Weekly Current Affairs Review (June 2026)

A complete set of 200 question-and-answer flashcards based on current affairs and static GK from the 2026 lecture transcript.

Which U.S. Federal Court judge ruled against the $100,000 H-1B visa fee in 2026?

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin

What is the standard price range for petition fees returned after the H-1B fee ruling?

$2,000–$5,000

Which status allows spouses of H-1B workers to work in the United States?

H-4 EAD

How many regular H-1B visas are capped annually by the U.S. government?

65,000

How many additional H-1B visas are reserved for applicants with advanced degrees from U.S. institutions?

20,000

Who was the President of Bolivia that declared a State of Exception on June 20, 2026?

Rodrigo Paz Pereira

What was the primary trigger for the 2026 Bolivian protests?

Removal of 20-year-old state fuel subsidies causing a 160% price hike

Which city serves as the administrative capital of Bolivia?

La Paz

Which city serves as the constitutional capital of Bolivia?

Sucre

Which three countries compose 'The Lithium Triangle'?

Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile

How much estimated lithium resources does Bolivia possess?

23 million metric tons

In which specific location are Bolivia's lithium resources primarily found?

Salar de Uyuni

Which country leads the world in confirmed, economically viable lithium reserves?

Chile ($9.3\text{ million metric tons}$)

Where does Bolivia maintain an active navy despite being landlocked?

Lake Titicaca

Who is the current Vice President of Bolivia as of 2026?

Edmand Lara

What was the 'fake coup' of 2024 in Bolivia?

An attempted military assault led by General Juan José Zúñiga against President Luis Arce

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the judiciary primarily locate the 'Right to Walk'?

Article 19(1)(d)

How much compensation was awarded to a father whose son was killed by a truck in a case declaring the Right to Walk?

11 lakh rupees

Who authored the judgment identifying the Right to Walk as a fundamental right?

Justice P. Narasimha

The Court called for an amendment to which Act to include the statutory rights of pedestrians?

The Motor Vehicles Act

What was the global theme for the 12th edition of International Day of Yoga in 2026?

Yoga for Healthy Ageing

Which ministry is the nodal agency for International Day of Yoga?

Ministry of Ayush

What is the astronomical significance of June 21, the date of International Day of Yoga?

Summer Solstice

Who is the author of the foundational text 'Yoga Sutras'?

Maharishi Patanjali

Yoga was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in which year?

2016

Where was the national celebration for Yoga Day 2026 held in India?

Red Road, Kolkata

Which city hosted the inaugural World Yogasana Championship in 2026?

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

How many medals did India win at the 2026 World Yogasana Championship?

114

Who was the official mascot for the 2026 World Yogasana Championship?

Veer the Lion

Who is the first woman President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as of 2026?

P.T. Usha

What is the core legal principle regarding child victim testimony established in Kiran v. State of UP?

Uncorroborated testimony of a child victim is sufficient for conviction if of sterling quality and absolute credibility

Which 2020 Supreme Court case established that testimony of a prosecutrix is on par with an injured witness?

Ganesan v. State

Which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with child competency as a witness?

Section 124

What provides the legal bedrock for convicting based on a single witness testimony under BSA 2023?

Section 135

What is the 'Three-Part Test' for ordering DNA paternity tests as per Chaturbhuj Pradhan v. Amar Pradhan?

1. Directly in issue, 2. No alternative evidence, 3. Balance of interests

Which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 regards a child born during marriage as conclusive proof of legitimacy?

Section 116

Which 2017 case established the Right to Privacy in India?

K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India

Which international convention protects a child's right to preserve their identity and family relations under Article 8?

UNCRC (UN Convention on the Rights of the Child)

Who resigned as the UK Prime Minister on June 22, 2026?

Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer was the leader of which UK political party?

Labour Party

Which treaty contains Article 50, the mechanism for leaving the European Union?

The Lisbon Treaty

Who is the shortest-serving Prime Minister in UK history at 49 days?

Liz Truss

What 2023 agreement amended the Northern Ireland Protocol?

The Windsor Framework

Which UK Prime Minister resigned in 2016 following the Brexit referendum?

David Cameron

Which UK Prime Minister was ousted over the 'Partygate' controversy?

Boris Johnson

What was 'Operation Tiger' in Maharashtra politics?

The defection of 6 Shiv Sena UBT MPs to Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena in June 2026

Under the Tenth Schedule, what fraction of a party's legislative strength is required for a breakaway group to merge?

