Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11th June 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 11 June, 2026

Q1. The Ministry of Education approved the establishment of campuses of the University of Bristol and the University of York in ______, while the University of New South Wales (UNSW) will establish its campus in ______.

(a) Mumbai; Bengaluru

(b) Bengaluru; Mumbai

(d) Mumbai; Hyderabad

(e) Pune; Bengaluru

Answer: a

Solution:

The Ministry of Education, on 9 June 2026, issued Letters of Approval (LoA) to three globally renowned foreign higher education institutions—the University of Bristol, the University of York, and the University of New South Wales (UNSW)—to establish campuses in India.
The approvals have been granted under the UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023, as part of the Government’s efforts to internationalise higher education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The University of Bristol will establish its Mumbai Enterprise Campus, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Immersive Arts, Finance, Data Science, Economics, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation.
The University of York will set up its first overseas campus in Mumbai, with academic programmes in Finance, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Business, Economics, Creative Industries, and Management.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) will establish UNSW Bengaluru, which is scheduled to commence operations from August 2026 at Manyata Business Park, Bengaluru.
The Bengaluru campus of UNSW will initially offer programmes in Business, Computer Science, and Cyber Security, while also promoting research collaboration and academic engagement in areas such as renewable energy, health, transport, and education.

Q2. The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project to establish crucial airport connectivity in June, 2026. What will be the exact cumulative length of the operational, active Metro Rail network covering the twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar upon the execution of this new corridor?

(a) 54.38 Km

(b) 68.25 Km

(d) 77.63 Km

(e) 82.44 Km

Answer: d

Solution:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project.
The approved corridor will span 6.032 km and include five metro stations, comprising four elevated stations and one underground station.
The stations on the Phase 2(A) corridor are Ashram Road, Koteshwar Prachin Mandir, Sabarmati River, Sardar Nagar, and Airport.
Upon completion and operationalisation of Phase 2(A), the combined Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar Metro Rail Network will expand to 77.63 km, significantly enhancing urban connectivity in the region.
The project is expected to improve last-mile connectivity, facilitate easier access to the airport, reduce traffic congestion, and promote the use of sustainable public transportation.
The total project cost, including Interest During Construction (IDC), has been estimated at ₹2,169.04 crore.

Q3. In June 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved a historic milestone by becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record previously held by whom?

(a) Indira Gandhi

(b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

(d) Manmohan Singh

(e) Rajiv Gandhi

Answer: c

Solution:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history on 10 June 2026.
Shri Narendra Modi was first sworn in as the Prime Minister of India on 26 May 2014 after leading his party to victory in the 2014 General Elections.
On 10 June 2026, his continuous tenure reached 4,399 days, surpassing the record of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first elected Prime Minister, took oath on 13 May 1952 following the country’s first general elections and served until 27 May 1964.
Nehru’s tenure as an elected Prime Minister lasted 4,398 days.
By completing 4,399 consecutive days in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India.

Q4. In June, 2026, Meta partnered with Reliance Industries to anchor its first built-to-suit AI data center in India. To power the high-density computing arrays required for Meta’s upcoming foundational models, what is the initial technical capacity designed for this facility?

(a) 120 megawatts

(b) 150 megawatts

(d) 210 megawatts

(e) 250 megawatts

Answer: c

Solution:

META, the parent company of Facebook, announced on 10 June 2026 that it will establish its first AI-enabled data centre in India.
The data centre will be developed in partnership with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), marking a significant milestone in India’s growing artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure ecosystem.
Under the agreement, META and Reliance Industries will build a 168-megawatt AI-enabled data centre at Jamnagar, Gujarat.
META will lease the facility from Reliance Industries, with provisions to expand the capacity in the future based on growing demand.

Q5. The veteran Indian filmmaker Bharathi Rajaa, who passed away on June 10, 2026, was a trailblazer credited with revolutionizing regional cinema by moving production out of artificial studios into natural rural landscapes. How many National Film Awards did this iconic director secure during his career?

(a) Three

(b) Four

(d) Six

(e) Seven

Answer: d

Solution:

Renowned Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja passed away in Chennai on 10 June 2026. He was 84 years old.
The celebrated director, producer, and actor breathed his last at his residence after a prolonged illness.
Bharathiraja is regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in Indian cinema and is widely credited with bringing the rustic beauty, culture, and lifestyle of rural Tamil Nadu to the silver screen.
He was honoured with six National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards, and six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

Q6. Air India has unveiled its new ‘Easy Connect’ flight framework to streamline international custom clearances for passengers from non-metro sectors. Which of the following Indian cities has been designated as the pioneer ‘spoke’ to launch this premium transit service on June 25, 2026?

