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13 JUNE 2026

Current Affairs · 7 Questions
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Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding El Niño and its impact on India:

  1. El Niño is characterized by abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
  2. El Niño generally strengthens the Indian Southwest Monsoon.
  3. El Niño can contribute to food inflation and rural distress in India.

Which of the statements given above is/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 C
Question 2

What is considered the primary neurological basis of Phantom Pain?

  • A Bacterial infection in the nervous system
  • B Reduced blood circulation
  • C Brain retaining a neural map of the missing body part and interpreting abnormal nerve signals as pain
  • D Hormonal imbalance
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Question 3

With reference to the Zojila Tunnel, consider the following statements:

  1. It connects Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir with Drass-Kargil in Ladakh.
  2. It is being constructed by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).
  3. The tunnel is being built using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Consider the following statements regarding the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968:

  1. It was issued by the Election Commission of India under Article 324 of the Constitution.
  2. Recognized political parties are allotted exclusive reserved symbols.
  3. Unrecognized parties and independent candidates can only use reserved symbols.

Which of the statements given above is/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 A
Question 5

With reference to Federalism in Higher Education in India, consider the following statements:

  1. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment shifted education from the State List to the Concurrent List.
  2. Entry 66 of the Union List empowers the Union Government to coordinate and maintain standards in higher education.
  3. In case of conflict between a State law and a Union law on education, the State law prevails.
  4. The University Grants Commission (UGC) is the statutory apex body for regulating academic standards and disbursing grants.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

With reference to the disqualification of Rajya Sabha candidature, consider the following statements:

  1. Article 102 of the Constitution lays down grounds for disqualification of Members of Parliament.
  2. A candidate convicted and sentenced to imprisonment of two years or more is disqualified during imprisonment and for six years after release.
  3. The Returning Officer has the authority to reject nomination papers if they contain material misrepresentations.
  4. Failure to lodge election expenses within the prescribed period can lead to disqualification for three years under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • 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 7

With reference to Digital Arrest Scams, consider the following statements:

  1. Digital arrest scams are a type of cyber-enabled fraud that use fear and intimidation to extort money from victims.
  2. Victims are often falsely informed that they are under investigation for crimes such as money laundering or identity theft.
  3. The NHRC noted that nearly 8% of cyber-enabled fraud losses in India over the last six years were linked to digital arrest scams.
  4. One recommendation to curb such scams is the creation of a unified government platform to verify law enforcement credentials and notices.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • 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

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