Context In June 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched ‘RBI Reelathon 2026’, a state-wide cyber financial fraud awareness campaign across approximately 150 colleges in Kerala. The initiative promotes financial literacy, cyber hygiene, safe digital banking, smart borrowing, and vigilance against emerging online financial threats through student engagement and a reel-making competition. It was inaugurated on 16 June 2026 at the RBI Office, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, by Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) Ravada Chandrasekhar. The campaign is implemented through a three-phase programme: awareness sessions, reel-making competitions, and a grand finale. The top three winners will receive cash prizes of ₹75,000, ₹50,000, and ₹25,000. The Three Phases Phase 1: Awareness Sessions Phase 2: Reel-Making Competition Phase 3: Grand Finale Rewards (Verified) Rank Prize Amount 1st ₹75,000 2nd ₹50,000 3rd ₹25,000 Types of Cyber Financial Frauds Addressed Practice MCQs Q1. With reference to RBI Reelathon 2026, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; the campaign was launched by RBI, NOT SEBI.) Q2. With reference to the cyber financial frauds addressed by Reelathon, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Q3. With reference to the three-phase implementation of Reelathon, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; the campaign was inaugurated by Kerala DGP Ravada Chandrasekhar, NOT the Chief Minister.) Q4. With reference to cyber fraud prevention infrastructure in India, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Answer Key
Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY 2.0)
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB) Context The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCDD) was celebrated on 17 June 2026 across 813 project areas under the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY 2.0) throughout the country. The Watershed Management Division of the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, is implementing WDC-PMKSY 2.0 (approved on 15 December 2021 for the period 2021-2026) to promote soil and water conservation, restore degraded lands, and enhance resilience of rainfed agriculture. Activities included Bhoomi Poojan of 1,444 new watershed development works, Lokarpan (inauguration) of 8,341 completed assets, plantation of 51,299 saplings under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, and a public pledge on the theme “For a Developed India, Let Us Build a Drought-Free India. About WDC-PMKSY 2.0 Unit Cost Revisions Under WDC-PMKSY 2.0 Area Type Old Unit Cost New Unit Cost Plain areas ₹12,000/ha ₹22,000/ha Difficult/LWE areas ₹15,000/ha ₹28,000/ha Key Features of WDC-PMKSY 2.0 About “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” Campaign About Desertification in India India’s International Commitments UNCCD (1994) LDN Target (Land Degradation Neutrality) Bonn Challenge About PMKSY (Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana) About UNCCD SDGs Linked to This Day Other Indian Initiatives Related to Land Restoration Practice MCQs Q1. With reference to the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2026, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; the day is led by the Secretariat of UNCCD, NOT UNFCCC.) Q2. With reference to WDC-PMKSY 2.0, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; WDC-PMKSY 2.0 is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, NOT Agriculture.) Q3. With reference to land degradation in India, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; vegetation degradation is a major driver (about 28 per cent), NOT minor.) Q4. With reference to UNCCD and India’s commitments, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; UNCCD has 197 country parties + EU, NOT 50.) Q5. With reference to PMKSY (Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana), consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; PMKSY is implemented by multiple ministries (Jal Shakti, Rural Development, Agriculture), NOT exclusively by Agriculture.) Answer Key Exam Relevance NABARD Grade A Very high importance, watershed development, rural credit
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
Source: PIB Context: The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is India’s flagship umbrella scheme for irrigation development, launched on 1 July 2015. It aims to enhance access to water for farming, expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve water use efficiency, and promote sustainable water conservation practices. PMKSY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (Core Scheme) with Centre-State sharing of 75:25 for general states and 90:10 for North-Eastern and Hilly states. The scheme is implemented by three ministries: Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Agriculture. The initial 2015-2020 outlay was ₹50,000 crore; the continuation for 2021-2026 has an outlay of about ₹93,068 crore. The scheme follows the motto “Har Khet Ko Paani” (Water for Every Field) and “Per Drop More Crop”. To date, 53 projects have been completed under PMKSY-AIBP, generating an additional irrigation potential of 25.14 lakh hectares. The Scheme Funding Pattern Region Centre State General states 75% 25% North-Eastern + Hilly states 90% 10% Implementing Ministries Component Ministry AIBP, HKKP Ministry of Jal Shakti Watershed Development (WDC) Ministry of Rural Development (Department of Land Resources) Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare) Objectives Components of PMKSY 1. