UPSC Prelims Practice
Current Affairs Quiz 4 June 2026
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Question 1 of 13
India issued a Letter of Request (LoR) to France on June 1, 2026 for the procurement of how many Rafale Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft?
FACT: India issued an LoR for 114 Rafale MRFA — 94 to be manufactured in India and 20 in fly-away condition, at an estimated cost of ~₹3.25 lakh crore. ANALYSIS: This is the largest defence procurement deal in Indian history.
The LoR is the first formal step under the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP).
The LoR is the first formal step under the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP).
📝 Concept Note
India already operates 36 Rafales: 17 Squadron “Golden Arrows” at Ambala and 101 Squadron “Falcons” at Hashimara. The IAF’s authorised strength is 42 squadrons; current operational strength is ~29 squadrons — a gap of 13 squadrons. 94 of the 114 jets will be made in India (first time Rafale manufactured outside France).
Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation. LoR date: June 1, 2026.
Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation. LoR date: June 1, 2026.
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Cross-paper: GS3 (defence indigenisation, Make in India), GS2 (India-France relations). Mains: How does the Rafale deal advance Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence while bridging the IAF fighter gap? Prelims tip: LoR → first step in G2G procurement. India’s two Rafale squadrons are at Ambala (Punjab) and Hashimara (West Bengal).
Question 2 of 13
D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka’s 24th Chief Minister on June 3, 2026. Who is the Deputy Chief Minister?
FACT: G. Parameshwara was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister alongside D.K. Shivakumar on June 3, 2026. Siddaramaiah resigned as CM on May 28, 2026; Mallikarjun Kharge is the Congress national president; Rahul Gandhi is Leader of Opposition.
📝 Concept Note
D.K. Shivakumar (64, Vokkaliga community, Kanakapura constituency) is Karnataka’s 24th CM. Oath administered by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Lok Bhavan’s Glass House, Bengaluru. Congress won 135 of 224 seats in the May 2023 Karnataka elections.
The transition completes a 3-year power-sharing arrangement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar. Articles 163–164 govern CM appointment.
The transition completes a 3-year power-sharing arrangement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar. Articles 163–164 govern CM appointment.
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Cross-paper: GS2 (state government, Articles 163–164, Governor’s role, federalism). Mains: Role of Governor in government formation; intra-party power dynamics. Prelims tip: Article 164 = CM appointed by Governor; other ministers on CM’s advice.
Question 3 of 13
Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the 81st UNGA session on June 3, 2026. Which regional group held the UNGA presidency for the 81st session?
FACT: The UNGA presidency for the 81st session was allocated to the Asia-Pacific Group. Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman won 99 votes vs. 91 for Cyprus’s Andreas Kakouris.
ANALYSIS: UNGA presidency rotates among 5 regional groups.
ANALYSIS: UNGA presidency rotates among 5 regional groups.
📝 Concept Note
Rahman’s term begins September 8, 2026. The 81st session is significant: UN SG António Guterres’ term ends December 31, 2026.
UNGA: 193 members, one vote each, resolutions non-binding (except budget). Five regional groups: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, GRULAC, WEOG. The 80th session president is Philémon Yang (Cameroon — Africa Group).
UNGA: 193 members, one vote each, resolutions non-binding (except budget). Five regional groups: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, GRULAC, WEOG. The 80th session president is Philémon Yang (Cameroon — Africa Group).
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Cross-paper: GS2 (UN organs, Bangladesh relations, India’s neighbourhood). Mains: UNGA vs UNSC — role in international peace; India’s case for UNSC permanent membership. Prelims tip: 81st session = Asia-Pacific rotation. UNGA = non-binding resolutions (mostly). UNSC = binding under Chapter VII.
Question 4 of 13
India’s revised IIP with base year 2022-23, launched by MoSPI, now covers how many products across how many item groups respectively?
FACT: The new IIP series covers 1,042 products across 463 item groups — up from 809 products and 399 item groups under the old 2011-12 series. April 2026 IIP growth: 4.9%.
📝 Concept Note
120 new item groups added (rare earth minerals, vaccines, CCTV cameras, aircraft parts, medical devices); 64 removed. New sectors: gas supply, water supply, sewerage, waste management.
