Daily Current Affairs 17 June 2026

Q1 What is the primary focus of Wipro's newly launched Applied AI Center of Excellence?

• ADeveloping Claude models powered by AnthropicCorrect
• BManufacturing AI hardware components
• CProviding AI training to students
• DCreating AI-powered consumer products

Explanation The center focuses on Claude models powered by Anthropic as stated in the sources.

Q2 Within which Wipro unit does the Applied AI Center of Excellence operate?

• AAI-Native Business and Platforms UnitCorrect
• BCloud Services Unit
• CCybersecurity Unit
• DDigital Marketing Unit

Explanation The center serves as an innovation hub within Wipro's AI-Native Business and Platforms Unit.

Q3 What is one of the main goals of Wipro's Applied AI Center of Excellence?

• AEnhancing enterprise AI adoption and integration into business workflowsCorrect
• BLaunching new consumer electronics
• CExpanding Wipro's manufacturing facilities
• DProviding AI education to schools

Explanation The center aims to enhance enterprise AI adoption and integrate AI into core business workflows across industries.

Q1 By how many times was the GIC Re offer for sale subscribed on the first day?

• A2.5 times
• B3.72 timesCorrect
• C4 times
• D5 times

Explanation The offer for sale of GIC Re shares was oversubscribed 3.72 times on day one.

Q2 What is the total percentage of GIC Re stake the government plans to divest after exercising the green shoe option?

• A3%
• B4%
• C5%Correct
• D6%

Explanation The government plans to expand the divestment to 5% by offering an additional 3% stake.

Q3 How much money could the expanded 5% divestment of GIC Re raise for the Centre?

• A₹2,000 crore
• B₹2,500 crore
• C₹3,075 croreCorrect
• D₹4,000 crore

Explanation The expanded 5% divestment could raise up to ₹3,075 crore for the Centre.

Q1 Who was arrested for strangling his live-in partner to death in Bengaluru?

• ASharathCorrect
• BRamesh
• CSuresh
• DManoj

Explanation Sharath, a 25-year-old water tanker driver, was arrested for the murder.

Q2 Where did the murder of the live-in partner by Sharath take place?

• AMalleswaramCorrect
• BKoramangala
• CIndiranagar
• DWhitefield

Explanation The incident occurred in Malleswaram, Bengaluru.

Q3 How did the relationship between the accused and the victim reportedly begin?

• AInstagram friendshipCorrect
• BCollege friendship
• CWorkplace acquaintance
• DNeighbourhood

Explanation Their relationship started through Instagram friendship.

Q1 What issue did the Supreme Court seek responses on regarding Aadhaar?

• AUse of Aadhaar as proof of citizenshipCorrect
• BLinking Aadhaar with bank accounts
• CAadhaar enrollment process
• DAadhaar data privacy concerns

Explanation The Supreme Court sought responses on the plea challenging the use of Aadhaar as proof of citizenship.

Q2 According to the petition, what misuse of Aadhaar is highlighted?

• AInfiltrators and illegal immigrants obtaining Aadhaar to pose as lawful residentsCorrect
• BUnauthorized sharing of Aadhaar data with private companies
• CErrors in Aadhaar biometric data
• DDelays in Aadhaar issuance

Explanation The petition claims that infiltrators and illegal immigrants obtain Aadhaar cards to project themselves as lawful residents.

Q3 Who has the Supreme Court asked to respond to the plea on Aadhaar?

• AOnly the Central Government
• BOnly the State Governments
• CBoth the Centre and State GovernmentsCorrect
• DThe Election Commission

Explanation The Supreme Court has sought responses from both the Centre and the States regarding the plea.

Q1 Which player did Lionel Messi equal by scoring 16 goals in FIFA World Cups?

• APelé
• BMiroslav KloseCorrect
• CCristiano Ronaldo
• DDiego Maradona

Explanation Lionel Messi joined Miroslav Klose at the top of the World Cup scorers charts with 16 goals.

Q2 Where did Lionel Messi score his record-equaling hat-trick during the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• ALusail Stadium
• BArrowhead StadiumCorrect
• CWembley Stadium
• DMaracanã Stadium

Explanation The match took place at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium.

Q3 Which team did Argentina defeat when Lionel Messi equalled the all-time World Cup goalscoring record?

• ABrazil
• BGermany
• CAlgeriaCorrect
• DFrance

Explanation Argentina beat Algeria in the match where Messi scored his hat-trick.

Q1 Which player scored a hat-trick in the Argentina vs Algeria match during FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J?

• ACristiano Ronaldo
• BLionel MessiCorrect
• CNeymar Jr.
• DKylian Mbappe

Explanation Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in Group J.

Q2 What was the result of the Austria vs Jordan match in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J?

• AAustria won 3-1Correct
• BJordan won 3-1
• CMatch drawn 2-2
• DAustria won 2-0

Explanation Austria defeated Jordan 3-1 in the Group J clash.

