10 Questions • 5 Minutes • Current Affairs Mock Test in Hindi and English
• World Bicycle Day is observed globally on June 3 every year to promote an affordable, reliable, and clean mode of transport.
• The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially declared this day to highlight the sustainability and environmental benefits of using bicycles.
• On June 1, Global Day of Parents and World Milk Day are traditionally observed.
• The Central Government approved the Chenab-Beas River Link Project in Himachal Pradesh with an estimated outlay of Rs. 2,352 crore.
• The project involves building an 8.7 km long tunnel to divert surplus water from the upper Chenab basin to the Beas river.
• In Phase-1 of the project, a 19-meter barrage will be constructed on the Chandra River, which is a key upper stream/tributary of the Chenab River in the Lahaul Valley.
• The entire executive operation of this project is being handled by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC).
• The Mtkvari River (Kura) is the longest river in the South Caucasus mountain region, running a total length of 1,515 km.
• It originates in Turkey and flows through Georgia and Azerbaijan before draining into the Caspian Sea, holding its longest portion in Azerbaijan.
• Tbilisi, the capital and largest city of Georgia, is historically located right on the banks of this iconic river.
• The Arax (Aras) River is recognized geographically as the largest and most prominent tributary of the Mtkvari River.
• Both statements are correct. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs allowed companies to utilize Zero Coupon Zero Principle (ZCZP) instruments to fulfill their CSR mandates.
• These financial structures are tailored for registered Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPOs) and list on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE).
• Under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, certain eligible companies must mandatorily spend at least 2% of their average net profits of the preceding three years on CSR activities listed in Schedule VII.
• Brijesh Kumar Singh assumed the charge as the new MD and CEO of Canara Bank, valid until April 30, 2029.
• He officially replaced K Satyanarayana Raju, who was the previous MD and CEO of the public sector bank.
• Canara Bank is one of India's leading public sector banks and is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• The United States of America (USA) is the top destination and leading importer of Indian sea food, followed by China in the second position.
• Frozen Shrimp remained the most prominent and single largest export item, contributing 40.19% to the total quantity shipped.
• The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to regulate marine trade.
• E-commerce platform Meesho joined hands with BSE to launch Project Shikhar to assist Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in public listing.
• The primary goal of Project Shikhar is to help independent sellers understand capital markets and successfully initiate IPOs.
• Established in 1875, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is historically the oldest stock exchange in the entire Asian continent.
• Both statements are correct. India is hosting the 13th Bricks Urbanization Forum meeting in New Delhi under the core theme of 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and System'.
• This marks the fourth time India is hosting this structural urban dialog since its conceptual inception in New Delhi in 2013.
• The forum acts as an integration platform for global urban experts, policymakers, and ministers from BRICS nations to enhance urban sustainability.
• Vice Admiral Vineet M McCarty took over as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) at Sri Vijaya Puram.
• Established in 2001, the Andaman and Nicobar Command is India's first and only fully integrated theater / tri-service command where Army, Navy, and Air Force operate together.
• Vice Admiral McCarty is a highly decorated officer and is a recipient of the prestigious Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM).
• Indian teenagers Vihaan Shahsharya, Ariana Agrawal, and Avanya Mehta won the Earth Prize 2026 for their innovative solution 'Plastick'.
• They formulated a natural, low-cost method using tamarind seed powder to trap and pull harmful microplastic particles out of water channels.
• The trapped microplastics clump together safely and can be recycled cleanly into useful structural materials like floor tiles without adding harmful chemicals to water.