20 June 2026 Current Affairs Quiz

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  Q1. Which two countries recently signed a preliminary MoU to begin a 60-day negotiation on the nuclear issue?

  • A

    (A) United States and North Korea

  • B

    (B) United States and Russia

  • C

    (C) United States and Iran

  • D

    (D) Iran and Saudi Arabia

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) United States and Iran

  Explanation:
  The United States and Iran signed a preliminary Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to initiate a 60-day negotiation process aimed at resolving issues related to Iran's nuclear programme.

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  Q2. Which international organization is expected to verify the nuclear commitments under the new U.S.–Iran framework?

  • A

    (A) United Nations Security Council

  • B

    (B) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

  • C

    (C) World Bank

  • D

    (D) NATO

  Explanation

  Answer: (B) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

  Explanation:
  The IAEA is the global nuclear watchdog responsible for monitoring and verifying compliance with nuclear agreements.

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  Q3. Which strategically important waterway is expected to reopen following the U.S.–Iran preliminary agreement?

  • A

    (A) Strait of Malacca

  • B

    (B) Bosporus Strait

  • C

    (C) Strait of Hormuz

  • D

    (D) Suez Canal

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) Strait of Hormuz

  Explanation:
  The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil-shipping routes, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.

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  Q4. Which Indian research station recently released the new chilli varieties LCA-625 and LCA-643?

  • A

    (A) Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

  • B

    (B) Central Plantation Crops Research Institute

  • C

    (C) Regional Horticultural Research Station, Lam Farm

  • D

    (D) ICAR-IIHR Bengaluru

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) Regional Horticultural Research Station, Lam Farm

  Explanation:
  The Regional Horticultural Research Station (RHRS), Lam Farm, Andhra Pradesh, developed and released the chilli varieties LCA-625 and LCA-643.

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  Q5. Which of the following are the names of the newly released chilli varieties?

  • A

    (A) LCA-625 and LCA-643

  • B

    (B) Guntur-1 and Guntur-2

  • C

    (C) RHRS-101 and RHRS-102

  • D

    (D) Capsi-625 and Capsi-643

  Explanation

  Answer: (A) LCA-625 and LCA-643

  Explanation:
  The newly released chilli varieties are LCA-625 and LCA-643, developed for improved productivity and disease resistance.

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  Q6. Which High Court recently upheld the juvenile "Right to be Forgotten" in a landmark judgment?

  • A

    (A) Delhi High Court

  • B

    (B) Bombay High Court

  • C

    (C) Allahabad High Court

  • D

    (D) Madras High Court

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) Allahabad High Court

  Explanation:
  The Allahabad High Court upheld the "Right to be Forgotten" for juveniles, emphasizing rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

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  Q7. According to the recent court ruling, whose past conviction should not automatically prevent passport issuance?

  • A

    (A) A habitual offender

  • B

    (B) A convicted adult criminal

  • C

    (C) A person convicted as a juvenile

  • D

    (D) A foreign national

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) A person convicted as a juvenile

  Explanation:
  The court held that a juvenile conviction should not automatically become a barrier to obtaining a passport later in life.

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  Q8. What has recently been made mandatory before the sale of cough syrups in India?

  • A

    (A) Aadhaar Verification

  • B

    (B) GST Registration

  • C

    (C) Doctor's Prescription

  • D

    (D) Medical Insurance Proof

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) Doctor's Prescription

  Explanation:
  To prevent misuse and ensure safe consumption, the sale of certain cough syrups now requires a doctor's prescription.

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  Q9. Which major football tournament is currently being played worldwide in June 2026?

  • A

    (A) UEFA Euro Cup

  • B

    (B) Copa América

  • C

    (C) AFC Asian Cup

  • D

    (D) FIFA World Cup 2026

  Explanation

  Answer: (D) FIFA World Cup 2026

  Explanation:
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted across North America and is one of the largest sporting events in the world.

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  Q10. Match the Following:

  List I	List II
  A. IAEA	1. Nuclear Verification
  B. RHRS, Lam Farm	2. Chilli Varieties
  C. Allahabad High Court	3. Right to be Forgotten

  • A

    (A) A-1, B-2, C-3

  • B

    (B) A-2, B-3, C-1

  • C

    (C) A-3, B-1, C-2

  • D

    (D) A-1, B-3, C-2

  Explanation

  Answer: (A)

  Explanation:

  • IAEA → Nuclear Verification
  • RHRS, Lam Farm → Chilli Varieties LCA-625 & LCA-643
  • Allahabad High Court → Right to be Forgotten for juveniles.