Daily Current Affairs 15 June 2026

Q1 What is the name of the Indian LNG carrier that recently transited the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran peace deal?

• ADishaCorrect
• BGanga
• CBrahmaputra
• DNarmada

Explanation The Indian LNG carrier named Disha safely transited the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran peace deal.

Q2 How much LNG cargo was the Indian LNG carrier Disha carrying during its transit through the Strait of Hormuz?

• A62,370 metric tonnesCorrect
• B50,000 metric tonnes
• C75,000 metric tonnes
• D40,000 metric tonnes

Explanation Disha was carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG cargo during its transit.

Q3 What was the key factor that allowed the Indian LNG carrier Disha to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz after over three months?

• AUS-Iran peace deal easing tensionsCorrect
• BNew shipping route opened by India
• CDeployment of Indian naval escorts
• DInternational sanctions on Iran lifted

Explanation The US-Iran peace deal eased tensions in the region, allowing the safe transit of the Indian LNG carrier Disha.

Q1 What were the main factors that boosted Indian stock markets on June 15, 2026?

• ADrop in oil prices and US-Iran peace dealCorrect
• BIncrease in gold prices and US-China trade talks
• CRise in crude oil prices and domestic policy reforms
• DGlobal economic slowdown and inflation concerns

Explanation The stock markets surged due to a drop in oil prices and a peace deal between the US and Iran, as reported.

Q2 By how many points did the NSE Nifty close higher on June 15, 2026?

• A231 pointsCorrect
• B335.55 points
• C736.38 points
• D1,112.70 points

Explanation The NSE Nifty closed 231 points higher at 23,853.90 on June 15, 2026.

Q3 What was the closing value of the BSE Sensex on June 15, 2026?

• A76,264.33Correct
• B76,648.74
• C23,853.90
• D23,956.40

Explanation The BSE Sensex settled at 76,264.33 points on June 15, 2026.

Q1 At what rate did the Indian rupee settle against the US dollar on June 15, 2026?

• A94.60
• B94.71Correct
• C94.70
• D95.00

Explanation The rupee settled at 94.71 against the US dollar after rising 47 paise.

Q2 What was the percentage change in Brent crude oil prices on June 15, 2026?

• A4.97% increase
• B4.97% decreaseCorrect
• CNo change
• D2% decrease

Explanation Brent crude oil prices fell by 4.97%, trading at $82.99 per barrel.

Q3 What was the opening rate of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on June 15, 2026?

• A94.60
• B94.71
• C94.70Correct
• D95.00

Explanation The rupee opened at 94.70 before rising further in early trade.

Q1 Who inaugurated the 'Priyadarshini' free bus travel scheme in Kerala?

• AChief Minister V.D. SatheesanCorrect
• BHome Minister Ramesh Chennithala
• CGovernor of Kerala
• DTransport Minister of Kerala

Explanation The scheme was inaugurated by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan at Thampanoor.

Q2 Which groups are the primary beneficiaries of the 'Priyadarshini' free bus travel scheme?

• AWomen and transgender individualsCorrect
• BSenior citizens
• CStudents
• DDisabled persons

Explanation The scheme provides free bus travel specifically for women and transgender persons.

Q3 What did Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala call the district-level launch of the scheme in Thrissur?

• AA golden moment in Kerala's historyCorrect
• BA routine government program
• CA temporary initiative
• DAn experimental project

Explanation Ramesh Chennithala described the launch as a 'golden moment' in Kerala's history.

Q1 When is Neeraj Chopra scheduled to return to competitive action in 2026?

• AJune 19Correct
• BJune 15
• CJuly 1
• DMay 30

Explanation Neeraj Chopra's management announced that he will compete at the Doha Diamond League on June 19, 2026.

Q2 At which event will Neeraj Chopra make his first throw of 2026?

• ADoha Diamond LeagueCorrect
• BAsian Games
• CCommonwealth Games
• DWorld Athletics Championships

Explanation Neeraj Chopra's first throw of 2026 will be at the Doha Diamond League, as per the announcement.

Q3 Which organization announced Neeraj Chopra's return to competitive action?

• AVel SportsCorrect
• BAthletics Federation of India
• CInternational Olympic Committee
• DSports Authority of India

Explanation Vel Sports, Neeraj Chopra's management firm, announced his return to competition on Instagram.

Q1 What was the margin of victory for India Women against Pakistan Women in the T20 World Cup 2026 match?

• A64 runsCorrect
• B50 runs
• C106 runs
• D68 runs

Explanation India Women beat Pakistan Women by 64 runs as Pakistan was bowled out for 106 chasing 171.

Q2 Who was the vice-captain of the Indian Women's team who scored 68 runs against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026?

