June 2026 Current Affairs for NDA

National Affairs

Q1. Recently, India achieved a major milestone with the breakthrough of the Zojila Tunnel main tunnel. It will provide all-weather connectivity between:

A) Jammu and Srinagar

B) Srinagar and Kargil

C) Kashmir and Ladakh

D) Leh and Manali

Answer: C) Kashmir and Ladakh

The Zojila Tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh.It is being constructed beneath the Zoji La Pass on National Highway-1 (NH-1).Once completed, it will be India’s longest road tunnel and one of Asia’s longest bi-directional road tunnels.The tunnel will significantly improve civilian transport, tourism, and strategic military logistics.

Q2. India recently established its first Model Border Village under the Vibrant Villages Programme at:

A) Turtuk, Ladakh

B) Kibithu, Arunachal Pradesh

C) Chumur, Ladakh

D) Mana, Uttarakhand

Answer: C) Chumur, Ladakh

The project focuses on border infrastructure, climate-resilient housing, tourism, livelihood generation, and strengthening border security.Chumur is located near the India–China (LAC) border.

Q3. The proposed Fotu La Tunnel Project, recently approved by the Government, is being constructed on which of the following highways?

A) Manali–Leh Highway

B) Srinagar–Kargil–Leh Highway

C) Jammu–Srinagar Highway

D) Leh–Nimu Highway

Answer: B) Srinagar–Kargil–Leh Highway

The Fotu La Tunnel Project consists of twin tunnels on the Srinagar–Kargil–Leh Highway (NH-1).It will provide all-weather connectivity to Ladakh and reduce disruptions caused by heavy snowfall.

Q4. Recently, the Government launched four digital policing applications to strengthen the Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS). Which one of the following is NOT one of these applications?

A) Abhigyan

B) CrPI

C) e-Prosecution 2.0

D) DigiLocker

Answer: D) DigiLocker

The four digital policing applications are: Abhigyan, CrPI, e-Prosecution 2.0, and e-Forensics 2.0.They aim to strengthen the Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS).

Q5. Recently, which wetland was designated as India’s 100th Ramsar Site? ★★

A) Harike Wetland

B) Bhoj Wetland

C) Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal)

D) Wular Lake

Answer: C) Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal)

It was designated on World Environment Day (5 June 2026).A Ramsar Site is a wetland of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention (1971).India is a Contracting Party to the Ramsar Convention since 1982.

Rank	Ramsar Site	State
98th	Chhari-Dhand Wetland	Gujarat
99th	Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh
100th	Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal)	Uttar Pradesh

Q6. Recently, the Indian Air Force assisted in controlling a major forest fire in which hill station of Himachal Pradesh?

A) Dalhousie

B) Chail

C) Kasauli

D) Dharamshala

Answer: C) Kasauli

The major forest fire occurred in Kasauli, located in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh.The operation was carried out jointly by the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, civil administration, and Forest Department.The Indian Air Force deployed Mi-17V5 helicopters equipped with Bambi Buckets for aerial firefighting operations.

Q7. Recently, the Supreme Court directed the removal of encroachments from the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve. The reserve is located in which of the following states?

A) Kerala and Karnataka

B) Tamil Nadu and Kerala

C) Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

D) Karnataka and Goa

Answer: B) Tamil Nadu and Kerala

The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve is located in the southern Western Ghats, spanning Tamil Nadu and Kerala.It is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.The reserve is known for its rich biodiversity and includes the Kalakad–Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve.

Q8. Ethanol, which was in the news, is NOT commonly produced from which of the following?

A) Sugarcane

B) Maize

C) Damaged Food Grains

D) Tea Leaves

Answer: D) Tea Leaves

Q9. Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) introduced India’s official Vegan Logo. FSSAI functions under which Union Ministry?

A) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

C) Ministry of Food Processing Industries

D) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Answer: B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

FSSAI is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.FSSAI functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.Vegan foods contain no ingredients, additives, or processing aids derived from animals.

Q10. Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) restored the historic Mantapa at the Virupaksha Temple. This temple is located at which UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A) Mahabalipuram

B) Hampi

C) Pattadakal

D) Badami

Answer: B) Hampi

Virupaksha Temple is located at Hampi, Karnataka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) restored the historic Mantapa by removing later constructions and preserving its original architectural design.Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.The Group of Monuments at Hampi was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.

