Current Affairs 26th June 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country launched the world’s first AI-powered urban traffic management system on 26 June 2025?
a) Singapore
b) Japan
c) United States
d) China
Answer: a) Singapore
Explanation: Singapore implemented an AI system to optimize traffic flow, reducing congestion by 20% in its smart city initiative.
2. Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the men’s 3000m steeplechase at the Asian Athletics Championships on 26 June 2025?
a) Neeraj Chopra
b) Gulveer Singh
c) Avinash Sable
d) Kishore Jena
Answer: c) Avinash Sable
Explanation: Avinash Sable secured gold with a time of 8:15.23, setting a new championship record.
3. Which Indian ministry launched the ‘Digital Farmer Registry’ on 26 June 2025 to support agricultural digitization?
a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
b) Ministry of Electronics and IT
c) Ministry of Rural Development
d) Ministry of Commerce
Answer: a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Explanation: The registry aims to provide farmers with access to schemes and digital services for better crop management.
4. Which global initiative was launched on 26 June 2025 to address plastic pollution in oceans?
a) UN Ocean Decade
b) Global Plastic Action Partnership
c) Clean Seas Campaign
d) Blue Planet Alliance
Answer: b) Global Plastic Action Partnership
Explanation: Led by the UNEP, this initiative targets a 50% reduction in marine plastic waste by 2030.
5. Which Indian state launched the ‘Solar Village Scheme’ on 26 June 2025 to achieve 100% solar-powered rural households?
a) Gujarat
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Answer: d) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan’s scheme aims to install solar panels in 10,000 rural homes, promoting clean energy access.
6. Which organization released the ‘Global AI Readiness Index 2025’ on 26 June 2025?
a) World Economic Forum
b) UNESCO
c) Oxford Insights
d) UNCTAD
Answer: c) Oxford Insights
Explanation: India ranked 42nd, reflecting improvements in AI infrastructure but gaps in policy frameworks.
7. What was the name of the India-France joint military exercise held on 26 June 2025?
a) Varuna
b) Shakti
c) Garuda
d) Yudh Abhyas
Answer: b) Shakti
Explanation: The exercise, held in Rajasthan, focused on counter-terrorism operations in semi-arid terrain.
8. Which country developed the world’s first deep-sea radar capable of detecting stealth aircraft on 26 June 2025?
a) United States
b) China
c) Russia
d) Israel
Answer: b) China
Explanation: China’s radar enhances its maritime surveillance capabilities in the South China Sea.
9. Who was appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India on 26 June 2025?
a) Shaktikanta Das
b) Viral Acharya
c) Sanjay Malhotra
d) Tapan Ray
Answer: c) Sanjay Malhotra
Explanation: Sanjay Malhotra succeeded Shaktikanta Das, focusing on inflation control and digital currency adoption.
10. Which organization released the ‘Global Hunger Index 2025’ on 26 June 2025?
a) FAO
b) IFPRI
c) UNICEF
d) WHO
Answer: b) IFPRI
Explanation: India ranked 98th, showing progress in child nutrition but challenges in rural food security.
11. Which country hosted the G7 Summit 2025, concluded on 26 June 2025?
a) Canada
b) Italy
c) Japan
d) United Kingdom
Answer: a) Canada
Explanation: The summit focused on climate finance and AI governance, with PM Modi in attendance.
12. What was the name of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise held on 26 June 2025?
a) Nomadic Elephant
b) Yudh Abhyas
c) Maitree
d) Surya Kiran
Answer: a) Nomadic Elephant
Explanation: Held in Ulaanbaatar, it focused on peacekeeping operations under UN mandates.
13. Which international organization launched the ‘Global Carbon Neutrality Framework’ on 26 June 2025?
a) UNEP
b) IPCC
c) UNFCCC
d) World Bank
Answer: c) UNFCCC
Explanation: The framework sets a roadmap for net-zero emissions by 2050, emphasizing renewable energy.
14. Which Indian badminton player won the men’s singles title at the Singapore Open on 26 June 2025?
a) Lakshya Sen
b) Kidambi Srikanth
c) HS Prannoy
d) Sameer Verma
Answer: a) Lakshya Sen
Explanation: Lakshya Sen defeated Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia in the final, securing his second Super 750 title.
15. Which ministry launched the ‘National AI Literacy Program’ on 26 June 2025?
a) Ministry of Education
b) Ministry of Electronics and IT
c) Ministry of Science and Technology
d) Ministry of Skill Development
Answer: b) Ministry of Electronics and IT
Explanation: The program aims to train 50 million citizens in AI basics by 2028 to boost digital inclusion.
16. Which space agency launched the first mission to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa on 26 June 2025?
a) CNSA
b) ESA
c) ISRO
d) NASA
Answer: d) NASA
Explanation: NASA’s Europa Clipper mission aims to study the moon’s subsurface ocean for signs of life.
17. Which organization released the ‘Global Cybersecurity Index 2025’ on 26 June 2025?
a) Interpol
b) ITU
c) World Economic Forum
d) UNODC
Answer: b) ITU
Explanation: India ranked 15th, reflecting strengthened cyber defenses but gaps in data privacy laws.
18. What was the name of the India-UK joint naval exercise held on 26 June 2025?
a) Konkan
b) Varuna
c) Indra
d) Passex
Answer: a) Konkan
Explanation: Held in the Arabian Sea, it focused on anti-submarine warfare and maritime security.
19. What was the name of the India-Bangladesh joint military exercise held on 26 June 2025?
a) Hand-in-Hand
b) Mitra Shakti
c) Sampriti
d) Surya Kiran
Answer: c) Sampriti
Explanation: Held in Dhaka, it enhanced counter-insurgency cooperation.
20. Which Indian environmentalist received the ‘Champions of the Earth’ award on 26 June 2025?
a) Sunita Narain
b) Vandana Shiva
c) Medha Patkar
d) Jadav Payeng
Answer: d) Jadav Payeng
Explanation: Payeng was honored for his forest restoration efforts in Assam’s Majuli island.
21. Which Indian organization launched the ‘Bharat Quantum Mission’ on 26 June 2025?
a) DRDO
b) ISRO
c) Department of Science and Technology
d) CSIR
Answer: c) Department of Science and Technology
Explanation: The mission aims to develop indigenous quantum technologies for computing and communication.
22. Which Indian scheme was launched on 26 June 2025 to promote organic farming in the Northeast?
a) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
b) Northeast Organic Mission
c) Green Bharat Kheti Scheme
d) Krishi Uday Yojana
Answer: b) Northeast Organic Mission
Explanation: The scheme aims to certify 50,000 hectares for organic farming by 2028.
23. Which Indian state launched the ‘Digital Health Mission’ on 26 June 2025 to digitize rural healthcare?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Odisha
d) Karnataka
Answer: c) Odisha
Explanation: The mission provides telemedicine and digital records to 10 million rural residents.
24. Which team won the Women’s Chess Olympiad 2025, concluded on 26 June 2025?
a) India
b) China
c) Russia
d) Ukraine
Answer: a) India
Explanation: Led by Koneru Humpy, India clinched the title with a dominant performance.
25. Which Indian institute developed a breakthrough in fusion energy technology on 26 June 2025?
a) BARC
b) IIT Delhi
c) IPR Gandhinagar
d) TIFR Hyderabad
Answer: c) IPR Gandhinagar
Explanation: The Institute for Plasma Research achieved a stable plasma for fusion experiments.