1. Where was the IISCO Steel Plant’s 84,000 m³ RCC Water Reservoir officially opened in 2026?
Ans: Burnpur
2. In June 2026, what was the inflation rate for India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)?
Ans: 9.87%
3.Which state implemented new laws in 2026 that permitted the attachment of rioters’ property and preventative detention without charge or trial?
Ans: West Bengal
4.Which nation hosted the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in 2026?
Ans: Colombia
5.Spain’s Submer Group announced a $2 billion investment in the semiconductor and data center industries in which Indian state?
Ans: Madhya Pradesh
6. In June 2026, what was the annual growth
rate of India’s merchandise trade deficit?
Ans: 59%
7.Which smartphone manufacturer joined forces with Dixon Technologies in 2026 to manufacture electronic devices, with approval from the Indian government?
Ans: Vivo
8.Which state recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) designation for Unjha fennel (Saunf) and Unjha cumin (Jeera)?
Ans: Gujarat
9.Before Jio Platforms’ historic first public offering (IPO), who was named CEO?
Ans: Pankaj Pawar
10. Which fintech company partnered with AU Small Finance Bank to launch the AU Zaggle Co-branded Retail Credit Card?
Ans: Zaggle