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) 2. Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP) 3. Watershed Development (WDC) 4. Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) Amalgamation of Earlier Schemes PMKSY was formed by merging the following earlier schemes: Predecessor Scheme Original Ministry Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (now Ministry of Jal Shakti) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development On-Farm Water Management (OFWM) Department of Agriculture and Cooperation About Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) Practice MCQs Q1. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; PMKSY is implemented by three ministries: Jal Shakti, Rural Development, and Agriculture.) Q2. With reference to the components of PMKSY, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; PMKSY has four major components: AIBP, HKKP, WDC, PDMC.) Q3. With reference to PMKSY-AIBP achievements and Har Khet Ko Pani sub-components, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Q4. With reference to the formulation of PMKSY, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; PMKSY uses decentralized planning through State Irrigation Plan and District Irrigation Plan.) Q5. With reference to PMKSY’s Geo-Tagging initiative, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; Geo-Tagging covers all PMKSY components, NOT only AIBP.) Answer Key Exam Relevance NABARD Grade A Very high importance, irrigation, watershed, agriculture
Daily Current Affairs (DCA) 18&19 June, 2026
Daily Current Affairs Quiz18&19 June, 2026 Reports 1. QS World University Rankings 2027 Source: ET Context In June 2026, London (UK)-based global higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the QS World University Rankings 2027 on 18 June 2026. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi ranked 118th globally with an overall score of 65.7, improving 5 places from 123rd and emerging as India’s highest-ranked institution for the second consecutive year. This is the highest global position ever achieved by an Indian institution in QS World University Rankings. MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) retained 1st place globally with a score of 100, while Imperial College London (UK) and Stanford University (USA) were jointly ranked 2nd with scores of 99.2. The Rankings Top 3 Global Universities Rank University Country Score 1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) USA 100 2 (joint) Imperial College London UK 99.2 2 (joint) Stanford University USA 99.2 Top 5 Indian Institutions Rank Institution Location Score 118 IIT Delhi Delhi 65.7 134 IIT Bombay Maharashtra – 170 IIT Madras Tamil Nadu – 205 IIT Kharagpur West Bengal – 221 IISc Bangalore Karnataka – IIT Delhi’s Performance Improvement QS Rankings Methodology QS evaluates universities based on 9 indicators in the 2027 edition: Indicator Weight (Approximate) Academic Reputation 30% Employer Reputation 15% Citations per Faculty 20% Faculty-Student Ratio 10% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5% International Research Network 5% Employment Outcomes 5% Sustainability 5% India’s Growth in QS Rankings Edition Indian Universities Ranked India’s Top Rank 2014 11 IIT Delhi at 235 2023 41 IIT Delhi at 174 2026 54 IIT Delhi at 123 2027 52 IIT Delhi at 118 About QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Practice MCQs Q1. With reference to the QS World University Rankings 2027, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; the rankings were released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), NOT Times Higher Education.) Q2. With reference to the top Indian institutions in QS World University Rankings 2027, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (IIT Kharagpur at 205 ranks higher than IISc Bangalore at 221.) Q3. With reference to India’s coverage in QS World University Rankings 2027, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Q4. With reference to QS Quacquarelli Symonds, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Q5. With reference to QS methodology in the 2027 edition, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; Academic Reputation has the highest weight, NOT International Faculty Ratio.) Answer Key 2. Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2026 Context In June 2026, Startup Genome, in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), released the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2026 at the VivaTech conference in Paris on 17 June 2026. Bengaluru, Karnataka ranked 15th among the top 40 global startup ecosystems (slipping one spot from 14th in 2025, largely a technical adjustment). It also emerged as the second-best AI-native cluster in Asia, after Beijing, China. Silicon Valley (USA), New York City (USA), and London (UK) retained their top three positions. The GSER 2026 is the 14th edition of the report, based on analysis of over 5.5 million startups across 350+ global startup ecosystems, with policy insights from 200+ organizations across 80+ countries. Bengaluru’s ecosystem is valued at about USD 153 billion, with USD 46 billion in startup exits between 2021 and 2025, 304 exits, 30 active unicorns, and an R&D score of 9/10 (ahead of Silicon Valley). The Report Top 5 Global Ecosystems (Verified) Rank Ecosystem Country Change 1 Silicon Valley USA Unchanged 2 New York