24 June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Top 20 Headlines | Daily One-Liner for Exams
Welcome to your daily current affairs update for June 24, 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 – 24 June 2026
Q1. Which authority approved the formation of the Snow Leopard and High-Altitude Nature (SHAN) Conservation Society in Ladakh?
A. Amit Shah
B. Vinai Kumar Saxena
C. Manoj Sinha
D. Pralhad Joshi
Answer: B. Vinai Kumar Saxena
Explanation: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the establishment of the SHAN Conservation Society to promote conservation of snow leopards and high-altitude biodiversity in Ladakh.
Q2. How much support was sanctioned in the first batch under the Startup Support Programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
A. ₹10 crore
B. ₹15 crore
C. ₹22 crore
D. ₹50 crore
Answer: C. ₹22 crore
Explanation: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi approved ₹22 crore assistance for nine startups under the ₹100 crore Startup Support Programme.
Q3. Khurasani Imli, which recently received a GI Tag, belongs to which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: D. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Khurasani Imli is associated with Mandu in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh and was awarded the prestigious GI Tag.
Q4. What is the total size of the West Bengal Budget for 2026–27?
A. ₹3.95 lakh crore
B. ₹4.12 lakh crore
C. ₹4.38 lakh crore
D. ₹5.00 lakh crore
Answer: C. ₹4.38 lakh crore
Explanation: The West Bengal Government presented a ₹4.38 lakh crore budget focusing on employment, infrastructure, welfare, and education.
Q5. Which meeting will India host during its BRICS Presidency?
A. BRICS Finance Ministers Meeting
B. BRICS National Security Advisers Meeting
C. BRICS Trade Summit
D. BRICS Youth Forum
Answer: B. BRICS National Security Advisers Meeting
Explanation: India will host the two-day BRICS NSA Meeting to discuss security and strategic cooperation among member nations.
Q6. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways signed MoUs with OEMs primarily to:
A. Promote electric bicycles
B. Improve toll collection
C. Replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR
D. Develop smart highways
Answer: C. Replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR
Explanation: The initiative aims to reduce pollution and modernize the commercial vehicle fleet in the Delhi-NCR region.
Q7. Gujarat signed an MoU with HUDCO for financial assistance of up to:
A. ₹50,000 crore
B. ₹75,000 crore
C. ₹90,000 crore
D. ₹1 lakh crore
Answer: D. ₹1 lakh crore
Explanation: HUDCO will provide long-term financial support to Gujarat for infrastructure and urban development projects.
Q8. The Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2026 was released by:
A. International Energy Agency
B. World Bank
C. World Economic Forum
D. United Nations Development Programme
Answer: C. World Economic Forum
Explanation: The WEF's ETI evaluates energy security, sustainability, and transition readiness across 120 countries.
Q9. Which team won the FIH Nations Cup 2026 title?
A. Australia
B. Germany
C. India
D. New Zealand
Answer: C. India
Explanation: The Indian women's hockey team defeated New Zealand 2–0 in the final to win the title.
Q10. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a record by scoring the fastest List A fifty in:
A. 10 balls
B. 11 balls
C. 12 balls
D. 13 balls
Answer: B. 11 balls
Explanation: The young Indian batter achieved the milestone during the Tri-Nation Series Final against Sri Lanka A.
Q11. Who received the Best Male Athlete of the Year award at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards 2025?
A. Kishore Jena
B. Avinash Sable
C. Neeraj Chopra
D. Tajinderpal Singh Toor
Answer: C. Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra was recognized as Best Male Athlete of the Year.
Q12. Who was named Best Female Athlete of the Year at the Indian Athletics Awards 2025?
A. Hima Das
B. Jyothi Yarraji
C. Annu Rani
D. Parul Chaudhary
Answer: D. Parul Chaudhary
Explanation: National record holder Parul Chaudhary received the Best Female Athlete Award.
Q13. RBI advised banks and NBFCs to use which platform to improve MSME credit access?
A. UPI Network
B. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
C. BharatNet
D. Open Network for Digital Commerce
Answer: B. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
Explanation: RBI emphasized leveraging DPI to streamline lending and improve financial inclusion for MSMEs.
Q14. Which company launched India's first Lifecycle (Target-Date) Mutual Funds?
A. SBI Mutual Fund
B. HDFC Mutual Fund
C. Zerodha Fund House
D. ICICI Prudential AMC
Answer: C. Zerodha Fund House
Explanation: Zerodha Fund House introduced India's first lifecycle mutual funds designed around investors' target retirement or financial goals.
Q15. The World Bank approved how much financing for India to support reforms and job creation?
A. $500 million
B. $1 billion
C. $1.5 billion
D. $2 billion
Answer: C. $1.5 billion
Explanation: The financing will support structural reforms and private-sector-led economic growth.
Q16. Punjab National Bank partnered with which company to launch biodegradable co-branded twin credit cards?
A. Paytm
B. Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited
C. NPCI
D. Pine Labs
Answer: B. Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited
Explanation: The partnership aims to promote environmentally friendly payment solutions.
Q17. Under the revised KCC guidelines, agricultural loans up to what amount are exempt from collateral and margin requirements?
A. ₹1 lakh
B. ₹1.5 lakh
C. ₹2 lakh
D. ₹3 lakh
Answer: C. ₹2 lakh
Explanation: RBI exempted loans up to ₹2 lakh per borrower under the Kisan Credit Card Scheme from collateral requirements.
Q18. Who administered the oath to Rajya Sabha member Neeraj Dangi?
A. Jagdeep Dhankhar
B. Narendra Modi
C. Om Birla
D. P. Radhakrishnan
Answer: D. P. Radhakrishnan
Explanation: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath at Parliament House.
Q19. Which senior law officer was reappointed as Solicitor General of India for another three-year term from 1 July 2026?
A. R. Venkataramani
B. Tushar Mehta
C. Mukul Rohatgi
D. Harish Salve
Answer: B. Tushar Mehta
Explanation: The ACC approved Tushar Mehta's reappointment, extending his tenure for another three years.
Q20. How many acres of defence land were approved for utilization under the Musi Riverfront Development Project?
A. 500 acres
B. 650 acres
C. 814 acres
D. 1000 acres
Answer: C. 814 acres
Explanation: The Ministry of Defence granted permission to use 814 acres of defence land in Hyderabad for the project.
Q21. The Aadhaar App crossed how many downloads within five months of launch?