Daily Current Affairs Quiz 7 & 8 June 2026 | UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence Exam MCQs

Question 1

Which wetland was designated as India's 100th Ramsar Site in June 2026?

Accepted Answer

Surha Taal - Surha Taal (Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, became India's 100th Ramsar Site, marking a major conservation milestone.

Question 2

Surha Taal is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

Ballia - Surha Taal is situated in Ballia district and is recognized for its ecological importance and bird diversity.

Question 3

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was adopted in which year?

Accepted Answer

1971 - The Ramsar Convention was adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, to promote conservation and wise use of wetlands.

Question 4

U Min Aung Hlaing, who visited India in June 2026, is the President of which country?

Accepted Answer

Myanmar - U Min Aung Hlaing visited India from 30 May to 3 June 2026, strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

Question 5

The Government of India constituted six sector-specific working groups under the chairmanship of whom?

Accepted Answer

Amardeep Singh Bhatia - The groups are chaired by DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia and aim to identify strategic products for domestic manufacturing.

Question 6

What was the repo rate retained by the RBI in the June 2026 Monetary Policy review?

Accepted Answer

5.25% - The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while maintaining a neutral stance.

Question 7

Which of the following correctly matches the RBI policy rates after the June 2026 review?

Accepted Answer

SDF 5.0%, MSF 5.5% - RBI retained the SDF rate at 5.00% and the MSF/Bank Rate at 5.50%.

Question 8

According to NSO provisional estimates, India's GDP growth rate in FY26 was:

Accepted Answer

7.70% - India's GDP grew by 7.7% in FY26, higher than the 7.1% growth recorded in FY25.

Question 9

India slipped to which position in the global market capitalization ranking in 2026?

Accepted Answer

7th - India fell to 7th position globally with a market capitalization of USD 4.84 trillion.

Question 10

Who assumed additional charge as CEO of the IndiaAI Mission in June 2026?

Accepted Answer

Saurabh Vijay - UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay was given additional charge as CEO of the IndiaAI Mission under MeitY.

Question 11

R Praggnanandhaa created history in Norway Chess 2026 by becoming the:

Accepted Answer

First Indian winner - Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian player to win the Norway Chess Open title.

Question 12

Which country hosted the global celebrations of World Environment Day 2026?

Accepted Answer

Azerbaijan - Azerbaijan hosted World Environment Day 2026, observed with the theme focused on nature and climate action.

Question 13

World Environment Day 2026 was observed with which theme?

Accepted Answer

Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future - The official theme emphasized nature-based solutions, climate action, and a sustainable future.

Question 14

UN Russian Language Day is observed on 6 June to commemorate the birth anniversary of:

Accepted Answer

Alexander Pushkin - The observance honors Alexander Pushkin, widely regarded as the father of modern Russian literature.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding Himachal Pradesh's June 2026 initiative: 1. The state signed an MoU with UNDP. 2. The agreement focuses on climate-resilient development and biodiversity conservation. Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2 - Himachal Pradesh signed an MoU with UNDP for climate-resilient development, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihoods.

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