UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 17 June 2026

Question 1: With reference to the Indian monsoon in 2026, consider the following statements:

1. Central India recorded the highest rainfall deficit among all regions.
2. Northwest India received rainfall above the normal level.
3. The Southern Peninsula experienced a rainfall surplus.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 2: With reference to Information Technology governance in India, consider the following statements:

1. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) can issue directions to block online platforms.
2. Message-editing functionality on Telegram was ordered to be disabled temporarily.
3. Blocking of online services in India can only be permanent.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 3: Consider the following phenomena:

1. El Niño
2. Positive Indian Ocean Dipole
3. Madden-Julian Oscillation

Which of the above can significantly influence the Indian Summer Monsoon?

Question 4: Consider the following countries:

1. Brazil
2. India
3. Egypt
4. Kenya
5. South Korea

Which of the above participated as partner countries in the G7 discussions on "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity"?

Question 5: With reference to multilateral development banks, consider the following institutions:

1. World Bank
2. African Development Bank
3. Asian Development Bank
4. New Development Bank

Which of the above have India as a member?