19 june 2026

Q1- The Strait of Hormuz, recently in the news due to U.S.–Iran negotiations, connects which two water bodies?
A- Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
B- Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
C- Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
D- Black Sea and Caspian Sea
Answer: B) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
Q2- Which international organization has been proposed as the verification body in the latest U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations?
A- WTO
B- IMF
C- IAEA
D- UNESCO
Answer: C) IAEA
Q3- India's merchandise exports in May 2026 reached approximately:
A- $35.2 billion
B- $40.1 billion
C- $45.2 billion
D- $50.8 billion
Answer: C) $45.2 billion
Q4- The Supreme Court recently stayed proceedings in multiple High Courts related to which Act?
A- Forest Rights Act
B- Digital India Act
C- Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026
D- Citizenship Amendment Act
Answer: C) Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026
Q5- According to recent reports, every $1 per barrel increase in crude oil prices may add approximately how much to India's annual import bill?
A- $500 million
B- $1 billion
C- $2 billion
D- $5 billion
Answer: C) $2 billion
Q6- Which weather agency issued a rain and storm alert for Delhi-NCR until 21 June 2026?
A- ISRO
B- IMD
C- NDRF
D- CPCB
Answer: B) IMD
Q7- The Reuters Institute Report 2026 highlighted that which medium has overtaken traditional news sources globally?
A- Radio
B- Television
C- Social Media
D- Print Newspapers
Answer: C) Social Media
Q8- India and France launched which initiative in 2026 to strengthen cooperation in technology and innovation?
A- Tech India 2030
B- Innovation Mission Europe
C- India-France Year of Innovation 2026
D- Indo-French Digital Partnership
Answer: C) India-France Year of Innovation 2026
Q9- Which constitutional article was recently cited in discussions related to the 'Right to be Forgotten'?
A- Article 14
B- Article 19
C- Article 21
D- Article 32
Answer: C) Article 21
Q10- The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) reported women's bank-account ownership in India at approximately:
A- 72%
B- 81%
C- 89%
D- 95%
Answer: C) 89%