Daily Current Affairs 5 June 2026

Q1 What inspired K. Annamalai's new political movement in Tamil Nadu?

• AThe ideals of former President A.P.J. Abdul KalamCorrect
• BThe policies of the BJP national leadership
• CDravidian political ideology
• DThe Indian National Congress manifesto

Explanation K. Annamalai's political movement is inspired by the ideals of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

Q2 What is K. Annamalai's stance towards the BJP after quitting the party?

• AHe holds no animosity against the BJPCorrect
• BHe is actively opposing the BJP
• CHe has joined the Indian National Congress
• DHe has retired from politics

Explanation Annamalai has stated that there is no animosity against the BJP despite quitting the party.

Q3 What is the political significance of K. Annamalai's new movement in Tamil Nadu?

• AIt aims to build a regional political force with a nationalist outlookCorrect
• BIt supports Dravidian political dominance
• CIt seeks to merge with the BJP again
• DIt focuses solely on national-level politics

Explanation Annamalai's movement aims to create a regional political force with a nationalist outlook in Tamil Nadu.

Q1 What did India head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasize regarding Test cricket?

• AThe need to start preparing better for TestsCorrect
• BThe need to focus only on limited-overs matches
• CThe importance of playing more T20 matches
• DThe need to avoid away tours this year

Explanation Gautam Gambhir emphasized the need to start preparing better for Test matches.

Q2 Which upcoming away tours did Gambhir mention as challenging for India?

• AAustralia and England
• BSri Lanka and New ZealandCorrect
• CSouth Africa and West Indies
• DBangladesh and Pakistan

Explanation Gambhir mentioned the away tours of Sri Lanka and New Zealand as challenging later in the year.

Q3 Against which team is India expected to have an easy Test match according to Gambhir?

• AAfghanistanCorrect
• BSri Lanka
• CNew Zealand
• DAustralia

Explanation India is expected to brush aside Afghanistan easily in the upcoming Test match.

Q1 What is the repo rate decided by the RBI for FY27 as per the latest MPC announcement?

• A5.00%
• B5.25%Correct
• C5.50%
• D6.00%

Explanation The RBI has held the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% as per the latest Monetary Policy Committee decision.

Q2 What is the revised real GDP growth forecast for India in FY27 according to RBI?

• A6.9%
• B6.6%Correct
• C5.1%
• D4.6%

Explanation The RBI has lowered the real GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6.6% from the earlier 6.9%.

Q3 By how much has the RBI increased the retail inflation projection for FY27?

• A0.3%
• B0.5%Correct
• C1.0%
• D1.5%

Explanation The retail inflation outlook has been raised by 50 basis points (0.5%) to 5.1% from 4.6%.

Q1 What was the closing value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on June 5, 2026, after the RBI policy decision?

• A95.74
• B95.63
• C94.93Correct
• D95.72

Explanation The rupee closed at 94.93 against the US dollar on June 5, 2026, after the RBI policy decision.

Q2 By how much did the Indian rupee rise against the US dollar on June 5, 2026?

• A2 paise
• B11 paise
• C81 paiseCorrect
• D95 paise

Explanation The rupee rose by 81 paise on June 5, 2026, from its previous close.

Q3 What was the rupee's intraday high against the US dollar on June 5, 2026?

• A95.72
• B94.89Correct
• C95.63
• D94.93

Explanation The rupee touched an intraday high of 94.89 against the US dollar on June 5, 2026.

Q1 Which company announced plans to invest over $30 billion in India's data centres by 2030?

• AAirTrunkCorrect
• BLumina CloudInfra
• CBlackstone
• DCPPIB

Explanation AirTrunk, a hyperscale data centre operator, announced the investment plan.

Q2 What significant acquisition did AirTrunk make prior to announcing its investment in India?

• ALumina CloudInfraCorrect
• BBlackstone
• CCPPIB
• DTata Communications

Explanation AirTrunk acquired Lumina CloudInfra in April before announcing its investment.

Q3 Which two financial backers are associated with AirTrunk's investment in India?

• ABlackstone and CPPIBCorrect
• BBlackstone and Tata
• CCPPIB and Reliance
• DLumina and Blackstone

Explanation AirTrunk is backed by Blackstone and CPPIB.

Q1 Which company plans to invest over $30 billion in India's digital infrastructure by 2030?

• AAirTrunkCorrect
• BTata Consultancy Services
• CInfosys
• DReliance Jio

Explanation AirTrunk, an Australian data centre company backed by Blackstone, announced the investment.

Q2 What is the planned digital infrastructure capacity AirTrunk aims to develop in India by 2030?

• A3 GW
• B5 GWCorrect
• C10 GW
• D1 GW

Explanation AirTrunk plans to develop over 5 GW of digital infrastructure capacity in India by 2030.

Q3 Which investment amount corresponds to AirTrunk's plan for India's digital infrastructure?

• A$10 billion
• B$20 billion
• C$30 billionCorrect
• D$50 billion

Explanation AirTrunk plans to invest over $30 billion in India's digital infrastructure.

Q1 Which Indian pharmaceutical company received US FDA approval for a generic rheumatoid arthritis drug?

• AAurobindo PharmaCorrect
• BNatco Pharma
• CLupin
• DEisai Inc

Explanation Aurobindo Pharma secured US FDA approval for its generic rheumatoid arthritis drug.

Q2 The generic breast cancer drug approved by US FDA, developed by Natco Pharma and Lupin, is bioequivalent to which reference drug?

• AHalaven injectionCorrect
• BHumira
• CHerceptin
• DAvastin

Explanation The approved generic breast cancer drug is bioequivalent to Eisai Inc's Halaven injection.

Q3 Which companies formed an alliance to secure US FDA approval for a generic breast cancer drug?

• ANatco Pharma and LupinCorrect
• BAurobindo Pharma and Lupin
• CNatco Pharma and Aurobindo Pharma
• DEisai Inc and Lupin

Explanation Natco Pharma and Lupin formed an alliance to secure US FDA approval for the generic breast cancer drug.

Q1 What amount did Sebi allege was misrepresented in Rajesh Exports' revenue?

• A₹15.15 trillionCorrect
• B₹1.5 trillion
• C₹15.15 billion
• D₹150 billion

Explanation Sebi alleged a ₹15.15 trillion misstatement in the revenue of Rajesh Exports.

Q2 What action did Sebi take against Rajesh Mehta, the promoter of Rajesh Exports?

• ABarred him from trading in Rajesh Exports sharesCorrect
• BImposed a fine of ₹15.15 trillion
• CAppointed him as chairman
• DAllowed him to continue trading without restrictions

Explanation Sebi barred promoter Rajesh Mehta from trading in Rajesh Exports shares until further orders.

Q3 What issues did Sebi flag in Rajesh Exports' filings?

• AGaps in disclosures and inconsistenciesCorrect
• BExcessive dividend payments
• CDelayed annual general meetings
• DNon-compliance with environmental norms

Explanation Sebi flagged gaps in disclosures and inconsistencies in Rajesh Exports' filings.

Q1 Which fund did Kotak Alts recently close at $1 billion?

• A14th real estate fundCorrect
• B10th infrastructure fund
• C5th equity fund
• D20th debt fund

Explanation Kotak Alts closed its 14th real estate fund at $1 billion.

Q2 Which two major investors anchored Kotak Alts' $1 billion real estate fund?

• AADIA and NPS KoreaCorrect
• BADIA and SBI
• CNPS Korea and LIC
• DSBI and LIC

Explanation The fund was anchored by Abu Dhabi's ADIA and Korea's NPS.

Q3 What is significant about NPS Korea's investment in Kotak Alts' fund?

• AIt is their first commitment in Indian alternative assetsCorrect
• BIt is their largest global investment
• CIt marks their exit from Indian markets
• DIt is a joint venture with ADIA

Explanation NPS Korea's investment marks their first commitment in Indian alternative assets.

Q1 According to Nestlé India CMD Tiwary, why has the urban middle class adopted a 'wait and watch' mode on discretionary spending?

• ABecause income growth is lagging behind inflationCorrect
• BDue to increased rural demand
• CBecause premium sector demand is declining
• DDue to government restrictions on spending

Explanation Nestlé India CMD Tiwary stated that the urban middle class is cautious on discretionary spending because their income growth is lagging inflation.

Q2 Which sectors have shown resilience in demand according to Nestlé India?

• AUrban middle class and premium sectors
• BPremium and rural sectorsCorrect
• CRural and urban middle class sectors
• DOnly the urban middle class sector

Explanation The premium and rural sectors have shown resilience in demand as per Nestlé India CMD Tiwary.

Q1 What is the main focus of Suzlon's 'Suzlon 2.0' strategy?

• AExpanding into wind, solar, and battery storage solutionsCorrect
• BEntering the fossil fuel market
• CIncreasing capital expenditure on coal plants
• DReducing exports to focus on domestic market

Explanation 'Suzlon 2.0' aims to make Suzlon a one-stop renewable energy solutions provider spanning wind, solar, and battery storage.

Q2 Which approach is Suzlon adopting under its new strategy to manage finances?

• ACapital-heavy investment
• BCapital-light approachCorrect
• CComplete reliance on government funding
• DNo change in financial strategy

Explanation Suzlon plans to stay capital-light while implementing its 'Suzlon 2.0' strategy.

Q3 Besides expanding renewable energy offerings, what else does Suzlon aim to revive under its new strategy?

• ADomestic coal production
• BExportsCorrect
• CNuclear energy projects
• DHydroelectric power plants

Explanation Suzlon aims to revive its exports as part of the 'Suzlon 2.0' strategy.

Q1 What was the closing value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on June 4, 2026?

• A95.59
• B95.70
• C95.83Correct
• D95.67

Explanation On June 4, 2026, the rupee closed at 95.83 against the US dollar.

Q2 Which factor influenced the fall of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on June 3, 2026?

• AIncrease in oil prices
• BUS Trade Representative's action amid US-Iran tensionsCorrect
• CRise in domestic inflation
• DStrengthening of the Indian stock market

Explanation The US Trade Representative's action amid fresh hostilities and stalled talks between the US and Iran weighed on investor sentiment, causing the rupee to fall.

Q3 What was the intra-day low of the rupee against the US dollar on June 4, 2026?

• A95.59
• B95.70
• C95.85Correct
• D95.67

Explanation The rupee touched an intra-day low of 95.85 against the US dollar on June 4, 2026.

Q1 Which Indian airline reclaimed the top spot on international routes in April 2026?

• AAir India
• BIndiGoCorrect
• CSpiceJet
• DVistara

Explanation IndiGo reclaimed the top spot among Indian carriers on international routes in April 2026.

Q2 What factor aided IndiGo's faster recovery on international routes compared to Air India?

• ABetter in-flight services
• BWest Asia-related disruptions recoveryCorrect
• CLower ticket prices
• DGovernment subsidies

Explanation IndiGo's faster recovery from West Asia-related disruptions helped it reclaim the top spot.

Q3 What is the expected future trend for IndiGo as per analysts?

• ALoss of market share
• BRetaining lead with overseas network expansionCorrect
• CMerging with Air India
• DReducing international flights

Explanation Analysts expect IndiGo to retain its lead as it expands its overseas network.

Q1 What did IIT Roorkee say about the JEE-Advanced data breach claims?

• AThey are misleading and factually incorrectCorrect
• BThey confirmed a major data breach
• CThey postponed the JEE-Advanced exam
• DThey found evidence of mass data extraction

Explanation IIT Roorkee stated that the data breach claims are misleading and factually incorrect.