City USA Unchanged 3 London UK Unchanged 4 Boston USA – 5 Los Angeles USA – Bengaluru’s Ranking and Performance Bengaluru’s Performance Across 6 GSER Factors Factor Score (Out of 10) Notes Performance 9/10 Ahead of Silicon Valley Funding 8/10 Top 15 by capital raised Market Reach 5/10 Local 4/10, Global 7/10 Talent and Experience 4/10 Cost efficiency 10/10, but quality 1/10 AI-Native Cluster 8/10 2nd in Asia after Beijing R&D 9/10 Ahead of Silicon Valley GSER 2026 Six Success Factors (Methodology) About Startup Genome About Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Practice MCQs Q1. With reference to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2026, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; the report was released at VivaTech in Paris, NOT in New Delhi.) Q2. With reference to Bengaluru’s ranking in GSER 2026, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; Bengaluru ranked 15th, NOT 1st.) Q3. With reference to the top three global startup ecosystems (GSER 2026), consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; Bengaluru is at 15th, NOT in top 3.) Q4. With reference to Bengaluru’s performance metrics (GSER 2026), consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; talent quality scored only 1/10, NOT 10/10. The 10/10 was for cost efficiency and STEM graduate numbers.) Q5. With reference to the GSER methodology, consider the following statements: How many of the above
Daily Current Affairs (DCA) 17 June, 2026
Daily Current Affairs Quiz17 June, 2026 International Affairs 1. The Planetary Climate Vital Signs Report 2026 Source: Down to Earth Context: A new global climate assessment released during the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB64), 2026 warns that all major planetary climate indicators have worsened since the last IPCC assessment cycle. The Planetary Climate Vital Signs Report 2026, published in Earth System Science Data by around 70 scientists from 17 countries, provides updated measurements of key climate indicators. All 11 major climate indicators assessed recorded deterioration, with marine heatwaves showing the sharpest increase. Earth’s Energy Imbalance rose 8 per cent, human-induced warming reached 1.37°C above pre-industrial levels in 2025, and the world could exceed the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming limit within approximately 4 years. The Indian Ocean is approaching a permanent marine heatwave state, threatening monsoons, cyclones, water security, and heat stress across the Indian subcontinent. The Report Key Findings 1. All 11 Major Climate Indicators Worsened 2. Marine Heatwaves: Sharpest Increase 3. Earth’s Energy Imbalance at Record Levels 4. Global Temperatures Rising 5. Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Hit New Highs 6. 1.5°C Threshold Imminent 7. Land and Ocean Warming Intensifying 8. Indian Ocean Approaching Permanent Marine Heatwave State What is the IPCC? What is Earth’s Energy Imbalance? What is a Marine Heatwave? What is the Paris Agreement? Bonn Climate Change Conference About UNFCCC Recent COPs Practice MCQs Q1. With reference to the Planetary Climate Vital Signs Report 2026, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; all 11 climate indicators have WORSENED, NOT improved.) Q2. With reference to the key findings of the report, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Q3. With reference to the Indian Ocean warming, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; Indian Ocean warming has significant impacts on India’s monsoons, agriculture, cyclones, coastal communities.) Q4. With reference to the Paris Agreement, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; the Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty with NDC commitments from each country.) Q5. With reference to India’s climate commitments, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; India has made multiple commitments under the Paris Agreement.) Answer Key National News 1. Slovakia’s Highest Honour Conferred on PM Modi Source: ET Context Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was formally conferred with The Order of the White Double Cross, First Class, the highest state honour of the Slovak Republic. The honour was presented during his Slovakia visit in June 2026, the first by an Indian Prime Minister since Slovakia’s founding in 1993. The Order was instituted on 1 March 1994 to honour foreign citizens who have rendered exceptional services to the development of relations with Slovakia or have enhanced its international standing. The decoration is legally conferred exclusively by the President of the Slovak Republic. The Award What is the Order of the White Double Cross? History of the Order Other State Honours Conferred on PM Modi (2026) Nation Highest State Award Slovak Republic The Order of the White Double Cross, First Class Dominica Dominica Award of Honour Guyana The Order of Excellence Barbados Honorary Freedom of Barbados Total Foreign State Honours to PM Modi PM Modi has received numerous foreign state honours, making him one of the most decorated Indian leaders globally. Notable past honours include: About Slovakia Practice MCQs Q1. With reference to the Order of the White Double Cross, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; PM Modi was conferred with the FIRST CLASS, NOT the Second Class.) Q2. With reference to Slovakia, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Q3. With reference to PM Modi’s state honours in 