50 Questions • Weekly Quiz
1. PM Modi jointly inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice (14-16 June) with which French President?
A) Emmanuel Macron
B) Gabriel Attal
C) Jean Castex
D) Edouard Philippe
✓ Answer: A) Emmanuel Macron
On 14-16 June 2026, PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice.
2. Who was appointed Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission on 17-18 June 2026?
A) Saibal Chattopadhyay
B) Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar
C) Ravi Agrawal
D) Tuhin Kanta Pandey
✓ Answer: A) Saibal Chattopadhyay
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet named Saibal Chattopadhyay, ex-Director of IIM Calcutta, as NSC Chairperson.
3. On 18 June 2026, President Murmu attended a tribal empowerment event at which Madhya Pradesh town?
A) Betul
B) Omkareshwar
C) Indore
D) Jabalpur
✓ Answer: A) Betul
President Droupadi Murmu graced the 'Empowerment of Tribal Society by Spiritual Awakening' function at Betul on June 18.
4. On 19 June 2026, President Murmu graced which health-awareness commemoration at Omkareshwar?
A) International Sickle Cell Day
B) World No Tobacco Day
C) World Blood Donor Day
D) World Health Day
✓ Answer: A) International Sickle Cell Day
President Murmu attended the International Sickle Cell Day commemoration at Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, on June 19.
5. The Zoological Survey of India identified coral and giant clam translocation sites on which island's coast (reported 15 June)?
A) Great Nicobar Island
B) Lakshadweep
C) Diu Island
D) Majuli Island
✓ Answer: A) Great Nicobar Island
ZSI identified four west-coast sites on Great Nicobar Island for translocating corals and giant clams, reported on June 15.
6. The G7 Summit 2026 was held in which French town from 15 to 17 June?
A) Biarritz
B) Évian-les-Bains
C) Cannes
D) Nice
✓ Answer: B) Évian-les-Bains
The G7 leaders' summit took place in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, 2026.
7. The US-Iran war-ending memorandum, signed on 17 June 2026, is known as the?
A) Geneva Accord
B) Islamabad Memorandum
C) Vienna Pact
D) Doha Declaration
✓ Answer: B) Islamabad Memorandum
Trump and Iran's president signed the Islamabad Memorandum on June 17, mediated in part by Pakistan and Qatar.
8. Who is the President of Iran who signed the war-ending memorandum on 17 June 2026?
A) Ebrahim Raisi
B) Ali Khamenei
C) Masoud Pezeshkian
D) Abbas Araghchi
✓ Answer: C) Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the Islamabad Memorandum in Tehran on June 17, after Trump's digital signature.
9. Which Canadian Prime Minister called the US-Iran deal a 'game changer' during the G7 on 16 June 2026?
A) Justin Trudeau
B) Mark Carney
C) Pierre Poilievre
D) Chrystia Freeland
✓ Answer: B) Mark Carney
Canadian PM Mark Carney described the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a potential game changer on June 16.
10. The G7 2026 joint statement, issued around 17 June, pledged tougher sanctions against which country?
A) China
B) Russia
C) North Korea
D) Venezuela
✓ Answer: B) Russia
Notable for the US signing on, the G7 joint statement pledged tougher sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war.
11. At the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 16 June, Argentina defeated which team 3-0?
A) Jordan
B) Algeria
C) Austria
D) Saudi Arabia
✓ Answer: B) Algeria
On June 16, 2026, Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup group-stage match.
12. On 17 June 2026 at the FIFA World Cup, England defeated Croatia by what scoreline?
A) 4-2
B) 3-1
C) 2-0
D) 5-0
✓ Answer: A) 4-2
England beat Croatia 4-2 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 group match played on June 17.
13. On 18 June 2026, Canada thrashed Qatar by which scoreline at the FIFA World Cup?
A) 6-0
B) 4-1
C) 3-0
D) 5-1
✓ Answer: A) 6-0
Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match on June 18.
14. On 19 June 2026, the United States beat Australia at the FIFA World Cup by what score?
A) 2-0
B) 1-0
C) 3-1
D) 2-1
✓ Answer: A) 2-0
The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 group match on June 19.
