Daily Current Affairs 10 June 2026

Q1 What action did Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar take regarding 21 AIADMK MLAs?

• AInitiated disqualification proceedings against them
• BDropped action against them after Palaniswami condoned themCorrect
• CExpelled them from the Assembly
• DReferred their case to the Madras High Court

Explanation J.C.D. Prabhakar dropped action against 21 AIADMK MLAs after Chief Minister Palaniswami condoned them.

Q2 What happened to the four rebel AIADMK legislators who resigned and joined the TVK?

• AThey were also condoned by Palaniswami
• BProceedings were initiated against themCorrect
• CThey were reinstated in AIADMK
• DTheir case was dismissed by the Madras High Court

Explanation Proceedings had been initiated against the four rebel legislators who resigned and joined the TVK.

Q3 What historical precedent did J.C.D. Prabhakar's decision recall?

• AThe disqualification of 21 AIADMK MLAs in 2020
• BThe sparing of 11 AIADMK MLAs from disqualification proceedings in 2017-18Correct
• CThe expulsion of TVK members from the Assembly
• DThe Madras High Court ordering disqualification of MLAs in 2017

Explanation The decision was a throwback to 2017-18 when 11 AIADMK MLAs were spared disqualification proceedings by then Speaker P. Dhanapal.

Q1 Which of the following players is NOT listed among the top five forwards to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026?

• ALionel Messi
• BCristiano Ronaldo
• CErling Haaland
• DNeymar Jr.Correct

Explanation The top five forwards mentioned include Messi, Ronaldo, Haaland, Mbappe, but Neymar Jr. is not listed among them.

Q2 What is one unique feature of the FIFA World Cup 2026 compared to previous tournaments?

• AFewer matches than before
• BLower ticket prices
• CWide geographical spread of host countriesCorrect
• DSingle host country

Explanation The FIFA World Cup 2026 is notable for its wide geographical spread across host countries, unlike previous tournaments.

Q3 Which factor is expected to be significantly higher at FIFA World Cup 2026?

• ANumber of participating teams
• BTicket faresCorrect
• CNumber of referees
• DNumber of stadiums

Explanation Ticket fares for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are expected to be sky-high compared to previous editions.

Q1 Where did Serena Williams make her return to professional tennis?

• AWimbledon
• BQueen's ClubCorrect
• CUS Open
• DAustralian Open

Explanation Serena Williams returned to professional tennis at the Queen's Club grass-court tournament in west London.

Q2 Who was Serena Williams' partner in her winning doubles match at Queen's Club?

• AErin Routliffe
• BNicole Melichar-Martinez
• CMbokoCorrect
• DVenus Williams

Explanation Serena Williams partnered with Canadian teenager Mboko in the doubles match.

Q3 What was the result of Serena Williams' doubles match at Queen's Club?

• ALost in straight sets
• BWon in three sets
• CWon 7-6 (7/2), 6-2Correct
• DMatch was postponed

Explanation Serena Williams and Mboko won the doubles match 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 against Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez.

Q1 Which teams are in Group K of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• APortugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, Congo DRCorrect
• BUSA, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye
• CEngland, Croatia, Panama, Ghana
• DMexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina

Explanation Group K includes Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, and Congo DR as per the announced squads.

Q2 Which countries are hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AUSA, Mexico, CanadaCorrect
• BUSA, Brazil, Argentina
• CMexico, Canada, Spain
• DCanada, England, USA

Explanation The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

Q3 Which teams are in Group D of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AUSA, Paraguay, Australia, TürkiyeCorrect
• BEngland, Croatia, Panama, Ghana
• CPortugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, Congo DR
• DFrance, Germany, Italy, Spain

Explanation Group D consists of USA, Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye according to the squad announcements.

Q1 Who scored a century for India A against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla?

• ASooryavanshi
• BRuturaj GaikwadCorrect
• CArshad Khan
• DNone of the above

Explanation Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a hundred to power India A to 277 for 6.

Q2 What were the playing conditions during the India A vs Sri Lanka A match?

• ACalm weather and batting-friendly pitch
• BPersistent strong winds and bowler-friendly pitchCorrect
• CRain interruptions and slow pitch
• DHot and dry conditions with flat pitch

Explanation There were persistent strong winds and the pitch offered assistance to bowlers, making batting tough.

Q3 Which India A player, besides Ruturaj Gaikwad, contributed significantly in the match?

• ASooryavanshi
• BArshad KhanCorrect
• CVirat Kohli
• DJasprit Bumrah

Explanation Arshad Khan played a key role along with Ruturaj Gaikwad in taking India A past Sri Lanka A.

