Explanation:
The Slovenian Democratic Party leader returned as Prime Minister for the fourth time.
17. The second India–Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue was co-chaired by Rajnath Singh and:
A) Anthony Albanese
B) Penny Wong
C) Richard Marles
D) Peter Dutton
Answer: C) Richard Marles
Explanation:
The dialogue focused on strengthening defence and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
18. The IAF aircraft that transported sacred Buddhist relics to Mongolia was:
A) C-17 Globemaster
B) C-130J Super Hercules
C) Dornier 228
D) IL-76 Gajraj
Answer: D) IL-76 Gajraj
Explanation:
The strategic airlift aircraft carried sacred relics of Buddha’s chief disciples to Mongolia.
19. “Samadhan Didi” is an AI-enabled chatbot launched under:
A) DigiLocker
B) UMANG
C) CPGRAMS
D) e-Shram
Answer: C) CPGRAMS
Explanation:
The chatbot aims to improve citizen grievance redressal through AI-powered assistance.
20. India’s first indigenous Stratospheric Super Pressure Balloon launched under Mission SANA is named:
A) GARUDA
B) VISTA
C) PRAGYAN
D) AKASHA
Answer: B) VISTA
Explanation:
The balloon was developed and launched by Red Balloon Aerospace Private Limited from Vijayawada.
21. Bashir Badr, who passed away at the age of 91, was renowned as a:
A) Classical singer
B) Historian
C) Urdu poet
D) Journalist
Answer: C) Urdu poet
Explanation:
Padma Shri awardee Bashir Badr was one of India’s most celebrated Urdu poets, known for his timeless poetry and ghazals.
Month: Current Affairs - Jun 02, 2026
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