Daily Current Affairs 8 June 2026

Q1 What was the closing value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on June 8, 2026?

• A95.35
• B95.74Correct
• C94.50
• D96.00

Explanation The rupee closed at 95.74 against the US dollar on June 8, 2026, as reported by The Hindu.

Q2 Which factor contributed to the fall of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on June 8, 2026?

• ADecline in crude oil prices
• BRise in US dollar index and elevated crude oil pricesCorrect
• CIncrease in foreign direct investment
• DDecrease in US dollar index

Explanation The rupee's fall was influenced by a rise in the US dollar index and elevated Brent crude oil prices, which dented investor sentiment.

Q3 What was the market trend in India at the opening of trading on June 8, 2026?

• AMarkets opened in green
• BMarkets opened in redCorrect
• CMarkets remained unchanged
• DMarkets were closed

Explanation Markets opened in red on June 8, 2026, reflecting negative investor sentiment due to rising crude oil prices and global risk aversion.

Q1 What is India's position on the US Section 301 tariffs according to Piyush Goyal?

• AIndia is worried and uncertain about the tariffs
• BIndia is confident and believes there is no need to worryCorrect
• CIndia has rejected any trade talks with the US
• DIndia has already agreed to all US tariff demands

Explanation Piyush Goyal stated that India need not worry about the US Section 301 tariffs and is confident about tackling them.

Q2 What did Piyush Goyal say about the status of the India-US trade deal?

• AThe trade deal negotiations have been cancelled
• BThe trade deal is still on trackCorrect
• CThe trade deal has been finalized and signed
• DIndia has withdrawn from the trade deal talks

Explanation Piyush Goyal mentioned that the India-US trade deal is still on track despite concerns over Section 301 tariffs.

Q3 Which Indian minister commented on the US Section 301 tariffs and trade deal with the US?

• AFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
• BExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
• CCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush GoyalCorrect
• DPrime Minister Narendra Modi

Explanation Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal made the statements regarding US Section 301 tariffs and the trade deal.

Q1 According to Neelkanth Mishra of the PM-EAC, what is India's expected economic growth rate by early 2026?

• AOver 8%Correct
• BAround 5%
• CBelow 3%
• DExactly 7%

Explanation Neelkanth Mishra predicted that India can achieve economic growth exceeding 8% by early 2026.

Q2 What factor did Neelkanth Mishra say will not derail India's economic growth?

• ARising crude oil pricesCorrect
• BGlobal trade wars
• CDomestic inflation
• DAgricultural output decline

Explanation He stated that rising crude oil prices will not derail India's economic growth.

Q3 Which geopolitical region's tensions are mentioned as influencing crude oil prices in the context of India's economy?

• AWest AsiaCorrect
• BSouth America
• CEast Asia
• DEurope

Explanation The tensions in West Asia are cited as a factor affecting crude oil prices impacting India's economy.

Q1 What fraction of India's installed solar capacity was curtailed on May 1?

• AOne-sixthCorrect
• BOne-third
• COne-fourth
• DOne-half

Explanation The solar capacity curtailed on May 1 was almost one-sixth of the country's installed capacity of 150 GW.

Q2 What was a contributing factor to the solar power curtailment on May 1?

• AHigh industrial demand
• BLow demand due to industries closing for Labour DayCorrect
• CExcess rainfall
• DGovernment policy changes

Explanation Experts said that low demand due to industries closing for Labour Day on May 1 may have contributed to the curtailment.

Q3 What is the installed solar power capacity of India mentioned in the report?

• A100 GW
• B150 GWCorrect
• C200 GW
• D250 GW

Explanation The report states that India's installed solar capacity is 150 GW.

Q1 What was the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices due to the West Asia war?

• A₹10
• B₹29Correct
• C₹50
• D₹100

Explanation The LPG cylinder prices were increased by ₹29 as a result of rising import costs driven by the West Asia war.

Q2 What has happened to cooking gas consumption following the LPG price hike?

• AReached a post-pandemic high
• BRemained stable
• CHit a post-pandemic lowCorrect
• DIncreased slightly

Explanation Cooking gas consumption has hit a post-pandemic low despite the increase in retail prices.

Q3 Who is absorbing massive losses despite the LPG price increase?