Two-thirds ($2/3$)

Who is the current Speaker of the Lok Sabha as of 2026?

Om Birla

Which election symbol was allocated to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena by the ECI in 2023?

Bow and Arrow

Who was reappointed as the Solicitor General of India for a fresh term in July 2026?

Tushar Mehta

Is the Office of the Solicitor General of India a constitutional post?

No

Under which Article of the Constitution is the Attorney General for India appointed?

Article 76

Who is the current Attorney General for India as of 2026?

R. Venkataramani

Who was the longest-serving Solicitor General of India in history?

C.K. Daphtary

Which body approves the appointment of the Solicitor General of India?

Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)

Who was elected President of the 81st UNGA session?

Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh

What is the theme of the 81st UNGA session?

Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All

According to regional rotation, which group was allocated the 81st UNGA presidency?

Asia-Pacific Group

How long is the term of a UNGA President?

One year

Who was the first President of the UN General Assembly in 1946?

Paul-Henri Spaak

Which stealth frigate was commissioned by the Indian Navy in June 2026?

INS Dunagiri

What is the name of the survey vessel commissioned by the Indian Navy in June 2026?

INS Sanshodhak

Which Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft was commissioned in June 2026?

INS Agray

Which shipyard constructed the three naval vessels commissioned in Kolkata in June 2026?

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)

Which ship is India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier?

Vikrant (IAC-1)

What is the name of India's second Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarine?

INS Arighaat (S3)

Who is the General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust?

Champat Rai

According to Indian law, what is the legal status of a temple deity?

A juristic person

Who carved the 51-inch idol of Ram Lalla for the Ayodhya temple?

Arun Yogiraj

What is the national epic of Thailand influenced by the Ramayana?

The Ramakien

Under which Article of the Constitution are High Courts generally barred from interfering in election proceedings?

Article 329(b)

What is the name of the relief mission launched by India for the 2026 Venezuela earthquakes?

Operation Amistad

What are the portable mini-hospitals deployed by India to Venezuela called?

BHISHM Cubes

What is the seismic term for two earthquakes of comparable magnitude striking in close proximity?

Seismic doublet

Where is the highest recorded frequency of earthquakes in the last 200 years?

China

Which port did Bangladesh invite China to jointly develop in June 2026?

Mongla Port

Where does the Teesta River originate?

Solamu (or Cholamu) Lake in North Sikkim

Which river does the Teesta meet after entering Bangladesh?

The Brahmaputra (Jamuna)

When is the 1996 Ganges Water Treaty set to expire?

December 2026

Who is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh elected in February 2026?

Tarique Rahman

What is the name of the narrow strip of land connecting mainland India to its Northeast?

Siliguri Corridor (Chicken’s Neck)

Which project aims to revive the ancient Silk Road but is contested by India?

Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

Who is known as the 'Father of Economic Liberalisation' in India?

P.V. Narasimha Rao

Which major constitutional amendments empowering local self-government were enacted under P.V. Narasimha Rao?

73rd and 74th Amendments

June 28, 2021 marks the 100th birth anniversary of which Indian Prime Minister?

P.V. Narasimha Rao

Which former Indian PM initiated the 'Look East Policy'?

P.V. Narasimha Rao

Which country conferred the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award on the Indian PM in 2026?

Seychelles

What is the name of the 52-metre Fast Patrol Vessel gifted to Seychelles by India?

PS Lespwar

The India-UK CETA roadmap aims to double bilateral trade to what amount by 2030?

USD 100 billion

What was the WPI base year revised to in 2026?

2022–23

On what date is the historic Producer Price Index (PPI) framework scheduled for launch?

June 15, 2026

Which index strictly measures domestic production and excludes taxes via 'Basic Price'?

Producer Price Index (PPI)

Who was appointed to head the drafting panel for the West Bengal Uniform Civil Code?

Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai

Which article of the DPSP provides the constitutional basis for a Uniform Civil Code?

Article 44

What is the maximum preventive detention limit allowed under the 2026 West Bengal Public Safety Bill?

12 months (one year)

The constitutional protection against arrest under Article 22 does not apply to which category of persons?

Persons arrested under preventive detention laws

What is the altitude of the Zojila Tunnel, one of the highest single-tube road tunnels?

Approximately 11,578 feet

Which engineering method was used for the construction of the Zojila Tunnel?

New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM)

What is the length of the main tube of the Zojila Tunnel?

13.153 km

The Zojila Tunnel connects Baltal in Jammu & Kashmir with which location in Ladakh?

Minamarg