16-JUNE-2026 Current Affairs
(1.) Which European country adopted the 'Innovation Roadmap 2030' and launched a Dialogue on Economic Security with India in June 2026?
(a.) Germany
(b.) France
(c.) United Kingdom
(d.) Italy
(2.) Which telescopic day sight system was cleared by the Indian Army for indigenous manufacturing for NEGEV machine guns in June 2026?
(a.) MEPRO X6
(b.) Trijicon ACOG
(c.) ELCAN Specter
(d.) Aimpoint CompM4
(3.) The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment is observing 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah' in June 2026 under which theme?
(a.) Nasha Mukt Bharat – Viksit Bharat Ki Pehchaan
(b.) Youth Against Drugs
(c.) Healthy Mind Healthy Nation
(d.) Substance Free India 2026
(4.) What was the record monthly merchandise export figure achieved by India in May 2026 according to official Commerce Ministry data?
(a.) $38.5 Billion
(b.) $41.0 Billion
(c.) $45.2 Billion
(d.) $50.0 Billion
(5.) Which state government launched a Breakfast and Milk Scheme covering students from Pre-primary up to Class XII in June 2026?
(a.) Karnataka
(b.) Telangana
(c.) Tamil Nadu
(d.) Andhra Pradesh
(6.) What annual health coverage limit per family is provided under Uttar Pradesh's Cashless Medical Scheme for teachers operationalized in June 2026?
(a.) ₹2 Lakh
(b.) ₹3 Lakh
(c.) ₹5 Lakh
(d.) ₹10 Lakh
(7.) How many rural property cards have been issued across 1.92 lakh villages under the SVAMITVA scheme as per June 2026 data?
(a.) 1.50 Crore
(b.) 2.25 Crore
(c.) 3.18 Crore
(d.) 4.50 Crore
(8.) What is the total length of India's National Highway network reached in 2026 as highlighted during infrastructure reviews?
(a.) 1,10,000 km
(b.) 1,32,400 km
(c.) 1,46,572 km
(d.) 1,65,000 km
(9.) On which date is the International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking observed globally every year?
(a.) 20 June
(b.) 21 June
(c.) 26 June
(d.) 30 June
(10.) Which public sector enterprise serves as the prime contractor for indigenous manufacturing of MEPRO X6 sights alongside PLR Systems and RRP Defence?
(a.) HAL
(b.) BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited)
(c.) BDL
(d.) BHEL
(11.) What technology is primarily deployed under the SVAMITVA scheme for boundary demarcation in inhabited rural areas?
(a.) Satellite GPS Tracking
(b.) Drone-based Aerial Surveying
(c.) LiDAR Ground Scanning
(d.) Manual Chain Surveying
(12.) Which web portal was launched by Uttar Pradesh for its Chief Minister's Cashless Medical Scheme for Teachers?
(a.) cmtcts.upsdc.gov.in
(b.) upteacherhealth.in
(c.) upvidya.gov.in
(d.) upcashlesshealth.org
(13.) What is the total installed power capacity of India as of March 2026 according to infrastructure review factsheets?
(a.) 350 GW
(b.) 420 GW
(c.) 532 GW
(d.) 600 GW
(14.) In the Indo-French Strategic Partnership profile, in which year was the formal Strategic Partnership agreement first signed?
(a.) 1991
(b.) 1998
(c.) 2005
(d.) 2015
(15.) Which volunteer network dashboard was launched by DoSJE during the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah in June 2026?
(a.) Nasha Mukti Mitra (NMM) Personal Dashboard
(b.) Yuva Health Portal
(c.) Sankalp Volunteer Hub
(d.) Viksit Volunteer Dashboard
(16.) What percentage of rural tap-water coverage was achieved under Jal Jeevan Mission by June 2026 (up from 16.72% at launch in 2019)?
(a.) 65.20%
(b.) 72.45%
(c.) 81.94%
(d.) 92.10%
(17.) The NEGEV NG-7 LMG, paired with MEPRO X6 sights, operates in which caliber specification?
(a.) 5.56x45mm NATO
(b.) 7.62x51mm NATO
(c.) 9x19mm Parabellum
(d.) 12.7x99mm NATO
(18.) Which campaign hashtag was used by PM Narendra Modi on June 16, 2026, to highlight a decade of infrastructure upgrading?
(a.) #12YearsOfNayaBharatNirman
(b.) #InfraFirst2026
(c.) #ViksitGatiShakti
(d.) #BharatNirman12
(19.) What total financial grant was allocated to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) by the 16th Finance Commission as reported in June 2026 summaries?