Classification framework: NIC-2025 (old: NIC-2008). Capital goods: +12.8%; Manufacturing: +6.2%; Consumer Non-Durables: -1.2%; Mining: -5.1%.
IIP released by MoSPI approximately 42 days after the reference month.
Classification framework: NIC-2025 (old: NIC-2008). Capital goods: +12.8%; Manufacturing: +6.2%; Consumer Non-Durables: -1.2%; Mining: -5.1%.
IIP released by MoSPI approximately 42 days after the reference month.
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Cross-paper: GS3 (economic statistics, industrial growth, MoSPI). Mains: Significance of base-year revision; limitations of IIP (informal sector excluded). Prelims tip: Old base: 2011-12. New base: 2022-23. Capital goods growth = leading investment indicator.
Question 5 of 13
IMD forecast for the Southwest Monsoon season 2026 classifies it as "below normal." What is the precise rainfall range that defines "below normal" in IMD terminology?
FACT: IMD defines “below normal” as 90–95% of the Long Period Average (LPA). The 2026 forecast is 90% of LPA (87 cm).
IMD defines “deficient” as less than 90% of LPA.
IMD defines “deficient” as less than 90% of LPA.
📝 Concept Note
IMD rainfall categories: Deficient (<90%), Below Normal (90–95%), Normal (96–104%), Above Normal (104–110%), Excess (>110%). The LPA (1971–2020 base period) = 87 cm.
Monsoon arrived in Kerala on June 4, 2026 (normal: June 1 — 3 days late). El Niño (developing, moderate-to-strong) is the key suppressor.
Northwest India faces highest deficit risk. El Niño weakens the Walker Circulation, reducing moisture delivery to the subcontinent.
Monsoon arrived in Kerala on June 4, 2026 (normal: June 1 — 3 days late). El Niño (developing, moderate-to-strong) is the key suppressor.
Northwest India faces highest deficit risk. El Niño weakens the Walker Circulation, reducing moisture delivery to the subcontinent.
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Cross-paper: GS1 (monsoon mechanism, El Niño-La Niña), GS3 (agriculture, food security, kharif crops). Mains: Impact of below-normal monsoon on food inflation and rural economy. Prelims tip: Memorise all 5 IMD rainfall categories and their % thresholds.
Question 6 of 13
The Great Nicobar Island mega-project’s international transshipment terminal is planned at Galathea Bay. Approximately how many coral colonies have been translocated from the construction zone under ZSI supervision?
FACT: Over 15,000 coral colonies have been translocated from the Galathea Bay port construction zone under the supervision of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). The project is criticised for an EIA based on only 4 months of dry-season survey data.
📝 Concept Note
Great Nicobar project: ₹72,000 crore; 4 components (transshipment port, airport, township, power plant); implemented by ANIIDCO; ~150 km from Malacca Strait. Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) nests at Galathea Bay — IUCN Vulnerable, Schedule I WPA 1972.
Shompen PVTG (200–400 persons) inhabit the island. No-activity zone: December–March (nesting season).
Coral translocation survival rates: 30–60% in best conditions.
Shompen PVTG (200–400 persons) inhabit the island. No-activity zone: December–March (nesting season).
Coral translocation survival rates: 30–60% in best conditions.
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Cross-paper: GS3 (EIA, marine biodiversity, coral reefs), GS2 (tribal rights, strategic infrastructure). Mains: Can India’s national security imperatives be reconciled with ecological responsibility? Prelims tip: ANIIDCO = implementing agency; Galathea Bay = port site; Leatherback = key turtle; Shompen = PVTG.
Question 7 of 13
Consider the following statements about the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (concluded January 2026):\n1. India agreed to reduce automotive tariffs from 110% to 10% over five years.\n2. The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will not affect Indian exports covered under the FTA.\n3. India-EU bilateral trade is approximately $135 billion.\nWhich of the above statements is/are correct?
FACT: Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is WRONG — CBAM applies to EU imports from all countries regardless of FTA status; Indian steel, cement, and aluminium exports face CBAM costs unless India establishes a carbon price comparable to EU ETS. ANALYSIS: CBAM is a separate EU regulation, not an FTA provision.
📝 Concept Note
India-EU FTA (Jan 27, 2026): covers ~$135B trade, ~2B people, ~25% of global GDP. EU gave zero-duty to Indian textiles, gems, footwear. India cut auto tariffs (110%→10%), opened government procurement partially, strengthened IP. CBAM (transition from Oct 2023; fully operational 2026) covers: steel, cement, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity.
