Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC Prelims — June 2026

Q1. With reference to the integration of AYUSH into ESIC healthcare, consider the following statements: 1. The systems of medicine offered through ESIC's AYUSH units include Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2. The 198th ESIC meeting approved an MoU between ESIC and the Ministry of Ayush to integrate traditional medicine into healthcare delivery. 3. Unlike the earlier Revised AYUSH Policy, the new MoU mandates that AYUSH treatment replace allopathic treatment across all ESIC hospitals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The systems of medicine offered through ESIC's AYUSH units include Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy.
  2. The 198th ESIC meeting approved an MoU between ESIC and the Ministry of Ayush to integrate traditional medicine into healthcare delivery.
  3. Unlike the earlier Revised AYUSH Policy, the new MoU mandates that AYUSH treatment replace allopathic treatment across all ESIC hospitals.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. The Cancer Care Facility approved at the 198th ESIC meeting for the ESIC Medical College & Hospital at Joka (Kolkata) takes the specific form of a:

  • A. Radiation Oncology Block
  • B. Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
  • C. Nuclear Medicine Wing
  • D. Palliative Care Hospice

Q3. A key governance decision taken at the 198th ESIC meeting was that all new and upcoming ESI Hospitals would henceforth be directly managed by which body?

  • A. the Employees' State Insurance Corporation itself
  • B. the respective State Governments
  • C. the National Health Authority
  • D. the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Q4. MoSPI's 2026 National Deliberative Summit on 'Harmonizing Administrative Data for Governance' was convened in which one of the following cities?

  • A. New Delhi
  • B. Bhubaneswar
  • C. Kolkata
  • D. Hyderabad

Q5. The 20th Statistics Day, observed in 2026, commemorated which birth anniversary of Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis?

  • A. 130th
  • B. 132nd
  • C. 133rd
  • D. 134th

Q6. Consider the following statements about recent editions of Statistics Day: 1. The 2024 theme was 'Use of Data for Decision Making'. 2. The 2025 theme was '75 Years of National Sample Survey'. 3. The 2026 theme was 'Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data'. 4. The 2026 edition was celebrated as the 25th Statistics Day. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. The 2024 theme was 'Use of Data for Decision Making'.
  2. The 2025 theme was '75 Years of National Sample Survey'.
  3. The 2026 theme was 'Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data'.
  4. The 2026 edition was celebrated as the 25th Statistics Day.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q7. With reference to the Kishau Multipurpose Dam Project, on which a multi-state consensus was reached in 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It is being built on the Tons river, a tributary of the Yamuna. 2. Six states reached consensus on it in a meeting chaired by the Union Home Minister. 3. Under the consensus, the participating states will bear 90% of the water-component cost while the Centre bears the remaining 10%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. It is being built on the Tons river, a tributary of the Yamuna.
  2. Six states reached consensus on it in a meeting chaired by the Union Home Minister.
  3. Under the consensus, the participating states will bear 90% of the water-component cost while the Centre bears the remaining 10%.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q8. With reference to the Jal Jeevan Mission, to which the Yamuna pipeline project is expected to contribute in Rajasthan, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to provide functional household tap connections to every rural household. 2. In the Union Budget 2025-26 its timeline was extended up to 2028 with an enhanced outlay. 3. As of December 2025, fewer than half of India's rural households had been provided tap water connections under the Mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. It aims to provide functional household tap connections to every rural household.
  2. In the Union Budget 2025-26 its timeline was extended up to 2028 with an enhanced outlay.
  3. As of December 2025, fewer than half of India's rural households had been provided tap water connections under the Mission.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q9. Under Phase-1 of the Rajasthan–Haryana Yamuna Water Project, Rajasthan can draw its share of Yamuna water at Hathnikund only after the full carrying capacity of the Western Yamuna Canal has first been utilised by which State (inclusive of Delhi's share)?

  • A. Haryana
  • B. Uttar Pradesh
  • C. Himachal Pradesh
  • D. Punjab

Q10. With reference to the Rajasthan–Haryana Yamuna Water Project agreement, consider the following statements: 1. The water is to be carried from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana to water-stressed districts of Rajasthan. 2. Phase-1 envisages transfer of up to 577 MCM of water during the July–October period. 3. The water is to be conveyed through open lined canals rather than buried pipelines. 4. The agreement was signed by the governments of Rajasthan and Haryana. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. The water is to be carried from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana to water-stressed districts of Rajasthan.
  2. Phase-1 envisages transfer of up to 577 MCM of water during the July–October period.
  3. The water is to be conveyed through open lined canals rather than buried pipelines.
  4. The agreement was signed by the governments of Rajasthan and Haryana.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 2 and 4
  • D. 4 only

Q11. The following pairs match a maternal/child-health indicator with its officially reported value. Which of the pairs given below is/are NOT correctly matched?

