Daily Current Affairs Quiz 27th June 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams

Daily Current Affairs: 26 June, 2026

Q1. The Ministry of External Affairs has officially revised the passport fee structure across all categories, effective from July 1, 2026. This fee revision was executed by enacting an amendment to which statutory rulebook?

(a) The Passports Act, 1967

(b) The Citizenship Rules, 2009

(c) The Passports Rules, 1980

(d) The Foreigners Order, 1948

(e) The Emigration Rules, 1983

Answer: c

Solution:

• In June 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revised the passport fee structure across various categories through an amendment to the Passports Rules, 1980.
• The revised passport fees will come into effect from 1 July 2026.
• The fee revision follows the government’s clarification that a passport is primarily a travel document and not proof of citizenship.
• Under the revised rates, the application fee for an ordinary 36-page passport has been increased from ₹1,500 to ₹2,500, while the Tatkal fee for the same category has been raised from ₹3,500 to ₹5,000.
• Similarly, the fee for a 60-page ordinary passport has been increased from ₹2,000 to ₹3,500, whereas the Tatkal fee has been revised from ₹4,000 to ₹6,000.
• The revised fee structure was notified by the Ministry of External Affairs through a notification dated 20 June 2026, which also substitutes Schedule IV of the Passports Rules, 1980.
• The new schedule introduces separate categories for:
  • Applicants aged 18 years and above, including minors aged 15–18 years applying under the adult category.
  • Minor applicants below 18 years of age.

Revised Passport Fees (Effective from 1 July 2026)

About the Passports Rules, 1980

• The Passports Rules, 1980 were framed under the Passports Act, 1967.
• The rules govern passport issuance, fees, application procedures, and related administrative matters in India.

Q2. In June, 2026, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan released a book in New Delhi titled “Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto”. This book systematically traces the historical evolution of Bhawaiya. What is Bhawaiya?

(a) A traditional classical dance form of Odisha

(b) A rural folk music genre of North Bengal and Assam

(c) A traditional shadow puppetry style of Kerala

(d) A rare handloom weaving technique of Tripura

(e) An ancient martial art practice of Manipur

Answer: b

Solution:

• On 25 June 2026, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book titled “Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto” (Bhawaiya: A Cultural Treasure and Its Historical Journey) in New Delhi.
• The book presents a comprehensive study of Bhawaiya, a prominent folk music tradition of North Bengal, Assam, and adjoining regions.
• It systematically traces the historical evolution of Bhawaiya music and offers a fresh perspective on its origin, development, and cultural significance.
• The publication highlights the rich heritage of the Bhawaiya tradition and its contribution to the cultural identity of eastern and northeastern India.
• The book also seeks to preserve and promote this traditional folk art form by documenting its historical journey and artistic evolution.

Q3. India finished at the top of the medal standings at the ISSF Junior World Championships 2026. In which city and country was this prestigious shooting tournament hosted?

(a) Lima, Peru

(b) Cairo, Egypt

(c) Baku, Azerbaijan

(d) Changwon, South Korea

(e) Suhl, Germany

Answer: e

Solution:

• India finished the ISSF Junior World Championships 2026 in Suhl, Germany, with a total of 25 medals, comprising 7 gold, 8 silver, and 10 bronze medals.
• With this impressive performance, India topped the overall medal standings for the second consecutive edition of the championship.
• India had also finished at the top of the medal table in the previous edition held in Lima, Peru, where the contingent won 24 medals.

Q4. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the appointment of which 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) for a two-year tenure starting June 30, 2026?

(a) Shri Ravi Sinha

(b) Shri Samant Goel

(c) Shri Tapan Kumar Deka

(d) Shri Mahesh Dixit

(e) Shri Sanjay Kumar Mishra

Answer: d

Solution:

• In June 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Mahesh Dixit as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
• Mahesh Dixit is a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
• He will assume charge as the Director of the Intelligence Bureau on 30 June 2026, succeeding Tapan Kumar Deka.
• The appointment has been made for a two-year tenure from the date of assuming office or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• Mahesh Dixit succeeds Tapan Kumar Deka, a 1988-batch IPS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, who was appointed as the IB Director in 2022.

Q5. With Bangladesh officially joining the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), the total number of member countries in this India-led global initiative has risen to which milestone figure?

