Daily Current Affairs Quiz 29th June 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 29 June, 2026

Q1. Recently, in June, 2026, the Indian Coast Guard expanded its maritime surveillance and interception capabilities by commissioning a new-generation vessel named ICGS Akshay. Under which of the following specialized technical classifications does this newly inducted ship fall?

(a) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)

(b) Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV)

(d) Guided Missile Corvette (GMC)

(e) Fleet Support Tanker (FST)

Answer: b

Solution:

The Bharatiya Tatrakshak (Indian Coast Guard) achieved another milestone in its force modernization programme with the commissioning of ICGS Akshay, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa, on 27 June 2026.
The vessel has been named Akshay, meaning “Indestructible”, symbolizing the resilience, strength, and unwavering commitment of the Bharatiya Tatrakshak in safeguarding India’s maritime interests.
The vessel is designed to undertake a wide range of Coast Guard operations, including maritime law enforcement, coastal security, search and rescue missions, marine environmental protection, and assistance to mariners in distress.
The addition of the ship will significantly enhance the operational capabilities of the Bharatiya Tatrakshak and strengthen India’s maritime security architecture.
ICGS Akshay has been designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited, showcasing India’s growing capabilities in indigenous shipbuilding.

Q2. In June 2026, a 14-year-old prodigy created history by securing his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Sarajevo GM Mix tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina, officially becoming India’s 96th Chess Grandmaster. Who is this chess player?

(a) Leon Mendonca

(b) Anurag Mhamal

(d) Pranesh M

(e) Vignesh NR

Answer: c

Solution:

Ethan Vaz, a 14-year-old International Master from Goa, has become India’s 96th Chess Grandmaster after securing his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Sarajevo GM Mix Tournament held in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
With this accomplishment, Ethan joins the elite group of Indian Grandmasters and becomes one of the youngest players from the country to earn the coveted title.
Ethan Vaz has also become the third Grandmaster from Goa, following Anurag Mhamal and Leon Mendonca.

Q3. In June, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was conferred with a historic Presidential Distinction titled ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ for his green leadership and global climate advocacy. Which of the following nations bestowed this prestigious award upon him for the first time in history?

(a) Maldives

(b) Mauritius

(d) Madagascar

(e) Fiji

Answer: c

Solution:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Presidential Distinction – “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” by the President of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, on 28 June 2026.
The honour was awarded in recognition of Prime Minister Modi’s green leadership and his efforts to advance the interests of developing countries.
He was also recognized for his longstanding commitment to promoting the Blue Economy, climate action, sustainable management of ocean resources, and the developmental aspirations of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
The award acknowledges India’s growing role in supporting sustainable development, maritime cooperation, and climate resilience among island nations.
Notably, this is the first time that the “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” distinction has been conferred.

Q4. To aggressively accelerate enterprise adoption and navigate evolving digital governance frameworks, OpenAI recently appointed a seasoned local corporate operator as its first Managing Director for India. Who is this prominent executive?

(a) Kiran Mani

(b) C.P. Gurnani

(d) Puneet Chandok

(e) Prabhjeet Singh

Answer: e

Solution:

In June 2026, OpenAI appointed Prabhjeet Singh, former President of Uber India & South Asia, as its Managing Director for India, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it expands its presence in one of its most important global markets.
The appointment was officially announced by OpenAI on 26 June 2026.
Prabhjeet Singh will assume charge in September 2026 and will lead OpenAI’s operations and strategic initiatives in India.

Q5. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently in June, 2026, unveiled a first-of-its-kind, AI-enabled ‘Rural Internal Audit Portal’ to foster technology-driven governance. During which national conference or summit in New Delhi was this digital portal officially launched?

(a) National Conference on Panchayati Raj Institutions

(b) Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan

(d) All India Auditing and Accountability Conclave

(e) Bharat Rural Infrastructure Expo

Answer: b

Solution:

Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Rural Internal Audit Portal on 28 June 2026 during the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan held at the Pusa Campus, New Delhi.
The AI-enabled portal marks a major step toward enhancing transparency, accountability, and technology-driven governance within the Ministry of Rural Development.
The portal has been developed to modernize conventional audit practices and leverage emerging digital technologies for effective internal auditing.
It is the country’s first unified digital platform for end-to-end management of internal audits, covering both risk-based audits and compliance audits under various rural development programmes.
The initiative was conceived by the Office of the Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA), Ministry of Rural Development, and developed in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
The Rural Internal Audit Portal integrates the entire audit cycle, including audit planning, execution, reporting, compliance management, monitoring, and analytics, within a single digital ecosystem.
The portal transforms internal audits from a fragmented, paper-intensive, and manual process into a transparent, technology-enabled, and data-driven management system.