10 Questions • Daily Quiz
1. In June 2026, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered eight skeletons at which major Indus Valley Civilisation site?
A) Dholavira
B) Rakhigarhi
C) Mohenjo-Daro
D) Lothal
✓ Answer: B) Rakhigarhi
ASI uncovered these skeletons at Haryana's Rakhigarhi, India's largest Indus Valley Civilisation site, providing new historical insights.
2. Which Arab nation became the first to set an official minimum age of 15 years for social media use in June 2026?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Qatar
C) United Arab Emirates
D) Oman
✓ Answer: C) United Arab Emirates
The UAE enforced this mandate using AI age-verification to protect minors from digital risks and improve online safety.
3. Who won the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series street race at Naval Base Coronado on June 21, 2026?
A) Tyler Reddick
B) Corey Heim
C) Bubba Wallace
D) Kyle Larson
✓ Answer: B) Corey Heim
Part-time driver Corey Heim secured his victory by out-dueling teammate Tyler Reddick in the closing laps.
4. Who was appointed as the Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the 2026–2027 term?
A) Bimal N. Patel
B) Vivek Aggarwal
C) Ashwani Kumar
D) T. Ravi Sankar
✓ Answer: B) Vivek Aggarwal
Vivek Aggarwal succeeded the UK's Giles Thomson, marking India's first time holding the FATF Vice-Presidency.
5. What was the official theme for the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrated on June 21, 2026?
A) Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
B) Yoga for Humanity
C) Yoga for Well-being
D) Yoga for Healthy Ageing
✓ Answer: D) Yoga for Healthy Ageing
The 2026 theme emphasizes yoga's physical and mental health benefits across all stages of life, especially for seniors.
6. India's gold imports dropped by 39% in May 2026 after the government raised the import duty to what percentage?
A) 10%
B) 12%
C) 15%
D) 18%
✓ Answer: C) 15%
The import duty was hiked from 6% to 15% to conserve foreign exchange reserves and curb import demand.
7. What core material is used in the 'Smart Seed Coating Technology' developed by ICAR-IIOR in June 2026?
A) Synthetic microplastics
B) Biodegradable biopolymers
C) Silicon nanomaterials
D) Radioactive isotopes
✓ Answer: B) Biodegradable biopolymers
This eco-friendly coating delivers beneficial microbes and nutrients directly at the seed-soil interface to boost crop resilience.
8. Which advanced Project 17A stealth frigate was commissioned into the Indian Navy in June 2026?
A) INS Dunagiri
B) INS Vindhyagiri
C) INS Taragiri
D) INS Nilgiri
✓ Answer: A) INS Dunagiri
INS Dunagiri was commissioned alongside INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray to enhance India's maritime security and operational capabilities.
9. Which ministry launched the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026 to attract global researchers?
A) Ministry of Science and Technology
B) Ministry of Skill Development
C) Ministry of Education
D) Ministry of Home Affairs
✓ Answer: C) Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education introduced the PMRC scheme to boost India's R&D ecosystem with top-tier global academic talent.
10. Which Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) was granted the prestigious 'Navratna' status by the Indian government in June 2026?
A) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
B) Bharat Electronics Limited
C) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
D) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
✓ Answer: D) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
GRSE received Navratna status for expanding its production capacity, accelerating green vessel development, and supporting indigenous defence manufacturing.