Daily Current Affairs 20 June 2026

Q1 What legal issue is Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi currently facing during the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AStanding trial for a rape caseCorrect
• BAccused of match-fixing
• CCharged with doping violation
• DInvolved in a contract dispute

Explanation Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial for a rape case during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Q2 How did Achraf Hakimi describe his situation regarding the trial on social media?

• AHe said he is confident of winning
• BHe called himself an easy targetCorrect
• CHe denied all allegations publicly
• DHe requested privacy and silence

Explanation Hakimi stated on social media that he feels like 'an easy target' and is waiting impatiently for the trial.

Q3 During which major sporting event is Achraf Hakimi facing the trial?

• AFIFA World Cup 2026Correct
• BUEFA European Championship 2026
• CCopa America 2026
• DOlympic Games 2026

Explanation The trial is taking place while Achraf Hakimi is participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Q1 What was the primary reason cited by the family for the NEET aspirant's death in Indore?

• AShe took her life due to exam stressCorrect
• BShe died in a road accident
• CShe suffered from a chronic illness
• DShe was a victim of a crime

Explanation The family stated that the girl took her life due to exam stress.

Q2 What additional factor contributed to the NEET aspirant's distress according to reports?

• ARecent question paper leakCorrect
• BFinancial difficulties
• CLack of coaching facilities
• DHealth issues

Explanation The girl was disheartened after the recent question paper leak.

Q3 What challenge had the NEET aspirant faced before her death?

• AMultiple attempts to clear the testCorrect
• BRelocation to another city
• CChange of academic stream
• DParticipation in sports events

Explanation She was stressed after multiple attempts to clear the NEET test.

Q1 Which district received special focus in the Kerala revised budget?

• AKochi Corporation
• BThiruvananthapuram
• CKasaragodCorrect
• DErnakulam

Explanation The Kerala revised budget gave special focus to Kasaragod district with major measures in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and welfare.

Q2 What was the budgetary treatment of Kochi Corporation in the Kerala revised budget?

• AReceived increased funding
• BGot special focus
• CReceived short shriftCorrect
• DAllocated funds for new projects

Explanation Kochi Corporation was notably neglected and received short shrift in the Kerala revised budget.

Q3 Which of the following sectors were majorly addressed in Kasaragod district in the Kerala revised budget?

• AHealthcare, education, infrastructure, and endosulfan victim welfareCorrect
• BAgriculture and tourism
• CIndustrial development and transport
• DSports and cultural activities

Explanation The budget announced major measures in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and welfare for endosulfan victims in Kasaragod.

Q1 What is the primary function of the Abhigyan app introduced for police use?

• ATo scan thumb impressions and verify them against the NAFIS database instantlyCorrect
• BTo track the location of police personnel in real-time
• CTo record audio evidence during investigations
• DTo manage police personnel attendance

Explanation The Abhigyan app allows police to scan thumb impressions collected on portable scanners and check them against the NAFIS database within seconds.

Q2 According to Home Minister Amit Shah, what is the expected impact of the Abhigyan app on policing?

• AIt will reduce paperwork in police stations
• BIt will strengthen ground-level policingCorrect
• CIt will increase the number of police personnel
• DIt will improve traffic management

Explanation Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the app will strengthen ground-level policing by enabling quick identification of suspects.

Q3 Which database does the Abhigyan app use to verify fingerprints?

• ANational Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
• BNational Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS)Correct
• CCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI) database
• DInterpol fingerprint database

Explanation The app checks thumb impressions against the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) database.

Q1 What significant status was granted to the tourism sector in the Kerala Budget?

• AIndustry statusCorrect
• BAgricultural status
• CEducational status
• DHealthcare status

Explanation The Kerala Budget granted industry status to the tourism sector.

Q2 What legal change did the Kerala Budget propose to support tourism development?

• AAmendments to increase land availability in the plantation sectorCorrect
• BNew tax laws for tourism businesses
• CRestrictions on land use in urban areas
• DSubsidies for hotel construction

Explanation The budget includes legal amendments to make more land available for tourism in the plantation sector.

Q3 How did stakeholders react to the Kerala Budget's announcement on tourism?

• AThey hailed the industry status granted to tourismCorrect
• BThey opposed the budget proposals
• CThey demanded more subsidies
• DThey requested removal of legal amendments

Explanation Stakeholders hailed the granting of industry status to the tourism sector.

Q1 What is the expected employment generation from the Cheemeni industrial park approved in Kerala's revised budget?

• A10,000 jobs
• B15,000 jobsCorrect
• C20,000 jobs
• D25,000 jobs

Explanation The Cheemeni industrial park is expected to generate around 15,000 employment opportunities as per the revised budget.

Q2 How much money has Kerala allocated for the cultural park in memory of MT?

• A₹25 crore
• B₹50 croreCorrect
• C₹75 crore
• D₹100 crore

Explanation Kerala has allocated ₹50 crore for the proposed multidisciplinary cultural park in memory of MT.

Q3 Which constituency is the Cheemeni industrial park project associated with?

• ATrikaripurCorrect
• BKozhikode
• CThiruvananthapuram
• DAlappuzha

Explanation The Cheemeni industrial park project is among development initiatives approved for the Trikaripur constituency.

Q1 Which company has filed for India's biggest-ever IPO estimated between ₹35,000 crore and ₹40,000 crore?

• ANSE
• BJioCorrect
• CReliance Industries
• DTata Consultancy Services

Explanation Jio has filed for an IPO estimated between ₹35,000 crore and ₹40,000 crore, making it India's biggest-ever IPO.

Q2 What milestone did Mukesh Ambani say the Jio IPO would demonstrate?

• AIndia's dominance in agriculture
• BIndia's ability to build technology companies of global scale and valueCorrect
• CIndia's leadership in manufacturing
• DIndia's financial market stability

Explanation Mukesh Ambani stated that the Jio IPO will demonstrate India's ability to build technology companies of global scale, capability, and value.

Q3 Which other company recently filed for an IPO that was set to be India's biggest before Jio's filing?

• ATata Motors
• BNSECorrect
• CInfosys
• DHDFC Bank

Explanation NSE filed for a ₹30,000 crore IPO, which was set to be India's biggest public issue before Jio's larger filing.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of Bata India?

• AGunjan Shah
• BSanjay RaoCorrect
• CRatan Tata
• DMukesh Ambani

Explanation Sanjay Rao, a former Nike Retail executive, has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of Bata India.

Q2 What was the immediate market reaction to the appointment of Bata India's new CEO?

• AShares fell by 10%
• BShares surged over 16%Correct
• CNo change in shares
• DShares surged over 5%

Explanation Following the announcement of Sanjay Rao as CEO, Bata India's shares surged over 16%.

Q3 Who did Sanjay Rao succeed as the MD & CEO of Bata India?

• AGunjan ShahCorrect
• BSundar Pichai
• CAnand Mahindra
• DNarayana Murthy

Explanation Sanjay Rao succeeded Gunjan Shah, who completed his five-year tenure as MD & CEO of Bata India.