• ASmriti MandhanaCorrect
• BDeepti
• CHarmanpreet Kaur
• DMithali Raj

Explanation Smriti Mandhana, the vice-captain, scored a classy 68 runs in the match.

Q3 Where was the India Women vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 match played?

• AEdgbastonCorrect
• BWankhede Stadium
• CMelbourne Cricket Ground
• DEden Gardens

Explanation The match was held at Edgbaston.

Q1 Which team returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 after a 12-year hiatus?

• AIvory CoastCorrect
• BEcuador
• CGermany
• DCuracao

Explanation Ivory Coast is noted to be back at the World Cup after a 12-year absence.

Q2 Why is the Group E match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador considered crucial?

• ABecause both teams want to secure three points for knockout qualificationCorrect
• BBecause it is the final match of the tournament
• CBecause Germany is not in the group
• DBecause Curacao is the defending champion

Explanation The match is vital as three points could prove decisive for automatic qualification to the knockout rounds.

Q3 Which teams are part of FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E along with Ivory Coast and Ecuador?

• AGermany and CuracaoCorrect
• BBrazil and Argentina
• CFrance and Spain
• DItaly and Netherlands

Explanation Group E contains Germany and Curacao along with Ivory Coast and Ecuador.

Q1 What was the result of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the Netherlands and Japan?

• ANetherlands won 2-0
• BJapan won 2-1
• CMatch ended in a 2-2 drawCorrect
• DMatch was postponed

Explanation The match between the Netherlands and Japan ended in a 2-2 draw as Japan battled back to equalize.

Q2 Where will the Netherlands play their next FIFA World Cup 2026 match after facing Japan?

• AMonterrey
• BHoustonCorrect
• CTexas
• DTokyo

Explanation The Netherlands will face Sweden in Houston following their match against Japan.

Q3 Which team will Japan face next in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after their match against the Netherlands?

• ASweden
• BTunisiaCorrect
• CNetherlands
• DBrazil

Explanation Japan will meet Tunisia in Monterrey after their draw with the Netherlands.

Q1 What was the final score between Germany and Curaçao in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• A7-1Correct
• B3-2
• C1-0
• D4-4

Explanation Germany defeated Curaçao with a score of 7-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Q2 What was Germany seeking redemption for in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AFailing to get out of the group stage in Russia and QatarCorrect
• BLosing the 2014 World Cup final
• CNot qualifying for the 2018 World Cup
• DWinning the 2014 World Cup

Explanation Germany sought redemption after failing to get out of the group stage in Russia (2018) and Qatar (2022) following its 2014 title.

Q1 At which Grand Prix did Lewis Hamilton achieve his first victory with Ferrari?

• ABelgian GP
• BMonaco GP
• CBarcelona GPCorrect
• DItalian GP

Explanation Hamilton celebrated his first victory with Ferrari by winning the Barcelona Grand Prix.

Q2 How many career victories did Lewis Hamilton have after winning the Barcelona GP?

• A100
• B106Correct
• C110
• D95

Explanation Hamilton increased his record win haul to 106 career victories with his Barcelona GP win.

Q3 Which team was Hamilton racing for when he last won before joining Ferrari?

• ARed Bull
• BMercedesCorrect
• CMcLaren
• DFerrari

Explanation His previous win was at the Belgian GP in July 2024 when he was still with Mercedes.

Q1 Which country did Dhiraj and Kumkum defeat to win the recurve mixed team gold in Antalya?

• ASouth KoreaCorrect
• BChina
• CJapan
• DUSA

Explanation Dhiraj and Kumkum defeated Olympic champions South Korea to clinch the gold.

Q2 What was significant about the gold medal won by Dhiraj and Kumkum in Antalya?

• AIt was their first World Cup gold in the mixed team eventCorrect
• BIt was the first gold for India in archery
• CThey won in the individual event
• DThey set a new world record

Explanation The gold medal was the first World Cup gold for both Dhiraj and Kumkum in the mixed team event.

Q1 What is the current status of the third phase clinical trials for India's first dengue vaccine?

• AEnrolment is nearly completeCorrect
• BTrials have not yet started
• CTrials have been completed and vaccine is licensed
• DEnrolment has been halted due to safety concerns

Explanation The ICMR stated that enrolment in the third phase clinical trials for India's first dengue vaccine is nearly complete.

Q2 Which statement is true about dengue treatment and vaccines in India as per the report?

• AThere is currently no antiviral treatment or licensed vaccine for dengue in IndiaCorrect
• BIndia has multiple licensed dengue vaccines available
• CAntiviral treatments for dengue are widely used in India
• DDengue is not a significant health concern in India

Explanation The report mentions that there is currently no antiviral treatment or licensed vaccine for dengue in India.

