13 June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Weekend Roundup | Top 20 Headlines
Welcome to your weekend current affairs digest for 13 June 2026 . In this video, we cover all the major national and international events from the last two days – perfect for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State PCS, and other competitive exams.
1. Which Union Minister chaired the virtual meeting on the implementation of the Viksit Bharat–Gramin Bharat initiative?
A) Nitin Gadkari
B) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
C) Piyush Goyal
D) Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer: B) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Explanation: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired the meeting with State Rural Development Ministers to review the progress of the Viksit Bharat–Gramin Bharat initiative.
2. Which meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on June 13, 2026?
A) GST Council Meeting
B) Inter-State Council Meeting
C) 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog
D) National Development Council Meeting
Answer: C) 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog
Explanation: The Prime Minister chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, focusing on cooperative federalism and development priorities.
3. What is “ArsenSafe,” developed by IIT Bhubaneswar?
A) Water purification system
B) Air pollution monitoring device
C) Portable arsenic detection device
D) Solar-powered water pump
Answer: C) Portable arsenic detection device
Explanation: ArsenSafe is a portable device that can detect arsenic contamination in drinking water without laboratory support.
4. Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 reform-linked agreement was signed between DDWS and which state?
A) Assam
B) Sikkim
C) Meghalaya
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B) Sikkim
Explanation: The agreement aims to strengthen rural drinking water infrastructure in Sikkim under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
5. Rapido partnered with which ministry to promote the Rahveer Scheme?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Rural Development
C) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
D) Ministry of Tourism
Answer: C) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Explanation: Rapido joined hands with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to spread awareness about the Rahveer Scheme.
6. Invest India signed a strategic partnership with which organization to attract greater FDI into Uttar Pradesh?
A) Startup India
B) Invest UP
C) SIDBI
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) Invest UP
Explanation: The partnership aims to accelerate industrial development and attract higher foreign investment into Uttar Pradesh.
7. Which Indian port topped the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025?
A) Chennai Port
B) Paradip Port
C) Visakhapatnam Port
D) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)
Answer: D) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)
Explanation: JNPA emerged as India's best-performing container port in the CPPI 2025 ranking.
8. How many medals did India win at the New Taipei City Athletics Open 2026?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
Answer: B) 4
Explanation: India won a total of four medals, including two gold and two silver medals.
9. How many total medals did India secure at the Ulaanbaatar Open 2026 Wrestling Tournament?
A) 12
B) 15
C) 17
D) 20
Answer: C) 17
Explanation: Indian wrestlers won 17 medals, comprising eight gold and nine bronze medals.
10. World Day Against Child Labour is observed every year on:
A) 10 June
B) 11 June
C) 12 June
D) 13 June
Answer: C) 12 June
Explanation: The day aims to raise awareness about eliminating child labour and protecting children's rights.
11. International Albinism Awareness Day is observed annually on:
A) 11 June
B) 12 June
C) 13 June
D) 14 June
Answer: C) 13 June
Explanation: The day promotes awareness, inclusion, and protection of the rights of persons with albinism.
12. India launched a Peer-to-Peer Cross-Border Remittance Mechanism with which neighboring country?
A) Bhutan
B) Bangladesh
C) Nepal
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: C) Nepal
Explanation: The initiative strengthens digital financial connectivity between India and Nepal.
13. ECLGS 5.0 was approved primarily to support businesses affected by:
A) COVID-19 pandemic
B) Global recession
C) West Asia Crisis
D) Banking crisis
Answer: C) West Asia Crisis
Explanation: The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 provides additional credit support to businesses affected by disruptions arising from the West Asia crisis.
14. CGSMFI-2.0 has been extended until:
A) 31 July 2026
B) 31 August 2026
C) 30 September 2026
D) 31 December 2026
Answer: B) 31 August 2026
Explanation: The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions has been extended until 31 August 2026 or until the guarantee limit is exhausted.
15. Which Venezuelan leader visited India in June 2026?
A) Nicolás Maduro
B) Delcy Rodríguez
C) Jorge Rodríguez
D) Cilia Flores
Answer: B) Delcy Rodríguez
Explanation: Delcy Rodríguez visited India to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the energy sector.
16. The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Accord Software and Systems for procurement of:
A) Radar Systems
B) Combat Drones
C) ECGNSS Jammers
D) Naval Missiles
Answer: C) ECGNSS Jammers
Explanation: The contract covers procurement of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System Jammers for the Indian Navy.
17. The unexploded missile warhead recovered by the Indian Navy was found on which tanker?
A) MT Horizon Star
B) MT Olympic Life
C) MT Ocean Pride
D) MT Blue Pearl
Answer: B) MT Olympic Life
Explanation: The Navy successfully carried out an Explosive Ordnance Disposal operation involving MT Olympic Life.
18. At which institution did Jitendra Singh deliver the address “Advancing Research & Innovation Towards Viksit Bharat”?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Bombay
C) IIT Madras
D) IIT Gandhinagar
Answer: D) IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation: He emphasized that research should create societal and economic impact rather than merely generating publications.
19. Adani Ports secured a marine services contract for the LNG export project of which country?
A) Brazil
B) Chile
C) Argentina
D) Peru
Answer: C) Argentina
Explanation: The contract marks Adani Ports’ entry into the South American market through Argentina’s first LNG export project.
20. Which advanced fighter aircraft did Russian President Vladimir Putin propose for joint production in India?
A) MiG-35
B) Su-30SM
C) Su-75 Checkmate
D) Sukhoi Su-57
Answer: D) Sukhoi Su-57
Explanation: Russia proposed supplying and jointly manufacturing the advanced Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter aircraft in India, strengthening defence cooperation.
21. The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of a stake in Shriram Life Insurance by:
A) Allianz SE
B) Prudential Plc
C) Sanlam Emerging Markets
D) AIA Group
Answer: C) Sanlam Emerging Markets