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15TH JUNE 2026

Current Affairs · 6 Questions
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Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding IMI-resistant mustard hybrids:

  1. They are developed through mutation breeding.
  2. The mutation prevents herbicide binding to the ALS enzyme.
  3. They are genetically modified (GM) crops.

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 A
Question 2

With reference to Jordan, consider the following statements:

  1. Jordan shares its borders with Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the West Bank.
  2. The Dead Sea, located in Jordan Valley, is the world's highest land point.
  3. The Great Syrian Desert covers more than 80% of Jordan's territory.
  4. Amman is the capital of Jordan.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Consider the following statements regarding Census 2027 in India:

  1. Census 2027 will be India's 8th Census since Independence.
  2. Population Census falls under Entry 69 of the State List of the Constitution.
  3. Census 2027 will include digital self-enumeration along with traditional door-to-door enumeration.
  4. Census data forms the basis for delimitation and allocation of seats in legislatures.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • 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 C
Question 4

Assertion (A): Census 2027 will play an important role in delimitation, allocation of seats, and welfare planning in India.

Reason (R): Census 2027 is expected to provide updated demographic, socio-economic, migration, and population data through both digital and traditional enumeration methods.

Codes:

  • A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  • C A is true, but R is false.
  • D A is false, but R is true
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 5

Consider the following statements regarding SAPLING Dialogue 2026:

  1. SAPLING stands for South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth.
  2. It is a regional platform involving India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
  3. The dialogue highlighted that agriculture contributes about 43% of South Asia’s GDP.
  4. The World Bank Group’s Agri-Connect initiative aims to scale private capital and nutrition-focused food ecosystems.
  • 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

Consider the following statements regarding telemedicine in India:

  1. It helps reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure.
  2. It supports healthcare delivery during disasters and emergencies.
  3. It facilitates monitoring of chronic diseases.

Which of the above statements 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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