Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2nd June 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 2nd June, 2026

Q1. Suman Kalyanpur, who passed away recently at her residence in Mumbai at the age of 89, was a legendary Indian cultural icon celebrated for her outstanding contributions to which of the following professions?

(a) Classical Kathak Dancer

(b) Playback Singer

(d) Theoretical Physicist

(e) Supreme Court Jurist

Answer: b

Solution:

Renowned playback singer Suman Kalyanpur passed away at her residence in Mumbai on 31 May 2026. She was 89 years old.
Born on 28 January 1937 in Dhaka, Suman Kalyanpur was one of the most celebrated voices of the golden era of Indian film music.
She was widely known for her contributions to Hindi, Marathi, and several other Indian-language songs during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
Suman Kalyanpur made her Hindi film debut in the mid-1950s and went on to record hundreds of songs with some of India’s greatest music composers and singers.
She shared a particularly successful musical partnership with Mohammed Rafi, delivering numerous memorable duets.
Apart from Hindi cinema, she also made significant contributions to Marathi music and remains remembered for her rich and versatile musical legacy.

Q2. In Badminton, which elite Indian duo made history by winning the men’s doubles title at the Singapore Open 2026 tournament?

(a) Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth

(b) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

(d) Dhruv Kapila and Arjun M. R.

(e) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Lakshya Sen

Answer: b

Solution:

In badminton, the Indian men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open 2026 men’s doubles title.
In the final, the Indian duo defeated the Indonesian pair of Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Fajar Alfian.
After losing the opening game, Satwik and Chirag staged a strong comeback to win the match 18-21, 21-17, 21-16.
The victory marks another significant achievement for India’s top men’s doubles pair and adds a prestigious title to their international badminton career.

Q3. At the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships 2026, which Indian athlete clinched the historic first gold medal for the country in the men’s 800-metre track event?

(a) Piyush Raj

(b) Ranjith Kumar

(d) Neeraj Chopra

(e) Avinash Sable

Answer: c

Solution:

India delivered an impressive performance at the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships 2026 in Hong Kong, winning medals across individual and relay events.
Mogali Venkatram clinched the gold medal in the men’s 800 metres, securing India’s first gold medal of the championship.
In the women’s 4×400 metres relay, the Indian quartet of Bhumika, Tahura, Sehnoor, and Neeru won the gold medal and set a new championship record with a time of 3 minutes 38.07 seconds.
The women’s 4×100 metres relay team comprising Kajal, Bhavana, Aarti, and Nipam secured the silver medal with a timing of 45.05 seconds, setting a new junior national record.
In the men’s 4×400 metres relay, the team of Piyush Raj, Sayed Sabeer, Ranjith Kumar, and Mohammed Ashfaq won the bronze medal and established a new junior national record with a time of 3 minutes 5.54 seconds.
The championships also serve as a qualifying event for the World Under-20 Athletics Championships 2026, which will be held in Eugene, Oregon, from 5 to 9 August 2026.

Q4. Who created history during IPL 2026 by becoming the youngest-ever player to win the Orange Cap and the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award?

(a) Prince Yadav

(b) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

(d) Prashant Veer

(e) Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Answer: b

Solution:

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully retained their title by winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
In the final played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets.

Virat Kohli starred with an unbeaten 75 runs off 42 balls for RCB.
Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match for his match-winning knock.

IPL 2026 Award Winners

Most Valuable Player (MVP): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Orange Cap Winner: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with 776 runs.
- He became the youngest-ever Orange Cap winner at the age of 15 years and 65 days.
Purple Cap Winner: Kagiso Rabada with 29 wickets.
Catch of the Season Award: Manish Pandey for his spectacular catch to dismiss Tim David at backward point.

Q5. In June, 2026, Senior IPS officer Rajeev Krishna (1991 batch) has been officially appointed as the new permanent Director General of Police (DGP) of which Indian state, making him the first permanent police chief of that state since 2022?

(a) Madhya Pradesh

(b) Bihar

(d) Rajasthan

(e) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: e

Solution:

The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed Rajeev Krishna as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of the state.
With this appointment, he becomes the first permanent police chief of Uttar Pradesh since 2022.
Rajeev Krishna is a 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer.
He had been serving as the acting DGP since May 2025 after succeeding Prashant Kumar.
His appointment is expected to provide stable leadership to the state’s police force and strengthen law enforcement and policing administration in Uttar Pradesh.

