UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 10 June 2026

Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. The major India–Nepal boundary dispute involves Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura, located near the India-Nepal-China tri-junction.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Treaty of Sugauli (1816) between Nepal and the British East India Company defined the Kali (Mahakali) River as Nepal's western boundary. The dispute arises from differing interpretations regarding the river's source.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. India and Nepal maintain an open border regime, allowing citizens of both countries to travel without visas or passports.
• Statement 4 is correct. Surya Kiran is a bilateral military exercise conducted annually between the Indian Army and the Nepal Army to enhance interoperability and defence cooperation.

The correct answer is (c) 1 and 3 only.

Explanation

• Statement 1 is correct. The text explicitly mentions the tunnel's "Features," stating: "At 13.14 km, it is the world’s longest single-tube, bi-directional road tunnel at an altitude of 11,578 feet." This is a verbatim match with the information provided.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. This statement contains a critical factual distortion. The text clearly states in the "Background" section that the Zojila Pass is located "on the Srinagar–Leh Highway (NH-1)" and the tunnel provides "year-round connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh." The statement incorrectly identifies the highway as Manali-Leh and the pass as Baralacha La, which are associated with the Atal Tunnel, not the Zojila Tunnel. The "Way Forward" section even distinguishes between them, mentioning the Atal Tunnel as a separate project.
• Statement 3 is correct. This is a direct fact from the "Features" section of the text. It says the "dangerous two-hour journey over the pass from Sonmarg (J&K) to Minmarg (Ladakh) will be reduced to just 30 minutes." This aligns perfectly with the statement.

Answer:(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. The Zojila Tunnel is being constructed on the Srinagar–Leh National Highway (NH-1) to ensure year-round connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh.
• Statement 2 is correct. At 13.14 km, it is designed to be the world's longest single-tube, bi-directional road tunnel at an altitude of about 11,578 feet.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The tunnel beneath Rohtang Pass is the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh. The Zojila Tunnel is located beneath the Zojila Pass in Jammu & Kashmir/Ladakh.
• Statement 4 is correct. The tunnel will facilitate faster movement of troops, equipment, and supplies, thereby strengthening India's strategic preparedness in border areas.

The correct answer is (c) 2 and 3 only.

Explanation

• Statement 1 is incorrect. The text mentions this is the first export of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi, but it does not claim it is the first GI-tagged fruit ever exported from India. India has previously exported other GI-tagged fruits like Nagpur Orange or Mahabaleshwar Strawberry. The statement exaggerates the fact.
• Statement 2 is correct. The "Why in the news?" section explicitly states the shipment was an export "from Assam to Dubai".
• Statement 3 is correct. The same section clearly mentions that "APEDA helped to make the first export shipment" possible.

Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct, making option (c) the right answer.

Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Under the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026, Coal Exchanges will be authorised and regulated by the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO).
• Statement 2 is correct. The registration granted to a Coal Exchange will have a validity of 25 years, subject to compliance with prescribed regulations.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) was established in 1945, but it functions under the Ministry of Coal, not the Ministry of Power. Its headquarters are located in Kolkata.
• Statement 4 is correct. The Coal Exchange framework seeks to transform coal marketing from the traditional one seller–many buyers structure to a many sellers–many buyers market-based trading system, thereby improving competition and price discovery.