15 june 2026

Q1- Census 2027 will be conducted under which ministry of the Government of India?
A- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
B- Ministry of Home Affairs
C- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D- Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: B) Ministry of Home Affairs
Q2- According to recent reports, India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has declined to:
A- 102
B- 95
C- 88
D- 70
Answer: C) 88
Q3- Which important waterway was reported to reopen following the US-Iran peace agreement discussions?
A- Panama Canal
B- Suez Canal
C- Strait of Malacca
D- Strait of Hormuz
Answer: D) Strait of Hormuz
Q4- India and France recently adopted which roadmap to strengthen cooperation in innovation and technology?
A- Vision 2047
B- Innovation Roadmap 2030
C- Digital India 2035
D- Technology Mission 2030
Answer: B) Innovation Roadmap 2030
Q5- India and France have agreed to establish a dedicated working group on:
A- Blockchain
B- Quantum Computing
C- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
D- Space Tourism
Answer: C) Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Q6- India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for May 2026 was reported at approximately:
A- 2.8%
B- 3.93%
C- 5.2%
D- 6.1%
Answer: B) 3.93%
Q7- According to recent climate forecasts, which weather phenomenon is expected to return with a significant probability in 2026?
A- La Niña
B- Indian Ocean Dipole
C- El Niño
D- Polar Vortex
Answer: C) El Niño
Q8- Which country recently participated with India in discussions aimed at improving border management along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)?
A- Nepal
B- Bhutan
C- China
D- Myanmar
Answer: C) China
Q9- What is the primary purpose of collecting caste-based socio-economic data in Census 2027?
A- Electoral delimitation only
B- Defence planning
C- Better policy formulation and welfare targeting
D- Tourism promotion
Answer: C) Better policy formulation and welfare targeting
Q10- Which international issue has recently contributed to concerns over rising global fertilizer prices and food inflation?
A- Arctic Dispute
B- West Asia Conflict
C- South China Sea Tensions
D- Brexit Negotiations
Answer: B) West Asia Conflict