23 June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Top 20 Headlines | Daily One-Liner for Exams
Welcome to your daily current affairs update for June 23, 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 – 23 June 2026
Q1. Which four traditional products of Assam recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag?
A. Muga Silk, Japi, Gamosa, Joha Rice
B. Karbi Anglong Handloom Products, Assam Bihu Pepa, Assam Bamboo Crafts, Deuri Handloom Products
C. Assam Tea, Bodo Handloom, Bell Metal Craft, Eri Silk
D. Karbi Bamboo Craft, Muga Silk, Assam Tea, Gamosa
Answer: B
Explanation: Four traditional products of Assam—Karbi Anglong Handloom Products, Assam Bihu Pepa, Assam Bamboo Crafts, and Deuri Handloom Products—were granted the GI Tag, recognizing their unique regional identity.
Q2. The Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) implemented by India and Japan is linked to which international agreement?
A. Kyoto Protocol
B. Montreal Protocol
C. Paris Agreement
D. Ramsar Convention
Answer: C
Explanation: India and Japan adopted Rules of Implementation for the Joint Crediting Mechanism under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
Q3. India and Canada agreed to negotiate which agreement related to information security?
A. CECA
B. GSOIA
C. FTAA
D. BITA
Answer: B
Explanation: Both countries agreed to begin negotiations on the General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA).
Q4. Who became the first cricketer in international cricket history to play 200 T20 International matches?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Rohit Sharma
C. Mithali Raj
D. Harmanpreet Kaur
Answer: D
Explanation: Harmanpreet Kaur created history by becoming the first player in men's or women's cricket to appear in 200 T20Is.
Q5. The IRDAI Working Group on Artificial Intelligence is chaired by:
A. Nandan Nilekani
B. Rajeev Chandrasekhar
C. Sandeep K. Shukla
D. Ajay Kumar
Answer: C
Explanation: The seven-member WG-AI constituted by IRDAI is headed by Sandeep K. Shukla of IIIT Hyderabad.
Q6. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has been upgraded to which category of CPSE?
A. Maharatna
B. Navratna
C. Miniratna-II
D. Schedule-A Enterprise
Answer: B
Explanation: CPCL was elevated from Miniratna Category-I to Navratna status.
Q7. India's first Saatvik 100 Index was launched by:
A. NSE Indices Ltd.
B. SEBI
C. BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd.
D. RBI
Answer: C
Explanation: BSE Index Services launched the Saatvik 100 Index to promote ethical and value-based investing.
Q8. The FCNR Max Deposit Scheme was launched by:
A. SBI
B. HDFC Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. Federal Bank
Answer: D
Explanation: Federal Bank introduced the FCNR Max Deposit Scheme for NRIs.
Q9. The 52nd G7 Summit (2026) was held in:
A. Berlin, Germany
B. Rome, Italy
C. Évian-les-Bains, France
D. Ottawa, Canada
Answer: C
Explanation: The summit was held from 15–17 June 2026 in Évian-les-Bains, France.
Q10. Which French leader presided over the 52nd G7 Summit?
A. Marine Le Pen
B. Emmanuel Macron
C. François Hollande
D. Gabriel Attal
Answer: B
Explanation: France hosted the summit under the presidency of Emmanuel Macron.
Q11. Rajendra Kumar Saboo was given additional charge as MD & CEO of:
A. Punjab National Bank
B. Bank of India
C. UCO Bank
D. Canara Bank
Answer: C
Explanation: The Department of Financial Services assigned him additional charge as MD & CEO of UCO Bank.
Q12. Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited signed a defence cooperation agreement with:
A. Lockheed Martin
B. Boeing Defense
C. AM General
D. Raytheon Technologies
Answer: C
Explanation: The agreement was signed with the US-based defence company AM General during Eurosatory 2026.
Q13. What was the name of the Indian Coast Guard's International Day of Yoga initiative?
A. Yoga Bharat
B. Yoga Shakti
C. Yoga Sangam 2026
D. Yoga Mission India
Answer: C
Explanation: The Indian Coast Guard celebrated Yoga Day through “Yoga Sangam 2026.”
Q14. INS Tarkash arrived at which port during its deployment in the South-West Indian Ocean Region?
A. Colombo
B. Port Louis
C. Male
D. Victoria
Answer: B
Explanation: INS Tarkash reached Port Louis, Mauritius, on 20 June 2026.
Q15. NAFED's new online auction portal launched on 23 June 2026 is named:
A. AgriX
B. e-NAFED
C. KrishiNet
D. NAFEX.in
Answer: D
Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched NAFED's auction platform NAFEX.in.
Q16. India's first digital repository of space-sector capabilities is called:
A. Space India Portal
B. ISRO Digital Hub
C. Indian Space Industry E-Catalogue
D. Space Capability Registry
Answer: C
Explanation: The repository was launched during the 5th Indian Space Congress 2026.
Q17. Which university became the first in India to receive four ISO Management System Certifications simultaneously?
A. Delhi University
B. Osmania University
C. JNU
D. Anna University
Answer: B
Explanation: Osmania University achieved this distinction through certification by BIS.
Q18. International Widows' Day is observed every year on:
A. 21 June
B. 22 June
C. 23 June
D. 24 June
Answer: C
Explanation: The day is observed annually on 23 June to raise awareness about widows' rights and challenges.
Q19. United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated on:
A. 20 June
B. 21 June
C. 22 June
D. 23 June
Answer: D
Explanation: The UN observes Public Service Day on 23 June every year.
Q20. International Olympic Day is celebrated annually on:
A. 21 June
B. 22 June
C. 23 June
D. 24 June
Answer: C
Explanation: Olympic Day is observed on 23 June to promote sports participation and Olympic values.