Q3 Where was the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Iraq and Norway held?

• ANew York
• BLos Angeles
• CFoxborough CityCorrect
• DChicago

Explanation The Iraq vs Norway Group I match was held in Foxborough City, U.S.

Q1 What was significant about Austria's win over Jordan in the World Cup?

• AIt was Austria's first World Cup win in 36 yearsCorrect
• BIt was Austria's first ever World Cup match
• CAustria won without conceding any goals
• DAustria has won every match in the last six tournaments

Explanation Austria's 3-1 win over Jordan marked their first World Cup victory in 36 years.

Q2 What was notable about the Jordanian team in the match against Austria?

• AIt was Jordan's World Cup debutCorrect
• BJordan had won the previous six tournaments
• CJordan was playing its 10th World Cup match
• DJordan defeated Austria in the previous match

Explanation The Jordanian team was making its debut in the World Cup during the match against Austria.

Q3 How many World Cup tournaments had Austria missed before returning to face Jordan?

• ASix tournamentsCorrect
• BThree tournaments
• CTen tournaments
• DOne tournament

Explanation Austria returned to the World Cup after missing the last six tournaments.

Q1 Which player scored two goals against Senegal to move closer to the World Cup's highest scoring record?

• ALionel Messi
• BKylian MbappeCorrect
• CCristiano Ronaldo
• DNeymar

Explanation Kylian Mbappe scored two goals against Senegal, bringing him closer to Lionel Messi's World Cup scoring record.

Q2 Whose World Cup scoring record is Kylian Mbappe aiming to surpass?

• ACristiano Ronaldo
• BPele
• CLionel MessiCorrect
• DDiego Maradona

Explanation Kylian Mbappe is aiming to surpass Lionel Messi's record as the highest ever scorer in the World Cup.

Q3 Against which team did Kylian Mbappe score two goals to approach the World Cup scoring record?

• ABrazil
• BArgentina
• CSenegalCorrect
• DGermany

Explanation Mbappe scored two goals against Senegal, moving closer to the World Cup scoring record.

Q1 Who was handed debut by India in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow?

• APrince YadavCorrect
• BNitish Kumar Reddy
• CKuldeep Yadav
• DYashasvi Jaiswal

Explanation Prince Yadav was given debut by India in the second ODI against Afghanistan.

Q2 Why did all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy miss the second ODI against Afghanistan?

• AQuadricep injuryCorrect
• BPersonal reasons
• CSuspension
• DRested for rotation

Explanation Nitish Kumar Reddy was ruled out due to a quadricep injury.

Q3 What decision did Afghanistan make after winning the toss in the second ODI against India?

• AOpted to bowlCorrect
• BOpted to bat
• CDefer the decision
• DMatch abandoned

Explanation Afghanistan chose to bowl after winning the toss.

Q1 What was the result of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Spain and Cape Verde?

• ASpain won 2-0
• BCape Verde won 1-0
• CMatch ended in a 0-0 drawCorrect
• DSpain won 3-1

Explanation The match between Spain and Cape Verde ended in a 0-0 draw as Cape Verde held Spain despite Spain's 75% possession.

Q2 Which teams played to a 2-2 draw in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage?

• ASpain and Cape Verde
• BIran and New ZealandCorrect
• CSaudi Arabia and Uruguay
• DSpain and New Zealand

Explanation Iran and New Zealand played a match that ended in a 2-2 draw.

Q3 What was significant about Cape Verde's match against Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AIt was Cape Verde's first World Cup matchCorrect
• BCape Verde scored 3 goals
• CSpain had less than 30% possession
• DCape Verde lost by a narrow margin

Explanation The match was Cape Verde's first at a World Cup, and they managed a 0-0 draw against Spain.

Q1 Who scored two goals for France in their 3-1 win over Senegal in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AKylian MbappeCorrect
• BAntoine Griezmann
• CPaul Pogba
• DKarim Benzema

Explanation Kylian Mbappe scored two goals, helping France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal.

Q2 Which teams will France face next in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I matches after their win against Senegal?

• AIraq and NorwayCorrect
• BNorway and Senegal
• CIraq and Brazil
• DSenegal and Brazil

Explanation France will play Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia and then Norway on June 26 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Q3 What was the final score of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between France and Senegal?

• A3-1 in favor of FranceCorrect
• B2-2 draw
• C1-0 in favor of Senegal
• D3-0 in favor of France

Explanation France won the match against Senegal with a score of 3-1.

Q1 What age group is targeted by the UK government's proposed social media ban?

• AUnder 18
• BUnder 16Correct
• CUnder 14
• DUnder 12

Explanation The UK government proposes banning social media access for all children under the age of 16.

Q2 Which UK official confirmed that the government will act on social media restrictions for under-16s?

