Daily Current Affairs Quiz 9th June 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 9 June, 2026

Q1. In June 2026, the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Language AI and multilingual digital public infrastructure with which specific institution of Nepal?

(a) Tribhuvan University’s Centre for Information Technology

(b) Kathmandu University’s Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure & Artificial Intelligence (DPI-AI)

(d) Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

(e) Madan Bhandari Memorial Academy for Artificial Intelligence

Answer: b

Solution:
In June 2026, the Digital India BHASHINI Division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kathmandu University’s Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence, Nepal.

The MoU aims to establish a collaborative framework for advancing Language Artificial Intelligence (AI), multilingual digital public infrastructure, and inclusive digital ecosystems across India and Nepal.
Under the agreement, both institutions will work together to develop high-quality Nepali language datasets, speech corpora, and multilingual AI resources.
The collaboration will focus on key language technologies, including:
- Speech-to-Text (STT)
- Text-to-Speech (TTS)
- Machine Translation
- Multilingual Conversational AI
The partnership seeks to strengthen language technology capabilities and improve digital accessibility for speakers of Nepali and other regional languages.
A major objective of the initiative is the preservation and digitization of linguistic and literary heritage, particularly for low-resource and underrepresented languages in the India–Nepal region.

Q2. Which country did India defeat in the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 to win the title for a record sixth time?

(a) Nepal

(b) Bhutan

(d) Bangladesh

(e) Maldives

Answer: d

Solution:

India defeated defending champions Bangladesh Women’s National Football Team by 3-1 in the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026.
The final was played in Madgaon, Goa on 6 June, 2026.
With this victory, the India Women’s National Football Team, popularly known as the Blue Tigresses, clinched the SAFF Women’s Championship title for a record sixth time.
The triumph marked India’s return to the top of South Asian women’s football, as the team lifted the trophy again after a gap of seven years.
Both teams displayed high intensity and competitive spirit from the opening whistle, making the final an exciting contest.
India’s victory reaffirmed its dominance in the SAFF Women’s Championship and highlighted the growing strength of women’s football in the country.

Q3. Who won the 2026 Women’s Asian Individual Chess Championship held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

(a) Afruza Khamdamova

(b) Song Yuxin

(d) Divya Deshmukh

(e) R Vaishali

Answer: c

Solution:

Savitha Shri Baskar won the Women’s Asian Individual Chess Championship 2026 held in Ulaanbaatar.
The 19-year-old Chennai-based International Master secured the title with an impressive performance, scoring 7.5 points from nine rounds.
With this victory, Savitha also earned qualification for the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2027.
She finished ahead of Afruza Khamdamova of Uzbekistan, who also scored 7.5 points but lost out on the title on tie-break criteria.
Song Yuxin of China won the bronze medal with 6.5 points.
The championship victory is the biggest achievement of Savitha Shri Baskar’s career so far and marks a significant milestone in her rise in international chess.
The triumph also gave India its 13th Women’s Asian Chess Championship title.
With this victory, India has now won three of the last four editions of the Women’s Asian Individual Chess Championship, underlining the country’s growing dominance in women’s chess.

Q4. Which country did the Indian Men’s Hockey team defeat in the final to lift the Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 title for the third time?

(a) South Korea

(b) Malaysia

(d) Pakistan

(e) Bangladesh

Answer: c

Solution:

The India Men’s Under-18 Hockey Team won the Men’s Under-18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 title by defeating hosts Japan Men’s Under-18 Hockey Team 4-1 in the final.
The championship match was played in Kakamigahara on 6 June 2026.
With this victory, India lifted the Under-18 Hockey Asia Cup title for the third time.
Ashish Purti starred in the final by scoring a hat-trick, playing a crucial role in India’s dominant performance.
Indian captain Ketan Kushwaha scored the other goal for India.
Gaku Numada scored the lone goal for the host nation.
India displayed excellent attacking hockey throughout the tournament and capped off its campaign with a commanding victory in the final.

Indian Women Win Bronze Medal

The India Women’s Under-18 Hockey Team also achieved success at the tournament by securing the bronze medal.
India defeated South Korea Women’s Under-18 Hockey Team 3-0 in the third-place playoff.
The victory ensured a podium finish for the Indian women’s team at the continental championship.

Q5. In June 2026, a joint maritime search and rescue exercise (SAREX) was conducted for the first time in nine years between which two nations?

(a) India and Sri Lanka

(b) South Korea and Japan

(d) South Korea and Australia

(e) China and Russia

Answer: b

Solution:

South Korea and Japan conducted a joint Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) for the first time in nine years.
The exercise was announced by the South Korean Navy on 7 June 2026.
The drill was carried out jointly by the Republic of Korea Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
The exercise took place in international waters southeast of Jeju Island.
The SAREX exercise was first launched in 1999 and is held on a biennial basis.
It was designed to train naval personnel in coordinated search and rescue operations and enhance cooperation in responding to maritime emergencies near the Korean Peninsula.
The drills had been suspended since the 10th edition in 2017 due to deteriorating bilateral relations between South Korea and Japan.
The suspension followed a dispute in December 2018, when a Japanese maritime patrol aircraft conducted an unusually low-altitude flyby over a South Korean warship, leading to diplomatic and military tensions.

Q6. In June 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla inaugurated the 2nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone II Conference at which Legislative Assembly?

