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09 JUNE 2026

Current Affairs · 8 Questions
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Question 1

With reference to Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), consider the following statements:

  1. Mangroves help reduce storm surges and coastal flooding.
  2. Coral reefs dissipate wave energy before it reaches the coast.
  3. Seagrass meadows help stabilize coastal sediments.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 2

With reference to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), consider the following statements:

  1. GDP is the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country during a specific period.
  2. GDP is an important indicator used to measure the size and health of an economy.
  3. GDP includes only goods and excludes services.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 only
  • B 1 and 2 only
  • C 2 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Question 3

Which of the following generally indicate a higher GDP growth rate?

  1. Increased production of goods and services
  2. Higher employment opportunities
  3. Greater investor confidence
  4. Rising incomes and consumption

Select the correct answer:

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1, 2 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 4

Which of the following challenges are intended to be addressed by the Smart Border Project?

  1. Human trafficking
  2. Cross-border smuggling
  3. Drug trafficking
  4. Illegal infiltration

Select the correct answer:

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1, 3 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 5

With reference to Microsoft's Majorana 2 quantum chip, consider the following statements:

  1. Majorana 2 is Microsoft's next-generation topological quantum chip.
  2. It uses qubits, which can represent both 0 and 1 simultaneously.
  3. Majorana 2 uses a lead-based topological superconductor to improve stability and error resistance.
  4. Majorana 2 was developed with assistance from Microsoft's Discovery agentic AI platform.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 1, 2 and 3 only
  • C 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 6

With reference to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consider the following statements:

  1. MPC was established through an amendment to the RBI Act, 1934 in 2016.
  2. It was constituted based on the recommendations of the Urjit Patel Committee.
  3. It determines the policy repo rate to achieve the inflation target.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding MPC decision-making is correct?

  • A Decisions are taken unanimously.
  • B Each member has two votes.
  • C Decisions are taken by majority vote, and the Governor has a casting vote in case of a tie.
  • D Only RBI members can vote
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Question 8

With reference to the State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) Report 2026, consider the following statements:

  1. The report was released by the ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE).
  2. The study benchmarked 71 economies covering about 96% of global GDP.
  3. The report uses the CHIPS framework for assessment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct Answer: Option D

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