Q11. India recently became the first country to establish dedicated quality standards for:

A) Vaccines

B) Medical Devices

C) Blood and Blood Components

D) Organ Transplantation

Answer: C) Blood and Blood Components

India released the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026.India became the first country to establish dedicated quality standards for blood and blood components.

Q12. India’s first nuclear heat-based hydrogen production facility, recently inaugurated, is located at: ★

A) Trombay, Maharashtra

B) Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

C) Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu

D) Tarapur, Maharashtra

Answer: B) Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

India’s first nuclear heat-based hydrogen production facility was established at IGCAR, Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu).The facility uses the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) Thermochemical Cycle to produce green hydrogen.It was developed by BARC using heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR).The project supports India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission by producing zero-carbon hydrogen.

Q13. According to the recent Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on State Finances, the recommended fiscal deficit limit for States is:

A) 2% of GSDP

B) 3% of GSDP

C) 4% of GSDP

D) 5% of GSDP

Answer: B) 3% of GSDP

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reported that 18 States exceeded the recommended fiscal deficit limit during FY 2024–25.The report highlighted rising expenditure on salaries, pensions, subsidies, and interest payments as major reasons for higher borrowing.

International Affairs

Q14. The 52nd G7 Summit 2026 was held in which country? ★★★

A) Italy

B) Germany

C) France

D) Canada

Answer: C) France

The 52nd G7 Summit 2026 was held at Évian-les-Bains, France.Theme: “Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity.”G7 members: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. ★★★India is not a part of the G7; it regularly participates in the G7 Outreach Sessions as an invited guest country.

Q15. India, under its BRICS Presidency 2026, hosted the five-day BRICS Agriculture Meeting at which place?

A) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

B) Indore, Madhya Pradesh

C) Nagpur, Maharashtra

D) Jaipur, Rajasthan

Answer: B) Indore, Madhya Pradesh

The five-day BRICS Agriculture Meeting was held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.India hosted the meeting under its BRICS Presidency 2026.

Q16. Recently, five countries were elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–28 term. Which one of the following is NOT among them? ★

A) Kyrgyzstan

B) Portugal

C) Zimbabwe

D) Kazakhstan

Answer: D) Kazakhstan

The newly elected non-permanent members for the 2027–28 term are Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe.Kyrgyzstan was elected to the UNSC for the first time. ★The five permanent members (P5) of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States.The UNSC consists of 15 members—5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.

Q17. The Bonn Climate Conference 2026, recently in the news, was organised under which international convention?

A) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

B) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

C) United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

D) Ramsar Convention

Answer: B) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

The Bonn Climate Conference 2026 was held in Bonn, Germany.It serves as the mid-year climate negotiations before the annual Conference of the Parties (COP).

Q18. Recently, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) expanded its international footprint by launching payment services in which country? ★★★

A) Germany

B) France

C) Italy

D) Spain

Answer: B) France

UPI services were launched at Galeries Lafayette Nice Massena in France through NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Lyra Collect.With this expansion, UPI is now operational in 9 countries: France, Singapore, UAE, Nepal, Bhutan, Mauritius, Qatar, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.NIPL is the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

Q19. The Second Pax Silica Summit, recently in the news, was held in:

A) New York, USA

B) Washington, D.C., USA

C) San Francisco, USA

D) Geneva, Switzerland

Answer: B) Washington, D.C., USA

Representatives from 35 countries, including India, participated in the summit.The summit concluded with the adoption of the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity.The Pax Silica Initiative was launched by the United States to strengthen secure and resilient AI supply chains.

Q20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit which country since its independence in 1993?

A) Croatia

B) Slovakia

C) Slovenia

D) Serbia

Answer: B) Slovakia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Slovakia since its independence in 1993.Slovakia is a member of the European Union (EU) and NATO.

Q21. The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, recently seen in the news, connects India’s Kolkata Port with which neighbouring country?

A) Bangladesh

B) Nepal

C) Myanmar

D) Thailand

Answer: C) Myanmar

The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) connects Kolkata Port with Sittwe Port in Myanmar through sea, river, and road transport.The project provides an alternative route to Mizoram and India’s North-Eastern States, reducing dependence on the Siliguri Corridor.It is a key component of India’s Act East Policy and Neighbourhood First Policy.

