Daily Current Affairs 11 June 2026

Q1 What is the main reason behind Microsoft's Xbox planning major layoffs next month?

• ADeclining console sales and shortage of blockbuster titlesCorrect
• BExpansion of cloud gaming services
• CIncrease in subscription revenue
• DLaunch of new Xbox consoles

Explanation The layoffs are due to declining console sales and a shortage of blockbuster titles, as stated in the sources.

Q2 Who is the CEO of Microsoft's gaming unit overseeing the first major restructuring?

• ASatya Nadella
• BAsha SharmaCorrect
• CPhil Spencer
• DSarah Bond

Explanation Asha Sharma is the CEO of the gaming unit under whom the first major restructuring is planned.

Q3 Which strategy of Microsoft failed to offset the declining Xbox console sales?

• AIncreasing hardware production
• BSubscriptions and cloud gamingCorrect
• CLaunching new game studios
• DExpanding physical retail stores

Explanation Microsoft's bet on subscriptions and cloud gaming failed to offset declining console sales.

Q1 What is the main objective of the new Canadian legislation introduced in 2026 regarding social media?

• ATo ban social media accounts for children under 16Correct
• BTo promote social media use among children under 16
• CTo ban all social media platforms in Canada
• DTo increase social media advertising to children

Explanation The legislation aims to bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts.

Q2 Besides banning social media accounts for children under 16, what else does the Canadian bill propose to regulate?

• AOnline gaming platforms
• BAI chatbotsCorrect
• CE-commerce websites
• DCryptocurrency exchanges

Explanation The bill includes provisions to regulate AI chatbots.

Q3 The Canadian legislation to ban social media accounts for children under 16 is part of what broader trend?

• AA global effort to tighten safety protections for minors onlineCorrect
• BAn initiative to promote digital literacy among adults
• CA campaign to increase social media usage worldwide
• DA movement to ban all internet usage for children

Explanation Canada's move joins a growing global effort to tighten safety protections for children online.

Q1 What risk level did WHO assign to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Ebola in June 2026?

• ALow risk
• BModerate risk
• CHigh risk
• DVery high riskCorrect

Explanation WHO revised the Ebola risk assessment to 'very high' risk for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Q2 What action did WHO take regarding the Ebola outbreak in Congo?

• AIssued a yellow alert
• BIssued a red alertCorrect
• CDeclared the outbreak over
• DNo action taken

Explanation WHO issued a red alert for the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to the Ebola outbreak.

Q3 According to the WHO update, does India have confirmed Ebola cases as of June 2026?

• AYes, many cases
• BYes, a few cases
• CNo confirmed casesCorrect
• DInformation not available

Explanation The update raised questions about India but did not report any confirmed Ebola cases there.

Q1 What is the value of the deal awarded by the Pentagon to Microsoft?

• A$9.7 billionCorrect
• B$7.9 billion
• C$97 billion
• D$1 billion

Explanation The Pentagon awarded Microsoft a $9.7 billion deal as stated in the source.

Q2 What is the main purpose of the Core Enterprise Technology Agreement between the Pentagon and Microsoft?

• ATo increase Pentagon's software spending
• BTo cut costs and end license sprawlCorrect
• CTo develop new software for the Pentagon
• DTo outsource Pentagon's IT services

Explanation The deal aims to cut costs and end license sprawl by consolidating software contracts.

Q3 Does the $9.7 billion deal represent new spending by the Pentagon?

• AYes, it is new spending
• BNo, it is not new spendingCorrect
• COnly partially new spending
• DThe source does not specify

Explanation The deal is not new spending but a renewal of existing software contracts.

Q1 What action did Meenakshi Natarajan take regarding her Rajya Sabha nomination rejection?

• AMoved the Supreme Court challenging the rejectionCorrect
• BWithdrew her nomination voluntarily
• CAccepted the Election Commission's decision
• DFiled a petition in the High Court

Explanation Meenakshi Natarajan moved the Supreme Court challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination.

Q2 What was the Supreme Court's stance on granting interim relief to Meenakshi Natarajan?

• AGranted interim relief to stop election result declaration
• BDeclined interim relief, citing non-interference during election processCorrect
• CPostponed the hearing indefinitely
• DDirected the Election Commission to reconsider

Explanation The Supreme Court declined to grant interim relief, observing that courts ordinarily do not interfere once the election process is underway.

Q3 When is the Supreme Court scheduled to hear Meenakshi Natarajan's plea?