• APrivate oil companies
• BState-run oil companiesCorrect
• CInternational oil traders
• DRetail gas distributors

Explanation State-run oil companies are absorbing massive losses despite the retail price hike.

Q1 What is the primary objective of the Indian government's order regarding cooking oil pack sizes?

• ATo increase the price of cooking oil
• BTo standardize pack sizes for easier price comparisonCorrect
• CTo promote a specific brand of cooking oil
• DTo ban the sale of cooking oil in small quantities

Explanation The government aims to standardize cooking oil pack sizes so that consumers can easily compare prices across brands.

Q2 Why were consumers previously unable to compare cooking oil prices effectively in India?

• ABecause of fluctuating oil quality
• BDue to oils being sold in odd, non-standard sizesCorrect
• CBecause of lack of cooking oil brands
• DDue to government restrictions on sales

Explanation Oils were sold in odd, non-standard sizes, making it difficult for buyers to compare prices.

Q1 Why was TMC leader Jahangir Khan arrested near the Nepal border?

• AOn extortion chargesCorrect
• BFor election fraud
• CFor violating COVID-19 protocols
• DFor illegal border crossing

Explanation Jahangir Khan was arrested on extortion charges as reported by both sources.

Q2 What action did the Calcutta High Court take regarding Jahangir Khan on May 26?

• AGranted him interim protection
• BVacated his interim protectionCorrect
• COrdered his immediate release
• DDismissed all FIRs against him

Explanation The Calcutta High Court vacated the interim protection granted to Jahangir Khan on May 26.

Q3 What was Jahangir Khan's status in the Falta re-poll election?

• AHe won the election
• BHe withdrew from the contestCorrect
• CHe was declared ineligible
• DHe was the polling officer

Explanation Jahangir Khan had withdrawn from the Falta re-poll contest on May 21.

Q1 What caused damage to three Air India aircraft at Delhi airport?

• ACollision with another aircraft
• BHit by ground equipment amid heavy rain and windCorrect
• CBird strike during landing
• DFire in the hangar

Explanation The aircraft were damaged after being hit by ground equipment amid heavy rain and wind at Delhi airport.

Q2 What is the operational status of the three damaged Air India aircraft?

• AAll three are fully operational
• BTwo will resume operations soon; one requires longer repairCorrect
• CAll three have been permanently grounded
• DOnly one will resume operations soon

Explanation Two of the impacted aircraft will be back to operations soon, while the third will take longer to be fixed and is currently out of operation.

Q1 Who became West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister?

• AMamata Banerjee
• BSuvendu AdhikariCorrect
• CDilip Ghosh
• DAmit Shah

Explanation Suvendu Adhikari, formerly with the Trinamool Congress, became West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister.

Q2 Which political party did Suvendu Adhikari belong to before joining BJP?

• AIndian National Congress
• BCommunist Party of India
• CTrinamool CongressCorrect
• DBharatiya Janata Party

Explanation Suvendu Adhikari was previously a member of the Trinamool Congress before joining the BJP.

Q3 What significant political event is associated with Suvendu Adhikari in West Bengal?

• AHe became the first BJP Chief Minister of West BengalCorrect
• BHe founded the Trinamool Congress
• CHe was appointed Governor of West Bengal
• DHe led the Communist Party in West Bengal

Explanation Suvendu Adhikari unseated Mamata Banerjee and became West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister.

Q1 How many political parties confirmed participation in the INDIA janbandhan meeting on June 8, 2026?

• A15
• B20
• C23Correct
• D30

Explanation Congress leader Jairam Ramesh confirmed that 23 political parties have confirmed participation.

Q2 Where is the INDIA janbandhan meeting scheduled to be held on June 8, 2026?

• AParliament House
• BConstitution Club, New DelhiCorrect
• CRashtrapati Bhavan
• DIndia Gate

Explanation The meeting will be held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi.

Q3 What stance did Congress highlight regarding parties not attending the INDIA janbandhan meeting?

• AThey support Narendra Modi's policies
• BThey have conveyed strong opposition to Narendra Modi government's policiesCorrect
• CThey are neutral
• DThey plan to join later

Explanation Congress stated that even parties skipping the meeting have conveyed strong opposition to Narendra Modi government's policies.

Q1 For what reason was Major Abhilasha Barak awarded the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award?

