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Daily Current Affairs
12 & 13 June, 2026
1. Which country becomes the first nation to host or co-host the FIFA World Cup three times with the 2026 edition?
A. United States
B. Brazil
C. Mexico
D. Canada
E. Argentina
Answer: C. Mexico
Explanation: Mexico becomes the first country to host or co-host the FIFA World Cup three times — in 1970, 1986, and 2026.
2. The first-ever carbon credits issued under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement were awarded for a clean-cooking project in which country?
A. Nepal
B. Myanmar
C. Vietnam
D. Cambodia
E. Laos
Answer: B. Myanmar
Explanation: The first carbon credits under Article 6.4 were issued for a clean-cooking stove project in Myanmar, replacing traditional wood-fired stoves.
3. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) was launched on 22 January 2015 from which location?
A. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
B. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
C. Panipat, Haryana
D. Jaipur, Rajasthan
E. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C. Panipat, Haryana
Explanation: BBBP was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 January 2015 at Panipat in Haryana to address declining child sex ratio and promote girl child empowerment.
4. According to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, India’s GDP growth forecast for FY27 has been revised to:
A. 5.8%
B. 6.0%
C. 6.3%
D. 6.6%
E. 7.2%
Answer: D. 6.6%
Explanation: The World Bank raised India’s FY27 growth forecast by 10 basis points to 6.6%, citing resilient domestic demand and structural reforms.
5. FCNR(B) deposits can be opened by which of the following categories?
A. Only NRIs
B. Only OCIs
C. NRIs, OCIs and PIOs
D. Resident Indians only
E. Foreign Institutional Investors only
Answer: C. NRIs, OCIs and PIOs
Explanation: Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) deposits can be opened by NRIs, OCIs and PIOs in designated foreign currencies.
6. FBIL, which publishes reference exchange rates used in the RBI’s FCNR(B) swap window, stands for:
A. Foreign Benchmarking Institution Limited
B. Financial Benchmarks India Private Limited
C. Finance and Banking Information Limited
D. Foreign Banking India Limited
E. Financial Business Integration Limited
Answer: B. Financial Benchmarks India Private Limited
Explanation: FBIL is India’s benchmark administrator that publishes official daily reference rates for major currency pairs and is regulated by RBI.
7. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on:
A. 26 January 2026
B. 15 February 2026
C. 25 March 2026
D. 5 April 2026
E. 1 May 2026
Answer: C. 25 March 2026
Explanation: The FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 25 March 2026 proposing significant changes in regulation of foreign contributions.
8. Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra, India’s first WhatsApp-based AI advisory service for oilseed farmers, has been developed by:
A. ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
B. NABARD
C. ICAR-IIOR, Hyderabad
D. NITI Aayog
E. MANAGE Hyderabad
Answer: C. ICAR-IIOR, Hyderabad
Explanation: Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra is a multilingual AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad.
9. Which mission of NITI Aayog, launched in 2016, promotes innovation and entrepreneurship through Atal Tinkering Labs and Atal Incubation Centres?
A. Digital India Mission
B. PM Gati Shakti
C. Startup India Mission
D. Atal Innovation Mission
E. National Knowledge Mission
Answer: D. Atal Innovation Mission
Explanation: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), launched in 2016 under NITI Aayog, promotes innovation through ATLs, AICs, ACICs and other initiatives.
10. The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), which recently reconstituted the Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity, is headquartered in:
A. Bengaluru
B. Hyderabad
C. New Delhi
D. Chennai
E. Pune
Answer: D. Chennai
Explanation: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is a statutory autonomous body established under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