Q2 According to IIT Roorkee, what was the impact of the alleged data breach on JEE-Advanced exam outcomes?

• AMarks and ranks were affected
• BCategory of candidates changed
• CZero impact on marks, ranks, and categoryCorrect
• DExamination was cancelled

Explanation IIT Roorkee asserted that the incident had zero impact on examination outcomes, including marks, ranks, and category.

Q3 What is the significance of the JEE-Advanced examination?

• AIt is a gateway for admission to IITs and premier engineering institutionsCorrect
• BIt is a postgraduate entrance exam
• CIt is conducted by IIT Roorkee only
• DIt is an exam for medical colleges

Explanation The JEE-Advanced is the gateway for admission to undergraduate programmes at IITs and other premier engineering institutions.

Q1 Which Congress leaders were nominated from Karnataka for the Rajya Sabha elections?

• AMallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera, Mansoor Ali KhanCorrect
• BMallikarjun Kharge, Praveen Chakravarty, Mansoor Ali Khan
• CPawan Khera, Praveen Chakravarty, Mansoor Ali Khan
• DMallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera, Praveen Chakravarty

Explanation The Congress nominated Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera, and Mansoor Ali Khan from Karnataka for the Rajya Sabha elections.

Q2 Who among the following was nominated by Congress from Tamil Nadu for the Rajya Sabha?

• AMallikarjun Kharge
• BPawan Khera
• CPraveen ChakravartyCorrect
• DMansoor Ali Khan

Explanation Praveen Chakravarty was nominated by Congress from Tamil Nadu for the Rajya Sabha elections.

Q3 What is Pawan Khera's role in the Congress party besides being a Rajya Sabha nominee?

• AParty President
• BMedia and Publicity Wing HeadCorrect
• CGeneral Secretary
• DTreasurer

Explanation Pawan Khera is the head of the Congress party’s media and publicity wing.

Q1 What reason did the Centre give for not making public the High Powered Committee report on the Great Nicobar Project?

• AThe report was incomplete
• BThe project is of strategic natureCorrect
• CThe project lacked environmental concerns
• DThe report was lost

Explanation The Centre cited the 'strategic' nature of the proposed Great Nicobar Project for not making public the HPC report.

Q2 What was the Finance Ministry body's assessment of the Great Nicobar port in 2024?

• AIt had strong strategic objectives
• BIt lacked strategic objectivesCorrect
• CIt was environmentally sustainable
• DIt was financially unviable

Explanation In 2024, a Finance Ministry body flagged the Great Nicobar port as lacking strategic objectives.

Q3 What is the estimated cost of the Great Nicobar Project?

• A₹50,000 crore
• B₹81,000 croreCorrect
• C₹1,00,000 crore
• D₹25,000 crore

Explanation The proposed Great Nicobar Project is estimated to cost ₹81,000 crore.

Q1 Why was Jackson Laboratories' licence cancelled by Punjab's drug regulator?

• ALinked oxytocin injection to deaths of pregnant womenCorrect
• BFailure to pay licence renewal fees
• CViolation of environmental norms
• DInvolvement in drug smuggling

Explanation The licence was cancelled after a probe linked Jackson Laboratories' oxytocin injection to the deaths of five pregnant women.

Q2 What issues did the probe find at Jackson Laboratories?

• ASerious quality lapses and data manipulationCorrect
• BLack of skilled staff
• CExpired raw materials
• DUnregistered drug formulations

Explanation The probe found serious quality lapses, data manipulation, and continued production despite stop orders.

Q3 What action was ordered besides cancelling Jackson Laboratories' licence?

• ANationwide recall of oxytocin injectionCorrect
• BImposition of heavy fines
• CClosure of all company branches
• DBan on all drug exports

Explanation The drug regulator ordered a nationwide recall of the oxytocin injection produced by Jackson Laboratories.

Q1 What has Apple agreed to provide to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in the ongoing antitrust case?

