18 June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Top 20 Headlines | Daily One-Liner for Exams
Welcome to your daily current affairs update for June 18, 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 18, 2026
1. What major change did SEBI introduce for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)?
A. Ban on ETF trading
B. Dynamic price bands and pre-open call auction mechanism
C. Increase in brokerage charges
D. Elimination of market makers
? Answer: B. Dynamic price bands and pre-open call auction mechanism
Explanation: SEBI revised the ETF trading framework by introducing dynamic price bands, a new base price methodology, and a pre-open call auction mechanism to improve price discovery and market efficiency.
2. Which organization released the latest Consumer Confidence Survey for May 2026?
A. NITI Aayog
B. SEBI
C. RBI
D. Ministry of Finance
? Answer: C. RBI
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India released the survey, which showed a decline in consumer confidence in both urban and rural areas.
3. Which ministry launched the Yoga Park Portal?
A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B. Ministry of Sports
C. Ministry of Ayush
D. Ministry of Tourism
? Answer: C. Ministry of Ayush
Explanation: The Yoga Park Portal aims to transform parks into wellness hubs promoting yoga, meditation, and preventive healthcare.
4. Operation DRISHTI is primarily associated with:
A. Border surveillance
B. Space research
C. Eye-care and healthcare outreach services
D. Cybersecurity awareness
? Answer: C. Eye-care and healthcare outreach services
Explanation: Operation DRISHTI is a humanitarian initiative of the Indian Army and IAF that provides advanced eye-care services to citizens.
5. How many women cadets from the first NDA batch were commissioned into the Armed Forces?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 17
? Answer: D. 17
Explanation: The first batch of 17 women cadets trained at NDA was commissioned into the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
6. The MEPRO X6 telescopic sight has been selected for use with which weapon system?
A. INSAS Rifle
B. AK-203 Rifle
C. NEGEV 7.62×51 mm Light Machine Gun
D. SIG Sauer Rifle
? Answer: C. NEGEV 7.62×51 mm Light Machine Gun
Explanation: The Indian Army selected the MEPRO X6 as the standard daytime optic for its NEGEV LMGs.
7. The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of PGIM India Asset Management by:
A. Reliance Capital
B. TVS Emerald Ltd. and TVS Venu Management
C. SBI Mutual Fund
D. ICICI Prudential AMC
? Answer: B. TVS Emerald Ltd. and TVS Venu Management
Explanation: CCI approved the proposed acquisition involving PGIM India Asset Management and PGIM India Trustees.
8. CSIR organized a Technology Transfer and Bharatiya Nirdeshak Document release event at:
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad
? Answer: C. New Delhi
Explanation: The event was held at CSIR Headquarters in New Delhi to promote innovation and technology transfer.
9. What is SOLAR-1?
A. India's first solar-powered satellite
B. A lunar mission
C. America's first dedicated space-weather monitoring satellite
D. A commercial weather forecasting satellite
? Answer: C. America's first dedicated space-weather monitoring satellite
Explanation: SOLAR-1 is designed for continuous operational monitoring of solar activity and space weather conditions.
10. India's first domestically manufactured Airbus C295 completed its maiden test flight from:
A. Bengaluru
B. Hyderabad
C. Vadodara
D. Chennai
? Answer: C. Vadodara
Explanation: The aircraft was manufactured at the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, Gujarat.
11. Oil India Limited signed a clean-energy collaboration agreement with:
A. BP Plc
B. Shell
C. Petroleum Technology Research Centre, Canada
D. TotalEnergies
? Answer: C. Petroleum Technology Research Centre, Canada
Explanation: The agreement aims to advance clean-energy technologies and sustainable energy solutions.
12. What is ANCHOR, released by IIT Madras?
A. AI-powered healthcare platform
B. World's most detailed 3D atlas of the human brainstem
C. Space navigation software
D. Marine mapping system
? Answer: B. World's most detailed 3D atlas of the human brainstem
Explanation: ANCHOR is a major achievement in neuroscience research and human brain mapping.
13. Which legendary Indian shooting coach passed away at the age of 49?
A. Abhinav Bindra
B. Gagan Narang
C. Jaspal Rana
D. Samaresh Jung
? Answer: C. Jaspal Rana
Explanation: Padma Shri Jaspal Rana was one of India's most successful pistol shooters and coaches.
14. David Hockney, who passed away recently, was famous as a:
A. Musician
B. Sculptor
C. Contemporary Artist
D. Film Director
? Answer: C. Contemporary Artist
Explanation: David Hockney was among the most celebrated British contemporary artists.
15. India's revised Wholesale Price Index (WPI) series uses which new base year?
A. 2015–16
B. 2020–21
C. 2021–22
D. 2022–23
? Answer: D. 2022–23
Explanation: The revised WPI series replaces the earlier base year of 2011–12.
16. Access to which messaging platform was temporarily restricted in India until 22 June 2026?
A. Signal
B. Telegram
C. Discord
D. WeChat
? Answer: B. Telegram
Explanation: MeitY temporarily restricted Telegram access as part of regulatory and security measures.
17. The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) primarily celebrates:
A. Feature films only
B. Documentary, short, and animation films
C. Sports films
D. Regional cinema only
? Answer: B. Documentary, short, and animation films
Explanation: MIFF is one of India's leading festivals dedicated to documentary, short, and animation cinema.
18. Which honour was conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Slovakia?
A. Order of Merit
B. Order of Friendship
C. Order of the White Double Cross (First Class)
D. Order of National Glory
? Answer: C. Order of the White Double Cross (First Class)
Explanation: It is Slovakia's highest civilian honour.
19. TCS signed a technology transformation agreement with which company?
A. Allianz
B. Prudential
C. Canada Life
D. MetLife
? Answer: C. Canada Life
Explanation: TCS will modernize Canada Life's IT infrastructure across its European operations.
20. Srishti Kiran achieved World No. 1 ranking in which category?
A. ITF Under-15
B. ITF Under-18
C. ITF Under-13
D. WTA Junior Rankings
? Answer: C. ITF Under-13
Explanation: Bengaluru-based Srishti Kiran became World No. 1 in the Under-13 category of the International Tennis Federation Junior Rankings.
21. Autistic Pride Day is observed every year on:
A. 2 April
B. 18 June
C. 21 June
D.
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