Q1 Which team is considered the strongest in Group A of the Women’s T20 World Cup?

• AEngland
• BAustraliaCorrect
• CNew Zealand
• DWindies

Explanation Australia is regarded as the strongest team in Group A according to the sources.

Q2 What is notable about England’s performance in home World Cups across formats?

• AThey have never lost a home World CupCorrect
• BThey have won only once at home
• CThey have never hosted a World Cup before
• DThey always lose in the finals at home

Explanation England has never lost a home World Cup across formats, making them a strong contender in Group B.

Q3 Which team is the current holder aiming to defend their title in the Women’s T20 World Cup?

• AAustralia
• BEngland
• CNew ZealandCorrect
• DSri Lanka

Explanation New Zealand is the current holder and aims to defend their title in the tournament.

Q1 Which company has Meta partnered with to launch its first AI-enabled data centre in India?

• ATata Consultancy Services
• BReliance IndustriesCorrect
• CInfosys
• DWipro

Explanation Meta has partnered with Reliance Industries to lease and build its first AI-enabled data centre in India.

Q2 Where is Meta's first AI-enabled data centre in India located?

• AMumbai, Maharashtra
• BBengaluru, Karnataka
• CJamnagar, GujaratCorrect
• DHyderabad, Telangana

Explanation The AI-enabled data centre is located in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

Q3 What is the primary technological feature of the data centre Meta is launching in India?

• ACloud computing
• BAI-enabled data processingCorrect
• CBlockchain technology
• DQuantum computing

Explanation The data centre is AI-enabled, focusing on artificial intelligence-powered data processing.

Q1 What was the main focus of Apple's WWDC 2026 event?

• ALaunch of new MacBook models
• BIntroduction of AI-powered Siri and Apple IntelligenceCorrect
• CAnnouncement of Apple Watch Series 10
• DRelease of new Apple Music features

Explanation The main focus of WWDC 2026 was the introduction of AI-powered Siri and the Apple Intelligence platform, as stated by CEO Tim Cook.

Q2 When was Apple's WWDC 2026 held?

• AJune 1 to June 5, 2026
• BJune 8 to June 12, 2026Correct
• CJuly 8 to July 12, 2026
• DMay 15 to May 20, 2026

Explanation Apple's WWDC 2026 took place from June 8 to June 12, 2026.

Q3 Which new software update was announced alongside Siri AI at WWDC 2026?

• AiOS 25
• BiOS 26Correct
• CmacOS 15
• DwatchOS 10

Explanation Along with Siri AI, Apple announced iOS 26 at WWDC 2026.

Q1 What is the primary objective of NASA's Artemis III mission?

• ATo test new moon landers as part of the return-to-the-moon programCorrect
• BTo launch a satellite into orbit
• CTo send astronauts to Mars
• DTo build a space station

Explanation NASA's Artemis III mission aims to test new moon landers as part of its return-to-the-moon program.

Q2 How many astronauts did NASA name for the Artemis III mission?

• ATwo
• BThree
• CFourCorrect
• DFive

Explanation NASA named four astronauts for the Artemis III mission.

Q3 Which organization is responsible for the Artemis III mission?

• AISRO
• BNASACorrect
• CESA
• DRoscosmos

Explanation NASA is the organization responsible for the Artemis III mission.

Q1 Who did Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpass to become the longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister of India?

• AIndira Gandhi
• BJawaharlal NehruCorrect
• CManmohan Singh
• DAtal Bihari Vajpayee

Explanation PM Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record to become the longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister.

Q2 What did the President of India highlight in his congratulatory message to PM Modi?

• AMajor changes across sectors and increased women participation in financial inclusionCorrect
• BNew foreign policy initiatives
• CEconomic reforms in agriculture
• DTechnological advancements in defense

Explanation The President noted major changes across sectors and welcomed large participation of women in financial inclusion initiatives.

Q3 Which body passed a resolution lauding PM Modi for his record tenure?

• AParliament
• BUnion CabinetCorrect
• CSupreme Court
• DElection Commission

Explanation The Union Cabinet passed a resolution lauding PM Modi for becoming the longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister.

Q1 What was the Congress party's stance on the Returning Officer's decision regarding Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination?

• AThey supported the decision as legally valid
• BThey called the decision egregious and legally untenableCorrect
• CThey remained neutral on the decision
• DThey requested a delay in the nomination process

Explanation Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi described the Returning Officer's decision as egregious and legally untenable.

