Current Affairs Quiz - June 2026

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The Forest Department of Telangana is set to launch safari tours at Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is located in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, on the right bank of the Godavari River. It is named after the Kinnerasani River, a perennial river flowing through the sanctuary before joining the Godavari. It is part of the Dandakaranya Forest and lies near the Kinnerasani Dam.

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Renowned Indian shooter and coach Jaspal Rana passed away in New Delhi at the age of 49 due to health complications. He was one of India’s most decorated shooters and was serving as India’s high-performance pistol coach at the time of his death. Rana is regarded as India’s most successful athlete in Commonwealth Games history, winning 15 medals (9 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze) across 1994, 1998, 2002, and 2006. He also won 8 medals at the Asian Games, including 4 gold medals. At the 1994 World Shooting Championships in Milan, he won a gold medal with a record score.

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Meghalaya is hosting the North East India Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (NEIINFRA Summit). The summit is held in Shillong at LARITI – International Centre for Performing Arts and Culture. The summit focuses on infrastructure development, investment opportunities, and regional growth in the North Eastern Region.

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Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod won the gold medal in the recurve mixed team event at Archery World Cup Stage 3. The tournament was held in Antalya, Turkey. The Indian pair defeated reigning Olympic champions Oh Ye-jin and Kim Je-deok of South Korea by 5–1 in the final. This was the first World Cup mixed team gold medal for both Dhiraj and Kumkum. In the Men’s Individual Recurve event, Dhiraj Bommadevara won another gold medal. He defeated Lee Woo Seok by 6–4 in the final. India finished second in the medal tally behind China, while Mexico finished third and South Korea fourth.

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According to Sensor Tower’s App Performance Insights report, PhonePe emerged as the most-downloaded digital wallet app globally. India led global digital wallet downloads with over 440 million installs in 2025. India’s strong performance was largely driven by the widespread adoption of Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Along with PhonePe, BHIM ranked among the top five most-downloaded wallet apps in India. Indian digital payment apps are expanding beyond payments into broader digital ecosystems to improve user engagement.

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Zardalu Mango, also known as Jardalu, is a famous mango variety from Bhagalpur, Bihar. Every summer, more than 125 quintals of Zardalu mangoes are sent to the President, Prime Minister, and other dignitaries. The mango is known for its light yellow skin and distinctive aroma. Its cultivation in Bhagalpur was introduced in the early 19th century by Maharaja Rahmat Ali Khan Bahadur. In 2018, Zardalu mango received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

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Recently, the Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation (MKVDC) issued a Letter of Award (LoA) for an irrigation project under the Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme in Maharashtra. The Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme is a major irrigation infrastructure project in Maharashtra. It is implemented under the administrative jurisdiction of the Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation (MKVDC), Pune. The project will develop a comprehensive water distribution system covering 2,277 hectares of command area. It covers six villages of Satara Taluka: Tasgaon, Varne, Karandwadi, Devkarwadi, Degaon, and Nigadi.

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Recently, the Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI) during a national workshop on strengthening the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The portal, developed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), will ensure transparent certification and regulatory compliance for green hydrogen projects in India. Six states have already notified dedicated Green Hydrogen Policies, while seven others have included hydrogen in their energy or industrial policies.

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The Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026, released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), assesses how climate change impacts children globally, with a focus on multiple environmental hazards. The report states that around 392 million children in India (92%) are exposed to extreme heat, while 89 million face recurrent heatwaves. India records a high climate hazard exposure score of 9.21/10, with extreme heat at 10/10 and air pollution at 9.94/10, showing severe vulnerability. Drought risk is also high at 8.84/10, indicating overlapping climate threats. The report highlights the urgent need for child-centric climate adaptation in schools, healthcare, and public policy frameworks.

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Uzbekistan became the 10th member and shareholder of the New Development Bank (NDB) in June 2026 after ratifying the Articles of Agreement (AoA). It is the first Central Asian country to join the NDB. The NDB plans to support projects in Uzbekistan in sectors such as energy, water management, transport, municipal infrastructure, and social infrastructure. The bank will provide support through financing in national currencies, national procurement systems, and environmental risk assessment mechanisms.