Q22. India launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) in collaboration with which country?

A) Australia

B) Japan

C) United Kingdom (UK)

D) France

Answer: C) United Kingdom (UK)

Launched jointly by India and the United Kingdom.The GSCO was launched in New Delhi.It monitors global supply chains of critical minerals used in EVs, semiconductors, and clean energy technologies.The initiative was developed with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and the University of Cambridge.

Q23. India launched the “Bharat Innovates 2026” initiative in partnership with which country?

A) Germany

B) Japan

C) France

D) United Kingdom

Answer: C) France

It focuses on semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence (AI), space, biotechnology, and energy.

Q24. The 114th International Labour Conference (ILC), recently in the news, was held at which place?

A) Vienna, Austria

B) Geneva, Switzerland

C) Paris, France

D) Brussels, Belgium

Answer: B) Geneva, Switzerland

The conference was organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO).The conference focused on labour standards, employment policies, skill development, and worker welfare.

Q25. Recently, which country became the 27th member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?

A) Nepal

B) Bangladesh

C) Bhutan

D) Sri Lanka

Answer: B) Bangladesh

The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was launched by India in 2023.Bangladesh became the 27th member of the alliance.The headquarters of IBCA is located in New Delhi.The alliance aims to conserve seven big cat species—Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma.

Q26. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Five Eyes Alliance?

A) Canada

B) Australia

C) France

D) New Zealand

Answer: C) France

The Five Eyes Alliance is an intelligence-sharing alliance comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.It is one of the world’s oldest and most trusted intelligence-sharing partnerships.

Q27. Which country became the first Central Asian nation to join the New Development Bank (NDB) in 2026?

A) Kazakhstan

B) Tajikistan

C) Uzbekistan

D) Turkmenistan

Answer: C) Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan became the first Central Asian country to join the New Development Bank (NDB).It became the 10th member of the NDB.The New Development Bank (NDB) was established by the BRICS nations in 2015.The NDB finances infrastructure and sustainable development projects.

Q28. Operation Amistad was launched by India to provide humanitarian assistance to which country? ★★★

A) Chile

B) Peru

C) Venezuela

D) Ecuador

Answer: C) Venezuela

Operation Amistad was launched to provide humanitarian assistance to Venezuela after an earthquake.The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for the relief mission.The operation was conducted under India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) framework.It reflects India’s role as a first responder in global disasters.

Ranks & Reports

Q29. The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026, recently in the news, is released by which organisation?

A) Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)

B) Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

C) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

D) World Economic Forum (WEF)

Answer: B) Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

Iceland retained its position as the world’s most peaceful country for the 19th consecutive year.Russia was ranked as the least peaceful country in the index.India was ranked 127th among 163 countries.Bhutan emerged as the most peaceful country in South Asia, ranking 16th globally.

Q30. India secured which rank in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027?

A) 11th

B) 13th

C) 15th

D) 18th

Answer: B) 13th

The QS World Future Skills Index 2027 was released by QS Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).The index evaluates countries on higher education, labour markets, AI readiness, and economic transformation.The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom secured the top three positions.India ranked 5th globally in the Future of Work pillar.

Defence & Security

Q31. Project UDAYAK of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), recently in the news, is primarily associated with which region of India?

A) Western Himalayas

B) North-Eastern Region

C) Andaman & Nicobar Islands

D) Coastal Region

Answer: B) North-Eastern Region

The project recently completed 37 years of service.It is responsible for the construction and maintenance of strategic roads and infrastructure in the North-East.

Q32. RudraM-II, recently tested by India, is a:

A) Surface-to-Surface Missile

B) Air-to-Air Missile

C) Air-to-Surface Missile

D) Surface-to-Air Missile

Answer: C) Air-to-Surface Missile

RudraM-II is an indigenously developed Air-to-Surface missile jointly developed by DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Q33. HELINA, recently in the news, is a:

A) Surface-to-Air Missile

B) Air-to-Air Missile

C) Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

D) Ballistic Missile

Answer: C) Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

HELINA (Helicopter-launched Nag) is a third-generation, fire-and-forget Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) developed by DRDO.It is being integrated with the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand.The missile uses an infrared seeker and has a strike range of about 7 km.Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has received production contracts for the missile system.