  1. Infant Mortality Rate (SRS 2021) — 27 per 1,000 live births
  2. Neonatal Mortality Rate (SRS 2021) — 19 per 1,000 live births
  3. Under-Five Mortality Rate (SRS 2021) — 31 per 1,000 live births
  4. Maternal Mortality Ratio (SRS 2018–20) — 70 per lakh live births
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 4 only
  • C. 3 and 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4 only

Q12. The 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (2026), at which SSBSK was launched, was chaired by which one of the following?

  • A. Dr. V. K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog
  • B. Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare
  • C. Smt. Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare
  • D. The Director General of Health Services (DGHS)

Q13. With reference to how the 2026 FIFA World Cup differs from previous editions, consider the following statements: 1. It expanded the number of participating teams from 32 to 48. 2. It was the first World Cup in history to be jointly hosted by three nations. 3. Its group stage was organised into eight groups of four, the same structure used in the 2022 edition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. It expanded the number of participating teams from 32 to 48.
  2. It was the first World Cup in history to be jointly hosted by three nations.
  3. Its group stage was organised into eight groups of four, the same structure used in the 2022 edition.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q14. In the context of the 2026 FIFA World Cup's new format, what does the newly introduced 'Round of 32' refer to?

  • A. A knockout round preceding the Round of 16, contested by the 32 teams that qualify from the group stage
  • B. The opening group phase comprising exactly 32 matches before the knockouts begin
  • C. A preliminary play-off among 32 third-placed teams to decide the final qualifiers
  • D. A revised extra-time rule giving drawn knockout games an additional 32 minutes

Q15. How many teams participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition staged under the newly expanded format?

  • A. 32
  • B. 40
  • C. 48
  • D. 24

Q16. With reference to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, consider the following nations: 1. Canada 2. Mexico 3. United States 4. Morocco Which of the above are correctly identified as official host nations of the tournament?

  1. Canada
  2. Mexico
  3. United States
  4. Morocco
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q17. Which one of the following footballers set a new all-time record during the 2026 FIFA World Cup by becoming the first player ever to score in six different World Cup editions?

  • A. Cristiano Ronaldo
  • B. Lionel Messi
  • C. Harry Kane
  • D. Kylian Mbappé

Q18. Approximately how many line umpires, employed at Wimbledon in 2024, were replaced when Electronic Line Calling was introduced across all match courts in 2025?

  • A. 100
  • B. 200
  • C. 300
  • D. 500

Q19. At the Wimbledon 2025 Championships, the term 'Electronic Line Calling (ELC)' refers to which one of the following?

  • A. An automated, camera-based system (Hawk-Eye Live) that determines whether a ball lands in or out, replacing human line judges
  • B. A review facility that lets a player formally challenge the chair umpire's call a limited number of times per set
  • C. A radar system that automatically measures and displays serve speeds for the broadcast feed
  • D. An electronic scoreboard that relays live point-by-point scores to courtside displays

Q20. With reference to Wimbledon as of the 2025 Championships, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. It is the only Grand Slam tournament played on natural grass.
  2. It is the oldest of the four Grand Slam tournaments.
  3. Chair umpires were removed from the courts along with the line judges in 2025.
  4. Its dress code requires players to be dressed almost entirely in white.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q21. Comparing the Wimbledon 2025 Championships with earlier editions and the other Grand Slams, consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Unlike the 2024 edition, which still employed about 300 line umpires, Wimbledon 2025 used Electronic Line Calling on all match courts.
  2. The Australian Open and the US Open had already adopted electronic line calling before Wimbledon did.
  3. The French Open also switched to electronic line calling in 2025, leaving no Grand Slam still using human line judges.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q22. With reference to the changes and features that took effect at the Wimbledon 2025 Championships, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. Electronic Line Calling (Hawk-Eye Live) replaced human line judges across all match courts for the first time.
  2. Equal prize money for the men's and women's singles champions was introduced for the first time at the 2025 edition.
  3. The total prize fund rose to a record figure of about £53.5 million.
  4. The singles champions each received £3 million in prize money.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 only
  • C. 2 and 4
  • D. 3 only

Q23. India's 2025 emergence as the world's top ship recycling nation was announced by the Union Minister heading which is the nodal ministry for the sector — who is that Union Minister?

