Daily Current Affairs 19 June 2026

Q1 Who was appointed as Officer-on-Special Duty (Political) to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on May 12?

• ARickey Radhan PanditCorrect
• BP. Shanmugam
• CVijay
• DTVK ally

Explanation Rickey Radhan Pandit, an astrologer, was appointed as OSD (Political) to CM Vijay on May 12.

Q2 What was the reaction to the appointment of Rickey Pandit as OSD (Political) to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister?

• AIt was widely praised
• BIt drew severe criticism including from CPI(M) and TVK alliesCorrect
• CIt was ignored by political parties
• DIt was supported by CPI(M)

Explanation The appointment drew severe criticism, including from CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam and TVK allies.

Q3 What action did the Tamil Nadu government take following the criticism of Rickey Pandit's appointment?

• APromoted him to a higher post
• BRevoked the appointment orderCorrect
• CIgnored the criticism
• DAppointed another astrologer

Explanation The government revoked the order appointing Rickey Pandit as OSD (Political) to the Chief Minister.

Q1 What did Udhayanidhi Stalin allege about the Tamil Nadu Governor's address?

• AIt was meant for social media reels of TVKCorrect
• BIt was fully read without changes
• CIt praised the opposition party
• DIt was prepared solely by the Governor

Explanation Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that the Governor's address was designed for social media reels of TVK.

Q2 According to Udhayanidhi Stalin, what did the Governor often do during the DMK regime?

• AMade changes to the government's prepared address and did not read it fullyCorrect
• BSupported the opposition party openly
• CAvoided delivering any address
• DRead the address exactly as prepared

Explanation He stated that the Governor often made changes to the address prepared by the government and did not read it in full.

Q3 Who did the Opposition leader say the Governor's address was designed to benefit?

• AChief Minister C. Joseph VijayCorrect
• BUdhayanidhi Stalin
• CThe Governor himself
• DThe DMK party

Explanation The Opposition leader said the address was designed for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to blow his own trumpet.

Q1 Which team did Mexico defeat to secure first place in Group A at the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• ASouth Africa
• BSouth KoreaCorrect
• CBrazil
• DGermany

Explanation Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 to seal first place in Group A.

Q2 Who replaced the suspended centre back Cesar Montes in Mexico's match against South Korea?

• AAlvarezCorrect
• BHernandez
• CLopez
• DVela

Explanation Alvarez replaced Cesar Montes, who was suspended after being sent off in the previous match.

Q3 What was the result of Mexico's opening match in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• A1-0 win over South Korea
• B2-0 win over South AfricaCorrect
• C0-0 draw with South Korea
• D1-1 draw with South Africa

Explanation Mexico won their opening match 2-0 against South Africa.

Q1 Which country's football federation is lodging a complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions during the World Cup?

• AIranCorrect
• BUSA
• CIndia
• DBrazil

Explanation Iran's football federation alleges travel restrictions on their team and is lodging a complaint with FIFA.

Q2 During which event did Iran's football team face alleged travel restrictions?

• AFIFA World CupCorrect
• BOlympic Games
• CAsian Cup
• DCopa America

Explanation The travel restrictions were alleged to have occurred during the FIFA World Cup tournament.

Q3 In which country did the alleged travel restrictions on Iran's football team take place?

• AUSACorrect
• BQatar
• CRussia
• DGermany

Explanation The World Cup tournament where the restrictions occurred was held in the USA.

Q1 What was the score at the end of the second half between Canada and Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match?

• A6-0 in favor of CanadaCorrect
• B4-1 in favor of Canada
• C0-0 draw
• D1-0 in favor of Qatar

Explanation Canada led Qatar 6-0 at the end of the second half in their Group B match.

Q2 Which player started on the bench for Canada in their match against Qatar during the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AAlphonso DaviesCorrect
• BJonathan David
• CCyle Larin
• DStephen Eustáquio

Explanation Alphonso Davies started on the bench for Canada in the match against Qatar.

Q3 What was the score at the end of the second half between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• A4-1 in favor of SwitzerlandCorrect
• B6-0 in favor of Switzerland
• C2-2 draw
• D1-0 in favor of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Explanation Switzerland led Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 at the end of the second half.

Q1 Which team won the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match held on June 17, 2026?

• AUzbekistan
• BColombiaCorrect
• CAustria
• DJordan

Explanation Colombia defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in the Group K match on June 17, 2026.