15. On 19 June 2026, which Indian cricketer became joint-highest wicket-taker in Women's T20 Internationals?
A) Deepti Sharma
B) Smriti Mandhana
C) Jhulan Goswami
D) Harmanpreet Kaur
✓ Answer: A) Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma became the joint-highest wicket-taker in Women's T20Is, a milestone reported on June 19, 2026.
16. Who was named the new Chairman of GIC Re on 18 June 2026?
A) Hitesh Joshi
B) Kumar Shanker
C) Ajay Rajan
D) Saibal Chattopadhyay
✓ Answer: A) Hitesh Joshi
The government named Hitesh Joshi as the new Chairman of GIC Re on June 18, 2026.
17. Who became the first Indian appointed Vice President of FATF, reported on 20 June 2026?
A) Saurabh Vijay
B) Vivek Aggarwal
C) Neelkanth Mishra
D) Vipul
✓ Answer: B) Vivek Aggarwal
Vivek Aggarwal was named the first Indian appointed Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force on June 20.
18. Saibal Chattopadhyay, appointed NSC Chairperson on 17 June 2026, was formerly Director of which institute?
A) IIM Calcutta
B) IIM Ahmedabad
C) IIT Delhi
D) ISI Kolkata
✓ Answer: A) IIM Calcutta
Dr Saibal Chattopadhyay, the new National Statistical Commission Chairperson, was formerly Director of IIM Calcutta.
19. Along with Saibal Chattopadhyay, which professor from IIM Bangalore was named an NSC member on 17 June 2026?
A) Prof. Shubhabrata Das
B) Prof. Madhavan Mukund
C) Satyendra Bahadur Singh
D) Ravi Agrawal
✓ Answer: A) Prof. Shubhabrata Das
Prof. Shubhabrata Das of IIM Bangalore was named a part-time member of the National Statistical Commission on June 17.
20. Vivek Aggarwal's FATF Vice President appointment, reported 20 June 2026, recognised India's role in which body?
A) Financial Action Task Force
B) World Bank
C) IMF
D) UN Security Council
✓ Answer: A) Financial Action Task Force
Vivek Aggarwal's appointment as FATF Vice President marked the first such position held by an Indian, reported June 20.
21. What is the theme of International Day of Yoga 2026, observed on 21 June?
A) Yoga for Peace
B) Yoga for Healthy Ageing
C) Yoga with Family
D) Yoga for One Earth
✓ Answer: B) Yoga for Healthy Ageing
The International Day of Yoga 2026 theme is 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' highlighting yoga's role across all ages.
22. World Refugee Day, observed on 20 June 2026, is a UN-recognised day for which cause?
A) Highlighting refugee issues globally
B) Promoting world peace
C) Eradicating poverty
D) Climate change awareness
✓ Answer: A) Highlighting refugee issues globally
World Refugee Day, observed annually on June 20, raises awareness of refugee issues worldwide.
23. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on 17 June 2026, raises awareness about?
A) Land degradation and drought
B) Ocean pollution
C) Deforestation only
D) Urban flooding
✓ Answer: A) Land degradation and drought
This UN observance, marked annually on June 17, raises awareness of land degradation and drought.
24. World Music Day, observed on 21 June 2026, coincides with which other major global observance?
A) World Refugee Day
B) International Day of Yoga
C) World Ocean Day
D) World No Tobacco Day
✓ Answer: B) International Day of Yoga
World Music Day falls on June 21, the same date as the International Day of Yoga, marking the summer solstice.
25. The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed on 19 June 2026, was established by the?
A) United Nations
B) WHO
C) UNESCO
D) ICRC
✓ Answer: A) United Nations
This UN-designated day, observed annually on June 19, calls for an end to conflict-related sexual violence.
26. The International Business Summit & Awards 2026, concluded on 16 June in Jaipur, was organised by which body?
A) Indian Council for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
B) CII
C) FICCI
D) ASSOCHAM
✓ Answer: A) Indian Council for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
The Indian Council for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (ICEI) concluded its Business Summit & Awards 2026 in Jaipur on June 16.
27. Around 17-18 June 2026, HUDCO announced financing of how much for Gujarat infrastructure projects?
A) Rs 50,000 crore
B) Rs 1 lakh crore
C) Rs 75,000 crore
D) Rs 25,000 crore
✓ Answer: B) Rs 1 lakh crore
HUDCO announced it would finance Rs 1 lakh crore for Gujarat infrastructure projects, reported around mid-June 2026.