  • A. Sarbananda Sonowal
  • B. Nitin Gadkari
  • C. Piyush Goyal
  • D. Ashwini Vaishnaw

Q24. With reference to the 12th International Day of Yoga (2026), which one of the following has been positioned as the flagship public-engagement portal by the Government of India?

  • A. Yoga Sangam Portal
  • B. Y-Break Application
  • C. Ayush Sanjivani Application
  • D. Ayush Grid

Q25. Approximately how many candidates are to appear in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled by the National Testing Agency after the cancellation of the May 2026 test?

  • A. About 12 lakh
  • B. About 16 lakh
  • C. About 22 lakh
  • D. About 30 lakh

Q26. With reference to a comparison between the 2024 NEET-UG controversy and the 2026 NEET-UG controversy, consider the following statements: 1. Unlike the 2024 episode, the 2026 NEET-UG examination was cancelled nationwide by the NTA before results could be declared. 2. The 2024 controversy primarily revolved around grace-marks awarded to a subset of candidates, in addition to leak allegations, whereas the 2026 cancellation was triggered by confirmed paper-leak allegations alone. 3. Both the 2024 and the 2026 NEET-UG controversies are being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Unlike the 2024 episode, the 2026 NEET-UG examination was cancelled nationwide by the NTA before results could be declared.
  2. The 2024 controversy primarily revolved around grace-marks awarded to a subset of candidates, in addition to leak allegations, whereas the 2026 cancellation was triggered by confirmed paper-leak allegations alone.
  3. Both the 2024 and the 2026 NEET-UG controversies are being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q27. With reference to the NEET-UG 2026 cancellation episode and the subsequent litigation, consider the following statements: 1. The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 on 12 May 2026 was effected by the National Testing Agency following allegations of a question paper leak. 2. The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR to probe the alleged leak. 3. On 18 June 2026, the Supreme Court bench led by the Chief Justice of India transferred the plea against the re-test to a Bench led by Justice P.S. Narasimha to be heard in July. 4. NEET-UG is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 on 12 May 2026 was effected by the National Testing Agency following allegations of a question paper leak.
  2. The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR to probe the alleged leak.
  3. On 18 June 2026, the Supreme Court bench led by the Chief Justice of India transferred the plea against the re-test to a Bench led by Justice P.S. Narasimha to be heard in July.
  4. NEET-UG is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q28. With reference to the re-examination of NEET-UG 2026 announced by the National Testing Agency after the cancellation of the May 2026 test, consider the following statements: 1. The re-examination is scheduled to be conducted on 21 June 2026. 2. Affected candidates are required to undergo fresh registration and pay an additional examination fee for the re-test. 3. The re-test is being held for approximately 22 lakh candidates. 4. The original NEET-UG 2026 was held on 3 May 2026 and cancelled on 12 May 2026 amid paper-leak allegations. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. The re-examination is scheduled to be conducted on 21 June 2026.
  2. Affected candidates are required to undergo fresh registration and pay an additional examination fee for the re-test.
  3. The re-test is being held for approximately 22 lakh candidates.
  4. The original NEET-UG 2026 was held on 3 May 2026 and cancelled on 12 May 2026 amid paper-leak allegations.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 only
  • C. 2 and 4
  • D. 3 and 4

Q29. The On-Screen Marking (OSM) system adopted by CBSE for the Class 12 examinations was introduced primarily to replace which of the following?

  • A. Physical checking of answer scripts by examiners at evaluation centres
  • B. Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) scanning of objective answer sheets
  • C. Oral viva-voce assessment of candidates
  • D. Examination papers consisting solely of multiple-choice questions

Q30. The June 2026 order declining to direct CBSE to reopen its Class 12 re-evaluation portal was passed by a vacation bench of the Delhi High Court comprising which of the following judges?

  • A. Justices Neena Bansal Krishna and Madhu Jain
  • B. Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Amit Sharma
  • C. Justices Rajiv Shakdher and Girish Kathpalia
  • D. Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela