Daily Current Affairs 4 June 2026

Q1 Why was Virat Kohli ruled out of the India vs Afghanistan ODI series?

• AHamstring injury aggravated during IPL finalsCorrect
• BPersonal reasons
• CSuspension by BCCI
• DCOVID-19 positive

Explanation Virat Kohli was ruled out due to a hamstring injury that worsened during the IPL finals.

Q2 Which players' participation remains unclear for the India vs Afghanistan ODI series?

• ARohit Sharma and Hardik PandyaCorrect
• BMS Dhoni and Jasprit Bumrah
• CKL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan
• DRavindra Jadeja and Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Explanation There is no clarity on the availability of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya for the series.

Q3 During which event did Virat Kohli sustain the hamstring injury?

• AIPL finalsCorrect
• BAsia Cup
• CWorld Cup
• DRanji Trophy

Explanation Kohli's hamstring injury was sustained and aggravated during the IPL finals.

Q1 How many matches will India play in their 2026 cricket tour of New Zealand?

• A10 matches
• B12 matchesCorrect
• C15 matches
• D8 matches

Explanation India will play 12 matches during their 2026 tour of New Zealand.

Q2 What formats will be included in India's 2026 cricket series in New Zealand?

• AOnly Test matches
• BT20Is and ODIs only
• CFive T20Is, five ODIs, and two TestsCorrect
• DOnly ODIs and Tests

Explanation The series will include five T20 Internationals, five One Day Internationals, and two Test matches.

Q3 What is significant about India's 2026 cricket tour to New Zealand?

• AIt is the shortest tour ever
• BIt is the biggest bilateral series ever in New ZealandCorrect
• CIt includes only T20 matches
• DIt is the first cricket tour between India and New Zealand

Explanation The 12-match series is the biggest ever bilateral cricket series featuring a touring side in New Zealand.

Q1 Who did R. Praggnanandhaa defeat again at the Norway Chess 2026 tournament?

• AMagnus CarlsenCorrect
• BViswanathan Anand
• CFabiano Caruana
• DDing Liren

Explanation Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen again at the Norway Chess 2026 tournament.

Q2 What did Praggnanandhaa say about winning at this stage of the Norway Chess tournament?

• AIt is more important than who the opponent isCorrect
• BIt is only important if the opponent is Magnus Carlsen
• CWinning is not important at this stage
• DHe did not comment on the importance of winning

Explanation Praggnanandhaa said winning any game at this stage of the tournament is good, more important than thinking about the opponent.

Q3 What is the nationality of Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa?

• AIndianCorrect
• BNorwegian
• CRussian
• DAmerican

Explanation R. Praggnanandhaa is an Indian Grandmaster.

Q1 Which major chess tournament did Sindarov win in Goa in 2025?

• AWorld Chess Championship
• BWorld CupCorrect
• CCandidates tournament
• DGrand Chess Tour

Explanation Sindarov won the World Cup held in Goa in 2025.

Q2 What significant chess event did Sindarov win earlier in 2026?

• AWorld Chess Championship
• BCandidates tournamentCorrect
• CGrand Prix
• DChess Olympiad

Explanation Sindarov won the Candidates tournament earlier in 2026.

Q3 Sindarov's recent victories position him as a contender for which prize?

• ABiggest prize in chessCorrect
• BOlympic gold medal
• CAsian Chess Championship
• DNational Chess Title

Explanation Sindarov's wins have made him a challenger for the biggest prize in chess.

Q1 Who is leading the Indian contingent at the Asian Relays Championship?

• ABahadur Singh Sagoo
• BGurvindervir SinghCorrect
• CNeeraj Chopra
• DHima Das

Explanation Gurvindervir Singh has been appointed as the captain of the Indian team at the Asian Relays Championship.

Q2 How many relay events will the Indian contingent compete in at the Asian Relays Championship?

• AFour
• BFive
• CSixCorrect
• DSeven

Explanation The Indian contingent will compete in all six relay events at the championship.

Q3 Who is the president of the Athletics Federation of India during the Asian Relays Championship?

• AGurvindervir Singh
• BBahadur Singh SagooCorrect
• CAnju Bobby George
• DP.T. Usha

Explanation Bahadur Singh Sagoo is the president of the Athletics Federation of India.

