26 June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Top 20 Headlines | Daily One-Liner for Exams
Welcome to your daily current affairs update for June 27, 2026 MCQ . 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.
Daily Current Affairs MCQs – 26 June 2026
Q1. In 2025, India emerged as the world's leading nation in:
A. Shipbuilding
B. Port Cargo Handling
C. Ship Recycling
D. Inland Water Transport
Answer: C. Ship Recycling
Explanation: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced that India became the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025, strengthening its position in the global maritime industry.
Q2. Which port was recognized as a model for sustainable maritime development in India?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
B. Deendayal Port Authority
C. Paradip Port Authority
D. V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA)
Answer: D. V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA)
Explanation: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted VOCPA as a benchmark for sustainable and environmentally responsible port development.
Q3. Which city is hosting the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) Meeting 2026?
A. Hyderabad
B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Chennai
Answer: C. Bengaluru
Explanation: India is hosting the BRICS HOSA Meeting 2026 in Bengaluru with participation from all 11 BRICS member countries.
Q4. Which state constituted a five-member committee to prepare a draft law for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?
A. Gujarat
B. Uttarakhand
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Answer: D. Rajasthan
Explanation: The Rajasthan Government formed a committee to prepare the draft framework for implementing a Uniform Civil Code in the state.
Q5. Jainendra K. Jain received the 2025 Wolf Prize in Physics for the discovery of:
A. Higgs Boson
B. Composite Fermions
C. Graphene
D. Gravitational Waves
Answer: B. Composite Fermions
Explanation: His discovery transformed the understanding of the Fractional Quantum Hall Effect and earned him the prestigious Wolf Prize in Physics.
Q6. How many Padma Awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu during the second phase of the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony?
A. 55
B. 60
C. 65
D. 70
Answer: C. 65
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu conferred 65 Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the second phase of the investiture ceremony.
Q7. The Maharashtra School Education Department signed an MoU with which organization to provide AI training to teachers?
A. Microsoft
B. Google for Education
C. IBM
D. Intel
Answer: B. Google for Education
Explanation: The partnership will provide Artificial Intelligence and digital technology training to over four lakh teachers across Maharashtra.
Q8. India secured which rank in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027?
A. 10th
B. 11th
C. 13th
D. 15th
Answer: C. 13th
Explanation: India ranked 13th globally in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027, reflecting improvements in future-ready skills and education.
Q9. Who became the first footballer to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments?
A. Lionel Messi
B. Cristiano Ronaldo
C. Neymar Jr.
D. Kylian Mbappé
Answer: B. Cristiano Ronaldo
Explanation: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo created history by scoring in six separate FIFA World Cup editions.
Q10. The RBI (Trade Receivables Discounting System) Directions, 2026 are primarily aimed at benefiting:
A. Large Corporates
B. Start-ups only
C. MSMEs
D. Cooperative Banks
Answer: C. MSMEs
Explanation: The new directions simplify invoice financing and make it easier for MSMEs to access working capital.
Q11. Bangladesh became the _____ member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
A. 24th
B. 25th
C. 26th
D. 27th
Answer: D. 27th
Explanation: Bangladesh officially joined the IBCA on 24 June 2026 as the alliance's 27th member nation.
Q12. Pradeep Singh Kharola rejoined Air India as:
A. Managing Director
B. Chief Executive Officer
C. Executive Advisor to the Chairman
D. Chief Operating Officer
Answer: C. Executive Advisor to the Chairman
Explanation: The former Civil Aviation Secretary was appointed Executive Advisor to Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran.
Q13. Around how many Su-30MKI fighter aircraft have been integrated with BrahMos-A missiles?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
Answer: C. 40
Explanation: Approximately 40 Su-30MKI aircraft have been equipped with BrahMos-A supersonic cruise missiles to strengthen India's strike capability.
Q14. AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 was launched by:
A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare only
B. Ministry of Civil Aviation and Delhi International Airport Limited
C. NITI Aayog
D. Airports Authority of India only
Answer: B. Ministry of Civil Aviation and Delhi International Airport Limited
Explanation: AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 is an upgraded contactless passenger health self-declaration portal for international travellers.
Q15. Which two portals were integrated by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)?
A. eSanjeevani and Ayushman Bharat Portal
B. Pharma Jan Samadhan Portal and Pharma Sahi Daam Portal
C. CoWIN and ABDM Portal
D. Jan Aushadhi Portal and DigiLocker
Answer: B. Pharma Jan Samadhan Portal and Pharma Sahi Daam Portal
Explanation: The integration aims to improve citizen access to medicine pricing information and grievance redressal services.
Q16. Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched four digital policing applications during which conference?
A. DGP Conference 2026
B. National Cyber Security Summit
C. 26th All India Fingerprint Conference
D. Police Technology Expo
Answer: C. 26th All India Fingerprint Conference
Explanation: The applications were launched to strengthen digital policing and forensic capabilities.
Q17. NASA's Swift Boost Mission aims to:
A. Launch a Mars rover
B. Upgrade the International Space Station
C. Raise the orbit of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
D. Send astronauts to the Moon
Answer: C. Raise the orbit of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
Explanation: The mission will extend the operational life of the Swift space telescope launched in 2004.
Q18. The Biopolymer-Based Smart Seed Coating Technology was developed by:
A. ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
B. ICAR-IIOR, Hyderabad
C. ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack
D. ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad
Answer: B. ICAR-IIOR, Hyderabad
Explanation: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research developed the technology to improve seed quality and crop resilience.
Q19. François Englert, who passed away recently, was awarded the Nobel Prize for contributions related to:
A. Black Holes
B. Higgs Mechanism
C. Quantum Computing
D. String Theory
Answer: B. Higgs Mechanism
Explanation: Belgian physicist François Englert co-developed the Higgs mechanism, a landmark contribution to particle physics.
Q20. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on:
A. 24 June
B. 25 June
C. 26 June
D. 27 June