India’s domestic carbon scheme: Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS — pilot). CBAM adds ~8–15% to affected Indian export costs.
India’s domestic carbon scheme: Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS — pilot). CBAM adds ~8–15% to affected Indian export costs.
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Cross-paper: GS2 (India-EU relations, trade agreements), GS3 (carbon pricing, CBAM, trade policy). Mains: How does CBAM challenge India’s export competitiveness? Prelims tip: CBAM ≠ FTA waiver. CBAM applies to all EU imports regardless of trade deals.
Question 8 of 13
The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed annually on June 4. In which year was it established by the UN General Assembly?
FACT: The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was established on June 4, 1982 by the UN General Assembly through Resolution ES-7/8 during its Emergency Special Session on the Question of Palestine.
📝 Concept Note
The day acknowledges physical, mental, and emotional abuse suffered by children in conflict zones worldwide. It was originally created in the context of the 1982 Lebanon War.
In 2024, grave violations against children in armed conflicts increased by 25% year-on-year. The broader children’s rights framework: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC, 1989).
India ratified UNCRC in 1992. UNICEF tracks six grave violations against children in conflict (killing, maiming, recruitment, sexual violence, abduction, attacks on schools/hospitals, denial of humanitarian access).
In 2024, grave violations against children in armed conflicts increased by 25% year-on-year. The broader children’s rights framework: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC, 1989).
India ratified UNCRC in 1992. UNICEF tracks six grave violations against children in conflict (killing, maiming, recruitment, sexual violence, abduction, attacks on schools/hospitals, denial of humanitarian access).
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Cross-paper: GS2 (international organisations, human rights, child rights). Prelims tip: June 4 = Innocent Children Victims Day (1982). UNCRC = 1989 (India ratified 1992). UNICEF = UN Children’s Fund.
Question 9 of 13
Which of the following correctly describes the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar that is being phased out?
FACT: The FMR allows residents of both countries living within 16 km of the India-Myanmar border to cross freely without a visa. It is being phased out for security reasons — insurgent movement, drug trafficking, and irregular migration.
📝 Concept Note
India-Myanmar share ~1,643 km of border (Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram). Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing visited India May 30–June 3, 2026.
Key outcomes: FMR phase-out; border fencing acceleration; no anti-India groups on Myanmar soil (assurance); critical minerals MoU. India’s connectivity interests: Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project + India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway. India’s policies: Neighbourhood First + Act East.
Key outcomes: FMR phase-out; border fencing acceleration; no anti-India groups on Myanmar soil (assurance); critical minerals MoU. India’s connectivity interests: Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project + India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway. India’s policies: Neighbourhood First + Act East.
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Cross-paper: GS2 (India’s neighbourhood policy, Act East), GS3 (internal security, border management). Mains: India’s balancing act between democratic values and strategic pragmatism in Myanmar. Prelims tip: FMR = 16 km; ~1,643 km border; Min Aung Hlaing = Myanmar President.
Question 10 of 13
The Delhi High Court judgment (May 29, 2026) on the "right to be forgotten" is based on which landmark Supreme Court judgment that first recognised the right to privacy as a fundamental right?
FACT: The Delhi HC cited K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017) — the 9-judge bench SC judgment — which unanimously held that the right to privacy is a fundamental right under Article 21. The right to be forgotten flows from this.
📝 Concept Note
Justice Sachin Datta of Delhi HC delivered the 144-page RTBF judgment on May 29, 2026. Platforms directed: Google (search de-indexing) and Indian Kanoon (legal database).
Beneficiaries: acquitted persons and parties to settled matrimonial/civil disputes. India’s data law: DPDP Act, 2023 (Section 13 — limited erasure rights; does not cover judicial records).
EU benchmark: GDPR Article 17 (RTBF). Google has processed 5M+ RTBF requests in EU since 2014.
Beneficiaries: acquitted persons and parties to settled matrimonial/civil disputes. India’s data law: DPDP Act, 2023 (Section 13 — limited erasure rights; does not cover judicial records).
EU benchmark: GDPR Article 17 (RTBF). Google has processed 5M+ RTBF requests in EU since 2014.