28. India's defence production for FY2025-26, reported around mid-June 2026, reached a record figure of?
A) Rs 1.78 lakh crore
B) Rs 1 lakh crore
C) Rs 2.5 lakh crore
D) Rs 90,000 crore
✓ Answer: A) Rs 1.78 lakh crore
Defence production touched a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY2025-26, reported in mid-June 2026 updates.
29. The BRICS Indore Declaration on agriculture, reported around 15 June 2026, said BRICS nations produce roughly what share of global foodgrain?
A) 25%
B) 42%
C) 60%
D) 15%
✓ Answer: B) 42%
BRICS nations account for around 42% of global foodgrain production, per the Indore Declaration reported on June 15.
30. The Indore Declaration agreed to establish the BRICS AGRIN Framework to strengthen cooperation in?
A) Agro-inputs and genetic resources
B) Defence manufacturing
C) Currency exchange
D) Space technology
✓ Answer: A) Agro-inputs and genetic resources
BRICS AGRIN (Agro-Inputs, Genetic Resources and Information Network) was agreed under the Indore Declaration, reported June 15.
31. At Bharat Innovates 2026 (14-16 June, Nice), how many Indian deep-tech startups were showcased to global investors?
A) 80
B) 100
C) 120
D) 150
✓ Answer: C) 120
Bharat Innovates 2026 showcased 120 Indian deep-tech startups from 13 frontier sectors to global investors.
32. IIT Delhi co-chaired which platform with IIT Bombay at Bharat Innovates 2026?
A) Incubator Innovation Bridge
B) AI Governance Council
C) Digital Sciences Forum
D) Quantum Research Network
✓ Answer: A) Incubator Innovation Bridge
IIT Delhi co-chaired the Incubator Innovation Bridge with IIT Bombay at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice.
33. IIT Delhi's startup CYRAN-AI signed an MoU with which French aerospace and defence giant at the Nice event?
A) Safran Aircraft Engines
B) Dassault Aviation
C) Thales Group
D) Airbus
✓ Answer: A) Safran Aircraft Engines
CYRAN-AI, an IIT Delhi deeptech startup, signed a strategic MoU with Safran Aircraft Engines during Bharat Innovates 2026.
34. India's DST partnered with which French institute to set up a joint Centre of Digital Sciences during the Nice visit?
A) CNRS
B) INRIA
C) CEA
D) ESA
✓ Answer: B) INRIA
India's Department of Science and Technology and France's INRIA jointly established a Centre of Digital Sciences.
35. The India-France talks around 15 June 2026 expanded UPI digital payment acceptance to which location?
A) Charles de Gaulle Airport only
B) Paris Airport and retail networks
C) Marseille port
D) Lyon railway stations
✓ Answer: B) Paris Airport and retail networks
An agreement during PM Modi's Nice visit expanded India's UPI acceptance to Paris Airport and retail networks.
36. The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting, whose outcome was reported on 15 June, was held under whose Presidency?
A) South Africa's
B) Brazil's
C) India's
D) Russia's
✓ Answer: C) India's
The Indore Declaration was adopted under India's BRICS Presidency 2026, reported on June 15.
37. The Indian Army contingent departed on 19 June 2026 for which multilateral peacekeeping exercise in Mongolia?
A) Khaan Quest
B) Yudh Abhyas
C) Garuda
D) Indra
✓ Answer: A) Khaan Quest
An Indian Army contingent departed on June 19 for Exercise Khaan Quest, held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from June 20.
38. Exercise Khaan Quest, which began on 20 June 2026 in Mongolia, focuses primarily on?
A) Peacekeeping operations
B) Naval warfare
C) Cyber defence
D) Nuclear deterrence
✓ Answer: A) Peacekeeping operations
Khaan Quest is a multilateral exercise focused on preparing forces for UN peacekeeping operations, beginning June 20.
39. At Eurosatory 2026 in Paris (mid-June), Bharat Forge signed a Letter of Intent with which Nordic defence company?
A) Saab
B) NAMMO Sweden AB
C) Kongsberg
D) BAE Systems
✓ Answer: B) NAMMO Sweden AB
Bharat Forge Kilsta AB and NAMMO Sweden AB signed an LoI at Eurosatory 2026 to jointly produce defence sub-systems.