Q2 Who scored Uzbekistan's first World Cup goal in the 2026 match against Colombia?

• AMunoz
• BLuis Diaz
• CFayzullaevCorrect
• DCampaz

Explanation Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan's first World Cup goal in the match against Colombia.

Q3 Where was the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Colombia and Uzbekistan played?

• AWembley Stadium
• BEstadio AztecaCorrect
• CMaracanã Stadium
• DAllianz Arena

Explanation The match was held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Q1 Who scored the winning goal for Ghana against Panama in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener?

• ACaleb YirenkyiCorrect
• BPanama captain
• CGhana goalkeeper
• DNo goal was scored

Explanation Caleb Yirenkyi scored the stoppage-time goal that gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama.

Q2 Where was the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Ghana and Panama played?

• ATorontoCorrect
• BLagos
• CPanama City
• DAccra

Explanation The match took place in Toronto as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.

Q3 Which team dominated the first half of the Ghana vs Panama match in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• APanamaCorrect
• BGhana
• CBoth teams equally
• DMatch was goalless and uneventful

Explanation Panama was the superior team before halftime, controlling the first half of the match.

Q1 What was the final result of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group match between South Africa and Czechia?

• ASouth Africa won with a late penalty
• BCzechia won with an early goal
• CThe match ended in a draw after a late penaltyCorrect
• DSouth Africa lost after using a five-man defence

Explanation The match ended in a draw after South Africa scored a late penalty following an early lead by Czechia.

Q2 What tactical change did South Africa make in their match against Czechia compared to their opening game?

• AThey continued with a five-man defence
• BThey switched from a five-man defence to another formationCorrect
• CThey made five changes to their starting lineup
• DThey played with an extra forward

Explanation South Africa abandoned their five-man defence used in the opening loss to Mexico for the match against Czechia.

Q3 What was significant about the South Africa vs Czechia match in terms of their football history?

• AIt was their first senior international meetingCorrect
• BThey had met multiple times before in World Cups
• CSouth Africa had always won previous encounters
• DCzechia had never scored against South Africa before

Explanation This match marked the first senior international meeting between South Africa and Czechia.

Q1 What action did the Tamil Nadu Assembly take regarding Karnataka's Mekedatu project?

• AUnanimously adopted a resolution opposing the projectCorrect
• BSupported the project with conditions
• CRemained neutral on the project
• DRequested Karnataka to expedite the project

Explanation The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Karnataka's Mekedatu project.

Q2 What did the Tamil Nadu Assembly urge the Union government to do about the Mekedatu project?

• AGrant all necessary approvals promptly
• BWithhold all approvals including technical and environmental clearancesCorrect
• CProvide financial support to Karnataka
• DMediate between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

Explanation The resolution urged the Union government not to grant any form of approval, including technical and environmental clearances, to the Mekedatu project.

Q3 Who highlighted the DMK government's past opposition to the Mekedatu project?

• AM.K. Stalin
• BUdhayanidhi StalinCorrect
• CThe Chief Minister of Karnataka
• DThe Union Minister of Water Resources

Explanation Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that the DMK government under then Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had strongly opposed the project.

Q1 What is the main purpose of the Mekedatu project proposed by Karnataka?

• ATo build a balancing reservoir to impound 67.16 TMC of waterCorrect
• BTo construct a hydroelectric power plant
• CTo develop a new irrigation canal system
• DTo build a dam for flood control only

Explanation The Karnataka government proposed the Mekedatu project to impound 67.16 thousand million cubic feet of water by building a balancing reservoir.

Q2 What was Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar's stance on talks with Tamil Nadu about the Mekedatu project?

• AHe expressed willingness to talk anytimeCorrect
• BHe refused to engage in any talks
• CHe demanded Tamil Nadu stop building dams downstream
• DHe said Karnataka will proceed without Tamil Nadu's consent

Explanation D.K. Shivakumar expressed readiness to talk with Tamil Nadu anytime and said he will not interfere in their politics.

Q3 According to the sources, what has Karnataka's position been regarding Tamil Nadu's downstream dams?

• AKarnataka has not raised any objectionCorrect
• BKarnataka has protested strongly
• CKarnataka has sought legal action
• DKarnataka has demanded compensation

Explanation Karnataka has not raised any objection to Tamil Nadu building plenty of dams downstream.

Q1 Which two countries did PM Modi visit before returning to New Delhi in June 2026?

