9 June CA — ca quiz Current Affairs

International Archives Day is observed on 9th June every year because the International Council on Archives (ICA) was founded on this day in 1948. It functions under UNESCO, headquartered in Paris.

• International Archives Week is observed from 8th to 12th June.

• Theme for 2026: 'Archives for Justice, Rights, Memory and Future'.

• Archives preserve historical records that help societies learn from the past and shape a better future.

Birsa Munda was born on 15th November 1875 in Khunti District, Jharkhand. His birth anniversary is celebrated as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' across India. He belonged to the Munda tribe of the Chhota Nagpur Plateau.

• 9th June is observed as his Balidan Diwas (Martyrdom Day) — his 126th martyrdom day was observed in 2026.

• He led the 'Munda Rebellion' (also called Ulgulan Rebellion) against British exploitation of tribal land and forest resources.

• He was also known as 'Dharti Aaba' meaning Father of the Earth.

The Zorawar Light Tank is indigenously developed by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) in collaboration with L&T (Larsen & Toubro). It was showcased at L&T's Hazira facility in Surat, Gujarat.

• Maximum weight: 25 tons — making it air-transportable by helicopter or aircraft.

• Can operate on varied terrain: high altitude, island territories, and marginal terrain.

• Named after General Zorawar Singh, a military general of Maharaja Gulab Singh of Jammu in the 19th century.

Alexander Zverev of Germany won the Men's Singles title at French Open 2026. He defeated Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the final. He is 29 years old.

• This was also his first-ever Grand Slam title.

• He became the first German man to win the French Open title.

• Before him, Boris Becker had won the Australian Open in 1996 — the last German man to win a Grand Slam singles title.

• French Open is played on clay courts at Roland Garros, Paris, and is held in May-June.

Tejasthra is India's indigenously developed laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW). It uses concentrated laser energy to neutralize or disable enemy targets like drones.

• Phase 1: 10–20 kilowatt class system — can target drones and aid in air defence.

• Phase 2: 50–100 kilowatt systems — expected to be inducted by around 2028-2030.

• Developed by DRDO under Make in India initiative.

• 'Tejas' means light in Sanskrit, reflecting the laser (light) energy concept.

Statement 1 is correct — SEREX (Search and Rescue Exercise) is a joint maritime exercise between South Korea and Japan.

• Statement 2 is INCORRECT — it was started in 1999, not 2009. Also, it is biennial (held every two years), not annual.

• It was recently resumed after a 9-year gap.

• The exercise is conducted near Jeju Island in South Korea.

• South Korea's Navy and Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Forces participate.

• Capital of South Korea: Seoul. Currency: Korean Republic Won.

Both statements are correct. The Kirthai Stage 2 Hydro Power Project is a 930 MW Run-of-the-River project on the Chenab River in Kishtwar District of J&K. NHPC holds 51% ownership.

• This project is being developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects (CVPP), a joint venture between NHPC and J&K State Power Development Authority (JKSPDC).

• Chenab River originates from the confluence of Chandra and Bhaga rivers in Lahaul-Spiti District of Himachal Pradesh.

• Chenab is also known as Chandrabhaga in its upper reaches.

• India has kept the Indus Waters Treaty on hold but continues developing hydro projects on its allocated rivers.

Option D is INCORRECT. Mauritius gained independence in 1968, not 1975.

• UK separated Chagos from Mauritius in 1965 (before Mauritius' independence) and kept it as its territory.

• Diego Garcia is the largest and southernmost island — it hosts UK-US military bases.

• The Chagos Islands are strategically located in the Indian Ocean for access to West Asia, South Asia, and East Africa.

• UK's High Court recently ruled that sovereignty should be returned to Mauritius, and a 99-year lease was agreed for Diego Garcia for UK-US military use.

Both statements are correct. KAU Tejaswini is a new high-yielding hybrid green chilli variety released by Kerala Agricultural University. The pungency (spiciness) in chillies is due to Capsaicin content.

• It can be cultivated year-round under Kerala's climatic conditions.

• It is tolerant to bacterial wilt and viral diseases — major threats to chilli crops.

• Can be grown in kitchen gardens, terrace gardens, and open fields.

• It is rich in Vitamin C.

• Oleoresin content: approximately 15.1% — oleoresin is the concentrated extract of chilli.

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is INCORRECT — Birsa Munda was captured by the British in 1900 and died in 1900 itself under mysterious circumstances, NOT in 1905.

• The Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan) was against British exploitation of tribal forest resources, land settlement changes, and the zamindari system which replaced the collective land ownership system called 'Khuntkatti'.

• The Chhota Nagpur Tenancy Act 1908 was a direct legacy of this rebellion — it protected tribal land from being transferred to non-tribals.

• Birsa Munda founded the concept of 'Munda Raj' (self-rule) and used guerrilla warfare tactics against the British.