30 June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Top 20 Headlines | Daily One-Liner for Exams
Welcome to your daily current affairs update for June 3 0, 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 – 30 June 2026
Q1. The Ministry of Culture observed Samvidhan Hatya Diwas through a programme organised by:
A. IGNCA
B. Lalit Kala Akademi
C. Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT)
D. Sahitya Akademi
Answer: C. Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT)
Explanation: The Ministry of Culture commemorated Samvidhan Hatya Diwas through a special programme organised by CCRT at its New Delhi campus.
Q2. Who released the book "Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto" ?
A. Droupadi Murmu
B. Narendra Modi
C. C. P. Radhakrishnan
D. Amit Shah
Answer: C. C. P. Radhakrishnan
Explanation: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book highlighting the heritage and history of the Bhawaiya folk tradition.
Q3. The Second Pax Silica Summit was held in:
A. London
B. Washington, D.C.
C. Tokyo
D. Singapore
Answer: B. Washington, D.C.
Explanation: India participated in the Second Pax Silica Summit in Washington, D.C., along with 34 other countries to discuss semiconductor supply chains.
Q4. The GO-EAST initiative was launched by which state government?
A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Assam
Answer: B. Odisha
Explanation: Odisha launched GO-EAST along with amendments to its Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2022 to boost investment.
Q5. India commissioned the world's first hydrogen production facility using nuclear process heat at:
A. BARC, Mumbai
B. IGCAR, Kalpakkam
C. NPCIL, Kudankulam
D. IPR, Gandhinagar
Answer: B. IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Explanation: The facility at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, is the world's first to use nuclear process heat for hydrogen production.
Q6. Which two Indian conservationists received the Whitley Awards 2026 (Green Oscars) ?
A. Romulus Whitaker and Bittu Sahgal
B. Parveen Shaikh and Barkha Subba
C. Kartik Shanker and Neha Sinha
D. Ravi Chellam and Ullas Karanth
Answer: B. Parveen Shaikh and Barkha Subba
Explanation: The two conservationists were honoured for their outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation.
Q7. How many Indian schools were shortlisted among the Top 10 finalists for the World's Best School Prizes 2026 ?
A. Three
B. Five
C. Seven
D. Ten
Answer: C. Seven
Explanation: Seven Indian schools were shortlisted, reflecting India's growing recognition for innovation in education.
Q8. IIT Bombay signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with:
A. Harvard University
B. Stanford University
C. SUNY Old Westbury
D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Answer: C. SUNY Old Westbury
Explanation: The LoI aims to strengthen academic cooperation, joint research, and student exchange programmes.
Q9. England Test captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement after the:
A. First Test against New Zealand
B. Second Test against New Zealand
C. Third Test against New Zealand
D. Ashes Series
Answer: C. Third Test against New Zealand
Explanation: Ben Stokes announced that he would retire from international cricket after the third Test at Trent Bridge.
Q10. International Asteroid Day is observed every year on:
A. 28 June
B. 29 June
C. 30 June
D. 1 July
Answer: C. 30 June
Explanation: The day is observed to raise awareness about asteroids, planetary defence, and near-Earth objects.
Q11. Goldman Sachs raised India's Calendar Year 2026 GDP growth forecast to:
A. 6.2%
B. 6.5%
C. 6.8%
D. 7.0%
Answer: C. 6.8%
Explanation: Goldman Sachs revised India's CY2026 GDP growth forecast upward to 6.8%.
Q12. Amazon announced an investment of how much in India during 2026–2030?
A. USD 25 billion
B. USD 35 billion
C. USD 48 billion
D. USD 60 billion
Answer: C. USD 48 billion
Explanation: The investment will support Amazon's expansion in e-commerce, AI, cloud computing, and logistics.
Q13. The Asian Development Bank approved a USD 42.2 million SEFF for:
A. Solar energy projects
B. Bamboo industry development in North East India
C. Metro rail projects
D. Smart cities programme
Answer: B. Bamboo industry development in North East India
Explanation: The funding aims to strengthen the bamboo sector across India's North Eastern Region.
Q14. Who was appointed as the new Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) ?
A. S. Somanath
B. Dr. V. Narayanan
C. Dr. U.P. Rajeev
D. M. Sankaran
Answer: C. Dr. U.P. Rajeev
Explanation: Dr. U.P. Rajeev was appointed Director of VSSC, one of ISRO's premier research centres.
Q15. Who became the new Chief Secretary of Telangana?
A. Somesh Kumar
B. Sanjay Jaju
C. A. Santhi Kumari
D. Rajiv Sharma
Answer: B. Sanjay Jaju
Explanation: The Telangana Government appointed 1992-batch IAS officer Sanjay Jaju as the new Chief Secretary.
Q16. Jaime Abelardo de la Espriella was elected President of:
A. Chile
B. Peru
C. Colombia
D. Ecuador
Answer: C. Colombia
Explanation: He won Colombia's Presidential Runoff Election for the 2026–2030 term.
Q17. Project BRAHMANK is associated with:
A. Indian Army
B. Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
C. National Highways Authority of India
D. Indian Railways
Answer: B. Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
Explanation: Project BRAHMANK celebrated its 16th Raising Day for its contribution to strategic infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh.
Q18. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released which document to improve DRDO's administrative efficiency?
A. Defence Vision 2030
B. DRDO Innovation Policy
C. Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026)
D. Defence Procurement Manual 2026
Answer: C. Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026)
Explanation: DFP-2026 enhances financial autonomy, accountability, and timely execution of defence R&D projects.
Q19. Scientists at INST, Mohali developed an electrolyte additive to improve the performance of:
A. Lithium-ion Batteries
B. Sodium-ion Batteries
C. Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries (AZIBs)
D. Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Answer: C. Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries (AZIBs)
Explanation: The new additive improves the efficiency, stability, and lifespan of Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries.
Q20. Kisan Sarathi is:
A. A crop insurance scheme
B. A farm mechanisation programme
C. An integrated digital agro-advisory platform
D. A fertilizer subsidy portal
Answer: C. An integrated digital agro-advisory platform
Explanation: Launched in July 2021, Kisan Sarathi provides multilingual, personalized agricultural advisories to