Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-12)
1. What significant development occurred in the 2026 Iran-Israel tensions on or around 8 June 2026?
A) Iran and Israel signed a permanent ceasefire brokered by the UN
B) Israel conducted strikes on Iranian military sites, with explosions reported in multiple cities; Netanyahu paused strikes on Iran at Trump’s request but continued operations related to Lebanon
C) The US directly intervened militarily in support of Israel
D) Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz without conditions
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Reports indicate Israeli strikes on western/central Iran (e.g., Isfahan, Tehran) and Iranian responses, amid ongoing regional crisis involving proxies like Houthis and Lebanon. This marks a notable escalation post-April ceasefire.
2. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis in June 2026, what did Iran’s ambassador to Russia state?
A) The strait would remain closed indefinitely
B) Oman had taken full control of the strait
C) It would reopen with new conditions, including transit fees set by Iran and Oman
D) All oil shipments would be rerouted via pipelines
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The statement highlights Iran’s leverage over global energy routes amid tensions.
3. In the Sudanese civil war context (8 June 2026), what did a U.S.-led coalition endorse?
A) Military intervention by Western powers
B) A civilian-led political dialogue facilitated by AU, Arab League, EU, IGAD, and UN
C) Partition of Sudan into two states
D) Sanctions only on the Rapid Support Forces
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: This aims to end the prolonged conflict through inclusive talks.
4. What happened in Azad Kashmir (Pakistan) involving JAAC supporters on/around 8 June 2026?
A) Peaceful elections were held
B) The group was legalized by Pakistan
C) India mediated a truce
D) Clashes killed 11 people, including four police officers
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Related to Kashmir conflict protests.
5. Which country did Chinese President Xi Jinping visit around this period for high-level talks?
A) North Korea
B) Russia
C) Iran
D) Pakistan
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Focus on influence and economic ties.
6. India’s economic growth projection for early 2026, as per a World Bank official:
A) Below 5% due to global shocks
B) Over 8%, showing resilience despite oil price concerns and FII outflows
C) Exactly 6.5%
D) Negative growth
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Highlights India’s domestic investor support amid FII selling.
7. Nepal’s Foreign Minister’s stance on the India-Nepal border dispute (around 8 June 2026):
A) Seeking immediate mediation
B) Proposing joint military patrols
C) Not seeking mediation
D) Accepting India’s map fully
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: GS2 IR relevance.
8. What did Ukraine target in Russia around this time?
A) Nuclear plants
B) Oil facilities/transshipment hubs
C) Major cities only
D) Agricultural fields
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Part of economic pressure strategy in the ongoing conflict.
9. On June 8, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel agreed to stop airstrikes on Iran at the request of which leader, while continuing operations in southern Lebanon?
A) Joe Biden
B) Emmanuel Macron
C) Volodymyr Zelenskyy
D) Donald Trump
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Netanyahu referenced U.S. President Donald Trump’s request amid fragile ceasefire talks in the 2026 Iran war context.
10. What significant action did the Israeli Air Force take against Iran on or around June 8, 2026, marking the first such strikes since the April ceasefire?
A) Naval blockade
B) Strikes on military sites in western and central Iran
C) Cyber attacks only
D) Ground invasion
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Strikes targeted sites with explosions reported in Isfahan, Kermanshah, Tabriz, and Tehran.
11. A U.S.-led coalition endorsed a civilian-led political dialogue for which ongoing conflict?
A) Ukraine-Russia
B) Myanmar conflict
C) Yemen civil war
D) Sudanese civil war
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Facilitated by AU, Arab League, EU, IGAD, and UN.
12. In the Gaza context, Israel confirmed killing militants from which group in central Gaza?
A) Hamas
B) Palestinian Islamic Jihad
C) Hezbollah
D) Houthis
Correct Answer: B.
