17 June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Top 20 Headlines | Daily One-Liner for Exams
Welcome to your daily current affairs update for June 17, 2026 . This video covers all important national and international events in a crisp one-liner format – ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State PCS, and other competitive exams.
MCQs on Current Affairs – June 17, 2026
1. Which four traditional products of Jharkhand recently received Geographical Indication (GI) Tags?
A. Tussar Silk, Dokra Art, Sohrai Painting, Bamboo Craft
B. Bhagaiya Silk, Kuchai Silk, Munda Jewellery, Jharkhand Bamboo Craft
C. Madhubani Art, Bhagalpuri Silk, Lac Craft, Bamboo Craft
D. Paitkar Art, Tussar Silk, Munda Jewellery, Dokra Craft
✅ Answer: B. Bhagaiya Silk, Kuchai Silk, Munda Jewellery, Jharkhand Bamboo Craft
Explanation: Four traditional products of Jharkhand—Bhagaiya Silk, Kuchai Silk, Munda Jewellery, and Jharkhand Bamboo Craft—were granted GI Tags, recognizing their unique regional identity and cultural significance.
2. What is Pluvicto, recently launched in India?
A. Cancer vaccine
B. Gene therapy treatment
C. Radioligand therapy for advanced prostate cancer
D. AI-based diagnostic platform
✅ Answer: C. Radioligand therapy for advanced prostate cancer
Explanation: Pluvicto is India's first regulatory-approved radioligand therapy used for treating advanced prostate cancer through targeted radiation delivery.
3. The Integrated Aqua Park foundation stone was laid in which district of Bihar?
A. Gaya
B. Patna
C. Bhojpur
D. Muzaffarpur
✅ Answer: C. Bhojpur
Explanation: The Integrated Aqua Park project was launched in Bhojpur district to strengthen fisheries infrastructure and aquaculture development.
4. Which state became the first to receive a drone-based mail transmission service from the Department of Posts?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pradesh
✅ Answer: B. Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: The Department of Posts introduced drone-based mail transportation between Mandi Head Post Office and Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh.
5. The conservation breeding programme that recently added three new chicks is related to which species?
A. Sarus Crane
B. Snow Leopard
C. Great Indian Bustard
D. Indian Vulture
✅ Answer: C. Great Indian Bustard
Explanation: Three new chicks were added to the Project Great Indian Bustard conservation programme, supporting the recovery of this critically endangered bird.
6. Which major railway project recently deployed India’s first railway tunnel hood technology?
A. Delhi–Varanasi Bullet Train Project
B. Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
C. Dedicated Freight Corridor
D. Chennai–Bengaluru High-Speed Rail Project
✅ Answer: B. Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
Explanation: The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project achieved a significant engineering milestone through the use of railway tunnel hood technology.
7. The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting was held in:
A. New Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Indore
D. Ahmedabad
✅ Answer: C. Indore
Explanation: The meeting was hosted in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, under India's BRICS Presidency.
8. Which bank was placed under RBI restrictions for six months?
A. Saraswat Co-operative Bank
B. Mogaveera Co-operative Bank
C. Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank
D. Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank
✅ Answer: B. Mogaveera Co-operative Bank
Explanation: RBI imposed restrictions on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank to protect depositor interests and ensure regulatory compliance.
9. How much remittance did India receive during FY26?
A. USD 95.3 Billion
B. USD 102.8 Billion
C. USD 110.47 Billion
D. USD 120.5 Billion
✅ Answer: C. USD 110.47 Billion
Explanation: India became the first country to receive over USD 100 billion in annual remittances, reaching USD 110.47 billion in FY26.
10. Which organization conducted three successful flight tests of India’s Integrated Multi-Layered Ballistic Missile Defence System?
A. ISRO
B. HAL
C. DRDO
D. BEL
✅ Answer: C. DRDO
Explanation: DRDO successfully conducted three consecutive flight tests of India's Ballistic Missile Defence System.
11. Mission Sudarshan Chakra is related to:
A. Space exploration
B. Cybersecurity network
C. Multi-layer missile defence system
D. Naval modernization project
✅ Answer: C. Multi-layer missile defence system
Explanation: Mission Sudarshan Chakra aims to establish a comprehensive missile defence shield for India.
12. After the creation of two new NCC Directorates, the total number of NCC State Directorates became:
A. 17
B. 18
C. 19
D. 20
✅ Answer: C. 19
Explanation: New NCC Directorates were approved for Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, increasing the total to 19.
13. Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust is backed by which sovereign wealth fund?
A. Qatar Investment Authority
B. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
C. Kuwait Investment Authority
D. Singapore GIC
✅ Answer: B. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Explanation: Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust, backed by ADIA, announced plans to sell a stake in Lenskart.
14. The Koha Software training programme was conducted by:
A. CSIR-NPL
B. CSIR-NIScPR
C. CSIR-CRRI
D. CSIR-IICT
✅ Answer: B. CSIR-NIScPR
Explanation: CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research organized the programme on library automation using Koha Software.
15. IN-SPACe selected the first three Indian entities for funding under which scheme?
A. Startup India Space Scheme
B. Space Innovation Mission
C. Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) Scheme
D. Space India Venture Fund
✅ Answer: C. Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) Scheme
Explanation: The TAF Scheme supports private participation and technology adoption in India's space sector.
16. The RISE Conclave 2026 was held in:
A. Hyderabad
B. Bengaluru
C. Pune
D. Ahmedabad
✅ Answer: B. Bengaluru
Explanation: Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the RISE Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru and emphasized innovation-led growth.
17. What is “Varya”?
A. AI chatbot for farmers
B. Quantum computing platform
C. Indigenous video story-generating AI model
D. Language translation software
✅ Answer: C. Indigenous video story-generating AI model
Explanation: Varya is India's first indigenous distilled video story-generating AI model launched with support from the IndiaAI Mission.
18. Gavri Devi, who recently passed away, was associated with:
A. Classical dance
B. Theatre arts
C. Mand folk singing
D. Instrumental music
✅ Answer: C. Mand folk singing
Explanation: Gavri Devi was a renowned Mand folk singer from Rajasthan and a respected figure in Indian folk music.
19. The India–France Atal Tinkering Lab Bridge was launched under:
A. India–France Education Partnership 2026
B. India–France Technology Corridor
C. India–France Year of Innovation 2026
D. India–France Digital Mission 2026
✅ Answer: C. India–France Year of Innovation 2026
Explanation: The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration in innovation, entrepreneurship, and education between India and France.
20. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year on:
A. 5 June
B. 15 June
C. 17 June
D. 21 June
✅ Answer: C. 17 June
Explanation: The day is observed annually on 17 June to raise awareness about desertification, drought, and sustainable land management practices.