(a) 15 member countries

(b) 22 member countries

(c) 27 member countries

(d) 35 member countries

(e) 41 member countries

Answer: c

Solution:

• In June 2026, Bangladesh joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), taking the total number of member countries in the alliance to 27.
• Bangladesh’s entry into the alliance is considered an important step toward strengthening tiger conservation, biodiversity protection, and regional cooperation in South Asia.
• The development also reinforces India’s environmental diplomacy and its leadership in global wildlife conservation initiatives.

About the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

• The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is a treaty-based intergovernmental international organization and a legal entity headquartered in New Delhi, India.
• The alliance was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2023 during the commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger.
• The IBCA became a full-fledged treaty-based international organization on 23 January 2025.

Q6. Which supercomputer emerged as the world’s most powerful system in the 67th TOP500 Supercomputer Rankings released in June 2026, officially displacing the USA’s El Capitan?

(a) Frontier (USA)

(b) LineShine (China)

(c) Aurora (USA)

(d) Jupiter (Germany)

(e) Fugaku (Japan)

Answer: b

Solution:

• In June 2026, the 67th edition of the TOP500 Supercomputer Rankings was released during the International Supercomputing (ISC) High Performance 2026 Conference held in Hamburg, Germany.
• The TOP500 is a biannual ranking that evaluates and lists the world’s most powerful supercomputers based on their computational performance.
• According to the latest rankings, China’s LineShine, installed at the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen, emerged as the world’s fastest supercomputer, replacing the United States’ El Capitan at the top position.
• The LineShine supercomputer is reported to be nearly 26 times faster than India’s most powerful supercomputer, Shakti Cloud.
• India’s Shakti Cloud secured the 32nd position globally with a computing performance of 84.31 petaflops.

Top Supercomputers in TOP500 Rankings 2026

Q7. The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed globally every year on June 26. In which year did the United Nations General Assembly officially pass the resolution to establish this day?

(a) 1973

(b) 1987

(c) 1995

(d) 2001

(e) 2015

Answer: b

Solution:

• International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed globally on 26 June 2026.
• The day aims to strengthen international action and cooperation to achieve the goal of a society free from drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking.

• On 7 December 1987, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution proclaiming 26 June as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Q8. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visited India from in June, 2026, to evaluate the scaling impact of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). In what specific international capacity did she undertake this official visit?

(a) President of the European Central Bank

(b) UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA)

(c) Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

(d) Chief Global Envoy for the World Economic Forum (WEF)

(e) Chairperson of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Answer: b

Solution:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Queen Máxima of the Netherlands during her visit to India and discussed the transformative impact of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) on financial inclusion and public service delivery.
• The discussions focused on how India’s DPI-led initiatives have made financial services more accessible, affordable, and inclusive, while improving the Ease of Living and empowering citizens on a large scale.
• Queen Máxima visited India from 23 to 25 June 2026 in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA).
• The visit aimed to assess how India’s digital public infrastructure is helping citizens build financial resilience and expand access to financial services.

Q9. The 12th edition of the India-EU Human Rights Dialogue, which was co-chaired by Additional Secretary Piyush Srivastava and EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin on June 24, 2026, was hosted in which of the following cities?

(a) Brussels, Belgium

(b) Geneva, Switzerland

(c) New Delhi, India

(d) Strasbourg, France

(e) Berlin, Germany

Answer: c

Solution:

• The 12th India–European Union (EU) Human Rights Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 24 June 2026.
• The dialogue served as an important platform for India and the European Union to exchange views on human rights issues and strengthen cooperation in the field of human rights.
• The Indian side was co-chaired by Piyush Srivastava, Additional Secretary (Europe West), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
• The European Union delegation was led by Hervé Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India.
• The dialogue provided an opportunity for both sides to discuss developments related to human rights, democratic values, and the promotion and protection of fundamental freedoms.

Q10. In June 2026, Union Minister Piyush Goyal traveled to London and was honored with the “Special Award for Exceptional Leadership in Elevating UK-India Relations.” Which Union Ministry does he currently head in the Government of India?

(a) Ministry of External Affairs

(b) Ministry of Finance

(c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

(d) Ministry of Corporate Affairs

(e) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Answer: c

Solution:

• In June 2026, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal received the Special Award for Exceptional Leadership in Elevating UK–India Relations at the Annual UK–India Awards 2026 held in London, United Kingdom.
• The award recognizes his significant contribution to strengthening the strategic, economic, and trade relations between India and the United Kingdom.