• AJune 10, 2026
• BJune 11, 2026
• CJune 12, 2026Correct
• DJune 15, 2026

Explanation The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the plea on June 12, 2026.

Q1 What milestone did Narendra Modi achieve in June 2026?

• ABecame India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime MinisterCorrect
• BWon his first general election
• CResigned from the Prime Minister post
• DBecame the President of India

Explanation Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister in June 2026, completing 12 years in office.

Q2 Which international leader congratulated Narendra Modi on his milestone?

• AJoe Biden
• BDonald TrumpCorrect
• CEmmanuel Macron
• DBoris Johnson

Explanation US President Donald Trump congratulated Narendra Modi, calling him a strong, healthy, and wise man.

Q3 What action was taken by NDA leaders to honor Modi's achievement?

• AAdopted a resolution highlighting government achievementsCorrect
• BOrganized a national holiday
• CAnnounced a new election
• DLaunched a new political party

Explanation NDA leaders adopted a resolution praising Modi's leadership and highlighting the government's achievements over the past 12 years.

Q1 What did Air India state regarding compensation for families of Ahmedabad plane crash victims?

• AFamilies are pressured to accept compensation immediately
• BNo pressure is being exerted on families to accept compensationCorrect
• CFamilies must waive legal rights to receive compensation
• DCompensation is only given after legal proceedings

Explanation Air India clarified that there is no pressure on families to accept compensation.

Q2 Who accused Air India of arm-twisting families to waive legal rights?

• AFormer Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani
• BThe daughter of Vijay RupaniCorrect
• CAir India spokesperson
• DAhmedabad airport authorities

Explanation The daughter of Vijay Rupani accused Air India of arm-twisting families.

Q3 What event led to the compensation discussions involving Air India?

• AAhmedabad plane crashCorrect
• BMumbai train accident
• CDelhi bus fire
• DChennai flood relief

Explanation The Ahmedabad plane crash was the event leading to compensation discussions.

Q1 What was the main purpose of Rahul Gandhi's meeting with Abhishek Banerjee in June 2026?

• ATo discuss the INDIA bloc's coordination and unityCorrect
• BTo plan a new election campaign
• CTo announce a new party alliance
• DTo resolve a financial dispute

Explanation Rahul Gandhi met Abhishek Banerjee amid a push for better coordination and unity within the INDIA bloc.

Q2 Who called for a meeting of Congress party colleagues on June 11, 2026?

• ARahul Gandhi
• BMallikarjun KhargeCorrect
• CAbhishek Banerjee
• DMamata Banerjee

Explanation Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called for a meeting of his party colleagues on June 11.

Q3 When did the INDIA bloc meet to discuss coordination among partners?

• AJune 8, 2026Correct
• BJune 10, 2026
• CJune 11, 2026
• DJune 9, 2026

Explanation The INDIA bloc met on June 8, 2026, and leaders called for better coordination and unity among partners.

Q1 What amount of assets did the court order to be restituted to the Justice Lodha Committee in the PACL case?

• A₹9,420.57 croreCorrect
• B₹28,626 crore
• C₹15,000 crore
• D₹5,000 crore

Explanation The court ordered restitution of assets worth ₹9,420.57 crore to the Justice Lodha Committee in the PACL case.

Q2 Which agencies are involved in the investigation of the PACL case?

• AEnforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of InvestigationCorrect
• BIncome Tax Department and Reserve Bank of India
• CSecurities and Exchange Board of India and ED
• DCBI and National Investigation Agency

Explanation The ED probe is based on a case registered by the CBI against PACL Ltd. and its promoters.

Q3 In which countries have assets been attached by the ED in the PACL case?

• AIndia and AustraliaCorrect
• BIndia and USA
• CIndia and UK
• DIndia and Canada

Explanation The ED has attached assets worth nearly ₹28,626 crore in India and Australia.

Q1 What amount of assets did the Enforcement Directorate provisionally attach in the Jaypee Infratech-Jaiprakash Associates case?

• A₹50 crore
• B₹100 croreCorrect
• C₹200 crore
• D₹500 crore

Explanation The ED provisionally attached assets worth ₹100 crore in the case.

Q2 How much money was collected by Jaypee Infratech Limited and Jaiprakash Associates Limited from homebuyers?

• A₹10,000 crore
• B₹20,500 crore
• C₹32,825 croreCorrect
• D₹50,000 crore

Explanation JIL and JAL collected about ₹32,825 crore from homebuyers.