2026, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Q4. With reference to the Velvet Divorce, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; the Velvet Divorce was a PEACEFUL dissolution, NOT violent.) Answer Key Exam Relevance Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims GS Paper II on International Relations (Slovakia, India’s foreign policy, state honours) UPSC Mains GS Paper II on International Relations, Foreign Policy BPSC and State PCS International Affairs, Current Affairs Banking and NABARD General Awareness on international affairs SSC, Insurance, Railway Static and Current GK on Slovakia, EU, NATO, state honours Defence (NDA, CDS, AFCAT) International affairs Foreign Service India’s foreign policy, Central Europe 2. The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Source: Times of India Context The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced that Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has successfully added three more chicks to its conservation breeding programme. The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is a large, terrestrial bird native to the Indian subcontinent and is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. Classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN
The Planetary Climate Vital Signs Report 2026
Source: Down to Earth Context: A new global climate assessment released during the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB64), 2026 warns that all major planetary climate indicators have worsened since the last IPCC assessment cycle. The Planetary Climate Vital Signs Report 2026, published in Earth System Science Data by around 70 scientists from 17 countries, provides updated measurements of key climate indicators. All 11 major climate indicators assessed recorded deterioration, with marine heatwaves showing the sharpest increase. Earth’s Energy Imbalance rose 8 per cent, human-induced warming reached 1.37°C above pre-industrial levels in 2025, and the world could exceed the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming limit within approximately 4 years. The Indian Ocean is approaching a permanent marine heatwave state, threatening monsoons, cyclones, water security, and heat stress across the Indian subcontinent. The Report Key Findings 1. All 11 Major Climate Indicators Worsened 2. Marine Heatwaves: Sharpest Increase 3. Earth’s Energy Imbalance at Record Levels 4. Global Temperatures Rising 5. Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Hit New Highs 6. 1.5°C Threshold Imminent 7. Land and Ocean Warming Intensifying 8. Indian Ocean Approaching Permanent Marine Heatwave State What is the IPCC? What is Earth’s Energy Imbalance? What is a Marine Heatwave? What is the Paris Agreement? Bonn Climate Change Conference About UNFCCC Recent COPs Practice MCQs Q1. With reference to the Planetary Climate Vital Signs Report 2026, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; all 11 climate indicators have WORSENED, NOT improved.) Q2. With reference to the key findings of the report, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Q3. With reference to the Indian Ocean warming, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; Indian Ocean warming has significant impacts on India’s monsoons, agriculture, cyclones, coastal communities.) Q4. With reference to the Paris Agreement, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; the Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty with NDC commitments from each country.) Q5. With reference to India’s climate commitments, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; India has made multiple commitments under the Paris Agreement.) Answer Key
Slovakia’s Highest Honour Conferred on PM Modi
Source: ET Context Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was formally conferred with The Order of the White Double Cross, First Class, the highest state honour of the Slovak Republic. The honour was presented during his Slovakia visit in June 2026, the first by an Indian Prime Minister since Slovakia’s founding in 1993. The Order was instituted on 1 March 1994 to honour foreign citizens who have rendered exceptional services to the development of relations with Slovakia or have enhanced its international standing. The decoration is legally conferred exclusively by the President of the Slovak Republic. The Award What is the Order of the White Double Cross? History of the Order Other State Honours Conferred on PM Modi (2026) Nation Highest State Award Slovak Republic The Order of the White Double Cross, First Class Dominica Dominica Award of Honour Guyana The Order of Excellence Barbados Honorary Freedom of Barbados Total Foreign State Honours to PM Modi PM Modi has received numerous foreign state honours, making him one of the most decorated Indian leaders globally. Notable past honours include: About Slovakia Practice MCQs Q1. With reference to the Order of the White Double Cross, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; PM Modi was conferred with the FIRST CLASS, NOT the Second Class.) Q2. With reference to Slovakia, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Q3. With reference to PM Modi’s state honours in 2026, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Q4. With reference to the Velvet Divorce, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; the Velvet Divorce was a PEACEFUL dissolution, NOT violent.) Answer Key Exam Relevance Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims GS Paper II on International Relations (Slovakia, India’s foreign policy, state honours) UPSC Mains GS Paper II on International Relations, Foreign Policy BPSC and State PCS International Affairs, Current Affairs Banking and NABARD General Awareness on international affairs SSC, Insurance, Railway Static and Current GK on Slovakia, EU, NATO, state honours Defence (NDA, CDS, AFCAT) International affairs Foreign Service India’s foreign policy, Central Europe
The Great Indian Bustard (GIB)
Source: Times of India Context The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced that Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has successfully added three more chicks to its conservation breeding programme. The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is a large, terrestrial bird native to the Indian subcontinent and is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. Classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, the species’ wild population is largely restricted to Rajasthan, particularly the Desert National Park near Jaisalmer. The leading cause of mortality is collision with high-voltage overhead power lines due to poor frontal vision. What is the Great Indian Bustard? Habitat and Distribution Primary Stronghold Conservation Status Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Practice MCQs Q1. With reference to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; the GIB is a terrestrial bird native to arid grasslands, NOT a marine bird.) Q2. With reference to the conservation status and habitat of the GIB, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Q3. With reference to the threats facing the GIB, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; the GIB has a LOW reproductive rate (1 egg per year), NOT high.) Q4. With reference to conservation institutions for GIB, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Answer Key
The 52nd G7 Summit
Source: News on Air Context Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi arrived in Evian, France to participate in the 52nd G7 Summit at the official invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit was held from 15-17 June 2026. This marks India’s 13th overall and 7th consecutive appearance as an invitee to the G7 Summit. The G7 (Group of Seven) is an annual international forum of the world’s most advanced industrialised economies. The 2026 agenda focused heavily on AI governance, geopolitical crisis resolution, and economic coordination. India, China, South Korea, Kenya, and Brazil were invited as guest countries. The Summit India’s Participation What is the G7? Members of the G7 Invited Guest Countries for 2026 Summit History of the G7 Summit Founding Era The G8 Transformation The 2014 Restructuring Key Functions of the G7 Economic Steering Geopolitical Crisis Resolution Setting Global Tech Standards Enforcing Policies G7 vs G20 India’s G20 Presidency (Recap) Other International Groupings Recent G7 Summits Practice MCQs Q1. With reference to the 52nd G7 Summit (2026), consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; India was also invited as a guest country.) Q2. With reference to the G7 (Group of Seven), consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; India is NOT a permanent member of the G7; it is frequently invited as a guest.) Q3. With reference to the history of the G7, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; Russia was part of G8 only from 1998-2014, and is currently NOT a member.) Q4. With reference to G7 vs G20, consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; India held the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023.) Answer Key
WT-MARUT: India’s First Wind Turbine Supply Chain Management Portal Launched
Source: News on Air Context The Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy officially launched India’s first dedicated wind turbine supply chain management portal, WT-MARUT, at the Global Wind Day Conference in Goa. WT-MARUT is India’s first indigenous, centralised digital platform for managing, tracking, and optimising the domestic wind turbine manufacturing supply chain ecosystem. The portal is launched under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and aims to strengthen India’s domestic wind manufacturing capabilities. India has installed 56.1 GW of wind capacity but utilised only a small share of its 1,164 GW potential. The national target is 100 GW by 2030. Wind equipment exports crossed ₹12,000 crore in FY 2025-26. The Launch What is WT-MARUT? Key Features Supply Chain Visibility and Mapping Automated ALMM Compliance Supplier Discovery and Qualification Cross-Sector Collaboration Hub Export Readiness Analytics About ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) Key Schemes for Renewable Energy About Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Practice MCQs Q1. With reference to WT-MARUT, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None (Statement 4 is wrong; WT-MARUT is indigenous to India.) Q2. With reference to India’s wind energy sector, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Q3. With reference to ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers), consider the following statements: Which of the above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only (e) All four (Statement 4 is wrong; ALMM is administered by MNRE, NOT the RBI.) Q4. With reference to India’s renewable energy targets, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None Answer Key
