India
D) PM-KISAN
Correct Answer: A.
16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated whom on 3 June 2026?
A) New Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar
B) New RBI Governor
C) ISRO Chief
D) Chess champion
Correct Answer: A.
17. CBSE made changes on 3 June 2026 regarding:
A) Board exams postponement
B) NEET cancellation
C) New chief appointment and OSM probe committee
D) Only sports quota
Correct Answer: C.
18. India is expected to witness its weakest monsoon in how many years (as per reports around 3 June 2026)?
A) 5 years
B) 11 years
C) 20 years
D) 2 years
Correct Answer: B.
Sports, Arts, Education & Literature (Questions 19-25)
19. In the NBA Finals context around 3 June 2026, which teams were highlighted in Game 1?
A) Knicks vs Spurs
B) Lakers vs Celtics
C) Warriors vs Heat
D) Only international
Correct Answer: A.
20. A 15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi dominated which tournament in 2026?
A) IPL (776 runs)
B) Ranji Trophy only
C) Test series
D) Women’s T20
Correct Answer: A.
21. India’s seafood exports hit a record in 2025-26 of:
A) $5 billion
B) $8.46 billion
C) $10 billion
D) $3 billion
Correct Answer: B.
22. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to begin on:
A) May 1, 2026
B) July 19, 2026
C) June 11, 2026
D) August 2026
Correct Answer: C.
23. Which education-related event or appointment was prominent on 3 June 2026?
A) CBSE leadership changes
B) Only literature festival
C) No education news
D) Global university ranking
Correct Answer: A.
24. In literature and arts, events around 3 June 2026 included queer writers readings in:
A) Portland (Incite series)
B) Only Delhi
C) Mumbai only
D) No such events
Correct Answer: A.
25. National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature 2025-2026 is:
A) Arundhati Roy
B) Chetan Bhagat
C) Mac Barnett
D) Amish Tripathi
Correct Answer: C.
Other Current Affairs (Questions 26-30)
26. Gross GST collections in May 2026 reached approximately:
A) ?50,000 crore
B) ?1 lakh crore
C) ?3 lakh crore
D) ?1.94 lakh crore
Correct Answer: D.
27. UPI recorded an all-time high in May 2026 of how many transactions?
A) 5 billion
B) 10 billion
C) 23.20 billion
D) 1 billion
Correct Answer: C.
28. India-Australia talks emphasized which strategic area?
A) Only trade
B) Maritime domain awareness
C) Space only
D) No talks held
Correct Answer: B.
29. What shift in women’s development approach was highlighted in recent Indian policy discourse?
A) From welfare to women-led development
B) Reduction in schemes
C) Only education focus
D) No shift
Correct Answer: A.
30. RBI is likely to maintain the repo rate in its June 2026 policy meeting due to:
A) Rate cut mandatory
B) Deflation
C) No meeting
D) Inflation and growth concerns
Correct Answer: D.
