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Thursday, 11 June 2026

45 questions from 10 news topics of the day — free, with explanations and source articles.

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1.

Sjogren's disease, recently in the news for research on a self-reinforcing immune loop, involves immune-mediated damage primarily to which one of the following?

From: Sjogren's Disease: Immune Loop Discovery & Autoimmune Disorder Open full article →
2.

In Sjogren's disease, the antibodies directed against the Ro60 protein are secreted by which one of the following?

From: Sjogren's Disease: Immune Loop Discovery & Autoimmune Disorder Open full article →
3.

With reference to Sjogren's disease, consider the following statements:

1.It is frequently found along with other autoimmune diseases.
2.It is diagnosed far more often in women than in men.
3.It is a short-lived illness that resolves completely within a few weeks.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Sjogren's Disease: Immune Loop Discovery & Autoimmune Disorder Open full article →
4.

Exocrine glands differ from endocrine glands in that exocrine glands:

From: Sjogren's Disease: Immune Loop Discovery & Autoimmune Disorder Open full article →
5.

Angkor Thom, where archaeologists recently excavated a royal pool and its stone hydraulic works, is situated in which one of the following countries?

From: Angkor Thom Hydraulic System: Excavation & Water Management Open full article →
6.

Angkor Wat, the temple complex lying close to Angkor Thom, was originally built as a shrine dedicated to which one of the following deities?

From: Angkor Thom Hydraulic System: Excavation & Water Management Open full article →
7.

Which one of the following temples, noted for its towers carved with large serene stone faces, stands at the centre of Angkor Thom?

From: Angkor Thom Hydraulic System: Excavation & Water Management Open full article →
8.

With reference to Angkor Thom, consider the following statements:

1.It was built in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII.
2.It was enclosed by a square wall with a broad moat lying outside it.
3.It stands on the banks of the Mekong River.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Angkor Thom Hydraulic System: Excavation & Water Management Open full article →
9.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands, which recently received additional World Bank support during a fuel price crisis, belongs to which one of the following island groupings of the Pacific?

From: Marshall Islands World Bank Support: Energy Crisis & Economy Open full article →
10.

An atoll, the landform on which most of the Marshall Islands are built, is best described as:

From: Marshall Islands World Bank Support: Energy Crisis & Economy Open full article →
11.

With reference to the World Bank Group, consider the following statements:

1.The International Development Association lends to low-income countries on concessional terms.
2.The International Monetary Fund is one of the institutions of the World Bank Group.
3.India is a member of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Marshall Islands World Bank Support: Energy Crisis & Economy Open full article →
12.

The Marshall Islands has a Compact of Free Association, providing for defence and financial assistance, with which one of the following countries?

From: Marshall Islands World Bank Support: Energy Crisis & Economy Open full article →
13.

Which one of the following atolls of the Marshall Islands was the site of a long series of nuclear weapon tests and is now on the UNESCO World Heritage List?

From: Marshall Islands World Bank Support: Energy Crisis & Economy Open full article →
14.

The doctrine of forum non conveniens, recently considered by the Supreme Court in the context of writ petitions, refers to:

From: Forum Non Conveniens: Supreme Court Rule & Writ Petitions Open full article →
15.

The writ of Mandamus, which a court may issue, is in the nature of an order:

From: Forum Non Conveniens: Supreme Court Rule & Writ Petitions Open full article →
16.

With reference to the writ jurisdiction of High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1.It may be exercised for the enforcement of fundamental rights and also for any other purpose.
2.It extends to authorities situated within the territory over which the High Court exercises jurisdiction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Forum Non Conveniens: Supreme Court Rule & Writ Petitions Open full article →
17.

Which one of the following statements about Article 32 of the Constitution of India is correct?

From: Forum Non Conveniens: Supreme Court Rule & Writ Petitions Open full article →
18.

The Border Security Force is under the administrative control of which one of the following?

From: Forum Non Conveniens: Supreme Court Rule & Writ Petitions Open full article →
19.

'RISA: Timeless Tribal', a premium brand launched to market tribal weaves and crafts, is an initiative of which one of the following ministries?

From: RISA Timeless Tribal Brand: Indigenous Crafts & Artisan Weaves Open full article →
20.

The risa, the hand-woven cloth from which the RISA brand takes its name, belongs to the textile tradition of which one of the following states?

From: RISA Timeless Tribal Brand: Indigenous Crafts & Artisan Weaves Open full article →
21.

Consider the following pairs:

1.Kotpad handloom : Odisha
2.Santal cotton weaving : Jharkhand
3.Longpi pottery : Rajasthan

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: RISA Timeless Tribal Brand: Indigenous Crafts & Artisan Weaves Open full article →
22.

Which one of the following statements about a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in India is correct?

From: RISA Timeless Tribal Brand: Indigenous Crafts & Artisan Weaves Open full article →
23.

Muga silk, one of the textiles showcased under the RISA brand, is a golden-yellow silk produced almost entirely in which one of the following states?