(a.) ₹2.82 Lakh Crore
(b.) ₹3.50 Lakh Crore
(c.) ₹4.35 Lakh Crore
(d.) ₹5.10 Lakh Crore
(20.) What is the magnification level of the MEPRO X6 Telescopic Day Sight cleared for the Indian Army?
(a.) 3x
(b.) 4x
(c.) 6x
(d.) 8x
(21.) Which GIS-based platform onboarding 58 Central Ministries was highlighted for integrated infrastructure planning in India?
(a.) PM GatiShakti National Master Plan
(b.) BHUVAN ISRO Portal
(c.) Digital India Platform
(d.) BharatNet GIS
(22.) Where is the headquarters of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) located?
(a.) Hyderabad
(b.) Bengaluru
(c.) Chennai
(d.) Pune
(23.) What percentage of PMAY-Gramin completed houses (3.05 crore total) are women-owned or jointly owned as of June 2026?
(a.) 50%
(b.) 60%
(c.) 75%
(d.) 90%
(24.) The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was jointly co-founded by India and which partner nation?
(a.) United States
(b.) France
(c.) Japan
(d.) Germany
(25.) Which statutory act decriminalized 717 minor offences across 79 central acts to promote Ease of Living and Business?
(a.) Jan Vishwas Act
(b.) Commercial Courts Act
(c.) Companies Reform Act
(d.) Bhartiya Nyaya Act
(26.) What is the capital city of France, India's key European strategic partner?
(a.) Marseille
(b.) Nice
(c.) Paris
(d.) Lyon
(27.) What total installed renewable energy capacity (including hydro) was recorded in India by early 2026?
(a.) 180 GW
(b.) 210 GW
(c.) 274.69 GW
(d.) 350 GW
(28.) Which joint naval military exercise is conducted annually between India and France?
(a.) Shakti
(b.) Varuna
(c.) Garuda
(d.) Indra
(29.) The Telangana Breakfast and Milk Scheme was designed primarily to benefit students up to which educational level?
(a.) Primary (Class V)
(b.) Upper Primary (Class VIII)
(c.) Secondary (Class X)
(d.) Higher Secondary (Class XII)
(30.) Which Union Ministry oversees the implementation of the SVAMITVA scheme?
(a.) Ministry of Rural Development
(b.) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
(c.) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(d.) Ministry of Agriculture
(31.) How many total PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) bank accounts have been opened as per June 2026 financial inclusion data?
(a.) 35 Crore
(b.) 45 Crore
(c.) 58 Crore
(d.) 65 Crore
(32.) Which joint air force exercise is conducted between the Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force?
(a.) Garuda
(b.) Shakti
(c.) Desert Knight
(d.) Varuna
(33.) What is the estimated outlay of Uttar Pradesh's Cashless Medical Scheme for teachers?
(a.) ₹250 Crore
(b.) ₹350 Crore
(c.) ₹448 Crore
(d.) ₹600 Crore
(34.) What is the currency of France?
(a.) Pound Sterling
(b.) Euro
(c.) Swiss Franc
(d.) Krona
(35.) Under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, what role is performed by a registered 'Nasha Mukti Mitra' (NMM)?
(a.) Grassroots volunteer promoting substance abuse awareness
(b.) Paid medical officer in de-addiction centers
(c.) Police officer enforcing drug laws
(d.) School principal managing sports funds
(36.) In optical terminology, what advantage does a 6x fixed magnification day sight provide for light machine gun operators?
(a.) Identifies targets accurately at longer standoff distances (800-1000m)
(b.) Enables night vision without infrared lamps
(c.) Measures wind speed automatically
(d.) Suppresses muzzle flash during firing
(37.) Which joint army exercise is conducted between India and France?
(a.) Shakti
(b.) Varuna
(c.) Garuda
(d.) Yudh Abhyas
(38.) What is the official capital city of Telangana state?
(a.) Warangal
(b.) Hyderabad
(c.) Nizamabad
(d.) Karimnagar
(39.) Which platform integrated with e-GramSwaraj enables online financial transactions for Panchayats across India?
(a.) PFMS (Public Financial Management System)
(b.) UPI
(c.) NEFT
(d.) Treasury Single Account
(40.) Which technological partner based in Israel developed the original MEPRO X6 day sight technology transferred to India?
(a.) Meprolight Ltd
(b.) Elbit Systems
(c.) Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
(d.) Israel Aerospace Industries