Q1 Why did Satwik and Chirag withdraw from the Indonesia Open?

• ADue to Rankireddy's shoulder injuryCorrect
• BDue to COVID-19 concerns
• CDue to visa issues
• DDue to personal reasons

Explanation Satwik and Chirag withdrew from the Indonesia Open because Rankireddy suffered a shoulder injury.

Q2 What is Rankireddy known for in the badminton world?

• AOne of the fastest smashesCorrect
• BBest defensive player
• CHighest number of titles
• DLongest rallies

Explanation Rankireddy is known for having one of the fastest smashes in world badminton.

Q3 From which place does Rankireddy hail?

• AAmalapuramCorrect
• BHyderabad
• CChennai
• DBengaluru

Explanation Rankireddy is from Amalapuram.

Q1 What approach does Sarah Jones say helped her survive elite hockey for 15 years?

• AFocusing on long-term goals
• BTaking things as they comeCorrect
• CIntensive physical training
• DStrict diet and nutrition

Explanation Sarah Jones states that taking things as they come has helped her survive elite hockey for 15 years.

Q2 Which institution does Sarah Jones credit for shaping her into a professional hockey player?

• AOxford University
• BCambridge University
• CLoughborough UniversityCorrect
• DUniversity of Wales

Explanation Sarah Jones feels that her journey at Loughborough University shaped her into the professional she is today.

Q1 What additional tariff rate has the US proposed on imports from India and other countries?

• A10%
• B12.5%Correct
• C15%
• D20%

Explanation The US has proposed an extra 12.5% tariff on imports from India and other countries.

Q2 Why has the US proposed additional tariffs on imports from India and other trading partners?

• ADue to trade deficits
• BFor failing to prohibit imports produced with forced laborCorrect
• CTo promote domestic manufacturing
• DBecause of currency manipulation

Explanation The tariffs target countries that failed to effectively prohibit the importation of goods produced with forced labor.

Q3 Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as facing the proposed US tariffs?

• AIndia
• BChina
• CJapan
• DBrazilCorrect

Explanation Brazil is not listed among the 54 countries facing the proposed tariffs; India, China, and Japan are included.

Q1 What was a key focus during the talks between PM Modi and Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez?

• AEnergy cooperation and tradeCorrect
• BSpace exploration collaboration
• CDefense and military alliances
• DTourism and cultural exchange

Explanation The talks focused on energy cooperation, trade, and promoting the interests of the Global South.

Q2 Which common agenda did PM Modi and Delcy Rodriguez emphasize during their discussions?

• APromoting interests of the Global SouthCorrect
• BEstablishing a free trade agreement
• CLaunching a joint space mission
• DCreating a new defense pact

Explanation Both leaders reiterated their shared commitment to promoting the interests of the Global South.

Q3 Who is Delcy Rodriguez in the context of the talks with PM Modi?

• AVice President of VenezuelaCorrect
• BPresident of Venezuela
• CForeign Minister of Venezuela
• DTrade Minister of Venezuela

Explanation Delcy Rodriguez is the Vice President of Venezuela who held talks with PM Modi.

Q1 What is the planned price per share for SpaceX's IPO?

• A$100
• B$135Correct
• C$150
• D$200

Explanation SpaceX's IPO is priced at $135 per share as per the sources.

Q2 How much does SpaceX plan to raise through its IPO?

• A$50 billion
• B$60 billion
• C$75 billionCorrect
• D$100 billion

Explanation SpaceX plans to raise up to $75 billion in its IPO.

Q3 What milestone could Elon Musk achieve as a result of SpaceX's IPO?

• ABecoming the richest person in India
• BBecoming the world's first trillionaireCorrect
• CLaunching the first Mars mission
• DOwning the largest car company

Explanation The IPO could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

Q1 Which sectors did Minister Prasada highlight as key to India's economic growth at the IIFT conference?

• ATrade, manufacturing, AI, and semiconductorsCorrect
• BAgriculture, textiles, tourism, and education
• CPharmaceuticals, banking, real estate, and energy
• DAutomobiles, steel, IT services, and logistics

Explanation Minister Prasada highlighted trade, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors as key sectors driving India's economic growth.