From: RISA Timeless Tribal Brand: Indigenous Crafts & Artisan Weaves Open full article →
24.

The International Labour Organization, the 114th session of whose International Labour Conference is being held in Geneva, is:

From: International Labour Conference 114th Session: Platform Economy Open full article →
25.

At the International Labour Conference, each member state of the ILO is represented by four delegates. They consist of:

From: International Labour Conference 114th Session: Platform Economy Open full article →
26.

With reference to the International Labour Conference, consider the following statements:

1.It is the highest decision-making body of the International Labour Organization.
2.Decent work in the platform economy is on the agenda of its 114th session.
3.It is convened once every five years.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: International Labour Conference 114th Session: Platform Economy Open full article →
27.

In India, gig workers and platform workers are defined, and provision is made for their social security, under which one of the following?

From: International Labour Conference 114th Session: Platform Economy Open full article →
28.

The Bureau of Indian Standards, which has issued the new standard for tea bags, functions under which one of the following ministries?

From: Epichlorohydrin BIS Ban: Tea Bags, Safe Packaging & Health Rules Open full article →
29.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer, which classifies epichlorohydrin as probably carcinogenic to humans, is a specialised body of which one of the following?

From: Epichlorohydrin BIS Ban: Tea Bags, Safe Packaging & Health Rules Open full article →
30.

With reference to the new Bureau of Indian Standards norms for tea bags, consider the following statements:

1.The use of epichlorohydrin and of chlorine bleaching in tea bag material is prohibited.
2.Tea bags are required to be made of synthetic polymers such as nylon or polyethylene terephthalate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Epichlorohydrin BIS Ban: Tea Bags, Safe Packaging & Health Rules Open full article →
31.

Abaca, a fibre obtained from a plant of the banana family and used in speciality papers and marine cordage, is better known by which one of the following names?

From: Epichlorohydrin BIS Ban: Tea Bags, Safe Packaging & Health Rules Open full article →
32.

Microplastics, whose release from synthetic tea bags into hot water has raised concern, are conventionally defined as plastic particles smaller than:

From: Epichlorohydrin BIS Ban: Tea Bags, Safe Packaging & Health Rules Open full article →
33.

Tajikistan, with which India recently held the 12th meeting of their Joint Commission, shares a land border with which of the following countries?

1.Turkmenistan
2.Afghanistan
3.China

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: India-Tajikistan Joint Commission: Trade, Energy & Cooperation Open full article →
34.

The capital city of Tajikistan is:

From: India-Tajikistan Joint Commission: Trade, Energy & Cooperation Open full article →
35.

Chabahar port, which figured in the recent India-Tajikistan talks as a route for India's trade with Central Asia, is located in which one of the following countries?

From: India-Tajikistan Joint Commission: Trade, Energy & Cooperation Open full article →
36.

India and Tajikistan are both members of which one of the following organisations?

From: India-Tajikistan Joint Commission: Trade, Energy & Cooperation Open full article →
37.

The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0, launched by the Union government in 2026, has been created primarily to:

From: CGSMFI-2.0 Scheme: Microfinance Loans, NBFC-MFIs & Credit Rules Open full article →
38.

The National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company, which operates guarantees under schemes such as CGSMFI-2.0, is a company owned by:

From: CGSMFI-2.0 Scheme: Microfinance Loans, NBFC-MFIs & Credit Rules Open full article →
39.

The marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR), referred to in the CGSMFI-2.0 guidelines, is:

From: CGSMFI-2.0 Scheme: Microfinance Loans, NBFC-MFIs & Credit Rules Open full article →
40.

With reference to non-banking financial company-microfinance institutions (NBFC-MFIs) in India, consider the following statements:

1.They are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India.
2.They are permitted to accept demand deposits from the public.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: CGSMFI-2.0 Scheme: Microfinance Loans, NBFC-MFIs & Credit Rules Open full article →
41.

Under the Reserve Bank of India's regulatory framework, a microfinance loan is defined as a loan that is:

From: CGSMFI-2.0 Scheme: Microfinance Loans, NBFC-MFIs & Credit Rules Open full article →
42.

The C-295 aircraft being inducted by the Indian Air Force is intended to replace which one of the following in its fleet?

From: C-295 Military Transport Aircraft: Airbus, IAF & Make in India Open full article →
43.

The final assembly line at which the C-295 aircraft is being put together in India has been set up at:

From: C-295 Military Transport Aircraft: Airbus, IAF & Make in India Open full article →
44.

With reference to the C-295 programme of the Indian Air Force, consider the following statements:

1.The aircraft is manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space.
2.A part of the order is being supplied in fly-away condition from Spain.
3.The Indian Air Force will be the only air force in the world to operate the type.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: C-295 Military Transport Aircraft: Airbus, IAF & Make in India Open full article →
45.

The maiden flight of the first India-assembled C-295 has been described as a milestone because it was the first time that:

From: C-295 Military Transport Aircraft: Airbus, IAF & Make in India Open full article →
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