The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh weather alerts as the monsoon enters an active phase, affecting large parts of Maharashtra, especially the Konkan belt. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-nation diplomatic tour, starting with Cyprus. The aftermath of the Air India Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad continues to make headlines, as aviation authorities order maintenance checks. On the global front, India’s cautious stance during the SCO summit has sparked discussion.
- Which city is under an orange weather alert today according to IMD?A) MumbaiB) ThaneC) PuneD) KonkanAnswer: B) ThaneExplanation: IMD has issued an orange alert for Thane and a yellow alert for Mumbai due to heavy rainfall and strong winds.
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The monsoon has entered an “active phase”, bringing red alert rain to which region?A) MarathwadaB) Kankavli (Sindhudurg)C) PuneD) DahisarAnswer: B) Kankavli (Sindhudurg)Explanation: Kankavli received around 100 mm of rainfall, while Rajapur saw about 250 mm, prompting a red alert.
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PM Modi begins a three-nation tour starting in which country?A) CanadaB) CroatiaC) CyprusD) FranceAnswer: C) CyprusExplanation: The tour begins in Cyprus, followed by Canada (for the G7 summit) and Croatia.
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What major global event will PM Modi attend in Canada during this trip?A) Commonwealth SummitB) G7 SummitC) SCO SummitD) BRICS SummitAnswer: B) G7 SummitExplanation: PM Modi is scheduled to attend the G7 summit in Canada during his tour.
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The Air India Boeing 787 that crashed took off from which city?A) MumbaiB) AhmedabadC) DelhiD) KolkataAnswer: B) AhmedabadExplanation: The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, resulting in over 290 fatalities.
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Following the crash, what action was taken regarding the Boeing 787 fleet?A) Grounded indefinitelyB) Advanced maintenance checks orderedC) Flew routes only at nightD) Replaced with Airbus craftAnswer: B) Advanced maintenance checks orderedExplanation: The aviation ministry directed airlines to carry out additional maintenance on all Boeing 787 aircraft.
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At the SCO, India’s stance on the Israel‑Iran strikes was to:A) Co‑condemn strikesB) Abstain from the condemnationC) Support Iran onlyD) Remain silentAnswer: B) Abstain from the condemnationExplanation: India chose not to join the SCO’s condemnation of Israel, maintaining a neutral stance.
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Why did India choose to distance itself in the SCO’s statement?A) To assert neutralityB) Align with RussiaC) To support Iran stronglyD) Due to domestic election pressuresAnswer: A) To assert neutralityExplanation: India expressed concern over escalating tensions but avoided direct criticism of Israel.
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Which region recorded around 250 mm of rain in the past 24 hours?A) RajapurB) PuneC) MumbaiD) ThaneAnswer: A) RajapurExplanation: Rajapur in Ratnagiri district recorded approximately 250 mm of rainfall.
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IMD has advised fishermen to avoid operations in the Arabian Sea until:A) June 16B) June 18–19C) June 25D) June 20–21Answer: B) June 18–19Explanation: Due to strong winds and turbulent sea conditions, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until June 18–19.
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