Q3 According to the ED, what happened to a substantial amount of the funds collected by JIL and JAL?

• AInvested in new projects
• BReturned to homebuyers
• CDiverted and siphoned off to related entitiesCorrect
• DUsed for employee salaries

Explanation A substantial amount of the funds was diverted and siphoned off to related entities.

Q1 What is the priority of West Bengal's new Industries Minister Tapas Roy?

• ATo bring back the Tata Group in a big wayCorrect
• BTo increase agricultural production
• CTo reduce taxes on small businesses
• DTo promote tourism in West Bengal

Explanation Tapas Roy stated that the priority is to bring back the Tata Group in a significant way.

Q2 Which of the following is NOT a focus area mentioned by West Bengal's Industries Minister?

• ACreating an industry-friendly environment
• BEnsuring ease of doing business
• CGenerating employment for youth
• DIncreasing export dutiesCorrect

Explanation The minister mentioned creating an industry-friendly environment, ease of doing business, and employment generation, but not increasing export duties.

Q3 Who is the new Industries Minister of West Bengal?

• ATapas RoyCorrect
• BMamata Banerjee
• CAmit Shah
• DSuvendu Adhikari

Explanation Tapas Roy is the newly appointed Industries Minister of West Bengal.

Q1 What change did Tamil Nadu's Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration announce regarding property registration?

• AMost of the property registration process will be moved online within six monthsCorrect
• BProperty registration will be completely abolished
• CPeople will no longer need any authentication for property registration
• DProperty registration will be centralized in the capital city

Explanation The minister stated that most of the property registration process will be moved online within six months.

Q2 After the online system is implemented, what will people still need to do for property registration in Tamil Nadu?

• AVisit the Sub-Registrar Office only for the final authentication processCorrect
• BSubmit physical documents at the Sub-Registrar Office
• CAttend a government seminar on property laws
• DNo physical visit will be required at all

Explanation People will have to visit the Sub-Registrar Office only for the final authentication process after the system is implemented.

Q1 What is the approved budget for the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A project?

• A₹2,169 croreCorrect
• B₹4,703 crore
• C₹3,500 crore
• D₹1,000 crore

Explanation The Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A has been approved with a budget of ₹2,169 crore as per the Cabinet decision.

Q2 Which state will benefit from new government office and housing complexes approved by the Cabinet?

• AAndhra PradeshCorrect
• BGujarat
• CTamil Nadu
• DMaharashtra

Explanation The new government office and housing complexes are planned for Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh.

Q3 What is the total outlay approved by the Cabinet for the Ahmedabad Metro expansion and Amaravati projects?

• A₹4,703 croreCorrect
• B₹2,169 crore
• C₹3,000 crore
• D₹5,000 crore

Explanation The combined projects have a total approved outlay of ₹4,703 crore.

Q1 What did the Ministry recommend regarding airport privatisation?

• AIncreasing the number of airports for privatisation
• BCapping the number of airports for privatisationCorrect
• CPrivatising all airports without restrictions
• DDelaying the privatisation of airports

Explanation The Ministry recommended capping the number of airports for privatisation.

Q2 The Ministry's recommendation on airport privatisation was made in response to queries from which committee?

• AAirport Authority of India
• BPublic Private Partnership Appraisal CommitteeCorrect
• CFinance Commission
• DCivil Aviation Ministry

Explanation The recommendation was made in response to queries from government departments represented on the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee.

Q3 When was the Ministry's recommendation on capping airports for privatisation made?

• ALast month
• BLast weekCorrect
• CYesterday
• DLast year

Explanation The recommendation was made last week.

Q1 What range of ethanol blending in petrol has been exempted from central excise duty by the Government of India?

• A10% to 20%
• B15% to 25%
• C22% to 30%Correct
• D30% to 40%

Explanation The government exempted central excise duty on petrol blended with ethanol at 22%, 25%, 27%, and 30%, which falls within the 22% to 30% range.

Q2 What is the main purpose of exempting central excise duty on higher ethanol blended petrol?

• ATo increase petrol prices
• BTo promote the use of cleaner fuelsCorrect
• CTo reduce ethanol production
• DTo discourage ethanol blending

Explanation The exemption aims to promote the use of higher ethanol blended petrol, supporting cleaner fuel initiatives.

Q3 Which of the following ethanol blend percentages in petrol is NOT covered under the excise duty exemption?