• ADetails of its global operations
• BFinancial details of its India operationsCorrect
• CInformation about its China manufacturing
• DMarketing strategies for iPhones

Explanation Apple agreed to provide financial details of its India operations to the CCI in the antitrust case.

Q2 Why is India a strategically important market for Apple as mentioned in the context?

• ABecause it is Apple's largest market globally
• BDue to significant expansion of iPhone manufacturing to reduce dependence on ChinaCorrect
• CBecause India is Apple's only manufacturing hub
• DDue to India's tax incentives for foreign companies

Explanation India is strategically important because Apple has expanded iPhone manufacturing there to reduce dependence on China.

Q1 What role has India played in the development of Windows' new AI capabilities according to president Pavan Davuluri?

• AIndia contributed significantly to the new agentic AI capabilitiesCorrect
• BIndia had no involvement in AI development
• CIndia only uses Windows without contributing
• DIndia is a minor market for Windows

Explanation Pavan Davuluri stated that India contributed significantly to Windows' new agentic AI capabilities.

Q2 How does Windows view India in terms of future growth?

• AIndia is a priority market for future growthCorrect
• BIndia is not considered important for growth
• CIndia is only a testing market
• DIndia is a declining market for Windows

Explanation Windows president Pavan Davuluri mentioned that India remains a priority market for future growth.

Q1 What did U.S. President Donald Trump say about PM Narendra Modi during the 2026 trade talks?

• AHe called him a good friend and expressed confidence in a trade dealCorrect
• BHe criticized Modi's trade policies
• CHe announced a new military alliance
• DHe postponed the trade negotiations

Explanation Trump described PM Modi as a good friend and expressed confidence that India and the U.S. would reach a trade deal.

Q2 When did the latest round of India-US trade negotiations take place in 2026?

• AJune 1 to June 4Correct
• BMay 15 to May 20
• CJune 10 to June 14
• DJuly 1 to July 4

Explanation The trade negotiations were held from June 1 to June 4, 2026.

Q3 Which U.S. office's officials visited India for the trade negotiations in 2026?

• AOffice of the United States Trade RepresentativeCorrect
• BDepartment of State
• CDepartment of Commerce
• DFederal Reserve

Explanation Officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative visited India for the trade talks.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the Executive Director at the World Bank for a three-year tenure?

• ANeelkanth MishraCorrect
• BParameswaran Iyer
• CRaghuram Rajan
• DArvind Subramanian

Explanation Neelkanth Mishra has been appointed as the Executive Director at the World Bank for a three-year tenure.

Q2 Which committee approved Neelkanth Mishra's appointment as Executive Director at the World Bank?

• AAppointments Committee of the CabinetCorrect
• BFinance Commission
• CElection Commission
• DNITI Aayog

Explanation The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved Neelkanth Mishra's appointment.

Q3 Who is Neelkanth Mishra succeeding as Executive Director at the World Bank?

• AParameswaran IyerCorrect
• BRaghuram Rajan
• CUrjit Patel
• DArvind Subramanian

Explanation Neelkanth Mishra will succeed Parameswaran Iyer as Executive Director at the World Bank.

Q1 What did Microsoft announce alongside new developer features for Windows OS?

• ASeven new artificial intelligence modelsCorrect
• BA new smartphone device
• CA cloud gaming platform
• DA new social media app

Explanation Microsoft announced seven new artificial intelligence models along with new developer features for Windows OS.

Q2 What is the purpose of Microsoft's new agentic operating system?

• ADesigned for future AI-first devicesCorrect
• BDesigned for gaming consoles
• CDesigned for mobile phones
• DDesigned for virtual reality headsets

Explanation The agentic operating system is designed for future AI-first devices.

Q3 Which group is expected to benefit significantly from Microsoft's new Windows and AI developments?

• AIndian AI developersCorrect
• BEuropean hardware manufacturers
• CSouth American gamers
• DAfrican social media users

Explanation Indian AI developers are central to and expected to benefit from Microsoft's renewed Windows and AI strategy.