Daily Current Affairs Quiz 8th June 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 8 June, 2026

Q1. The theme designated for World Food Safety Day 2026 is “__________,” which highlights how data regarding illness and lost lives can effectively guide global action toward focused, cost-effective solutions.

(a) Food Safety, Prepare for the Unexpected

(b) Safe Food Now for a Healthy Tomorrow

(d) Safer Food, Better Health

(e) Food Standards Save Lives

Answer: c

Solution:

World Food Safety Day is observed every year on 7 June to raise awareness about the importance of safe food and to promote actions that help prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks.
The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 to draw global attention to public health threats associated with unsafe food.
World Food Safety Day is jointly facilitated by the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
The observance aims to strengthen food safety systems and contribute to food security, public health, economic prosperity, agriculture, trade, tourism, and sustainable development.
The theme of World Food Safety Day 2026 is: “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere.”
The 2026 theme emphasizes how data on foodborne illnesses, disease burden, and mortality can be used to develop targeted, effective, and cost-efficient solutions for improving food safety.

Q2. The legendary actor Salim Kumar, passed away at the age of 57, left behind an indelible legacy of around 350 films across a career spanning three decades. To which specific regional language movie industry did this National Award-winning actor primarily belong?

(a) Tamil

(b) Telugu

(d) Malayalam

(e) Tulu

Answer: d

Solution:

Renowned Malayalam actor and National Award recipient Salim Kumar passed away in Kochi on 6 June 2026 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital. He was 57 years old.
Salim Kumar began his career as a mimicry artist and gained popularity through television comedy shows before entering the Malayalam film industry.
He made his film debut in 1996 with Ishtamanu Nooruvattam, directed by Siddique Shameer.
Over a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades, he acted in approximately 350 films, becoming one of the most versatile performers in Malayalam cinema.
He achieved national recognition by winning the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for his outstanding performance in Adaminte Makan Abu.
For the same film, he also received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.
He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Achanurangatha Veedu.
Salim Kumar was also honoured with the Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedian for his performance in Ayalum Njanum Thammil.

Q3. In June 2026, a major cabinet reshuffle and executive transition was initiated in South Korea, marking a historic milestone for gender representation in the nation’s apex governance. Who was officially nominated to serve as the country’s next Prime Minister?

(a) Park Geun-hye

(b) Han Seong-sook

(d) Lee Jae Myung

(e) Kang Kyung-wha

Answer: c

Solution:

In June 2026, Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea, nominated Han Seong-sook as the country’s next Prime Minister.
Han Seong-sook is currently serving as the Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
The nomination reflects President Lee’s efforts to strengthen his administration with experienced leadership in economic and business-related sectors.
The appointment is subject to approval by the National Assembly of South Korea.
If confirmed, Han Seong-sook would become the first female Prime Minister under the Lee Jae Myung administration.
She would also become only the second woman in South Korea’s history to hold the office of Prime Minister.
The first woman to serve as South Korea’s Prime Minister was Han Myeong-sook, who held the position from 2006 to 2007.

Q4. The ‘e-Jagriti’ platform, which recently secured the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026, functions as an AI-enabled portal under the administrative jurisdiction of which specific body?

(a) Department of Justice

(b) Department of Consumer Affairs

(d) Department of Legal Affairs

(e) Department of Economic Affairs

Answer: b

Solution:

The e-Jagriti platform of the Department of Consumer Affairs has been awarded the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026.
The award was conferred under Category I – Government Process Re-engineering by Use of Technology for Digital Transformation.
The National Awards for e-Governance are presented by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances to recognize excellence in digital governance and public service delivery.
The recognition came after a rigorous evaluation process involving 341 nominations from Central Ministries, Departments, and State Governments.
The award highlights e-Jagriti’s contribution to transforming consumer grievance redressal through technology-enabled, citizen-centric governance.
Launched on 1 January 2025, e-Jagriti integrates four legacy consumer dispute resolution platforms:
- OCMS (Online Case Monitoring System)
- e-Daakhil
- NCDRC CMS
- CONFONET
The platform functions as a single AI-enabled and paperless system, streamlining consumer complaint registration, case management, and dispute resolution.
Since its launch, e-Jagriti has facilitated the filing of more than 2.29 lakh consumer cases.
During the same period, over 2.07 lakh cases have been disposed of through the platform.
The platform has achieved an impressive disposal rate of 90.75%, significantly improving the efficiency of consumer dispute resolution mechanisms.
e-Jagriti enables consumers to access justice seamlessly from anywhere in India and even from abroad through a fully digital interface.

Q5. Germany’s Alexander Zverev secured his maiden Grand Slam singles title at the Men’s French Open 2026. Whom did he defeat in a thrilling five-set final?

(a) Jannik Sinner

(b) Carlos Alcaraz

(d) Daniil Medvedev

(e) Matteo Berrettini

Answer: c

Solution:

Alexander Zverev won his maiden Grand Slam title by capturing the French Open 2026 Men’s Singles Championship at Roland Garros.
In a thrilling final, the German star defeated Flavio Cobolli of Italy in a five-set contest.
Zverev secured victory with a scoreline of 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 in a match lasting 4 hours and 20 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
At the age of 29, Zverev became the first German man to win the French Open since Henner Henkel in 1937.
He also became the first German man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Boris Becker’s Australian Open victory in 1996.