14 & 15 June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Top 20 Headlines | Daily One-Liner for Exams
Welcome to your daily current affairs update for June 14 & 15, 2026 . This video covers all important national and international events in a crisp one-liner format – ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State PCS, and other competitive exams.
1. What was India's Current Account Balance in Q4 of FY 2025–26?
A) Deficit of USD 7.1 billion
B) Surplus of USD 5.1 billion
C) Surplus of USD 7.1 billion
D) Deficit of USD 10.2 billion
✅ Answer: C) Surplus of USD 7.1 billion
Explanation: India recorded a Current Account Surplus (CAS) of USD 7.1 billion, equivalent to 0.7% of GDP, during January–March 2026.
2. RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.90 lakh on which company?
A) Bajaj Finance Ltd.
B) IIFL Samasta Finance Limited
C) Muthoot Finance Ltd.
D) Mahindra Finance Ltd.
✅ Answer: B) IIFL Samasta Finance Limited
Explanation: RBI penalized IIFL Samasta Finance Limited for violating KYC Directions and Fraud Risk Management guidelines.
3. The Strategic Business Branch inaugurated by Bank of India is located at:
A) Bengaluru
B) Ahmedabad
C) Mumbai
D) Chennai
✅ Answer: C) Mumbai
Explanation: The branch was inaugurated at Nariman Point, Mumbai, to strengthen digital and partnership-led financing.
4. According to RBI’s Survey of Professional Forecasters, India's projected GDP growth for FY27 is:
A) 5.8%
B) 6.0%
C) 6.5%
D) 7.2%
✅ Answer: C) 6.5%
Explanation: RBI's Survey of Professional Forecasters estimated India's real GDP growth at 6.5% for FY 2026–27.
5. Which new currency proposal is currently under preliminary evaluation by RBI?
A) Plastic coins
B) Digital currency notes
C) Polymer banknotes
D) Gold-backed notes
✅ Answer: C) Polymer banknotes
Explanation: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that polymer banknotes are under consideration to improve note durability.
6. Who has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS)?
A) Upendra Dwivedi
B) Manoj Pande
C) Dhiraj Seth
D) Harpal Singh
✅ Answer: C) Dhiraj Seth
Explanation: Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth will assume office as the next COAS from 30 June 2026.
7. Who was nominated to the Central Board of the RBI in June 2026?
A) Amitabh Kant
B) Sanjay Lohiya
C) T. V. Somanathan
D) Rajeshwar Rao
✅ Answer: B) Sanjay Lohiya
Explanation: The Government nominated Sanjay Lohiya to the RBI Central Board.
8. What historic milestone was achieved at the National Defence Academy (NDA)?
A) First international cadet batch graduated
B) First women cadets were commissioned as officers
C) First naval academy merger completed
D) First AI-based training programme launched
✅ Answer: B) First women cadets were commissioned as officers
Explanation: The first batch of women trained at NDA was commissioned into the Armed Forces.
9. INS Chilka hosted the Passing Out Parade of:
A) Batch 02/25
B) Batch 01/26
C) Batch 03/26
D) Batch 04/25
✅ Answer: B) Batch 01/26
Explanation: More than 3,000 trainees completed 16 weeks of naval training during the POP of Batch 01/26.
10. How many technology companies were empanelled by MeitY for AI and Data Science solutions?
A) Four
B) Five
C) Six
D) Eight
✅ Answer: C) Six
Explanation: MeitY empanelled six firms to support AI, ML, and Data Science projects across government departments.
11. Which state launched the “Blue Valley Cluster” focused on flavours, fragrances, and AYUSH products?
A) Kerala
B) Gujarat
C) Assam
D) Uttarakhand
✅ Answer: C) Assam
Explanation: Assam launched its first Blue Valley Cluster to promote value-added manufacturing and AYUSH-based industries.
12. “Yogandhra-2026” was launched by which state government?
A) Telangana
B) Karnataka
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh launched Yogandhra-2026 to promote yoga awareness and participation.
13. Which of the following foreign universities received approval to establish a campus in India?
A) University of Oxford
B) University of Bristol
C) Harvard University
D) University of Tokyo
✅ Answer: B) University of Bristol
Explanation: Approved institutions include University of Bristol, University of York, and University of New South Wales.
14. The Global Peace Index is released by:
A) World Bank
B) United Nations Development Programme
C) Institute for Economics and Peace
D) World Economic Forum
✅ Answer: C) Institute for Economics and Peace
Explanation: The Global Peace Index evaluates countries based on peace, security, conflict, and militarisation indicators.
15. Which two states signed a tripartite agreement for joint oil and gas exploration?
A) Assam and Meghalaya
B) Assam and Nagaland
C) Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
D) Nagaland and Manipur
✅ Answer: B) Assam and Nagaland
Explanation: The agreement focuses on exploring crude oil and natural gas resources along their shared border.
16. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player selected for the Indian men's cricket team at the age of:
A) 16 years 20 days
B) 15 years 150 days
C) 15 years 71 days
D) 14 years 300 days
✅ Answer: C) 15 years 71 days
Explanation: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new record as the youngest-ever player selected for the Indian men's national team.
17. World Blood Donor Day is observed annually on:
A) 12 June
B) 13 June
C) 14 June
D) 15 June
✅ Answer: C) 14 June
Explanation: The day promotes voluntary blood donation and recognizes blood donors' contributions.
18. Global Wind Day is observed every year on:
A) 5 June
B) 14 June
C) 15 June
D) 21 June
✅ Answer: C) 15 June
Explanation: Global Wind Day highlights the importance of wind energy in achieving sustainable development goals.
19. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed on:
A) 10 June
B) 12 June
C) 14 June
D) 15 June
✅ Answer: D) 15 June
Explanation: The observance promotes awareness about elder abuse and advocates for the rights and dignity of older persons.
20. Air India's “Easy Connect” initiative is based on which aviation model?
A) Point-to-Point Model
B) Hub-and-Spoke Model
C) Regional Connector Model
D) Direct Route Model
✅ Answer: B) Hub-and-Spoke Model
Explanation: Air India launched Easy Connect services under the Government of India's hub-and-spoke aviation framework to improve connectivity through major hubs.