• APrime Minister Keir Starmer
• BTechnology Secretary Liz KendallCorrect
• CBritish doctors
• DHome Secretary

Explanation Technology Secretary Liz Kendall told BBC that the government will act, either through a ban or restrictions on social media features for under-16s.

Q3 According to British doctors, social media is as harmful to children as which of the following?

• AAlcohol consumption
• BSmokingCorrect
• CDrug use
• DJunk food

Explanation British doctors have said social media is as bad for children as smoking.

Q1 At which event did PM Modi call for secure shipping lanes following the killing of Indian sailors?

• A52nd G7 Summit in EvianCorrect
• BUN General Assembly
• CBRICS Summit
• DASEAN Summit

Explanation PM Modi made the call at the 52nd G7 Summit held in Evian, France.

Q2 What was the main concern expressed by PM Modi regarding the ongoing conflict?

• AHumanitarian and economic falloutCorrect
• BTechnological advancements
• CClimate change impact
• DTrade tariffs

Explanation PM Modi expressed deep concern about the humanitarian and economic fallout of the conflict.

Q3 How many Indian sailors were killed in the US strike mentioned by PM Modi?

• ATwo
• BThreeCorrect
• CFour
• DFive

Explanation Three Indian sailors were killed in the US strike as mentioned by PM Modi.

Q1 What directive did the US Veterans Affairs issue regarding LGBTQ+ healthcare programs?

• ATo expand LGBTQ+ healthcare programs nationwide
• BTo maintain current LGBTQ+ healthcare initiatives
• CTo remove LGBTQ+ healthcare programs and DEI mandatesCorrect
• DTo increase funding for gender-identity-based initiatives

Explanation The directive calls for the removal of all LGBTQ+ healthcare programs and DEI mandates across VA facilities.

Q2 According to the US Veterans Affairs memo, government resources must not be used for activities promoting what?

• AVeteran welfare
• BGender ideologyCorrect
• CHealthcare innovation
• DMilitary training

Explanation The memo states that government resources must not be used for activities that promote 'gender ideology.'

Q1 What key principle did PM Modi emphasize in his G7 address?

• AVasudhaiva KutumbakamCorrect
• BNon-alignment
• CEconomic nationalism
• DIsolationism

Explanation PM Modi emphasized the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, meaning 'the world is one family,' during his G7 address.

Q2 Which theme did PM Modi highlight as part of India's diplomacy at the G7 summit?

• AHumanity-first diplomacyCorrect
• BMilitary alliances
• CTrade protectionism
• DSpace exploration

Explanation PM Modi highlighted humanity-first diplomacy as a key theme in India's approach at the G7 summit.

Q3 At which international event did PM Modi showcase India's contributions to global challenges?

• AG7 SummitCorrect
• BBRICS Summit
• CUN General Assembly
• DWorld Economic Forum

Explanation PM Modi showcased India's contributions during his address at the G7 Summit.

Q1 What is the main concern of Chilean prosecutors regarding Haitian children who arrived last year?

• AThey were enrolled in illegal schools
• BThey may have been victims of human traffickingCorrect
• CThey were denied medical care
• DThey were involved in criminal activities

Explanation Chilean prosecutors suspect that the family reunification program was exploited for human trafficking involving Haitian children.

Q2 Under which program did hundreds of Haitian children arrive in Chile last year?

• ARefugee resettlement program
• BFamily reunification programCorrect
• CStudent exchange program
• DWork visa program

Explanation The children arrived under a family reunification program, which is now under investigation.

Q3 What issue have Chilean authorities reported regarding the Haitian children?

• AThey have been deported back to Haiti
• BThey have lost track of many of the childrenCorrect
• CThey have provided permanent housing
• DThey have granted citizenship to all children

Explanation Chilean authorities have lost track of many of the Haitian children who arrived under the program.

Q1 According to the White Paper, what was the trend in Tamil Nadu’s own tax revenue to GSDP ratio over the last five years?

• AIt increased from 5.45% to 5.93%
• BIt remained stable at around 5.7%
• CIt declined from 5.93% to 5.45%Correct
• DIt fluctuated without a clear trend

Explanation The White Paper states that Tamil Nadu’s own tax revenue to GSDP ratio declined from 5.93% to 5.45%, marking the lowest in the State’s history.

Q2 What does the ₹13.18 lakh crore debt figure for Tamil Nadu include according to the White Paper?

• AOnly direct borrowings through market loans
• BDirect borrowings and public account liabilities only
• CDirect borrowings plus debts of PSUs, statutory boards, and special purpose vehicles guaranteed by the StateCorrect
• DOnly borrowings of PSUs and statutory boards

Explanation The report states that the ₹13.18 lakh crore debt figure includes direct borrowings as well as the borrowings of PSUs, statutory boards, and special purpose vehicles that the State guarantees or implicitly supports.