7-8 June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Weekend Roundup | Top 20 Headlines
Welcome to your weekend current affairs digest for 7-8 June 2026 . In this video, we cover all the major national and international events from the last two days – perfect for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State PCS, and other competitive exams.
1. Which institution launched the “Navachar Mantra” initiative to promote innovation and entrepreneurship?
A) IIM Ahmedabad
B) IIT Delhi
C) IIT Bombay
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) IIT Delhi
Explanation: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the “Navachar Mantra” initiative at IIT Delhi to encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup growth among young innovators.
2. Which university became the first private university in India to establish an IndiaAI Data Lab?
A) Amity University
B) Lovely Professional University
C) Chandigarh University
D) Shiv Nadar University
Answer: C) Chandigarh University
Explanation: Chandigarh University established India’s first IndiaAI Data Lab among private universities in collaboration with Intel India.
3. How many Panchayats were selected for the National Panchayat Awards 2025?
A) 25
B) 35
C) 42
D) 50
Answer: C) 42
Explanation: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced that 42 outstanding Panchayats will be honored with the National Panchayat Awards 2025.
4. Which global football star is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
A) Lionel Messi
B) Cristiano Ronaldo
C) David Beckham
D) Neymar Jr.
Answer: C) David Beckham
Explanation: David Beckham will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to sports and global culture.
5. Who became the first Indian player to win the Norway Chess Tournament?
A) Viswanathan Anand
B) D. Gukesh
C) Arjun Erigaisi
D) R. Praggnanandhaa
Answer: D) R. Praggnanandhaa
Explanation: R. Praggnanandhaa created history by becoming the first Indian player to win the prestigious Norway Chess Tournament.
6. By what percentage did RBI’s currency printing expenditure decline in FY26?
A) 18.5%
B) 20.5%
C) 23.5%
D) 25.5%
Answer: C) 23.5%
Explanation: RBI reported that currency printing expenditure declined by 23.5%, falling from ₹6,372.8 crore in FY25 to ₹4,875.2 crore in FY26.
7. What is the name of the report released by ICRIER–Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy?
A) Digital India Index 2026
B) State of India’s Digital Economy 2026
C) India Technology Outlook 2026
D) Digital Growth Report 2026
Answer: B) State of India’s Digital Economy 2026
Explanation: IPCIDE released the “State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026” report.
8. What is BharatPe Flex?
A) A digital wallet
B) A stock trading platform
C) A Credit-on-UPI solution
D) A payment gateway
Answer: C) A Credit-on-UPI solution
Explanation: BharatPe Flex was launched to provide credit facilities directly through the UPI ecosystem.
9. The inaugural meeting of the India–Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee was held in:
A) Harare
B) Mumbai
C) New Delhi
D) Pune
Answer: C) New Delhi
Explanation: The first India–Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee meeting took place in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation.
10. Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of CBSE?
A) Anita Karwal
B) Prashant Sitaram Lokhande
C) Rahul Singh
D) Vineet Joshi
Answer: B) Prashant Sitaram Lokhande
Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Prashant Sitaram Lokhande as the new CBSE Chairperson.
11. Which Bollywood actor was appointed Brand Ambassador of Visa India?
A) Aamir Khan
B) Salman Khan
C) Shah Rukh Khan
D) Ranbir Kapoor
Answer: C) Shah Rukh Khan
Explanation: Visa India appointed Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador for a new campaign.
12. Who was elected President of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly?
A) António Guterres
B) Dennis Francis
C) Khalilur Rahman
D) Csaba Kőrösi
Answer: C) Khalilur Rahman
Explanation: Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
13. RudraM-II is a:
A) Surface-to-Air Missile
B) Ballistic Missile
C) Air-to-Surface Missile
D) Anti-Submarine Missile
Answer: C) Air-to-Surface Missile
Explanation: DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully tested the RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile from an airborne platform.
14. What is Majorana 2 unveiled by Microsoft?
A) AI Chatbot
B) Quantum Computing Chip
C) Operating System
D) Cloud Server
Answer: B) Quantum Computing Chip
Explanation: Majorana 2 is Microsoft’s second-generation topological quantum computing chip.
15. Which organization launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge?
A) NITI Aayog
B) ISRO
C) Digital India BHASHINI Division
D) DRDO
Answer: C) Digital India BHASHINI Division
Explanation: The VYOMA Innovation Challenge aims to promote innovation in Indian language technologies and AI.
16. Which company divested a 3.25% stake in Lenskart?
A) Temasek Holdings
B) Tiger Global
C) SoftBank Vision Fund II
D) Sequoia Capital
Answer: C) SoftBank Vision Fund II
Explanation: SoftBank Vision Fund II sold a 3.25% stake in Lenskart through market transactions.
17. Pahlaj Nihalani was associated with which organization as former Chairperson?
A) NFDC
B) CBFC
C) Prasar Bharati
D) Films Division
Answer: B) CBFC
Explanation: Pahlaj Nihalani served as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
18. World Food Safety Day is observed every year on:
A) 5 June
B) 6 June
C) 7 June
D) 8 June
Answer: C) 7 June
Explanation: World Food Safety Day highlights the importance of safe food and prevention of food-borne diseases.
19. World Brain Tumour Day is observed on:
A) 6 June
B) 7 June
C) 8 June
D) 9 June
Answer: C) 8 June
Explanation: The day spreads awareness about brain tumours, their treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
20. World Oceans Day is celebrated annually on:
A) 5 June
B) 6 June
C) 7 June
D) 8 June
Answer: D) 8 June
Explanation: World Oceans Day promotes awareness about marine ecosystems and the need for ocean conservation.