• A22%
• B25%
• C27%
• D20%Correct

Explanation The exemption applies to petrol blended with ethanol at 22%, 25%, 27%, and 30%, but not at 20%.

Q1 What was the range of landed price quotes per tonne in the latest National Fertilizers Ltd urea import tender?

• A$444.9 to $449.3Correct
• B$935 to $959
• C$500 to $550
• D$700 to $750

Explanation The latest tender received quotes in the range of $444.9 to $449.3 per tonne, which is less than half the previous levels.

Q2 How did the latest urea import tender prices compare to the earlier procurement by National Fertilizers Ltd?

• AThey were more than double
• BThey were less than halfCorrect
• CThey remained the same
• DThey increased slightly

Explanation The latest prices were less than half the levels seen in the earlier procurement, which had bids of $935–959 per tonne.

Q3 What is one major benefit of the urea price drop in the latest NFL tender?

• AIncrease in fertilizer export
• BRelief to the subsidy billCorrect
• CRise in urea production costs
• DHigher prices for farmers

Explanation The significant drop in urea import prices offers relief to the subsidy bill and benefits Indian farmers.

Q1 What is the deadline for stakeholders to submit their views on the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill?

• AJune 15
• BJune 22Correct
• CJuly 1
• DJune 30

Explanation The Parliamentary Joint Committee is soliciting comments from stakeholders until June 22.

Q2 Which Acts are proposed to be amended by the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill introduced in March 2026?

• ACompanies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008Correct
• BCompanies Act, 1956 and LLP Act, 2010
• CCompanies Act, 2013 and Partnership Act, 1932
• DLLP Act, 2008 and Partnership Act, 1932

Explanation The bill proposes comprehensive amendments to both the Companies Act, 2013, and the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008.

Q3 Which parliamentary body is seeking views on the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill?

• AStanding Committee on Finance
• BParliamentary Joint Committee (JPC)Correct
• CPublic Accounts Committee
• DCommittee on Public Undertakings

Explanation The Parliamentary Joint Committee (JPC) on Corporate Laws is soliciting comments on the bill.

Q1 How many more applicants were approved under the PLI scheme for textiles as per the recent announcement?

• A15
• B22Correct
• C30
• D36

Explanation The government approved 22 more applicants under the PLI scheme for textiles.

Q2 What is the projected turnover from the companies approved under the PLI scheme for textiles?

• A₹10,000 crore
• B₹15,561.34 croreCorrect
• C₹20,000 crore
• D₹25,000 crore

Explanation The approved companies are expected to generate a projected turnover of ₹15,561.34 crore.

Q3 Approximately how many employment opportunities will be created across the textile value chain due to the new approvals under the PLI scheme?

• A25,000
• B30,000
• C36,217Correct
• D40,000

Explanation The scheme will create around 36,217 employment opportunities across the textile value chain.

Q1 Who is the India-born cricketer recently added to Australia's T20 squad?

• ANikhil ChaudharyCorrect
• BVirat Kohli
• CSteve Smith
• DDavid Warner

Explanation Nikhil Chaudhary, born in India, was added to Australia's T20 squad, as stated in the source.

Q2 What was a key factor in Nikhil Chaudhary's selection to Australia's T20 squad?

• AHis performance in the Big Bash LeagueCorrect
• BHis Test match centuries
• CHis IPL performance
• DHis coaching experience

Explanation Selector Tony Dodemaide mentioned that Chaudhary's impressive Big Bash League form, especially last season, led to his addition.

Q3 How long had it been since an India-born player was selected for Australia's T20 squad before Nikhil Chaudhary?

• ASix decadesCorrect
• BTen years
• COne decade
• DTwenty years

Explanation The source states that Nikhil Chaudhary is the first India-born player in six decades to be added to Australia's T20 squad.

Q1 Who will officiate the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AWilton SampaioCorrect
• BBruno Pires
• CBruno Boschilia
• DLionel Messi

Explanation Wilton Sampaio, a Brazilian referee, is appointed to take charge of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener.

Q2 Which country do the referee and his assistants for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener represent?

• ABrazilCorrect
• BArgentina
• CFrance
• DGermany

Explanation The referee Wilton Sampaio and his assistants Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschilia are all from Brazil.

Q3 Which of the following roles will Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschilia have in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener?

• AAssistant refereesCorrect
• BMain referee
• CPlayers
• DCoaches

Explanation Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschilia will serve as assistant referees alongside Wilton Sampaio.