Q2 What action did the Congress delegation take following the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination?

• AFiled a petition in the Supreme Court
• BMet the Election Commission of India to urge reversal of the decisionCorrect
• CWithdrew Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination
• DAccepted the Returning Officer's decision

Explanation The Congress delegation met the Election Commission of India to urge reversal of the Returning Officer's rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination.

Q3 According to Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi, what had Meenakshi Natarajan received related to the nomination rejection?

• AA court notice on a private complaintCorrect
• BAn official disqualification order
• CA public statement from the Returning Officer
• DA summons from the Election Commission

Explanation Abhishek Singhvi stated that Meenakshi Natarajan had only received a court notice on a private complaint.

Q1 Why was Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination rejected?

• AShe failed to submit the nomination form on time
• BShe hid information about a case filed against her in TelanganaCorrect
• CShe did not have the required number of proposers
• DShe withdrew her nomination voluntarily

Explanation Her nomination was rejected because she allegedly hid details of a case lodged against her in Telangana.

Q2 Who reportedly filed the complaint leading to the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination?

• ACongress Party officials
• BThe Returning Officer
• CBJP candidate Mahesh KewatCorrect
• DTelangana Police

Explanation BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat reportedly submitted the complaint to the Returning Officer.

Q3 In which state was Meenakshi Natarajan contesting the Rajya Sabha election when her nomination was rejected?

• ATelangana
• BMadhya PradeshCorrect
• CTamil Nadu
• DKarnataka

Explanation She was contesting the Rajya Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh.

Q1 What is the purpose of the resettlement census mentioned in the Great Nicobar project?

• ATo document families affected by the trunk infrastructure part of the projectCorrect
• BTo conduct a population survey for the entire Nicobar Islands
• CTo assess environmental impact of the project
• DTo register new settlers moving to Great Nicobar Island

Explanation The census is specifically for families affected by the trunk infrastructure part of the Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project.

Q2 What have affected families been asked to prepare for the resettlement census?

• AAbout 24 different types of documentsCorrect
• BOnly identity proof documents
• CEnvironmental clearance certificates
• DLand ownership deeds only

Explanation The notice called for affected families to keep about 24 different types of documents ready for the census team.

Q3 What concern has been raised regarding the Great Nicobar project?

• AThe government must be transparent about the projectCorrect
• BThe project lacks funding
• CThe project is delayed due to technical issues
• DThe project is opposed by local governments

Explanation An editorial emphasized that the government must be transparent with the Nicobar project.

Q1 What action has India taken regarding the Indus Water Treaty after the Pahalgam terror attack?

• AIndia has strengthened the treaty
• BIndia has held the treaty in abeyanceCorrect
• CIndia has signed a new treaty
• DIndia has increased water flow to Pakistan

Explanation India has held the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Q2 What did Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil say about the flow of Indus waters to Pakistan?

• AWater flow will increase
• BWater flow will continue as usual
• CNot a single drop will flow to PakistanCorrect
• DWater sharing will be renegotiated

Explanation CR Patil stated that not a single drop of Indus waters will flow to Pakistan.

Q1 Why has India put the approval of Starlink on hold?

• ADue to concerns over its satellite terminals being used in the Iran conflictCorrect
• BBecause of technical issues with the internet service
• CDue to financial disagreements with Elon Musk's company
• DBecause of competition with local internet providers

Explanation India halted Starlink approval due to security concerns about its satellite terminals being used in the Iran war.

Q2 What is the main concern of Indian security agencies regarding Starlink?

• ADifficulty in controlling a US-based operator amid geopolitical tensionsCorrect
• BHigh cost of the service for Indian consumers
• CLack of internet speed compared to other providers
• DEnvironmental impact of satellite launches

Explanation Security agencies fear issues in controlling a US-based operator during geopolitical tensions.

Q3 Which country's conflict is influencing India's decision on Starlink approval?

• AIranCorrect
• BRussia
• CChina
• DUkraine

Explanation India's security concerns are related to the use of Starlink terminals in the Iran conflict.

Q1 What caused the Indian rupee to initially fall against the US dollar on June 10, 2026?

• ARenewed geopolitical tensions in West AsiaCorrect
• BIncrease in Brent crude oil prices
• CRise in US dollar index
• DPositive domestic economic data

Explanation The rupee fell initially due to renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia, as stated by traders.

Q2 What factors contributed to the Indian rupee's recovery and closing higher at 95.27 against the US dollar?