40. The G7 joint statement on 17 June 2026, alongside the Iran deal, also addressed the ongoing war involving which country?
A) Ukraine
B) Syria
C) Yemen
D) Sudan
✓ Answer: A) Ukraine
The G7's June 17 joint statement covered both the Iran agreement and tougher sanctions tied to the Ukraine war.
41. On 21 June 2026, the Vice President participated in International Yoga Day celebrations at which Ladakh venue?
A) Spituk Stadium, Leh
B) Pangong Lake
C) Nubra Valley
D) Khardung La
✓ Answer: A) Spituk Stadium, Leh
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan joined International Yoga Day celebrations at Spituk Stadium in Leh, Ladakh, on June 21.
42. On 20 June 2026, the Vice President visited a rock check dam on the Sindhu River built under which abhiyan?
A) Sindhu Jal Samriddhi Abhiyan
B) Jal Jeevan Mission
C) Namami Gange
D) Catch the Rain
✓ Answer: A) Sindhu Jal Samriddhi Abhiyan
VP Radhakrishnan visited the first rock check dam on the Sindhu River at Upshi, Ladakh, on June 20, under the Sindhu Jal Samriddhi Abhiyan.
43. On 21 June 2026, President Murmu took part in a mass yoga demonstration at which Madhya Pradesh city?
A) Jabalpur
B) Bhopal
C) Indore
D) Gwalior
✓ Answer: A) Jabalpur
President Droupadi Murmu participated in a mass yoga demonstration on International Yoga Day at Jabalpur on June 21.
44. On 20 June 2026, the President and PM jointly marked the completion of two years of which state government?
A) Odisha
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Andhra Pradesh
✓ Answer: A) Odisha
The President and Prime Minister participated in a programme marking the completion of two years of the Odisha government on June 20.
45. Under the Indore Declaration's BRICS AGRIN Framework (reported 15 June), which area sees strengthened cooperation among BRICS nations?
A) Agricultural inputs and seed varieties
B) Cyber-security standards
C) Currency settlement
D) Space launches
✓ Answer: A) Agricultural inputs and seed varieties
BRICS AGRIN facilitates exchange of agricultural inputs, genetic resources and best seed varieties among member nations.
46. Deepti Sharma's milestone of becoming joint-highest wicket-taker in Women's T20Is was reported on which date?
A) 19 June 2026
B) 15 June 2026
C) 21 June 2026
D) 17 June 2026
✓ Answer: A) 19 June 2026
Deepti Sharma's record-equalling feat in Women's T20 Internationals was reported in current affairs roundups on June 19.
47. Bharat Innovates 2026 (14-16 June) recognised IIT Delhi's partnership with which French university as exemplary?
A) Sorbonne University
B) University of Paris-Saclay
C) Sciences Po
D) ENS Paris
✓ Answer: A) Sorbonne University
French President Macron cited IIT Delhi's ongoing partnership with Sorbonne University as an exemplar of collaboration.
48. The G7's joint statement praising Trump for the Iran agreement, issued 17 June 2026, marked a first because?
A) The US signed onto the joint statement
B) It was issued in French
C) It excluded Ukraine
D) It was unanimous on tariffs
✓ Answer: A) The US signed onto the joint statement
The joint statement was notable for the US's signing on, despite the summit otherwise forgoing a full communique.
49. Saibal Chattopadhyay, honoured with the NSC Chairperson post on 17 June 2026, holds a PhD from which US university?
A) University of Connecticut, Storrs
B) Harvard University
C) MIT
D) Stanford University
✓ Answer: A) University of Connecticut, Storrs
Dr Saibal Chattopadhyay holds a PhD and MS in Statistics from the University of Connecticut, Storrs.
50. Vivek Aggarwal's recognition as first Indian FATF Vice President, reported 20 June 2026, reflects India's growing role in?
A) Global anti-money laundering efforts
B) Climate diplomacy
C) Trade negotiations
D) Space cooperation
✓ Answer: A) Global anti-money laundering efforts
FATF sets global standards against money laundering and terror financing; Aggarwal's role reflects India's rising influence there.