9 June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ | Weekend Roundup | Top 20 Headlines
Welcome to your weekend current affairs digest for 9 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 airport's new terminal building was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June 2026?
A) Veer Savarkar Airport
B) NAMO Airport, Daman
C) Surat Airport
D) Rajkot International Airport
Answer: B) NAMO Airport, Daman
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of NAMO Airport in Daman to improve regional connectivity and passenger services.
2. How many Namo Oxygen Parks were inaugurated across Delhi on World Environment Day 2026?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 18
D) 25
Answer: C) 18
Explanation: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks to enhance urban greenery.
3. Which Union Minister inaugurated the Regional Meteorological Centre in Jammu?
A) Piyush Goyal
B) Kiren Rijiju
C) Jitendra Singh
D) Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer: C) Jitendra Singh
Explanation: The new Regional Meteorological Centre aims to strengthen weather forecasting and disaster management capabilities.
4. What is the ethanol content in the newly launched E85 fuel?
A) 50%
B) 70%
C) 85%
D) 95%
Answer: C) 85%
Explanation: E85 fuel contains approximately 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, supporting India's biofuel and energy security goals.
5. Which initiative won the Gold Award at the National e-Governance Awards 2026?
A) PM Gati Shakti
B) Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
C) Digital India Mission
D) e-Gram Swaraj
Answer: B) Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
Explanation: PAI was recognized for promoting evidence-based governance and development at the Panchayat level.
6. How many artists were honoured at the SNA Samman Ceremony 2026?
A) 25
B) 40
C) 51
D) 75
Answer: C) 51
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi honoured 51 distinguished artists for their contributions to art and culture.
7. According to Forbes Billionaires Ranking 2026, which sectors are increasingly driving global wealth creation?
A) Mining and Agriculture
B) Tourism and Aviation
C) AI, Cloud Computing, and Technology
D) Real Estate and Textiles
Answer: C) AI, Cloud Computing, and Technology
Explanation: The report highlighted the growing influence of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in creating wealth.
8. RBI imposed a penalty of ₹41.80 lakh on which bank?
A) Punjab National Bank
B) Canara Bank
C) Indian Bank
D) Union Bank of India
Answer: B) Canara Bank
Explanation: The penalty was imposed for non-compliance with certain regulatory provisions.
9. Which organization launched the StAR NPS platform?
A) SEBI
B) RBI
C) PFRDA
D) IRDAI
Answer: C) PFRDA
Explanation: The StAR NPS platform was launched to simplify the registration process under the National Pension System.
10. RBI’s 61st Monetary Policy Committee meeting was related to which financial year?
A) FY25
B) FY26
C) FY27
D) FY28
Answer: C) FY27
Explanation: The 61st MPC meeting was the second bi-monthly policy meeting of FY 2026–27.
11. RBI plans to expand pilot projects related to:
A) UPI Lite
B) CBDC
C) Bharat BillPay
D) FASTag
Answer: B) CBDC
Explanation: RBI intends to expand Central Bank Digital Currency pilots through domestic and cross-border applications.
12. RBI has proposed a cooling-off period of how long for digital transactions above ₹10,000?
A) 15 Minutes
B) 30 Minutes
C) 1 Hour
D) 24 Hours
Answer: C) 1 Hour
Explanation: The proposal aims to reduce online fraud by allowing users time to review large transactions.
13. By approximately what percentage did the circulation of ₹500 notes increase during FY26?
A) 5.2%
B) 8.4%
C) 11.2%
D) 15.6%
Answer: C) 11.2%
Explanation: RBI data showed a significant increase in the circulation of ₹500 denomination notes during FY26.
14. Who was reappointed as Deputy Governor of RBI for another two-year term?
A) Michael Patra
B) T. Rabi Sankar
C) M. Rajeshwar Rao
D) Swaminathan Janakiraman
Answer: D) Swaminathan Janakiraman
Explanation: The Central Government extended his tenure as RBI Deputy Governor.
15. How many Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court were appointed as Permanent Judges?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 8
Answer: C) 6
Explanation: The President of India appointed six Additional Judges as Permanent Judges.
16. IIT Bombay is collaborating with the Indian Air Force to develop an AI-based Health Index System for:
A) Tejas Aircraft
B) Rafale Aircraft
C) Su-30MKI Engines
D) C-17 Globemaster
Answer: C) Su-30MKI Engines
Explanation: The system will assist in predictive maintenance and performance monitoring of fighter aircraft engines.
17. Which was launched as India’s first passenger Flex-Fuel Vehicle?
A) Tata Punch FFV
B) Maruti Suzuki Swift FFV
C) Hyundai Exter FFV
D) Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex-Fuel
Answer: D) Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex-Fuel
Explanation: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched the country's first passenger Flex-Fuel Vehicle.
18. India joined which global cybersecurity initiative led by Anthropic?
A) Cyber Shield
B) Digital Fortress
C) Project Glasswing
D) SecureNet Global
Answer: C) Project Glasswing
Explanation: Project Glasswing focuses on strengthening cyber resilience and safeguarding critical infrastructure.
19. Subhash C. Kashyap, who passed away recently, was best known as:
A) Former Chief Election Commissioner
B) Former Attorney General
C) Former Lok Sabha Secretary-General and Constitutional Expert
D) Former RBI Governor
Answer: C) Former Lok Sabha Secretary-General and Constitutional Expert
Explanation: Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap was a renowned constitutional scholar and expert on parliamentary affairs.
20. Which Union Minister launched India’s first passenger Flex-Fuel Vehicle?
A) Ashwini Vaishnaw
B) Nitin Gadkari
C) Hardeep Singh Puri
D) Piyush Goyal
Answer: C) Hardeep Singh Puri
Explanation: The Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister launched the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex-Fuel in New Delhi.