Current Affairs Quiz — 21 June 2026
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Where was the national celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga, led by PM Narendra Modi, held on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Red Road, Kolkata
PM Modi led the national observance at the historic Red Road in Kolkata, West Bengal.
What was the theme of the International Day of Yoga 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Yoga for Healthy Ageing
The 12th IDY (2026) was observed under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
Consider the following statements about the International Day of Yoga: 1. The UN General Assembly proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga on 11 December 2014 through resolution 69/131. 2. The draft resolution was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated on the UN's International Day of Yoga page.
At the IDY 2026 national event, Ayush Minister of State Prataprao Jadhav highlighted which campaign encouraging citizens to practise Yoga throughout the year?
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Correct answer: C — Yoga 365
Prataprao Jadhav said 'Yoga 365' encourages citizens to make Yoga a part of their daily lives throughout the year.
Which shipyard built INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray, commissioned on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
All three ships were designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built in Kolkata by GRSE.
Match the ships commissioned on 21 June 2026 with their type. Which pairing is correct?
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Correct answer: A — INS Dunagiri – advanced stealth frigate
INS Dunagiri is an advanced stealth frigate, INS Sanshodhak a survey vessel (large), and INS Agray an ASW shallow water craft.
PM Modi noted that the commissioning of INS Sanshodhak on 21 June coincided with which globally observed day?
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Correct answer: D — World Hydrography Day
21 June is World Hydrography Day, matching the commissioning of India's most advanced hydrographic survey vessel, INS Sanshodhak.
Consider the following statements about the three ships commissioned on 21 June 2026: 1. They have an indigenous content of over 75%. 2. They were commissioned at Kamarajar Port, Chennai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the ships were commissioned at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, West Bengal.
What penalty did the CCPA impose on each of Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities for misleading '100%' claims (announced 21 June 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1 lakh
The CCPA imposed penalties of ₹1,00,000 each on the two companies.
Under which Act did the Central Consumer Protection Authority take action against misleading '100%' claims on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Consumer Protection Act, 2019
The action was taken under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements, 2022.
Who heads the Central Consumer Protection Authority as Chief Commissioner, as stated on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Nidhi Khare
The CCPA is headed by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare, with Anupam Mishra as Commissioner.
Which film won the Golden Conch for Best Documentary Film at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (closed 21 June 2026)?
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Correct answer: D — Silver
The Golden Conch went to the Polish documentary 'Silver', directed by Natalia Koniarz.
At MIFF 2026, the Silver Conch for Best Indian Short Fiction Film went to 'Small Clouds'. Which institution produced it?
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Correct answer: B — FTII
'Small Clouds', directed by Shubham Sumit, is an FTII-produced film; the award was received by FTII Vice Chancellor Dhiraj Singh and the director.
Consider the following statements about the MIFF 2026 awards: 1. Iran's 'Under The Snow' won the Best International Short Fiction award. 2. 'Waai' won the Silver Conch for Best Indian Documentary Film. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell commissioned at HWBF Vadodara on 21 June 2026 supports indigenous production of nuclear-grade sodium for which programme?
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Correct answer: A — Fast Breeder Reactor Programme
The cell is a milestone towards industrial-scale nuclear-grade sodium for India's Fast Breeder Reactor Programme.
What does 'VDPP', inaugurated at HWBF Vadodara on 21 June 2026, stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Versatile Deuterated compounds Production Plant
VDPP is the Versatile Deuterated compounds Production Plant, for specialised deuterated compounds used in research and strategic applications.
Who inaugurated the VDPP and commissioned the 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell at HWBF Vadodara on 21 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ajit Kumar Mohanty
DAE Secretary and AEC Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty performed both; K. N. Vyas attended, and V. V. S. A. Prasad is Chairman, Heavy Water Board.
President Droupadi Murmu visited which national park on 21 June 2026 to review Project Cheetah?
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Correct answer: A — Kuno National Park
The President visited Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India's first cheetah reintroduction site.
Project Cheetah, launched on 17 September 2022, is spearheaded by which body?
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Correct answer: C — National Tiger Conservation Authority
Project Cheetah was launched under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and is spearheaded by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
Arrange the batches of cheetahs brought to Kuno National Park in the order of arrival, as given by the President's Secretariat.
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Correct answer: B — Namibia – South Africa – Botswana
The first batch came from Namibia (September 2022), the second from South Africa (February 2023) and the third from Botswana (February 2026).
The Global Skills Challenge 2026, for which Team India was sent off on 21 June 2026, is being held in which country?
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Correct answer: A — Australia
The GSC 2026 is held in Australia from 23 to 29 June 2026, organised by WorldSkills Australia.
The Global Skills Challenge 2026 serves as a preparatory platform ahead of which edition of the WorldSkills Competition, to be held in Shanghai?
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Correct answer: D — 48th
It is a full-scale simulation ahead of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China.
How many NCC cadets and staff took part in International Day of Yoga 2026 sessions, as per the Ministry of Defence?
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Correct answer: B — Over 8.30 lakh
More than 8.30 lakh NCC cadets and staff participated at over 5,000 locations.
PM Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on 21 June 2026 for winning which title?
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Correct answer: C — FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup
PM Modi congratulated the team for emerging as winners of the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup.
Where did Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh perform yoga with around 1,000 soldiers on International Day of Yoga 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Eastern Air Command HQ, Shillong
Rajnath Singh performed yoga at the Eastern Air Command Headquarters in Shillong, Meghalaya.