Q34. Lieutenant Commander Suraj Prashar, recently in news, belongs to which special force of Indian Armed Forces?

A) Garud Commando Force

B) Para (Special Forces)

C) Marine Commandos (MARCOS)

D) National Security Guard (NSG)

Answer: C) Marine Commandos (MARCOS)

Lieutenant Commander Suraj Prashar of the Marine Commandos (MARCOS) was awarded the Shaurya Chakra.He was honoured for displaying exceptional courage during Operation Chuntawadi, an anti-terror operation in Bandipora district, Jammu & Kashmir.The Shaurya Chakra is India’s third-highest peacetime gallantry award.

Q35. INS Agray, recently inducted into the Indian Navy, belongs to which class of warships?

A) Nilgiri-class Frigate

B) Kalvari-class Submarine

C) Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)

D) Visakhapatnam-class Destroyer

Answer: C) Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)

INS Agray is the fifth vessel of the Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) programme.The vessel was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

Q36. INS Dunagiri, recently commissioned into the Indian Navy, belongs to which class of warships? ★★

A) Nilgiri-class Frigate

B) Project 17A Stealth Frigate

C) Visakhapatnam-class Destroyer

D) Kamorta-class Corvette

Answer: B) Project 17A Stealth Frigate

INS Dunagiri is a Project 17A stealth-guided missile frigate.It is capable of surface, air, and anti-submarine warfare.The frigate can deploy BrahMos missiles.It was designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers.

Q37. Exercise Pitch Black 2026 is a multinational air exercise hosted by Australia. India participates in the exercise along with Australia and which of the following countries?

A) Japan

B) United States

C) France

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Exercise Pitch Black 2026 is hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Australia.It is a multinational air combat exercise involving air forces from 19 countries.The Indian Air Force (IAF) participates alongside countries including Australia, the United States, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, Indonesia, and South Korea.

Q38. Exercise Khaan Quest 2026, in which the Indian Army participated, is hosted by which country?

A) Kazakhstan

B) Mongolia

C) Uzbekistan

D) Kyrgyzstan

Answer: B) Mongolia

Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Q39. Recently, India decided to acquire retired SEPECAT Jaguar fighter aircraft for spare parts from which country?

A) France

B) Russia

C) United Kingdom

D) Germany

Answer: C) United Kingdom

Indian Air Force will acquire nine retired SEPECAT Jaguar aircraft from United Kingdom for spare parts, engines, and avionics.The aircraft will not be inducted into operational service but will support the maintenance of India’s existing Jaguar fleet.India is currently the only country operating Jaguar aircraft in frontline service.

Q40. GAGAN, recently in the news for India’s first GAGAN-based jet landing, stands for:

A) Global Air Guidance and Navigation

B) GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation

C) Geo Aviation Guidance and Network

D) General Aviation GPS Network

Answer: B) GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation

GAGAN stands for GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation.It is a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) jointly developed by ISRO and the Airports Authority of India (AAI).India successfully performed its first GAGAN-based jet landing using an IndiGo Airbus A320 at Udaipur Airport.GAGAN improves GPS accuracy and enables precision landing guidance, especially at airports without Instrument Landing Systems (ILS).

Q41. Recently, the Indian Air Force integrated the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with which fighter aircraft?

A) Rafale

B) Tejas Mk-1A

C) Su-30MKI

D) Mirage 2000

Answer: C) Su-30MKI

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has been integrated with the Su-30MKI fighter aircraft.BrahMos is a jointly developed missile by India and Russia with a strike range of about 450 km and speed of around Mach 3.The integration significantly enhances the IAF’s long-range precision strike capability against land and naval targets.

Sports

Q42. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty recently won the Men’s Doubles title at which badminton tournament?

A) Malaysia Open 2026

B) Singapore Open 2026 ★★★

C) Indonesia Open 2026

D) All England Open 2026

Answer: B) Singapore Open 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open 2026 Men’s Doubles title.They became the first Indian men’s doubles pair to win the Singapore Open.They defeated an Indonesian pair in the final.