Q2 At which event did Minister Prasada speak about India's economic growth?

• AGlobal Business Research Conference by IIFTCorrect
• BWorld Economic Forum
• CIndia Economic Summit
• DInternational Trade Fair

Explanation Minister Prasada spoke at the Global Business Research Conference organized by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT).

Q3 Despite what condition does India remain among the fastest-growing economies?

• AGlobal uncertaintyCorrect
• BHigh inflation
• CTrade deficits
• DPolitical instability

Explanation India remains among the fastest-growing economies despite global uncertainty, as stated by Minister Prasada.

Q1 How many free trade agreements (FTAs) signed by India in the past three years are expected to be operational within 9-10 months?

• AFive
• BSeven
• CNineCorrect
• DEleven

Explanation India expects nine FTAs signed over the past three years to be operational within 9-10 months.

Q2 According to Minister Piyush Goyal, what is one of the benefits of the recent FTAs for India?

• AReducing domestic production
• BExpanding market accessCorrect
• CLimiting foreign investments
• DRestricting movement of talent

Explanation Minister Goyal stated that the FTAs complement India's growth strategy by expanding market access among other benefits.

Q3 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of the recent FTAs by Minister Goyal?

• AFacilitating trade and industry
• BEnabling movement of talent
• CAttracting investments
• DIncreasing import tariffsCorrect

Explanation Increasing import tariffs is not mentioned; instead, the FTAs facilitate trade, movement of talent, and attract investments.

Q1 What is the total amount approved by the Cabinet for schemes related to ATF price support and cleaner vehicles?

• A₹5,000 crore
• B₹10,000 crore
• C₹15,000 crore
• D₹20,000 croreCorrect

Explanation The Cabinet approved schemes worth ₹20,000 crore for ATF price stabilization and upgrading vehicles.

Q2 How will the budgetary support for Oil Marketing Companies to stabilize ATF prices be provided?

• AAs interest-free advancesCorrect
• BAs direct subsidies
• CThrough tax exemptions
• DBy reducing import duties

Explanation The budgetary support will be given as interest-free advances to OMCs.

Q3 Which region's truck and bus fleet is targeted for upgrading under the approved schemes?

• AMumbai Metropolitan Region
• BDelhi-NCRCorrect
• CChennai Metropolitan Area
• DKolkata Metropolitan Area

Explanation The schemes aim to upgrade the truck and bus fleet in the Delhi-NCR region.

Q1 According to US Ambassador Sergio Gor, what percentage of issues in the India-US trade deal have been resolved?

• A90%
• B95%
• C99%Correct
• D100%

Explanation Sergio Gor stated that 99% of the outstanding issues in the India-US trade deal have been resolved.

Q2 What is the expected timeline for the interim India-US trade agreement as per Sergio Gor?

• AWithin days
• BWithin weeksCorrect
• CWithin months
• DWithin a year

Explanation The interim trade agreement is expected to be signed within weeks.

Q3 What remains to be finalized in the India-US trade deal according to the sources?

• AMajor policy changes
• BTechnical mattersCorrect
• CTariff rates
• DInvestment clauses

Explanation Only technical matters remain to be finalized in the trade deal.

Q1 Which of the following fuels is NOT included in the proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules?

• AE85 ethanol blend
• BE100 ethanol
• CB100 biodiesel
• DPetrol-Diesel blendCorrect

Explanation The proposed amendments include E85, E100, B100 biodiesel, and hydrogen-CNG blends, but not petrol-diesel blends.

Q2 What is the main objective of the proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules regarding fuel types?

• AIncrease fossil fuel usage
• BPromote cleaner transportation and reduce fossil fuel dependenceCorrect
• CBan ethanol blending
• DSubsidize petrol prices

Explanation The amendments aim to promote cleaner transportation and reduce dependence on fossil fuels by expanding approved fuel types.

Q3 Who is the Petroleum Minister associated with the announcement on flex-fuel adoption and ethanol blending?

• ADharmendra Pradhan
• BHardeep Singh PuriCorrect
• CPiyush Goyal
• DNitin Gadkari

Explanation Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri spoke about the proposed amendments and flex-fuel adoption.

