Current Affairs Quiz — 27 June 2026
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Which United Nations theme for MSME Day 2026 did Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan refer to on 27 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Human-Centered Entrepreneurship in an AI-Driven Future
The Vice-President referred to this year's UN theme, 'Human-Centered Entrepreneurship in an AI-Driven Future'.
The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was felicitated on MSME Day 2026 for its upgradation to:
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Correct answer: D — Schedule 'A' CPSE
NSIC was felicitated on its upgradation from a Schedule 'B' to a Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Enterprise.
The GI-tagged Ponduru Khadi presented to the Vice-President on MSME Day 2026 comes from which district of Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: C — Srikakulam
Ponduru Khadi is a traditional GI-tagged textile from Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh.
On MSME Day 2026 the ministry enabled access to MSME portals in all 22 Scheduled Indian languages. These languages are listed in which Schedule of the Constitution of India?
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Correct answer: B — Eighth Schedule
The 22 Scheduled languages are those included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, as listed by the Department of Official Language.
Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda, whose birth anniversary the Vice-President attended on 27 June 2026, is remembered as the founder of which city?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
The Vice-President paid tribute to Kempegowda as the founder of Bengaluru.
Which birth anniversary of Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda was celebrated in Bengaluru on 27 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 517th
The Vice-President attended the 517th birth anniversary celebrations of Kempegowda.
ICGS Akshay, commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard on 27 June 2026, is a:
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Correct answer: B — Fast Patrol Vessel
ICGS Akshay is a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV).
Which shipyard designed and built ICGS Akshay, commissioned in June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Goa Shipyard Limited
ICGS Akshay was designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited and commissioned there on 27 June 2026.
The Digital India programme, which neared its 11th anniversary in June 2026, was launched on:
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Correct answer: B — 1 July 2015
Digital India was launched on 1 July 2015 with the vision of transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
According to MeitY (June 2026), India's rank in the Global Innovation Index improved from 81 in 2015 to what in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 38
India's Global Innovation Index ranking improved from 81 in 2015 to 38 in 2025.
As per MeitY's Digital India update of June 2026, India's 5G network covers what share of districts?
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Correct answer: A — 99.9%
India's 5G network covers 99.9% of districts, with 4.74 lakh towers established.
How many pilgrims travelled on shuttle helicopter services in the first phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 operations, which concluded on 26 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 67,064
12,032 shuttle departures carried 67,064 pilgrims; separately, 2,065 charter operations carried 11,715 pilgrims.
For Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations, the Airports Authority of India operationalised Air Traffic Control services at:
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Correct answer: A — Sahastradhara and Sersi
AAI operationalised ATC services at Sahastradhara and Sersi; land has only been identified for permanent ATC at Badrinath and Kedarnath.
Consider the following statements about the first phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations: 1. About 400 helicopter movements were conducted daily. 2. UCADA installed 33 PTZ cameras at critical locations. 3. The first phase began in March 2026. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The first phase began with the opening of the Char Dham Yatra in April 2026, not March.
Import of firecrackers into India is 'Restricted' and requires licences from the DGFT and which other body under the Explosives Rules, 2008?
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Correct answer: D — Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO)
Firecracker imports need valid licences from both the DGFT and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) under the Explosives Rules, 2008.
Through which port did the DRI foil attempts to smuggle Chinese-origin firecrackers worth Rs 35 crore, as reported on 27 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Chennai Port
DRI foiled two attempts to smuggle Chinese-origin fireworks and firecrackers into India through Chennai Port.
The first commercial export of GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes from Madhya Pradesh, facilitated by APEDA in June 2026, was sent to:
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Correct answer: D — United Arab Emirates
The first commercial consignment of Rewa Sundarja mangoes was exported to the United Arab Emirates on 26 June 2026.
From which airport was the first export consignment of Rewa Sundarja mangoes flown to the UAE in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Varanasi
After packing at Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, the consignment was transported to Varanasi Airport for air shipment to the UAE.
What was the size of the first commercial export consignment of Rewa Sundarja mangoes shipped on 26 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 1 metric tonne
The first commercial consignment comprised one metric tonne of GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes, exported by Salt Range Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Where did Amit Shah launch 'Bharat Taxi' for Gujarat on 27 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi for Gujarat at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar.
At the Gujarat launch in June 2026, what expansion target did Amit Shah state for Bharat Taxi?
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Correct answer: C — More than 500 cities and towns in the next two years
Shah said Bharat Taxi will reach more than 500 cities and towns in the next two years, and 7 major cities before 31 July.
Which of the following best describes 'Bharat Taxi', launched for Gujarat in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — A cooperative mobility platform in which drivers are shareholders
Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-based mobility platform in which Sarathis (drivers) are shareholders and owners, not dependent on any app company.
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet arrived at which Thai port in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Sattahip
The three Eastern Fleet ships arrived at Sattahip, Thailand, on an operational deployment to South East Asia.
In which city did Piyush Goyal lead the India-UK 'Partners in Progress' Business Plenary on the India-UK CETA in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — London
Goyal led the India-UK 'Partners in Progress' Business Plenary in London.
Kaushal Mahotsav - Warangal 2026, where more than 1,000 youth received job offers, was held at:
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Correct answer: A — Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Warangal
The one-day Mahotsav was held at the Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science (KITS), Warangal, organised by MSDE with the Telangana government and NSDC.