• AFrance and SlovakiaCorrect
• BFrance and Germany
• CSlovakia and Austria
• DGermany and Austria

Explanation PM Modi concluded his two-nation visit to France and Slovakia before departing for New Delhi.

Q2 What technological achievements did PM Modi highlight during his visit to Paris?

• AWorld's largest digital identity system and digital payments platformsCorrect
• BLaunch of a new space mission
• CDevelopment of a new vaccine
• DInauguration of a new railway line

Explanation PM Modi emphasized India's creation of the world's largest digital identity system and digital payments platforms for financial inclusion, education, and telemedicine.

Q3 During his visit, PM Modi described India as emerging as what to the world?

• AA trusted partnerCorrect
• BA military power
• CA cultural hub
• DA financial center

Explanation PM Modi said India is emerging as a 'trusted partner' to the world.

Q1 Which Indian IT stock experienced the largest decline after Accenture cut its revenue guidance?

• AInfosysCorrect
• BTCS
• CTech Mahindra
• DOracle Financial Services Software

Explanation Infosys dipped the most among its peers, falling by 7.7% following Accenture's revenue guidance cut.

Q2 Which IT stock traded in positive territory despite the overall decline in Indian IT stocks?

• AOracle Financial Services SoftwareCorrect
• BInfosys
• CTCS
• DTech Mahindra

Explanation Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) was the only stock traded in positive territory during the decline.

Q3 By approximately how much did TCS, LTM, and Tech Mahindra stocks fall after Accenture's revenue guidance cut?

• ANearly 5%Correct
• B7.7%
• C8%
• DNo change

Explanation TCS, LTM, and Tech Mahindra fell nearly 5% following Accenture's revenue guidance reduction.

Q1 What was the closing value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on June 18, 2026?

• A94.36Correct
• B94.71
• C94.50
• D94.29

Explanation The rupee closed at 94.36 against the US dollar on June 18, 2026, gaining 14 paise from the previous close.

Q2 What factor contributed to the rupee's recovery of 130 paise over the last three sessions?

• AUS-Iran deal framework emergenceCorrect
• BIncrease in dollar index
• CRise in crude oil prices
• DDecrease in foreign investment

Explanation The rupee recovered 130 paise in the last three sessions following the emergence of the US-Iran deal framework.

Q3 How did the dollar index perform on June 18, 2026, according to the reports?

• AIt rose by 0.14% to 100.23Correct
• BIt fell by 0.14% to 99.57
• CIt remained unchanged at 100.00
• DIt rose by 0.03% to 99.57

Explanation The dollar index was trading 0.14% higher at 100.23 on June 18, 2026.

Q1 Who received a three-month extension as interim chairman of HDFC Bank?

• AAtanu Chakraborty
• BKeki MistryCorrect
• CRBI Governor
• DLaw firm representative

Explanation Keki Mistry was granted a three-month extension as interim chairman of HDFC Bank by the RBI.

Q2 What event coincided with Keki Mistry's extension as HDFC Bank interim chairman?

• AHDFC Bank's annual general meeting
• BReview of law firms' reports on concerns raised by former chairmanCorrect
• CAnnouncement of new banking regulations
• DLaunch of a new financial product

Explanation The extension coincided with HDFC Bank's board meeting to review law firms' reports investigating concerns raised by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty.

Q3 What concerns are being investigated by law firms at HDFC Bank?

• AConcerns raised by RBI about banking practices
• BConcerns raised by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty in his resignation letterCorrect
• CConcerns about new government policies
• DConcerns about merger with another bank

Explanation Law firms were appointed to examine concerns raised by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty in his resignation letter dated March 17.

Q1 Who recently joined OpenAI from Google Gemini as a co-lead?

• ASundar Pichai
• BNoam ShazeerCorrect
• CSam Altman
• DDemis Hassabis

Explanation Noam Shazeer, the co-lead of Google's Gemini AI project, joined OpenAI.

Q2 What is a key reason for OpenAI hiring Noam Shazeer?

• ATo develop hardware products
• BTo strengthen AI talent amid competitionCorrect
• CTo expand into social media
• DTo launch a new smartphone

Explanation OpenAI hired Noam Shazeer as part of the intensifying competition among AI firms to attract top talent.

Q3 What significant event is OpenAI preparing for alongside hiring new talent?

• ALaunching a new AI model
• BAn initial public offering (IPO)Correct
• CMerging with Google
• DOpening a new research center

Explanation OpenAI is preparing for its upcoming IPO while strengthening its team.