Current Affairs 17th June 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country is hosting the G7 Summit 2026?
A) Canada
B) Germany
C) France
D) Italy
Answer: C) France
Explanation: France is hosting the 2026 G7 Summit, where leaders are discussing global economic growth, security, climate change, and international cooperation.
2. India is holding the BRICS Chairmanship in which year?
A) 2024
B) 2025
C) 2026
D) 2027
Answer: C) 2026
Explanation: India assumed the BRICS Chairmanship in 2026 with a focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
3. Which Indian city recently hosted the Regional AI Impact Conference 2026?
A) Jaipur
B) Mumbai
C) Bengaluru
D) Chennai
Answer: A) Jaipur
Explanation: Jaipur hosted the Regional AI Impact Conference 2026, emphasizing artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
4. Which Indian chess player won Norway Chess 2026?
A) D. Gukesh
B) R. Praggnanandhaa
C) Vidit Gujrathi
D) Arjun Erigaisi
Answer: B) R. Praggnanandhaa
Explanation: R. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title.
5. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on:
A) 15 June
B) 16 June
C) 17 June
D) 18 June
Answer: C) 17 June
Explanation: The day is observed annually on 17 June to raise awareness about combating desertification and drought.
6. Which organization observes World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought?
A) UNESCO
B) UNEP
C) UNCCD
D) WHO
Answer: C) UNCCD
Explanation: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) leads global observance of this day.
7. Surha Taal, recently in the news, is located in which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Bihar
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Surha Taal in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh became India's 100th Ramsar Site.
8. India's AI compute capacity recently crossed:
A) 20,000 GPUs
B) 25,000 GPUs
C) 30,000 GPUs
D) 34,000 GPUs
Answer: D) 34,000 GPUs
Explanation: Under the IndiaAI Mission, India's AI infrastructure surpassed 34,000 GPUs.
9. Which ministry runs the IndiaAI Mission?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C) Ministry of Science and Technology
D) Ministry of Commerce
Answer: B) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation: The IndiaAI Mission is a flagship initiative under MeitY.
10. Which indigenous multilingual Large Language Model was highlighted under IndiaAI?
A) BharatGPT
B) Sarvam-1
C) IndicAI
D) VaniGPT
Answer: B) Sarvam-1
Explanation: Sarvam-1 is an indigenous multilingual AI model developed with support from India's AI ecosystem.
11. World Environment Day is celebrated on:
A) 1 June
B) 3 June
C) 5 June
D) 8 June
Answer: C) 5 June
Explanation: World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June to encourage environmental protection.
12. Which state signed an MoU with UNDP for climate-resilient development?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Assam
D) Sikkim
Answer: B) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh partnered with UNDP to promote climate resilience and sustainable development.
13. Which scheme was launched by Himachal Pradesh for waste management workers?
A) Green Worker Mission
B) Swachh Himachal Scheme
C) Waste Warrior Programme
D) Safai Mitra Scheme
Answer: D) Safai Mitra Scheme
Explanation: The scheme aims to empower informal waste management workers.
14. India's GDP growth for FY 2025-26 was estimated at:
A) 6.5%
B) 7.0%
C) 7.7%
D) 8.0%
Answer: C) 7.7%
Explanation: According to provisional estimates, India's GDP growth for FY26 was 7.7%.
15. Which country recently joined BRICS as a new member?
A) Vietnam
B) Indonesia
C) Thailand
D) Malaysia
Answer: B) Indonesia
Explanation: Indonesia became one of the newest members of BRICS, expanding the bloc's global influence.
16. International Tea Day is observed on:
A) 20 May
B) 21 May
C) 22 May
D) 23 May
Answer: B) 21 May
Explanation: International Tea Day is celebrated on 21 May to promote sustainable tea production.
17. Which Indian state topped renewable energy capacity growth in 2026?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan led the country in renewable energy capacity growth, mainly due to solar power projects.
18. Which Indian bank launched a green financing initiative in 2026?
A) HDFC Bank
B) SBI
C) PNB
D) Bank of Baroda
Answer: B) SBI
Explanation: SBI introduced green financing schemes to support sustainable and renewable energy projects.
19. Which city hosted the World Hydrogen Summit 2026?
A) London
B) Dubai
C) Rotterdam
D) Singapore
Answer: C) Rotterdam
Explanation: Rotterdam hosted the World Hydrogen Summit focusing on green hydrogen and clean energy.
20. Which organization publishes the World Economic Outlook report?
A) World Bank
B) WTO
C) OECD
D) IMF
Answer: D) IMF
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) publishes the World Economic Outlook report.
21. National Technology Day is celebrated in India on:
A) 10 May
B) 11 May
C) 12 May
D) 13 May
Answer: B) 11 May
Explanation: National Technology Day is observed annually on 11 May to commemorate India's technological achievements.
22. Mission Mausam was launched by which ministry?
A) Ministry of Agriculture
B) Ministry of Environment
C) Ministry of Earth Sciences
D) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: C) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Explanation: Mission Mausam aims to improve weather forecasting and climate services in India.
23. India's first Green Methanol Project is located in:
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Odisha
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat hosts India's first Green Methanol Project aimed at producing cleaner fuel alternatives.
24. Which country is expected to host COP31 in 2026?
A) Turkey
B) UAE
C) Germany
D) France
Answer: A) Turkey
Explanation: Turkey is expected to host the COP31 Climate Summit in 2026.
25. Which annual event by Apple began on 8 June 2026?
A) Apple Connect
B) iOS Summit
C) Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)
D) Apple Future Forum
Answer: C) Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)
Explanation: WWDC 2026 began on 8 June 2026, showcasing updates across Apple's software ecosystem.