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16 June 2026 Current Affairs Quiz | Daily MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railway Exams

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1. Who raised Indian seafarers' safety in Strait of Hormuz at G7 Summit?

A) Donald Trump

B) Giorgia Meloni

C) Narendra Modi

D) Emmanuel Macron

✓ Answer: C) Narendra Modi

PM Modi highlighted seafarers' safety amid Iran tensions at G7. He met Trump briefly.

2. Which party faced split with 6 of 9 MPs rebelling against Uddhav faction?

A) Congress

B) Shiv Sena

C) BJP

D) NCP

✓ Answer: B) Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena (UBT) split reported; Sanjay Raut held press conference. Political realignment in Maharashtra.

3. FIFA World Cup 2026 saw France defeat which team 3-1?

A) Algeria

B) Senegal

C) Germany

D) Brazil

✓ Answer: B) Senegal

France beat Senegal; Messi hat-trick news also prominent. Global sports event key for exams.

4. World Day to Combat Desertification observed on which date?

A) 17 June

B) 16 June

C) 5 June

D) 8 June

✓ Answer: A) 17 June

Observed 17 June annually for environmental degradation combat. Important days theme.

5. Who took charge as CEO of IndiaAI Mission recently?

A) Neelkanth Mishra

B) Vipul

C) Raghav Chadha

D) Saurabh Vijay

✓ Answer: D) Saurabh Vijay

UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay assumed IndiaAI Mission role. Key appointment update.

6. Central banks plan to increase what reserves per World Gold Council?

A) Gold

B) Crypto

C) USD only

D) Silver

✓ Answer: A) Gold

Survey shows boost in gold holdings amid uncertainties. Economy focus.

7. SpaceX Falcon 9 launched how many BlueBird satellites?

A) Five

B) One

C) Six

D) Three

✓ Answer: D) Three

For AST SpaceMobile direct-to-cell tech. Space news highlight.

8. G7 saw "hot mic" moments involving which Italian leader?

A) Emmanuel Macron

B) Giorgia Meloni

C) Narendra Modi

D) Donald Trump

✓ Answer: B) Giorgia Meloni

Candid talks on tariffs, Iran at summit. International affairs.

9. India's defence production reached what amount recently?

A) ₹2.5 lakh crore

B) ₹1.78 lakh crore

C) ₹1 lakh crore

D) ₹3 lakh crore

✓ Answer: B) ₹1.78 lakh crore

15.6% growth reported; weapons success highlighted. National security.

10. US removed 'Indo' from which military command name?

A) Indo-Pacific

B) Central

C) European

D) Southern

✓ Answer: A) Indo-Pacific

Shift from Indo-Pacific Command. Geopolitical development.