16 June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Top 20 Headlines | Daily One-Liner for Exams
Welcome to your daily current affairs update for June 16, 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.
Daily Current Affairs MCQs – June 16, 2026
1. The Odisha Government approved the restoration of the original names of how many locations across the state?
A) 48
B) 56
C) 64
D) 72
Answer: C) 64
Explanation: Odisha approved the restoration of the original Odia names of 64 locations across 26 districts to preserve cultural and linguistic heritage.
2. The draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 aim to:
A) Regulate internet services only
B) Create a common framework for broadcasting services
C) Privatize public broadcasting
D) Regulate satellite launches
Answer: B) Create a common framework for broadcasting services
Explanation: The draft rules seek to establish a unified regulatory framework for television and radio broadcasting services across India.
3. Bharat Innovates 2026 is scheduled to be jointly inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and:
A) Olaf Scholz
B) Keir Starmer
C) Emmanuel Macron
D) Justin Trudeau
Answer: C) Emmanuel Macron
Explanation: PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are jointly inaugurating Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France.
4. “Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra” was launched by:
A) NABARD
B) ICAR
C) NITI Aayog
D) FCI
Answer: B) ICAR
Explanation: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched India's first AI-powered WhatsApp advisory tool for oilseed farmers.
5. Under the third round of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, how many companies were selected?
A) 72
B) 84
C) 96
D) 108
Answer: C) 96
Explanation: The Ministry of Textiles selected 96 companies under the third phase of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme.
6. Who became the first Indian to win the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026?
A) Sudarshan Venkatesh
B) Sudarsan Pattnaik
C) Anil Kumar
D) Raghav Choudhary
Answer: B) Sudarsan Pattnaik
Explanation: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik achieved this historic feat in 2026.
7. Which organization granted final approval to Nuvama Wealth Management to begin mutual fund operations?
A) RBI
B) IRDAI
C) SEBI
D) PFRDA
Answer: C) SEBI
Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved Nuvama's entry into the mutual fund sector.
8. According to the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects Report (June 2026), India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast was revised to:
A) 6.2%
B) 6.4%
C) 6.6%
D) 6.8%
Answer: C) 6.6%
Explanation: The World Bank increased India’s FY27 growth estimate from 6.5% to 6.6% .
9. Bandhan Bank partnered with which company to launch a 3-in-1 Banking, Demat, and Trading Account?
A) Zerodha
B) Groww
C) Angel One
D) Centrum Finverse
Answer: D) Centrum Finverse
Explanation: The integrated account was launched in partnership with Centrum Finverse Ltd.
10. RBI’s Third Amendment Directions, 2026 relate primarily to lending to:
A) MSMEs
B) NBFCs
C) REITs and InvITs
D) Cooperative Banks
Answer: C) REITs and InvITs
Explanation: The amendment strengthens risk management and exposure norms for lending to REITs and InvITs .
11. What percentage of its annual CSR corpus will NSE allocate to Social Stock Exchange projects?
A) 5%
B) 8%
C) 10%
D) 15%
Answer: C) 10%
Explanation: NSE announced that 10% of its annual CSR fund will support projects listed on the Social Stock Exchange.
12. The Technology Pioneers 2026 Cohort was released by:
A) OECD
B) World Bank
C) World Economic Forum
D) IMF
Answer: C) World Economic Forum
Explanation: The World Economic Forum (WEF) recognized 100 innovative early-stage companies globally.
13. INS Sharda recently completed a successful port visit to:
A) Male, Maldives
B) Colombo, Sri Lanka
C) Chittagong, Bangladesh
D) Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer: B) Colombo, Sri Lanka
Explanation: INS Sharda’s visit strengthened maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.
14. REC Limited was approved for merger with:
A) NTPC
B) NHPC
C) PFC
D) Power Grid Corporation
Answer: C) PFC
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu approved the merger of REC Limited into Power Finance Corporation (PFC).
15. Artemis III is a mission of:
A) ISRO
B) ESA
C) JAXA
D) NASA
Answer: D) NASA
Explanation: NASA announced the four-member crew for the Artemis III lunar exploration mission .
16. Gautam Dey received which prestigious award in 2026?
A) Nobel Prize
B) EMBO Gold Medal
C) Breakthrough Prize
D) Wolf Prize
Answer: B) EMBO Gold Medal
Explanation: Indian-origin scientist Gautam Dey was awarded the EMBO Gold Medal 2026 for contributions to life sciences.
17. BSNL signed an MoU with which institution for next-generation telecom technologies?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Madras
C) IIT Bombay
D) IIT Kanpur
Answer: D) IIT Kanpur
Explanation: BSNL and IIT Kanpur will collaborate on research, testing, and commercialization of advanced telecom technologies.
18. Who became the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s public listing?
A) Jeff Bezos
B) Elon Musk
C) Bernard Arnault
D) Mark Zuckerberg
Answer: B) Elon Musk
Explanation: Elon Musk crossed the trillion-dollar wealth mark following the successful listing of SpaceX .
19. Kane Williamson represented which country in international cricket?
A) Australia
B) England
C) New Zealand
D) South Africa
Answer: C) New Zealand
Explanation: Kane Williamson served as captain and one of the most successful cricketers for New Zealand .
20. The Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity was reconstituted by:
A) ICAR
B) National Biodiversity Authority
C) Ministry of Agriculture
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) National Biodiversity Authority
Explanation: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) reconstituted the committee for one year to support conservation and sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity.