Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14th June 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 14 June, 2026

Q1. In June 2026, legendary batsman and former captain Kane Williamson announced his retirement from international cricket after a celebrated 15-year career. Which country did he represent on the international stage?

(a) Australia

(b) South Africa

(d) England

(e) West Indies

Answer: c

Solution:

Former Kane Williamson announced his retirement from international cricket on 12 June 2026, bringing an end to a distinguished career spanning more than 15 years.
Widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s greatest batters, Williamson retires as the country’s highest run-scorer in international cricket, amassing 19,346 runs across all three formats.
In Test cricket, he scored over 9,500 runs, including 33 centuries and six double centuries, making him one of the finest Test batters of his generation.
Williamson captained New Zealand in Tests, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), leading the team during one of the most successful periods in its cricketing history.
Under his leadership, New Zealand reached the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup final and the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final.
He also guided New Zealand to victory in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final 2021, securing the country’s first major ICC title.

Q2. In June, 2026, who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the newly reconstituted Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)?

(a) Dr. M. S. Swaminathan

(b) Dr. P. L. Gautam

(d) Sanjay Kumar

(e) Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra

Answer: b

Solution:

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has reconstituted the Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity under Section 13(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, for a period of one year.
The committee has been reconstituted to provide expert guidance on the conservation, sustainable use, and Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) of agricultural biodiversity, along with other related matters.
Padma Shri Dr. P. L. Gautam, a renowned agricultural scientist and former Chairperson of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) and the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA), has been appointed as the Chairperson of the committee.
Dr. P. L. Gautam was recently conferred the Padma Shri in recognition of his outstanding contributions to agricultural science.
The Chairperson of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA) will serve as the Co-Chair of the committee.
The Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity has been an important advisory body of the NBA since 2005 and has been periodically reconstituted to address emerging issues relating to agricultural genetic resources.

Q3. According to macro-economic data published by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), India’s annual headline retail inflation, calculated via the Consumer Price Index (CPI), accelerated for the fifth consecutive month in May 2026. What was the headline retail inflation rate recorded for May 2026?

(a) 3.48 per cent

(b) 3.53 per cent

(d) 4.25 per cent

(e) 4.78 per cent

Answer: c

Solution:

India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased to 3.93% (year-on-year) in May 2026, marking the fifth consecutive monthly increase under the new CPI series.
The inflation rate rose from 3.48% recorded in April 2026.
According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), rural inflation increased to 4.25%, while urban inflation rose to 3.53% during May 2026.
The food inflation rate, based on the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), stood at 4.78% in May, 2026, compared to 4.20% in April, 2026.

Q4. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) introduced a specialized wellness wear apparel line designed by the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK) to blend traditional Indian yoga principles with contemporary clothing trends. What is the name of this unique clothing collection?

(a) Swasti

(b) Swadha

(d) Khadi-Yog

(e) Prakriti

Answer: b

Solution:

On 12 June 2026, Shri Manoj Goel, Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), launched a special wellness wear collection named ‘Swadha’ ahead of International Yoga Day.
The collection has been developed by the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK) as an innovative initiative to combine the Indian philosophy of yoga, health, and balanced living with contemporary clothing designs.
Swadha aims to promote wellness-oriented apparel by integrating the comfort, sustainability, and heritage of Khadi with modern fashion trends.
The collection reflects the Government’s efforts to promote Khadi as a lifestyle choice, while encouraging healthy and sustainable living.
The launch ceremony was held at the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK) in collaboration with KVIC at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campus in Hauz Khas, New Delhi.

Q5. Who has been officially appointed by the Government of India to take over as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) with effect from June 30, 2026?

(a) Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth

(b) Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi

(d) Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar

(e) Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani

Answer: a

Solution:

The Government of India has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
He will assume office from the afternoon of 30 June 2026.
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.
He will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, who is scheduled to retire from service on 30 June 2026.

Q6. In June 2026, acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik from Odisha became the first Indian to win the prestigious Russia Grand Sand Master Cup at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Russia. His winning sculpture was highly praised for addressing which of the following critical global issues?

(a) Marine Plastic Pollution and Ocean Acidification

(b) Global Warming and Environmental Conservation

(d) Rapid Urbanization and Depleting Groundwater

(e) Renewable Energy Transition and Green Hydrogen

Answer: b

Solution:

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik from Odisha became the first Indian to win the prestigious Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026.
He received the award on 11 June 2026 during the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture, held in Russia.
Sudarsan Pattnaik was honoured for his outstanding contribution to sand art and for creating a thought-provoking sand sculpture highlighting the issue of global warming and the importance of environmental conservation.
The II International Festival of Sand Sculpture brought together 12 leading sand sculptors from different countries to showcase their creativity and artistic excellence.

Q7. What is India’s rank among the 163 independent states and territories evaluated in the recently released 20th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026?

(a) 115th

(b) 124th

(d) 134th

(e) 142nd

Answer: c

Solution:

India has been ranked 127th in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026, which assesses the level of peacefulness across countries and territories worldwide.
The Global Peace Index (GPI) is published annually by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit think tank.
The GPI is regarded as the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness, ranking 163 independent states and territories, covering 99.7% of the world’s population.
The 2026 edition marks the 20th edition of the Global Peace Index.
The index evaluates countries using 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators grouped under three broad domains:
- Societal Safety and Security
- Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict
- Militarisation
Iceland retained its position as the world’s most peaceful country for the 19th consecutive year.
The other top-ranked countries are New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Ireland.
Russia was ranked as the least peaceful country in the 2026 index, followed by Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine, and Israel.

Q8. The 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 officially began on June 12, 2026. In which two countries is this month-long tournament being hosted?

(a) Australia and New Zealand

(b) South Africa and Zimbabwe

(d) India and Sri Lanka

(e) West Indies and USA

Answer: c

Solution:

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 commenced on 12 June 2026, marking the 10th edition of the prestigious women’s international T20 cricket tournament.
The month-long tournament is being hosted jointly by England and Wales.
The tournament will conclude with the final on 5 July 2026 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
For the first time in the tournament’s history, 12 teams are participating, expanding the competition from previous editions and making it the largest Women’s T20 World Cup to date.
A total of 33 matches will be played across seven venues in England and Wales during the tournament.

Q9. In June 2026, an advanced space weather monitoring asset named SOLAR-1 (Space Weather Observations at L1 to Advance Readiness – 1) was officially activated at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 to provide rapid early warnings of disruptive solar storms. Which country developed and owns this dedicated operational satellite?

(a) Japan

(b) China

(d) Russia

(e) United States

Answer: e

Solution:

In June 2026, the United States activated SOLAR-1, its first dedicated space weather monitoring satellite, designed to provide faster and more accurate warnings of solar storms that can disrupt GPS, communications, satellites, and power grids.
SOLAR-1 is the first U.S. satellite dedicated exclusively to continuous operational space weather observation.
The satellite is operated by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Originally named Space Weather Follow-On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1), the mission was later renamed Space Weather Observations at L1 to Advance Readiness–1 (SOLAR-1).
The satellite’s primary mission is the continuous monitoring of solar activity and space weather to provide timely alerts for potentially harmful solar events.
SOLAR-1 was launched on 24 September 2025 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
It is positioned at the Sun–Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1), approximately 1.6 million kilometres from Earth towards the Sun, giving it an uninterrupted view of solar activity.
From the L1 location, the satellite continuously measures the solar wind and tracks Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) before they reach Earth.
The gravitational stability of the L1 point enables the spacecraft to maintain its position with minimal fuel consumption.
SOLAR-1 carries a compact coronagraph telescope along with a suite of scientific instruments to observe the Sun and make real-time measurements of the solar wind.
The satellite can transmit CME images to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) within 30 minutes, a significant improvement over older systems that could take up to eight hours.
The mission is expected to improve aurora forecasting and enhance the protection of power grids, navigation systems, communication networks, satellites, and space missions from severe space weather events.

Q10. The Board of Directors of private sector lender RBL Bank has officially approved the appointment of an industry veteran with over 25 years of finance experience as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 12, 2026. Who has been appointed to this apex financial role?

(a) R. Subramaniakumar

(b) Bhavin Lakhpatwala

(d) Vishwavir Ahuja

(e) Sashidhar Jagdishan

Answer: b

Solution:

RBL Bank has appointed Bhavin Lakhpatwala as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from 12 June 2026. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors of RBL Bank.
Bhavin Lakhpatwala joins RBL Bank from HDFC Bank, where he gained extensive experience in financial management and banking operations.