Daily Quiz June 23

Gurukulprep

Quiz

 

1. Which major reform was announced in June 2026 regarding scholarship access for SC and OBC students in India?
   1.   Increased scholarship amount by 50%
   2.   Introduction of online interviews
   3.   Removal of domicile certificate requirement
   4.   Limiting scholarships to one per family
2. What milestone did India achieve in March 2026 regarding Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)?
   1.   First nationwide ceasefire agreement
   2.   Naxal-Free India declaration
   3.   Formation of a new anti-Naxal task force
   4.   Ban on arms in affected districts
3. Which three indigenously designed Indian Navy platforms were commissioned in Kolkata in June 2026?
   1.   INS Vikrant, INS Arihant, INS Talwar
   2.   Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, Agray
   3.   INS Kolkata, INS Chennai, INS Kochi
   4.   INS Shivalik, INS Satpura, INS Sahyadri
4. Which Indian institution signed an MoU in June 2026 to establish a long-term climate monitoring station in the Himalayas?
   1.   ISRO
   2.   IIT Delhi
   3.   IITM Pune and ARIES Nainital
   4.   IIM Ahmedabad
5. What significant step was taken by India in defence production and exports, as highlighted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in June 2026?
   1.   Importing advanced fighter jets
   2.   Achieving defence production and export targets ahead of schedule
   3.   Reducing defence budget by half
   4.   Outsourcing all arms manufacturing
6. What was the main reason for the 39% drop in India’s gold imports in May 2026, according to the World Gold Council?
   1.   Global gold shortage
   2.   Domestic gold mining boom
   3.   Import duty hike from 6% to 15%
   4.   Ban on gold jewellery sales
7. Which new initiative was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment to streamline scholarship services?
   1.   SHIKSHA portal
   2.   SETU on UMANG platform
   3.   UDAAN scholarship app
   4.   SWAYAM online learning
8. Which recent international development did Australia report in June 2026 concerning a highly pathogenic virus?
   1.   First suspected case of H5N1 bird flu on the mainland
   2.   Ebola outbreak in Sydney
   3.   Rise in polio cases among children
   4.   Zika virus detected in koalas
9. Which major scientific achievement was reported by Indian astronomers in June 2026?
   1.   Discovery of a new planet in the Solar System
   2.   Clues about Fast X-ray Transients’ origins
   3.   First Indian astronaut on the Moon
   4.   Creation of artificial photosynthesis
10. What was the theme for the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrated on June 21, 2026?
    1.   Yoga for Peace
    2.   Yoga for Healthy Ageing
    3.   Yoga for All
    4.   Yoga and Nature