Q6. What was the exact gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection recorded by the Government of India for the month of May 2026?

(a) ₹1,94,330 crore

(b) ₹1,55,000 crore

(d) ₹2,10,000 crore

(e) ₹1,75,450 crore

Answer: a

Solution:

India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections increased by 3.2% year-on-year to more than ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026.
The growth reflects improved economic activity, higher supplies of goods and services, and continued expansion in GST collections from imports.
In comparison, gross GST collections in May 2025 stood at ₹1.88 lakh crore.

Q7. On June 1 World Milk Day was celebrated globally. What was the official international theme designated for this year’s observance?

(a) Dairy for Sustainable Planet

(b) Nutritious Milk for Global Youth

(d) Eco-Friendly Livestock Processing

(e) Digitalization of Dairy Supply Chains

Answer: c

Solution:

World Milk Day is observed globally every year on 1 June to recognize the importance of milk as a nutritious food and to highlight the contributions of the dairy sector to livelihoods, food security, and economic development.
The day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 2001 to celebrate the role of milk and dairy products in human nutrition.
The theme for World Milk Day 2026 is “Celebrating Women Farmers.”
The 2026 theme recognizes the vital contribution of women in dairy farming, milk production, animal husbandry, and rural economic development across the world.
The observance also highlights the importance of dairy nutrition, sustainable farming practices, and the role of millions of dairy farmers in ensuring food security.

Q8. According to the data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), what was the record-high transaction value processed via UPI in the month of May 2026?

(a) ₹23.20 lakh crore

(b) ₹25.14 lakh crore

(d) ₹29.90 lakh crore

(e) ₹35.00 lakh crore

Answer: d

Solution:

Transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a new all-time high in May 2026, reflecting the continued growth of India’s digital payments ecosystem.
According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India, UPI transactions reached 23.2 billion transactions in volume and ₹29.90 lakh crore in value during the month.

Q9. From which specific village and district did the Union Agriculture Minister officially launch the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ in June, 2026?

(a) Bardoli village, Surat district, Gujarat

(b) Ramasiya village, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh

(d) Champaran village, East Champaran district, Bihar

(e) Mandya village, Mandya district, Karnataka

Answer: b

Solution:

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ on 1 June 2026.
The campaign was launched from Ramasiya Village in Raisen District.
The month-long nationwide campaign will be conducted from 1 June to 30 June 2026.
The initiative aims to promote awareness among farmers about protecting agricultural land, improving soil health, and adopting sustainable farming practices.

Q10. Under the newly implemented India-Oman CEPA on 1 June, 2026, Indian exporters receive immediate duty-free market access across what percentage of Oman’s total tariff lines?

(a) 50.50%

(b) 75.25%

(d) 98.08%

(e) 100%

Answer: d

Solution:

The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into force on 1 June 2026, marking a major milestone in bilateral economic relations and strengthening strategic trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
The agreement was signed on 18 December 2025 in Muscat in the presence of Narendra Modi and Haitham bin Tarik Al Said.
Following the completion of internal approval processes by both countries, the agreement officially entered into force on 1 June 2026.
Under the CEPA, Indian exporters will receive duty-free access to 98.08% of Oman’s tariff lines, covering 99.38% of India’s export value.
The agreement effectively provides 100% duty-free market access for a vast majority of Indian exports to Oman, significantly enhancing export opportunities.
The CEPA covers a wide range of areas including:
- Trade in goods
- Trade in services
- Professional mobility
- Regulatory cooperation
- Non-tariff barrier safeguards
- Economic and technical cooperation
The agreement goes beyond tariff reductions and aims to create a long-term framework for economic integration and partnership.
Oman is India’s second-largest trading partner in the Gulf region and serves as a strategic gateway to the wider GCC and East African markets through its advanced logistics and port infrastructure.
Bilateral trade between India and Oman reached USD 11.18 billion in FY 2025–26, up from USD 10.61 billion in FY 2024–25