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 13-20)
13. West Bengal’s significant step on 8 June 2026 regarding a central scheme:
A) Opted out of PM-KISAN
B) Launched its own competing health scheme exclusively
C) Rejected central funding for education
D) Became the 36th state/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat–PMJAY
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: MoU signed; integrates with state’s Swasthya Sathi. Key for health governance and cooperative federalism.
14. Under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, what did the government plan?
A) Induct 2,800 low-floor e-buses
B) Ban all diesel buses immediately
C) Focus only on two-wheelers
D) Privatize all state transport
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Promotes green mobility and urban transport.
15. Recent appointment: Tarun Kapoor as
A) Chief Election Commissioner
B) Advisor to PM Modi
C) RBI Governor
D) Defence Secretary
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Key bureaucratic development.
16. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was appointed as:
A) Next Vice Chief of Air Staff
B) Army Chief
C) Naval Chief
D) NSA
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Defence leadership change.
17. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated which conference on 8 June 2026 in Chandigarh?
A) CPA India Region Zone II Conference
B) G20 Summit
C) BRICS Meeting
D) SCO Defence Ministers
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Involves J&K, HP, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi legislatures.
18. The INDIA bloc meeting on June 8, 2026, involved how many parties confirming participation?
A) 10
B) 23
C) 15
D) All 30+
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Focused on strategy, NEET issues, and unity post-elections.
19. A Parliamentary panel led by Digvijaya Singh sought clarification from NTA on the definition of what in exams?
A) Grace marks
B) Online proctoring
C) OMR scanning
D) “Paper leak”
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Related to NEET and other issues; panel questioned leaks since 2018.
20. Surha Taal (Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary) in Ballia, UP, was designated as India’s what number Ramsar Site?
A) 75th
B) 100th
C) 50th
D) 125th
Correct Answer: B.
Sports (Questions 21-24)
21. Who became the first Indian to win Norway Chess 2026?
A) D. Gukesh
B) R. Praggnanandhaa
C) Viswanathan Anand
D) Arjun Erigaisi
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Dramatic final-round win; Tamil Nadu CM awarded Rs 50 lakh. Major boost for Indian chess.
22. India’s U18 teams achieved success in which sports events around early June 2026?
A) Hockey (Asia Cup)
B) Cricket only
C) Badminton
D) Tennis
Correct Answer: A.
Arts, Education, Literature & Others (Questions 25-30+)
23. IIT Mandi introduced new UG programmes for 2026-27, including:
A) BTech in Quantum Science (among others)
B) Only traditional engineering
C) No new courses
D) Focus solely on humanities
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Aligns with NEP 2020 interdisciplinary push.
24. NEET-UG re-exam was set for which date amid paper leak row and security measures?
A) June 15
B) June 21
C) July 1
D) May 2026
Correct Answer: B.
25. Protests over education/exam issues demanded resignation of which Union Minister?
A) Home
B) Health
C) Finance
D) Education
Correct Answer: D.
26. Which UP wetland became a Ramsar site, highlighting biodiversity conservation?
A) Surha Taal
B) Chilika
C) Vembanad
D) Keoladeo
Correct Answer: A.
27. In literature/arts context, events like literary weeks or book policies were noted globally, but in India, focus remained on what?
A) Only international
B) New national reading policy
C) Exam reforms (tied to education)
D) None
Correct Answer: C.
28. FIIs were net sellers of approx. how much in equities on June 8, 2026?
A) ?1,000 crore
B) ?5,556 crore
C) ?10,000 crore
D) Net buyers
Correct Answer: B.
29. A key environmental designation in June 2026 boosted India’s Ramsar count to 100. This relates to which convention?
A) Paris Agreement
B) UNFCCC
C) CBD
D) Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
Correct Answer: D.
30. Public policy conference at NLSIU Bengaluru (June 8-11, 2026) themed on what?
A) Global South public policy praxis
B) AI regulation only
C) Defence
D) Space
Correct Answer: A.