Q3 India ranks among the top how many countries with the highest incidence of dengue?

• ATop 10
• BTop 20
• CTop 30Correct
• DTop 50

Explanation India is ranked among the top 30 countries with the highest incidence of dengue disease.

Q1 What does the landmark study reveal about immunity after the first dengue infection?

• AIt provides complete protection against all dengue serotypes
• BIt increases the risk of severe disease upon second infection with a different serotypeCorrect
• CIt has no effect on subsequent dengue infections
• DIt prevents any future dengue infections

Explanation The study states that initial immunity after the first infection paradoxically increases the risk of severe disease when infected a second time with a different serotype.

Q2 Why has developing a universally effective dengue vaccine been difficult?

• ABecause dengue virus mutates rapidly
• BDue to complex immune mechanisms involved in dengue infectionsCorrect
• CBecause dengue only affects certain regions
• DDue to lack of research funding

Explanation The text explains that the complexity of immune mechanisms involved in dengue infections makes developing a universal vaccine difficult.

Q1 What new status did India and Slovakia agree to elevate their bilateral ties to in June 2026?

• AStrategic Alliance
• BComprehensive PartnershipCorrect
• CEconomic Cooperation Agreement
• DDefense Pact

Explanation India and Slovakia decided to elevate their ties to the status of Comprehensive Partnership during PM Modi's visit in June 2026.

Q2 Which Slovak leader praised PM Narendra Modi's leadership during the upgrade of India-Slovakia ties?

• AAndrej Kiska
• BPeter Pellegrini
• CRobert FicoCorrect
• DMikuláš Dzurinda

Explanation Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico praised PM Modi's enduring popularity and leadership during the bilateral talks.

Q3 What did Slovak PM Robert Fico admire about India during the June 2026 meeting?

• AIndia's military strength
• BIndia's achievements across multiple fieldsCorrect
• CIndia's cultural heritage
• DIndia's space program

Explanation Robert Fico expressed admiration for India's achievements across multiple fields during the meeting.

Q1 What was the cause of the Brazilian woman's death during the bungee jumping activity?

• AShe was not wearing a helmet
• BHer safety cord was allegedly not attachedCorrect
• CThe bridge collapsed
• DShe fainted before the jump

Explanation The woman died because the organisers allegedly failed to attach her safety cord before the jump.

Q2 What action did the police take following the bungee jumping tragedy in Brazil?

• AThey banned bungee jumping nationwide
• BThey detained multiple people for investigationCorrect
• CThey closed the bridge permanently
• DThey issued new safety guidelines

Explanation Police detained multiple people as investigations into the incident continued.

Q3 How old was the woman who died in the bungee jumping accident in Brazil?

• A18 years old
• B21 years oldCorrect
• C25 years old
• D30 years old

Explanation The victim was a 21-year-old woman.

Q1 Who will join Shakira to perform at the World Cup's first Super Bowl-style halftime show?

• AThe Ghetto Kids from KampalaCorrect
• BBTS from South Korea
• CColdplay from the UK
• DBlack Eyed Peas from the USA

Explanation The Ghetto Kids, originally street dancers from Kampala, will join Shakira at the World Cup's first Super Bowl-style halftime show.

Q2 What is the origin of the Ghetto Kids who will perform at the World Cup final?

• AStreet dancers from KampalaCorrect
• BPop singers from Nairobi
• CClassical musicians from Cairo
• DHip-hop artists from Johannesburg

Explanation The Ghetto Kids were once street dancers in Kampala before becoming social media sensations.

Q3 What is Shakira known as in relation to the World Cup?

• AAnthem queen of the World CupCorrect
• BWorld Cup referee
• CFootball coach
• DSports commentator

Explanation Shakira is referred to as the anthem queen of the World Cup.

Q1 What caused the four passengers to jump off the train in Morena, Madhya Pradesh?

• AA rumour of fire on the trainCorrect
• BMechanical failure of the train
• CAnnouncement of a station stop
• DTrain overcrowding

Explanation The passengers jumped off the train due to a rumour that fire had erupted onboard.

Q2 What was the immediate consequence of the passengers jumping off the train in Morena?

• AThey were safely rescued by railway staff
• BThey were run over by another approaching trainCorrect
• CThey returned to the train after the rumour was cleared
• DThey were injured by falling from the train

Explanation The passengers failed to notice another train approaching and were run over, resulting in their deaths.

Q3 What action by a passenger led to the train stopping in Morena district?

• APulling the alarm chainCorrect
• BPressing the emergency brake
• CSignalling the driver
• DCalling railway control

Explanation The train stopped because someone pulled the alarm chain amid the fire rumour panic.