(a) Ayodhya

(b) Varanasi

(d) Lucknow

(e) Indore

Answer: b

Solution:

Varanasi has become the first city in India to be integrated under the Easy Connect model for international air travel.
Air India announced the launch of its first Easy Connect flights under the Government of India’s hub-and-spoke aviation model, with services scheduled to commence from 25 June 2026.
The initiative is designed to simplify international travel for passengers from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities by allowing them to complete baggage check-in and immigration formalities at their departure airport.
Under the Easy Connect model, passengers travelling from Varanasi will no longer need to complete immigration and baggage formalities at Delhi before boarding international flights.
After completing these formalities at Varanasi Airport, travellers can transit seamlessly through Delhi, where they can directly board their onward international flights without repeating the procedures.
The initiative follows the hub-and-spoke model, in which regional cities like Varanasi function as spoke airports, connected to major hub airports such as Delhi through coordinated flight schedules.

Q7. The Uttar Pradesh government’s newly launched ‘Project Ganga’ focuses on accelerating rural digital penetration. How many districts have been selected for the deployment of this digital connectivity initiative in its initial first phase?

(a) 15 districts

(b) 21 districts

(d) 34 districts

(e) 50 districts

Answer: b

Solution:

The Government of Uttar Pradesh launched Project Ganga on 9 June 2026 to provide last-mile digital connectivity in rural areas and promote digital inclusion across the state.
The project aims to expand access to digital education, telemedicine, e-governance services, skill development, and technology-based employment through high-speed internet connectivity.
Under Project Ganga, a statewide network of Digital Service Providers (DSPs) will be established to deliver fibre-based broadband services in rural communities.
The initiative seeks to provide high-speed fibre internet connectivity to approximately 20 lakh households across Uttar Pradesh.
In the first phase, the project will be implemented in 21 districts of the state.
OneOTT Intertainment Limited, the broadband arm of the Hinduja Group, will serve as the Knowledge Partner and Implementation Enabler for the project.
More than 10,000 youths will be trained and developed as Digital Service Providers (DSPs) under the initiative.
Each DSP is expected to provide broadband connectivity to 200–300 households within their designated service area.
The project is expected to generate around 50,000 direct employment opportunities and over one lakh indirect employment opportunities.
The government has given special emphasis to women entrepreneurship, with a target of around 50% participation by women entrepreneurs in the DSP network.
Youth selected under Project Ganga will also be eligible to avail benefits under the Chief Minister Yuva Scheme, through which the state government provides interest-free loans of up to ₹5 lakh to establish enterprises as Digital Service Providers.

Q8. In June, 2026, the Government of Assam entered into a major international partnership to launch the ‘Blue Valley Cluster’ in Guwahati. Which global body or country has partnered with the state government to co-fund and co-develop this industrial innovation hub?

(a) The European Union

(b) The World Bank

(d) The New Development Bank

(e) The Asian Development Bank

Answer: a

Solution:

The Government of Assam and the European Union (EU) jointly launched the Blue Valley Cluster in Guwahati on 9 June 2026.
The Blue Valley Cluster focuses on the Flavours, Fragrances, and AYUSH sectors, aiming to unlock the region’s potential in natural products, wellness, and traditional healthcare.
The initiative seeks to strengthen cooperation between the European Union, Assam, and the wider North-East region in developing sustainable value chains, innovation ecosystems, and industrial partnerships.
The project is designed to promote research, innovation, technology transfer, and collaboration between businesses, academic institutions, and policymakers.

Q9. Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe in June 2026?

(a) Pavan Kapoor

(b) Vinay Kumar

(d) Dammu Ravi

(e) Sanjay Verma

Answer: b

Solution:

In June, 2026, Shri Vinay Kumar (YOA:2009), presently Director in the Ministry has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe.

Q10. In June 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced new diplomatic assignments to strengthen India’s foreign missions. Who among the following has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

(a) Shri Vinay Kumar

(b) Shri Lakshmanan Ramesh Babu

(d) Smt. Namgya C. Khampa

(e) Shri Pradeep Kumar Rawat

Answer: b

Solution:

In June, 2026, Shri Lakshmanan Ramesh Babu (IFS:2005), presently Consul General of India, Atlanta has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.