• AHer outreach efforts with women and girls during her deployment in LebanonCorrect
• BLeading combat operations in West Asia
• CDeveloping military technology for the UN
• DTraining UN peacekeepers in gender sensitivity

Explanation Major Barak was honoured for her outreach efforts with women and girls during her deployment in Lebanon.

Q2 Which country's Prime Minister congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak on receiving the UN Military Gender Advocate Award?

• AIndiaCorrect
• BUnited States
• CUnited Kingdom
• DCanada

Explanation Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak on this achievement.

Q3 Where is Major Abhilasha Barak currently serving as part of the United Nations mission?

• ALebanonCorrect
• BSyria
• CIraq
• DAfghanistan

Explanation Major Barak is serving with the United Nations mission in Lebanon.

Q1 What recent advisory has India issued regarding its citizens in Iran?

• ATo avoid travel to Iran and leave immediately if already thereCorrect
• BTo increase travel to Iran for diplomatic reasons
• CTo stay in Iran until further notice
• DTo seek employment opportunities in Iran

Explanation India has advised its citizens to avoid travel to Iran and those currently in Iran to leave immediately.

Q2 What reason did India give for issuing the fresh advisory about Iran?

• ADue to latest developments in the regionCorrect
• BBecause of a new trade agreement
• CFollowing a cultural exchange program
• DDue to improved diplomatic relations

Explanation The advisory was issued in view of the latest developments in the region.

Q3 What mode of exit has India recommended for its citizens currently in Iran?

• AUsing available transport to exit the countryCorrect
• BWaiting for government evacuation flights
• CCrossing borders on foot
• DStaying until the situation stabilizes

Explanation India advised citizens in Iran to exit the country using available transport.

Q1 What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck the southern Philippines in June 2026?

• A6.5
• B7.8Correct
• C8.2
• D7.0

Explanation The earthquake that struck the southern Philippines had a magnitude of 7.8.

Q2 Which of the following countries received tsunami warnings following the Philippines earthquake?

• AIndia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
• BIndonesia, Malaysia, JapanCorrect
• CChina, South Korea, Taiwan
• DAustralia, New Zealand, Fiji

Explanation Tsunami warnings were issued from Indonesia to Japan, including Malaysia, after the earthquake.

Q3 What type of damage was reported in General Santos City due to the earthquake?

• AFlooding of residential areas
• BCollapse of a shopping centre and a school buildingCorrect
• CWildfires in forest areas
• DLandslides blocking highways

Explanation Videos showed a shopping centre reduced to rubble and a school building collapsed in General Santos City.

Q1 What was the reason given by Iran's IRGC for launching missiles at Israel in June 2026?

• ATo warn Israel after its strike on Beirut's southern suburbsCorrect
• BTo support Israel against Lebanon
• CTo enforce the April ceasefire agreement
• DTo retaliate against a US military base

Explanation Iran's IRGC described the missile launches as a warning following Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburbs.

Q2 What event preceded Iran's missile launch against Israel in June 2026?

• AAn Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbsCorrect
• BA peace treaty signing between Iran and Israel
• CA UN resolution on Middle East peace
• DA ceasefire agreement renewal

Explanation The missile launches by Iran's IRGC followed an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs earlier that day.

Q3 What is the potential consequence of the missile launches by Iran's IRGC against Israel?

• ABreakdown of the April ceasefireCorrect
• BStrengthening of the ceasefire agreement
• CStart of peace talks
• DWithdrawal of Israeli forces from Beirut

Explanation The missile launches threaten the breakdown of the April ceasefire agreement.

Q1 What did Israel identify as a threat to the ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict?

• AIncoming missiles launched from IranCorrect
• BCyber attacks from Tehran
• CNaval blockade by Iran
• DDiplomatic protests from the US

Explanation Israel identified incoming missiles launched from Iran as a threat to the ceasefire.

Q2 How long has the conflict between the US and Tehran been ongoing as mentioned in the report?

• A50 days
• B100 daysCorrect
• C6 months
• D1 year

Explanation The conflict between the US and Tehran has been ongoing for 100 days.

Q3 What is the potential impact of the missile launches from Iran according to Israel?

• AStrengthening the ceasefire
• BDisrupting the fitful ceasefireCorrect
• CInitiating peace talks
• DIncreasing trade relations

Explanation The missile launches threaten to disrupt the fitful ceasefire.

Q1 Which location was targeted by the Israeli airstrike on June 7?

• AA Hezbollah command center in Dahieh, BeirutCorrect
• BAn Iranian military base in Tehran
• CA Hamas stronghold in Gaza
• DA Syrian army post near Damascus

Explanation The airstrike targeted a Hezbollah command center in Dahieh, a district in Beirut.

Q2 Which country threatened to respond after the Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah's stronghold?

• AIranCorrect
• BSyria
• CLebanon
• DTurkey

Explanation Iran threatened to respond following the Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah's stronghold.

Q3 Dahieh, the site of the Israeli airstrike, is best described as which of the following?

• AA Shiite district and Hezbollah stronghold in BeirutCorrect
• BA Sunni district in northern Lebanon
• CA Christian neighborhood in Beirut
• DA Kurdish region in Syria

Explanation Dahieh is a Shiite district widely regarded as a Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut.

Q1 What was the reason given by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the airstrikes on Hezbollah in Dahiyeh?

• ARetaliation for Hezbollah firing into Israeli territoryCorrect
• BPreventive strike against Hezbollah's weapons storage
• CResponse to a peace treaty violation
• DSupport for Lebanese government forces

Explanation Netanyahu stated the airstrikes were direct retaliation for Hezbollah fire directed at Israeli territory.

Q2 Which area in Lebanon was targeted by Israeli airstrikes as mentioned in the report?

• ABeirut Central District
• BDahiyehCorrect
• CTripoli
• DSidon

Explanation The airstrikes targeted Hezbollah in Lebanon's Dahiyeh area.

Q3 Who is the Israeli Prime Minister mentioned in the report about the airstrikes?

• ANaftali Bennett
• BBenjamin NetanyahuCorrect
• CYair Lapid
• DAriel Sharon

Explanation Benjamin Netanyahu is the Israeli Prime Minister who announced the airstrikes.

Q1 Who was the standout bowler for India in the one-off Test against Afghanistan at Mullanpur?

• AManav SutharCorrect
• BRavindra Jadeja
• CSaleem
• DVirat Kohli

Explanation Manav Suthar was the left-arm spinner who took six wickets for 33 runs, playing a key role in India's bowling dominance.

Q2 What was Afghanistan's total in their second innings in the one-off Test against India?

• A152
• B112Correct
• C564
• D451

Explanation Afghanistan was bowled out for 112 runs in 35.5 overs in their second innings.

Q3 What was India's declared first innings score in the one-off Test against Afghanistan?

• A451 for 5
• B152 all out
• C564 for 8Correct
• D112 all out

Explanation India declared their first innings at 564 for eight.

Q1 Who won the maiden French Open title in 2026?

• AMirra AndreevaCorrect
• BMaja Chwalinska
• CSerena Williams
• DNaomi Osaka

Explanation Mirra Andreeva won her first French Open title in 2026 by defeating Maja Chwalinska.

Q2 What was the final match score when Mirra Andreeva won the French Open?

• A6-3, 6-2Correct
• B7-5, 6-4
• C6-4, 7-6
• D6-2, 6-3

Explanation Mirra Andreeva defeated Maja Chwalinska with a score of 6-3, 6-2 in the final.

Q3 Where was the 2026 French Open final played?

• ACourt Philippe ChatrierCorrect
• BWimbledon Centre Court
• CArthur Ashe Stadium
• DRod Laver Arena

Explanation The final match was played on Court Philippe Chatrier, the main court of the French Open.

Q1 What is the value of the deal signed between SpaceX and Google for AI computing power?

• A$10 billion
• B$20 billion
• C$30 billionCorrect
• D$40 billion

Explanation SpaceX signed a $30 billion deal with Google to provide AI computing power.

Q2 How many Nvidia GPUs are included in the computing infrastructure covered by the SpaceX-Google deal?

• A50,000
• B110,000Correct
• C150,000
• D200,000

Explanation The deal covers a computing infrastructure of approximately 110,000 Nvidia GPUs.

Q3 When is SpaceX's IPO scheduled, which the deal is expected to bolster financially?

• AJune 10, 2026
• BJune 12, 2026Correct
• CJuly 1, 2026
• DAugust 15, 2026

Explanation SpaceX's IPO is scheduled for June 12, 2026, and the deal will bolster its finances ahead of this date.