• ARetreat in Brent crude oil prices and US dollar indexCorrect
• BIncrease in geopolitical tensions
• CRise in US dollar index
• DSurge in crude oil prices

Explanation The rupee recovered as Brent crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from elevated levels.

Q3 What was the closing exchange rate of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on June 10, 2026?

• A95.27Correct
• B95.56
• C94.85
• D96.00

Explanation The rupee closed at 95.27 against the US dollar on June 10, 2026.

Q1 Which company is acquiring IntelliSmart for ₹3,050 crore?

• AAdani Energy SolutionsCorrect
• BNational Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
• CEnergy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
• DTata Power

Explanation Adani Energy Solutions is acquiring IntelliSmart for ₹3,050 crore as per the sources.

Q2 What is the expected outcome of Adani Energy Solutions acquiring IntelliSmart?

• ABecoming India's largest smart metering platformCorrect
• BEntering the renewable energy sector
• CLaunching a new electric vehicle
• DStarting a new telecom service

Explanation The acquisition will strengthen AESL’s position as India’s largest smart metering platform.

Q3 How many smart meters will Adani Energy Solutions have after acquiring IntelliSmart?

• AOver 4.7 crore smart metersCorrect
• BExactly 3 crore smart meters
• CLess than 2 crore smart meters
• DOver 10 crore smart meters

Explanation After the acquisition, AESL will have over 4.7 crore smart meters.

Q1 What triggered the US military strikes on radar sites in Iran's Hormozgan province in June 2026?

• AIran shot down a US Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of HormuzCorrect
• BIran launched missiles at US naval ships
• CUS forces conducted routine exercises near Iran
• DIran seized a US cargo vessel

Explanation The US strikes were a response to Iran shooting down a US Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

Q2 Which locations in Iran were targeted by US forces after the Apache helicopter was downed?

• ATehran and Mashhad
• BBandar Abbas, Sirik, and JaskCorrect
• CIsfahan and Shiraz
• DTabriz and Qom

Explanation US forces hit radar sites in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Jask in Hormozgan province following the helicopter incident.

Q3 What was US President Donald Trump's response to the downing of the Apache helicopter?

• AHe denied the incident occurred
• BHe called for diplomatic talks with Iran
• CHe stated the US must respond to the attackCorrect
• DHe ordered immediate withdrawal of US forces

Explanation President Trump confirmed the incident and said the US must respond to the attack.

Q1 What action did American forces take after an American military helicopter was downed off Oman?

• ALaunched self-defense strikes against IranCorrect
• BDeclared war on Iran
• CRequested UN intervention
• DWithdrew all forces from the region

Explanation American forces carried out self-defense strikes against Iran following the helicopter downing.

Q2 Who did President Donald Trump blame for shooting down the American military helicopter?

• ASaudi Arabia
• BIranCorrect
• COman
• DIraq

Explanation President Donald Trump blamed Tehran (Iran) for shooting down the American military helicopter.

Q3 Where was the American military helicopter downed?

• AOff the coast of OmanCorrect
• BIn the Persian Gulf
• CNear Saudi Arabia
• DOver Iraq

Explanation The helicopter was downed off the coast of Oman.

Q1 What triggered the recent deadly violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)?

• AA protest over regional grievances and a ban on an organisationCorrect
• BA natural disaster causing widespread damage
• CAn election dispute between political parties
• DA border conflict with India

Explanation The violence was triggered by a protest over regional grievances and the banning of an organisation.

Q2 What were the consequences of the protest in PoK this week?

• ASeveral people were killed and scores injuredCorrect
• BThe protest ended peacefully with no casualties
• CThe protest led to new government elections
• DThe protest caused economic sanctions

Explanation The protest turned violent, killing several people and injuring many others.

Q1 What is the maximum product margin the government plans to offer to Jan Aushadhi Kendra retailers?

• AUp to 30%
• BUp to 40%
• CUp to 50%Correct
• DUp to 60%

Explanation The government aims to boost product margins gradually to up to 50% for retailers operating Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

Q2 Under which scheme do Jan Aushadhi Kendras operate?

• APradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
• BPradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi PariyojanaCorrect
• CAyushman Bharat
• DNational Health Mission

Explanation Jan Aushadhi Kendras are set up under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).

Q3 What is the primary objective of Jan Aushadhi Kendras?

• ASelling branded medicines at premium prices
• BSelling affordable, high-quality generic drugsCorrect
• CProviding health insurance
• DOffering free medical check-ups

Explanation Jan Aushadhi Kendras aim to sell affordable, high-quality generic drugs.