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25 JUNE 2026

Current Affairs ยท 6 Questions
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Question 1

With reference to the recent amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Rules, consider the following statements:

  1. NGOs receiving foreign contributions must register under one of five specified categories.
  2. NGOs are now required to disclose their official social media accounts and publications.
  3. Associations having foreign nationals as key functionaries are automatically eligible for FCRA registration.
  4. Non-compliance with the amended rules may attract a minimum penalty of โ‚น1 lakh.

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
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option B
Question 2

Assertion (A): Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are important for integrating large-scale renewable energy into the electricity grid.

Reason (R): BESS can store surplus renewable electricity and release it when generation is low, improving transmission utilization and grid stability.

  • 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.
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 3

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) in the Western Ghats:

  1. The proposed ESA notification is primarily based on the recommendations of the K. Kasturirangan Committee (2013).
  2. New mining and quarrying projects are proposed to be restricted within the ESA.
  3. Organic farming and rainwater harvesting are prohibited activities within the ESA.
  4. The Western Ghats are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option B
Question 4

Consider the following statements regarding NAFEX.in:

  1. in is a digital agricultural auction platform developed by NAFED.
  2. It aims to improve transparency and efficiency in agricultural commodity auctions.
  3. It primarily functions as a platform for direct export of agricultural products to foreign markets.
  4. It facilitates competitive bidding and transparent price discovery.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Consider the following statements regarding Thewa Art:

  1. It is a traditional craft practiced mainly in Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan.
  2. It involves fusing intricately carved gold sheets onto colored glass.
  3. The craft has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status.
  4. The final artwork is traditionally mounted in ornate silver settings.

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
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 6

Consider the following statements regarding Rakhigarhi:

  1. Rakhigarhi is the largest known Harappan site discovered in India.
  2. It is located on the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh.
  3. It is the only Harappan site from which ancient DNA (aDNA) evidence has been obtained.
  4. A rare cylindrical steatite seal with an alligator motif was discovered at the site.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

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