Current Affairs Quiz — 06 June 2026
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Nepal's Foreign Minister who held talks with S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on 6 June 2026 was:
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Correct answer: C — Shishir Khanal
Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal held bilateral talks with Jaishankar in New Delhi on 6 June 2026.
During the India–Nepal talks of 6 June 2026, both Ministers welcomed the completion of internal processes for the entry into force of which agreement?
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Correct answer: A — Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement in Criminal Matters
Both Ministers welcomed completion of internal processes for the India–Nepal Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement in Criminal Matters (MLAA).
On 6 June 2026, India handed over 72 health facilities and 12 cultural heritage sector projects to Nepal. Under which programme were these completed?
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Correct answer: D — Post-2015 Earthquake Reconstruction Assistance
The projects were completed under India's post-2015 'Earthquake Reconstruction Assistance' to Nepal.
Consider the following statements about Nepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal's visit to India in June 2026: 1. It was the first Foreign Minister-level visit since Nepal's new Government took office in March 2026. 2. During the visit, Khanal also met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are in the Embassy of India's note on the visit.
India won the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 on 6 June 2026 by defeating which team in the final?
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Correct answer: A — Bangladesh
India beat defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the final.
The final of the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 was played at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in:
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Correct answer: C — Margao, Goa
The AIFF and SAFF reports place the final at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa.
With the 2026 triumph, how many SAFF Women's Championship titles has India won?
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Correct answer: B — Six
The 2026 title was India's record-extending sixth and the first since 2019.
Who was named the Most Valuable Player of the SAFF Women's Championship 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Sanfida Nongrum
Sanfida Nongrum was named MVP; Aveka Singh was top scorer and Panthoi Chanu Elangbam was Best Goalkeeper.
Consider the following statements about the SAFF Women's Championship 2026: 1. India won all four of their matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding one. 2. Bangladesh had won the two previous editions, in 2022 and 2024. 3. India won the Fair Play award. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Fair Play award went to Nepal.
India won the bronze medal at the Women's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 on 6 June 2026 by defeating:
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Correct answer: D — Korea
India beat Korea 3-0 in the bronze-medal match at Kakamigahara, Japan.
Which team won the gold medal at the Women's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: A — China
China beat Japan 2-1 in the gold-medal match (FIH results).
On 6 June 2026, Digital India BHASHINI signed an MoU for a 'Voice First' language translation platform for Nepal with:
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Correct answer: D — Kathmandu University
The MoU was signed with Kathmandu University's Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure & Artificial Intelligence (DPI-AI).
The Digital India BHASHINI Division functions under which Union Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The PIB release describes DIBD as part of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).
Who signed the BHASHINI–Kathmandu University MoU of 6 June 2026 on behalf of the Digital India BHASHINI Division?
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Correct answer: A — Amitabh Nag
The MoU was signed by Amitabh Nag, CEO, Digital India BHASHINI Division, and Prof. Bal Krishna Bal of Kathmandu University.
Under the amended SoP announced on 6 June 2026, which of the following is NOT a permitted standard pack size for edible oils?
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Correct answer: C — 10 litre/kg
The permitted sizes are 200 ml/g, 500 ml/g and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15 and 20 litre/kg; 10 litre/kg is not in the list.
When edible oil quantity is shown in volume, the requirement to also declare equivalent weight follows which rules?
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Correct answer: A — Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
The release says the equivalent-weight declaration will follow the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
Consider the following statements about the standard pack sizes for edible oils announced on 6 June 2026: 1. The provisions apply only to domestically manufactured edible oils. 2. Packages below 200 ml or 200 g remain outside standardisation. 3. A three-month transition period has been provided. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 2 and 3 only
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The provisions apply to both domestic and imported edible oils.
How many Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court were appointed as Permanent Judges, as announced on 6 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Six
The Law Ministry release lists six Additional Judges appointed as Permanent Judges of the Bombay High Court.
Under Article 224(1) of the Constitution, Additional Judges of a High Court are appointed for a period:
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Correct answer: D — Not exceeding two years
Article 224(1) lets the President appoint additional Judges 'for such period not exceeding two years as he may specify'.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Bombay High Court appointments of June 2026 were made by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. 2. Under Article 217, a permanent High Court judge holds office until the age of 65. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 only
Statement 1 is in the Law Ministry release. Statement 2 is wrong: Article 217 sets the age at 62 for High Court judges.
India won the Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 by defeating which team in the final?
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Correct answer: B — Japan
India beat hosts Japan 4-1 in the gold-medal match at Kakamigahara.
Who scored a hat-trick for India in the final of the Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Ashish Tani Purti
Ashish Tani Purti scored in the 2nd, 28th and 34th minutes; captain Ketan Kushwaha scored the other goal.
India's UPI has been directly linked with which Nepali payment system for cross-border remittances (June 2026)?
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Correct answer: D — National Payments Interface (NPI)
The new mechanism directly links India's UPI with Nepal's National Payments Interface (NPI).
Which two entities executed the technical integration of the UPI–NPI remittance linkage between India and Nepal?
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Correct answer: B — NPCI International Payments Limited and Nepal Clearing House Limited
The integration was executed by NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL).
As per the Finance Ministry (June 2026), UPI is accepted in how many countries?
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Correct answer: C — Nine
The ministry listed nine countries: Singapore, UAE, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Sri Lanka and Cambodia.
Who won the Roland-Garros 2026 women's singles title on 6 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mirra Andreeva
Mirra Andreeva beat Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the final.
Mirra Andreeva became the youngest women's singles champion at Roland-Garros since which player won in 1992?
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Correct answer: C — Monica Seles
Andreeva is the youngest women's champion in Paris since Monica Seles in 1992.
Maja Chwalinska, runner-up at Roland-Garros 2026, represents which country?
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Correct answer: A — Poland
Chwalinska is a Polish qualifier.
On 6 June 2026, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched 262 projects worth ₹516 crore in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Gonda
The projects were launched at Chakraut village in Karnailganj, Gonda district.
The 'Youth for Viksit Bharat: MY Bharat Youth Convention' of 6 June 2026 was held at:
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Correct answer: D — Thyagaraj Sports Complex, New Delhi
The convention was held at Thyagaraj Sports Complex with more than 6,000 young participants.
Salim Kumar, who died in Kochi on 6 June 2026, won the National Film Award for Best Actor for which film?
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Correct answer: B — Adaminte Makan Abu
Salim Kumar won the National Film Award for Best Actor for 'Adaminte Makan Abu' (2010).