(a) Punjab Legislative Assembly

(b) Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

(d) Rajasthan Legislative Assembly

(e) Delhi Legislative Assembly

Answer: c

Solution:

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 2nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II North Zone Conference at the Haryana Legislative Assembly on 8 June 2026.
The two-day conference is being held from 8–9 June 2026 in Chandigarh.
The theme of the conference is “Role of Aware Society and Legislators in Realizing Future Challenges and Goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.”
The conference brings together Presiding Officers, including Chairmen, Speakers, Deputy Chairmen, Deputy Speakers, Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs), and Members of Legislative Councils (MLCs) from the legislatures that form CPA India Region Zone-II.
The event is also attended by Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, former Speakers, and former Deputy Speakers of the Haryana Legislative Assembly.
Presiding Officers from the legislatures of Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Goa, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh have also been invited to participate.
CPA India Region Zone-II comprises the legislatures of:
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Himachal Pradesh
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Delhi
This is the second annual conference of Zone-II following the restructuring of the CPA India Region into nine zones in 2024.
The Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly is currently serving as the Chairperson of CPA India Region Zone-II.

Q7. In June 2026, APEDA facilitated the export of the first commercial consignment of Amrapali mangoes to the United Kingdom from which Indian state?

(a) Bihar

(b) Odisha

(d) Jharkhand

(e) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: d

Solution:

In June 2026, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated the first-ever commercial export consignment of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand to the United Kingdom.
The shipment consisted of 1.5 metric tonnes of fresh Amrapali mangoes.
The mangoes were sourced from Beura Farmer Producer Company Limited in the Simdega District.
The export marks a significant milestone for Jharkhand’s horticulture sector and highlights the growing international demand for Indian mango varieties.
The initiative is expected to provide better market access and enhanced income opportunities for mango growers and farmer producer organizations (FPOs) in the state.

Q8. What is the official theme designated for World Oceans Day in the year 2026?

(a) Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean

(b) Reimagine: Beyond the World We Know, a New Relationship with Our Ocean

(d) Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean

(e) Awaken New Depths: Connecting with Our Seas

Answer: b

Solution:

World Oceans Day is observed globally on 8 June every year to raise awareness about the vital role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth.
Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and are essential for providing oxygen, food, livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and climate regulation.
The observance encourages governments, organizations, communities, and individuals to take action for the protection and sustainable management of marine ecosystems.
The theme for World Oceans Day 2026 is: “Reimagine: Beyond the World We Know, a New Relationship with Our Ocean.”
The theme calls upon people to rethink their relationship with the ocean and adopt innovative approaches to conserve and restore marine ecosystems.
It highlights the need to address challenges such as marine pollution, climate change, overfishing, habitat degradation, and biodiversity loss.
The day promotes sustainable use of ocean resources while ensuring the long-term health of marine environments for future generations.
By a resolution adopted on 5 December 2008, the United Nations General Assembly officially designated 8 June as World Oceans Day.

Q9. On June 8, 2026, Akashvani celebrated 90 years since the Indian State Broadcasting Service was renamed All India Radio (AIR) in 1936. In which year did this public service broadcasting network officially adopt the indigenous name “Akashvani”?

(a) 1947

(b) 1950

(d) 1962

(e) 1956

Answer: e

Solution:

Akashvani (All India Radio – AIR) is celebrating its 90th anniversary on 8 June 2026, marking nine decades of public service broadcasting in India.
On 8 June 1936, the Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS) was officially renamed All India Radio (AIR), a landmark event in India’s broadcasting history.
The occasion commemorates the birth of a national broadcasting voice that has informed, educated, and entertained generations of Indians.
Guided by its motto, “Bahujan Hitaya, Bahujan Sukhaya” (For the Welfare and Happiness of the Many), Akashvani continues to serve the nation through credible news, educational content, cultural programming, and public service broadcasting.
Following India’s independence, AIR expanded rapidly across the country and officially adopted the name Akashvani in 1956.
Today, Akashvani operates a vast network of 591 broadcasting stations across India.
Its services reach approximately 98% of India’s population, making it one of the largest radio broadcasting networks in the world.
Akashvani broadcasts in 23 languages and 146 dialects, reflecting India’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity.
The External Services Division (ESD) of Akashvani broadcasts to audiences in more than 100 countries, strengthening India’s global outreach and connecting with the Indian diaspora worldwide.
The News Services Division (NSD) plays a crucial role in delivering reliable and timely news around the clock.
The NSD provides 24×7 news and current affairs coverage in major Indian languages and dialects while maintaining high professional and ethical standards in radio journalism.

Q10. What is the primary objective of the “NZP Saathi App” launched by the National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi?

(a) To track wildlife migration patterns across India using satellite telemetry

(b) To serve as an interactive digital companion providing smart navigation and maps for zoo visitors

(d) To manage the daily dietary schedules and medical records of zoo animals

(e) To facilitate international exchange programs for endangered species

Answer: b

Solution:

In June 2026, the National Zoological Park launched the NZP Saathi App and Self-Ticketing Kiosks to enhance visitor convenience and improve the overall zoo experience.
The initiatives were inaugurated by Kirti Vardhan Singh.
The NZP Saathi App has been developed as a comprehensive digital companion for visitors to the National Zoological Park.
It provides an interactive digital map along with smart navigation features to help visitors move around the zoo with ease.
Through the app, visitors can quickly locate animal enclosures, washrooms, buggy points, food courts, exits, and other important facilities within the zoo premises.
The app aims to make zoo visits more informative, organized, and user-friendly for individuals, families, and tourists.
The introduction of self-ticketing kiosks is expected to reduce waiting time at ticket counters and provide a seamless entry experience for visitors.