Q43. R. Praggnanandhaa recently won the title of which international chess tournament?

A) Tata Steel Chess Tournament

B) Norway Chess 2026

C) Sinquefield Cup

D) FIDE Grand Swiss

Answer: B) Norway Chess 2026

R. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title.He defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice during the tournament.Norway Chess is one of the world’s most prestigious classical chess tournaments, held annually in Stavanger, Norway.

Q44. India won the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 by defeating which country in the final?

A) Nepal

B) Bangladesh

C) Sri Lanka

D) Pakistan

Answer: B) Bangladesh

Q45. Who won the Men’s Singles title at the French Open 2026? ★

A) Carlos Alcaraz

B) Alexander Zverev

C) Jannik Sinner

D) Novak Djokovic

Answer: B) Alexander Zverev

He defeated Flavio Cobolli (Italy) in the final. It was Zverev’s maiden Grand Slam title.Mirra Andreeva won the Women’s Singles title by defeating Maja Chwalińska (Poland) in the final.

Q46. Kane Williamson, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, belongs to which country?

A) Australia

B) England

C) New Zealand

D) South Africa

Answer: C) New Zealand

Q47. Deepti Sharma recently equalled the record for the most wickets in Women’s International Cricket held by:

A) Mithali Raj

B) Jhulan Goswami

C) Ellyse Perry

D) Meg Lanning

Answer: B) Jhulan Goswami

Deepti Sharma equalled the record of 355 wickets in Women’s International Cricket.

Q48. Who became the first cricketer, male or female, to play 200 T20 Internationals (T20Is)? ★

A) Smriti Mandhana

B) Harmanpreet Kaur

C) Ellyse Perry

D) Virat Kohli

Answer: B) Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur became the first cricketer (male or female) to play 200 T20 Internationals (T20Is).She achieved the milestone during India’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against South Africa.The milestone match was played at Old Trafford, Manchester (England).

Q49. Which team won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 title?

A) Gujarat Titans

B) Royal Challengers Bengaluru

C) Mumbai Indians

D) Rajasthan Royals

Answer: B) Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans. The final was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.Virat Kohli was named the Player of the Match in the final.Orange Cap: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) – 776 runs.Purple Cap: Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) – 29 wickets. ★MVP and Emerging Player of the Season: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals).Fair Play Award: Punjab Kings. ★

Q50. India won the FIH Women’s Nations Cup 2026 by defeating which country in the final?

A) Australia

B) New Zealand

C) Japan

D) South Africa

Answer: B) New Zealand

Awards & Honours

Q51. Recently, who was named the Best Female Athlete of the Year at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards 2025?

A) Pooja Singh

B) Parul Chaudhary

C) Anju Bobby George

D) PT Usha

Answer: B) Parul Chaudhary

Organised by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).Neeraj Chopra was named the Best Male Athlete of the Year.The Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred on PT Usha, Gurbachan Singh Randhawa, Bahadur Singh Chauhan, and Anju Bobby George.

Q52. Dalai Lama recently received a Grammy Award for which audiobook?

A) The Art of Happiness

B) Meditations

C) The Book of Joy

D) Freedom in Exile

Answer: B) Meditations

The audiobook features sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and his sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash.The audiobook highlights the themes of peace, compassion, and non-violence.

Q53. Recently, Lionel Messi became the first footballer to receive which prestigious international award?

A) Laureus World Sports Award

B) Princess of Asturias Sports Award

C) Ballon d’Or Excellence Award

D) FIFA Fair Play Award

Answer: B) Princess of Asturias Sports Award

Lionel Messi became the first footballer to receive the Princess of Asturias Sports Award.Princess of Asturias Awards are among Spain’s most prestigious international awards, presented annually in Oviedo, Spain.

Q54. Recently, Jaineendra K. Jain became the first person of Indian origin to receive which prestigious international award in Physics?

A) Nobel Prize in Physics

B) Wolf Prize in Physics

C) Breakthrough Prize in Physics

D) Dirac Medal

Answer: B) Wolf Prize in Physics

Q55. Recently, which two Indian conservationists received the 2026 Whitley Awards?

