23 June 2026 Current Affairs Quiz

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  Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Antarctic Treaty:

  1. The treaty freezes territorial claims without recognizing or rejecting them.
  2. India was one of the original signatories of the treaty in 1959.
  3. Antarctica is a Nuclear-Free Zone under Article V of the treaty.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    (A) 1 and 2 only

  • B

    (B) 2 and 3 only

  • C

    (C) 1 and 3 only

  • D

    (D) 1, 2 and 3

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only

  Explanation:
  India joined the Antarctic Treaty in 1983, not in 1959. Article V prohibits nuclear explosions and radioactive waste disposal, making Antarctica a Nuclear-Free Zone.

• 2

  Q2. Which of the following countries is NOT among the original signatories of the Antarctic Treaty?

  • A

    (A) United States

  • B

    (B) United Kingdom

  • C

    (C) India

  • D

    (D) Australia

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) India

  Explanation:
  India became a party to the treaty in 1983 and was not among the original 12 signatories.

• 3

  Q3. The Hemadpanti style of architecture is mainly associated with:

  • A

    (A) Chola Dynasty

  • B

    (B) Yadava Dynasty

  • C

    (C) Vijayanagara Empire

  • D

    (D) Pallava Dynasty

  Explanation

  Answer: (B) Yadava Dynasty

  Explanation:
  Hemadpanti architecture flourished during the Yadava Dynasty and is named after Hemadpant, a minister in the Yadava court.

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  Q4. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Hemadpanti temples?

  • A

    (A) Use of red sandstone and marble

  • B

    (B) Mortarless dry masonry

  • C

    (C) Rock-cut cave architecture

  • D

    (D) Wooden superstructures

  Explanation

  Answer: (B) Mortarless dry masonry

  Explanation:
  Hemadpanti temples are famous for dry masonry construction, where stones are interlocked without using lime mortar.

• 5

  Q5. Project Nimbus, recently seen in the news, is associated with:

  • A

    (A) Space exploration

  • B

    (B) Artificial rain technology

  • C

    (C) Cloud computing infrastructure

  • D

    (D) Nuclear energy development

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) Cloud computing infrastructure

  Explanation:
  Project Nimbus is a cloud-computing agreement between the Israeli government and Google and Amazon.

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  Q6. Which two global technology companies are partners in Project Nimbus?

  • A

    (A) Microsoft and IBM

  • B

    (B) Google and Amazon

  • C

    (C) Apple and Meta

  • D

    (D) Oracle and Intel

  Explanation

  Answer: (B) Google and Amazon

  Explanation:
  The project aims to modernize Israel's digital infrastructure using cloud services provided by Google and Amazon.

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  Q7. The Mekedatu Project is proposed on which river?

  • A

    (A) Krishna

  • B

    (B) Godavari

  • C

    (C) Cauvery

  • D

    (D) Narmada

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) Cauvery

  Explanation:
  The Mekedatu Project is a balancing reservoir project proposed on the Cauvery River in Karnataka.

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  Q8. The Cauvery River originates from:

  • A

    (A) Mahabaleshwar Hills

  • B

    (B) Amarkantak Plateau

  • C

    (C) Talakaveri in Brahmagiri Hills

  • D

    (D) Anaimalai Hills

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) Talakaveri in Brahmagiri Hills

  Explanation:
  The Cauvery originates at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri Range of the Western Ghats in Karnataka.

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  Q9. Ammonia is produced industrially through which process?

  • A

    (A) Hall-Héroult Process

  • B

    (B) Haber–Bosch Process

  • C

    (C) Solvay Process

  • D

    (D) Contact Process

  Explanation

  Answer: (B) Haber–Bosch Process

  Explanation:
  The Haber–Bosch Process synthesizes ammonia by combining nitrogen and hydrogen under high pressure and temperature.

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  Q10. Which of the following gases is commonly used in fertilizer production and can cause severe respiratory problems at high concentrations?

  • A

    (A) Methane

  • B

    (B) Carbon Monoxide

  • C

    (C) Ammonia

  • D

    (D) Nitrogen

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) Ammonia

  Explanation:
  Ammonia is widely used in fertilizer production. Exposure to high concentrations can cause breathing difficulties and severe lung damage.