Q1 Who heads the Search-cum-Selection Committee for the National Sports Tribunal?

• AThe Prime Minister
• BThe Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court judge designated by the CJICorrect
• CThe Sports Minister
• DThe President of India

Explanation The Search-cum-Selection Committee is headed by the Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court judge designated by the CJI.

Q2 What is the purpose of the Search-cum-Selection Committee mentioned in the article?

• ATo organize national sports events
• BTo select members for the National Sports TribunalCorrect
• CTo train athletes for international competitions
• DTo draft sports policies

Explanation The Search-cum-Selection Committee is responsible for carrying out the selection process for the National Sports Tribunal.

Q1 When is the southwest monsoon expected to onset over Kerala in 2026 according to the IMD?

• AJune 1
• BJune 4Correct
• CJune 10
• DJune 15

Explanation The IMD has forecast that the southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala around June 4, 2026.

Q2 What meteorological feature is expected to aid the final push of the southwest monsoon over Kerala?

• AUpper-air cyclonic circulation off south Kerala coastCorrect
• BWestern disturbance
• CEl Niño phenomenon
• DTropical cyclone in Bay of Bengal

Explanation An upper-air cyclonic circulation off the south Kerala coast is expected to aid the final push of the monsoon onset.

Q3 What type of rainfall is forecasted over Kerala following the monsoon onset?

• ALight and scattered rainfall
• BIsolated heavy to very heavy rainfallCorrect
• CNo rainfall expected
• DContinuous moderate rainfall

Explanation The IMD has forecast isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Kerala for the next six to seven days after the monsoon onset.

Q1 Who was identified by eyewitnesses as the main accused in the Sulur sexual assault-cum-murder case?

• AKarthiCorrect
• BRamesh
• CSuresh
• DMani

Explanation Eyewitnesses identified Karthi as the main accused who took away the minor girl on a two-wheeler.

Q2 What action did the police take after the identification of the accused in the Sulur case?

• AGranted bail to the accused
• BSecured three-day custody of two accusedCorrect
• CClosed the case
• DTransferred the case to another state

Explanation The police obtained a three-day custody of two accused for further investigation.

Q3 When did the incident involving the minor girl, leading to the Sulur case, occur?

• AMay 21 eveningCorrect
• BJune 1 morning
• CMay 15 afternoon
• DJune 3 night

Explanation The minor girl was taken away by the accused on the evening of May 21.

Q1 Which party has been allotted the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu for the June 18, 2026 bypoll?

• ADMK
• BAIADMK
• CCongressCorrect
• DBJP

Explanation The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has allotted the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu to the Congress party for the bypoll.

Q2 What is the expected outcome of the Rajya Sabha seat allotment for Congress from Tamil Nadu?

• ACongress representation will decrease
• BCongress representation will remain the same
• CCongress representation will increase to three membersCorrect
• DCongress will form an alliance with DMK

Explanation The allotment is expected to increase Congress' representation from Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha to three members.

Q3 Which Congress leader's visit to Karunanidhi’s mausoleum has fueled speculation amid no alliance with DMK?

• AGirish Chodankar
• BSelvaperunthagaiCorrect
• CCM Vijay
• DRahul Gandhi

Explanation Selvaperunthagai’s visit to Karunanidhi’s mausoleum has fueled speculation despite no alliance between Congress and DMK.

Q1 Which new industries were included in the expanded access to Anthropic's Mythos AI model?

• APower grids, water systems, hospitals, phone networks, hardware manufacturersCorrect
• BAutomobile manufacturing, agriculture, education, finance
• CRetail, entertainment, tourism, real estate
• DPharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics, media

Explanation The new participants cover industries including power grids, water systems, hospitals, phone networks, and hardware manufacturers.

Q2 Which European body was offered access to Anthropic's Mythos AI model after weeks of talks?

• AEuropean CommissionCorrect
• BEuropean Parliament
• CEuropean Central Bank
• DEuropean Court of Justice

Explanation The European Commission, the EU's digital watchdog, was offered access to the Mythos AI model after weeks of discussions with Anthropic.