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Cross-paper: GS2 (fundamental rights, Article 21, right to privacy, judiciary). Mains: RTBF vs. freedom of press and judicial transparency. Prelims tip: Puttaswamy 2017 = 9-judge bench = privacy as fundamental right under Art. 21.
Question 11 of 13
The 1st World Yogasana Sports Championship 2026 was inaugurated in Ahmedabad on June 4. How many nations and athletes are participating?
FACT: Over 400 athletes from 60+ countries are participating in the 1st World Yogasana Sports Championship (June 4–8, 2026) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. PM Modi addressed the opening ceremony virtually.
📝 Concept Note
India’s aim: IOC full recognition for Yogasana as an Olympic sport. The IYSF (International Yoga Sports Federation) has provisional IOC recognition.
India targets the 2032 Brisbane or 2036 (India’s bid) Games. International Day of Yoga: June 21 (UNGA Resolution 69/131, 2014, with record 177 co-sponsors).
First national Yogasana sports championship: Varanasi, 2021. The championship features traditional, artistic, and rhythmic pairs disciplines across age categories.
India targets the 2032 Brisbane or 2036 (India’s bid) Games. International Day of Yoga: June 21 (UNGA Resolution 69/131, 2014, with record 177 co-sponsors).
First national Yogasana sports championship: Varanasi, 2021. The championship features traditional, artistic, and rhythmic pairs disciplines across age categories.
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Cross-paper: GS2 (sports diplomacy, soft power, yoga diplomacy). Essay: Sport as a tool of public diplomacy. Prelims tip: IDY = June 21, UNGA Res 69/131, 2014. 1st World Yogasana Championship = Ahmedabad, June 2026.
Question 12 of 13
Consider the following statements about India’s IIP use-based classification:\n1. Capital goods growth is considered a leading indicator of future industrial investment.\n2. Consumer Non-Durables contracted by 1.2% in April 2026 under the new IIP series.\n3. The Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 40.27% in the IIP.\nWhich of the above statements is/are correct?
FACT: All three statements are correct. Capital goods growth (+12.8% in April 2026) signals rising investment activity.
Consumer Non-Durables did contract 1.2% in April 2026. The Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 40.27% in IIP.
Consumer Non-Durables did contract 1.2% in April 2026. The Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 40.27% in IIP.
📝 Concept Note
IIP use-based categories: Primary Goods, Capital Goods, Intermediate Goods, Infrastructure/Construction Goods, Consumer Durables, Consumer Non-Durables. Eight Core Industries: Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Petroleum Refinery Products, Fertilisers, Steel, Cement, Electricity.
These are released as a separate monthly indicator (DPIIT) approximately 12 days before the full IIP. Consumer Non-Durables’ contraction reflects continued rural demand stress.
These are released as a separate monthly indicator (DPIIT) approximately 12 days before the full IIP. Consumer Non-Durables’ contraction reflects continued rural demand stress.
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Cross-paper: GS3 (IIP, economic indicators, industrial growth). Prelims tip: 8 Core Industries = 40.27% weight in IIP. Capital goods = investment leading indicator. Both use-based AND sector-based classifications are tested.
Question 13 of 13
Which of the following is the implementing agency for the Great Nicobar Island mega-project?
FACT: ANIIDCO (Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation) is the implementing agency for the Great Nicobar Island mega-project, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
📝 Concept Note
The project’s four components: international transshipment terminal (Galathea Bay), greenfield airport, township, and 450 MW power plant. The project has received all statutory environmental clearances but faces criticism for the adequacy of the EIA process.
Great Nicobar Island is the southernmost island of India, located ~150 km from the Malacca Strait. It is part of the Andaman & Nicobar Union Territory.
India’s Navy already has INS Baaz at Campbell Bay, Great Nicobar.
Great Nicobar Island is the southernmost island of India, located ~150 km from the Malacca Strait. It is part of the Andaman & Nicobar Union Territory.
India’s Navy already has INS Baaz at Campbell Bay, Great Nicobar.
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Cross-paper: GS2 (strategic infrastructure, tribal rights), GS3 (EIA, marine ecology, Malacca Strait, string of pearls). Prelims tip: ANIIDCO = implementing agency. Galathea Bay = port site. Shompen = PVTG. Leatherback = Schedule I turtle.
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