A) Parveen Shaikh and Dr. Barkha Subba

B) Valmik Thapar and Romulus Whitaker

C) Sunita Narain and Bittu Sahgal

D) Ravi Chellam and Ullas Karanth

Answer: A) Parveen Shaikh and Dr. Barkha Subba

Books & Authors

Q56. The memoir “The Second Orbit: Belief of a Man… Dreams of 1.4 Billion Hearts” has been written by: ★

A) Rakesh Sharma

B) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla

C) Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh

D) Dr. S. Somanath

Answer: B) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla

Appointments

Q57. Professor Dr. Bimal Patel was recently elected as a Judge of which international judicial body?

A) International Court of Justice (ICJ)

B) International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)

C) Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)

D) International Criminal Court (ICC)

Answer: B) International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)

International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.It was established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).ITLOS adjudicates disputes related to maritime boundaries, navigation, marine resources, fisheries, and protection of the marine environment.Neeru Chadha currently serves as the Vice-President of ITLOS.

Q58. Who was elected as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in 2026? ★

A) Neeru Chadha

B) Harish Salve

C) Bimal Patel

D) Dalveer Bhandari

Answer: C) Bimal Patel

Professor Dr. Bimal Patel was elected as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).ITLOS was established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).ITLOS is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

Q59. Recently, Vivek Aggarwal became the first Indian to be elected as the Vice-President of which international organisation? ★

A) Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

B) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

C) Financial Stability Board (FSB)

D) World Bank

Answer: A) Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Vivek Aggarwal became the first Indian to be elected as the Vice-President of FATF.FATF was established in 1989 to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.The FATF Secretariat is located in Paris (France).India has been a member of FATF since 2010.

Obituary

Q60. Raja Randhir Singh, who passed away recently, was associated with which sport?

A) Wrestling

B) Boxing

C) Shooting

D) Athletics

Answer: C) Shooting

He became the first Indian shooter to win an Asian Games gold medal by winning the Men’s Trap event at the 1978 Asian Games.

Q61. Jaspal Rana, who passed away recently, was associated with which sport? ★

A) Boxing

B) Wrestling

C) Shooting

D) Archery

Answer: C) Shooting

Jaspal Rana was one of India’s most decorated pistol shooters.He was a recipient of the Padma Shri, Arjuna Award, and Dronacharya Award.

Q62. Suman Kalyanpur, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?

A) Classical Dance

B) Playback Singing

C) Theatre

D) Painting

Answer: B) Playback Singing

Q63. Gavri Devi, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?

A) Kathak Dance

B) Mand Folk Singing

C) Hindustani Classical Music

D) Theatre

Answer: B) Mand Folk Singing

Gavri Devi was a renowned Mand folk singer from Rajasthan.She was best known for her iconic rendition of “Kesariya Balam”.She was honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Rajasthan Ratna Award.

Q64. Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap, who passed away recently, was primarily associated with which field? ★★

A) Space Science

B) Constitutional Expert

C) Classical Music

D) Economics

Answer: B) Constitutional Expert

Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap was a renowned constitutional expert and former Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha.

Q65. François Englert, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?

A) Chemistry

B) Physics

C) Mathematics

D) Astronomy

Answer: B) Physics

François Englert was a Belgian theoretical physicist and recipient of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics.He jointly developed the Brout–Englert–Higgs (BEH) mechanism with Peter Higgs.The Higgs Boson was experimentally discovered at CERN in 2012, confirming the BEH mechanism.The BEH mechanism explains how fundamental particles acquire mass through the Higgs field.

Important Dates

Date	Day	Theme (2026)	Key Point
3 June	World Bicycle Day	Cycling for a Greener Future	Promotes cycling as an eco-friendly, sustainable mode of transport.
5 June	World Environment Day	Inspired by Nature: For Climate. For Our Future.	Host Country: Azerbaijan.
8 June	World Oceans Day	Reimagine: Beyond the World We Know, a New Relationship with Our Ocean	Highlighted ocean conservation, marine biodiversity, SDG-14 (Life Below Water). Host City: Baku.
23 June	Olympic Day	You Can Do This. Let’s Move.	Commemorates establishment of the IOC in 1894; promotes fitness, inclusion, and Olympic values.

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