Question 1

Indian-origin scientist Gautam Dey, awarded the EMBO Gold Medal 2026, is associated with which institution?

Accepted Answer

EMBL Heidelberg

Question 2

What is the primary objective of the MoU between BSNL and IIT Kanpur?

Accepted Answer

Development of next-generation telecom technologies

Question 3

Who became the world’s first trillionaire in June 2026?

Accepted Answer

Elon Musk

Question 4

Which former New Zealand captain announced retirement from international cricket in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Kane Williamson

Question 5

India recorded a Current Account Surplus (CAS) of US$ 7.1 Billion during the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26. What percentage of GDP does this represent?

Accepted Answer

0.7%

Question 6

The RBI imposed a monetary penalty on which NBFC for violations of KYC Directions and Fraud Risk Management?

Accepted Answer

IIFL Samasta Finance Limited

Question 7

Bank of India (BOI) inaugurated a dedicated Strategic Business Branch (SBB) in which city to strengthen its Digital and Partnership-Led Financing Business?

Accepted Answer

Mumbai

Question 8

According to the RBI Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF), what is the projected Real GDP growth for India in FY 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

6.5%

Question 9

To manage liquidity, the RBI introduced a US Dollar–Rupee Swap Facility for which specific financial instruments?

Accepted Answer

External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs)

Question 10

Which official stated that the proposal to introduce Polymer Banknotes in India is at a preliminary evaluation stage?

Accepted Answer

Sanjay Malhotra

Question 11

Who has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of India, effective from 30 June 2026?

Accepted Answer

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth

Question 12

Who has been nominated as a Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) effective 11 June 2026?

Accepted Answer

Sanjay Lohiya

Question 13

Which naval establishment witnessed the Passing Out Parade (POP) of Batch 01/26 on 12 June 2026?

Accepted Answer

INS Chilka

Question 14

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has empanelled how many technology companies to deploy AI/ML solutions in government departments?

Accepted Answer

Six

Question 15

Air India launched its first “Easy Connect” flights under the hub-and-spoke model. From which city are these services scheduled to commence on 25 June 2026?

Accepted Answer

Varanasi

Question 16

Where was Assam’s first “Blue Valley Cluster”, focused on flavours and fragrances, launched?

Accepted Answer

Assam (Note: Location specified as Assam in source)

Question 17

The Government of Andhra Pradesh launched the “Yogandhra-2026” campaign at which historical site?

Accepted Answer

Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, Lepakshi

Question 18

Which three Foreign Higher Education Institutions (FHEIs) have received approval from the Ministry of Education to establish campuses in India?

Accepted Answer

Bristol, York, New South Wales (UNSW)

Question 19

Which organization releases the annual Global Peace Index (GPI)?

Accepted Answer

Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

Question 20

Which two states signed a tripartite MoU for the exploration of crude oil and natural gas along their shared border?

Accepted Answer

Assam and Nagaland

Question 21

Who recently became the youngest player ever selected for the Indian men’s cricket team at the age of 15 years and 71 days?

Accepted Answer

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Question 22

On which date is ‘World Blood Donor Day’ observed globally?

Accepted Answer

14 June

Question 23

‘Global Wind Day’ is observed annually on which date to raise awareness about wind energy?

Accepted Answer

15 June

Question 24

What is the theme/purpose of ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’ (WEAAD) observed on 15 June?

Accepted Answer

Raising awareness about elder abuse and exploitation

Question 25

What rank has India secured in the Global Peace Index 2026?

Accepted Answer

127th

Question 26

West Bengal Assembly became which assembly to adopt NeVA?

Accepted Answer

33rd

Question 27

Rudra Gaurav Shresth has been appointed as India’s ambassador to which country?

Accepted Answer

Türkiye

Question 28

What GDP growth rate has the World Bank projected for India for FY 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

6.6%

Question 29

Where was the 13th BRICS Academization Forum held under India’s BRICS presidency?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi

Question 30

Jaspal Rana was associated with which sport and passed away at the age of 49?

Accepted Answer

Shooting

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