Daily Current Affairs 23 June 2026

Q1 For how much did Rishabh Pant rejoin Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2027 trade deal?

• A₹27 crore
• B₹15 croreCorrect
• C₹12 crore
• D₹20 crore

Explanation Rishabh Pant rejoined Delhi Capitals for ₹15 crore, taking a significant pay cut from his previous ₹27 crore contract.

Q2 Which player moved from Delhi Capitals to Lucknow Super Giants in the trade deal involving Rishabh Pant?

• ARishabh Pant
• BKuldeep YadavCorrect
• CKL Rahul
• DMarcus Stoinis

Explanation Kuldeep Yadav moved from Delhi Capitals to Lucknow Super Giants as part of the trade deal.

Q3 What was the highest-ever amount paid for Rishabh Pant in the IPL mega auction before his pay cut?

• A₹15 crore
• B₹20 crore
• C₹27 croreCorrect
• D₹12 crore

Explanation Rishabh Pant was acquired by LSG for ₹27 crore, the highest ever in IPL history, before taking a pay cut to rejoin Delhi Capitals.

Q1 Who replaced Nitish Reddy in India's squads for the Ireland and England cricket series?

• ASuryansh ShedgeCorrect
• BVirat Kohli
• CRohit Sharma
• DJasprit Bumrah

Explanation Suryansh Shedge was named as the replacement for Nitish Reddy in India's squads for the Ireland and England series.

Q2 What was the reason for Nitish Reddy's replacement in the Indian cricket squads?

• ALeft quadriceps discomfortCorrect
• BRight shoulder injury
• CPersonal reasons
• DPoor performance

Explanation Nitish Reddy reported left quadriceps discomfort after the third ODI against Afghanistan, leading to his replacement.

Q3 After which match did Nitish Reddy report discomfort leading to his replacement?

• AThird ODI against AfghanistanCorrect
• BFirst T20I against Ireland
• CSecond Test against England
• DFinal ODI against England

Explanation Nitish Reddy reported left quadriceps discomfort after the third ODI against Afghanistan on June 20.

Q1 What record did Lionel Messi break during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Austria?

• AMost goals scored in a single World Cup tournament
• BMost assists in World Cup history
• CAll-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup historyCorrect
• DMost appearances in World Cup matches

Explanation Messi scored twice against Austria to surpass Miroslav Klose's record, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history.

Q2 What was the final score of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria?

• A1-0 in favor of Austria
• B2-0 in favor of ArgentinaCorrect
• C2-2 draw
• D3-1 in favor of Argentina

Explanation Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 with Messi scoring both goals.

Q3 What was the significance of Argentina's win over Austria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

• AIt eliminated Austria from the tournament
• BIt guaranteed Argentina's qualification to the knockout rounds as Group J winnersCorrect
• CIt secured Argentina's top scorer award
• DIt was Argentina's first win in the tournament

Explanation The victory ensured Argentina's place in the knockout rounds as the winner of Group J.

Q1 Who played a crucial all-round role in South Africa's win over India in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

• AHarmanpreet Kaur
• BMarizanne KappCorrect
• CSmriti Mandhana
• DSune Luus

Explanation Marizanne Kapp took two wickets and scored an unbeaten 81 runs to lead South Africa to victory.

Q2 What was the target South Africa chased down against India in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match?

• A159 runsCorrect
• B140 runs
• C175 runs
• D130 runs

Explanation South Africa chased down a target of 159 runs in the final over.

Q3 What factor contributed to India's loss against South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

• APoor batting
• BPoor fieldingCorrect
• CInjuries
• DWeather conditions

Explanation India's poor fielding hurt their chances and contributed to their loss.

Q1 Which goalkeeper made crucial saves to help Iran hold Belgium to a goalless draw in FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AAlireza BeiranvandCorrect
• BThibaut Courtois
• CManuel Neuer
• DDavid de Gea

Explanation Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made several crucial saves, including a close-range stop against Maxim De Cuyper, helping Iran hold Belgium to a 0-0 draw.

Q2 What was the final score between Belgium and Iran in their FIFA World Cup 2026 match?

• A1-0 to Belgium
• B2-1 to Iran
• C0-0 drawCorrect
• D3-3 draw

Explanation The match ended in a goalless draw, with neither team scoring any goals.

Q3 What disadvantage did Belgium face during their match against Iran in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• APlaying with 10 menCorrect
• BPlaying without their captain
• CPlaying in heavy rain
• DPlaying with a new coach

Explanation Belgium was reduced to 10 men during the match, yet Iran was still held to a goalless draw.

Q1 Why was the France vs Iraq FIFA World Cup 2026 match suspended on June 22, 2026?

• ADue to a severe weather alertCorrect
• BBecause of a player injury
• CDue to a power outage
• DBecause of crowd disturbance

Explanation The match was suspended due to a severe weather alert as reported.

Q2 What was the status of France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 before facing Iraq?

• AThey had lost their first match
• BThey had won their first matchCorrect
• CThey had not played any match
• DThey had drawn their first match

Explanation France had won their first match before playing against Iraq.

Q3 When was the second half of the France vs Iraq match scheduled to start after suspension?

• AImmediately after the first half
• BIn less than 10 minutesCorrect
• CAfter a one-hour break
• DThe next day

Explanation The second half was to start in less than 10 minutes after the suspension.

Q1 Whose FIFA World Cup all-time scoring record did Lionel Messi break in 2026?

• APelé
• BMiroslav KloseCorrect
• CCristiano Ronaldo
• DDiego Maradona

Explanation Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record by scoring his 17th goal.

Q2 In which match did Lionel Messi score the goal that broke the all-time World Cup scoring record?

• AArgentina's opening match against Algeria
• BArgentina's second Group J matchCorrect
• CArgentina's quarter-final match
• DArgentina's semi-final match

Explanation Messi's record-breaking 17th goal came in Argentina's second Group J match.

Q3 How many goals did Lionel Messi score to equal the previous World Cup scoring record before breaking it?

• A15
• B16Correct
• C17
• D18

Explanation Messi equalled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals before scoring the 17th to break it.

Q1 What was the result of Cape Verde's match against Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

• ACape Verde won 1-0
• BSpain won 2-0
• C0-0 drawCorrect
• DSpain won 3-1

Explanation Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw despite Spain having almost 75% possession.

Q2 Who scored Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup goal in their match against Uruguay?

• AKevin PinaCorrect
• BLuis Suarez
• CDiego Forlan
• DCristiano Ronaldo

Explanation Kevin Pina scored Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup goal in their 2-2 draw against Uruguay.

Q3 What was the final score in the Cape Verde vs Uruguay match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

• A1-0 to Cape Verde
• B2-2 drawCorrect
• C3-1 to Uruguay
• D0-0 draw

Explanation The match ended in a 2-2 draw between Cape Verde and Uruguay.

Q1 What milestone did Egypt achieve in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AFirst-ever World Cup victoryCorrect
• BWinning the World Cup
• CQualifying for the World Cup
• DHosting the World Cup

Explanation Egypt secured its first-ever World Cup win by defeating New Zealand 3-1.

Q2 How many international goals had Mohamed Salah scored after his goal against New Zealand in 2026?

• A67
• B68Correct
• C69
• D70

Explanation Salah scored his 68th international goal in the match against New Zealand.

Q3 Whose international goal record is Mohamed Salah close to breaking?

• AHossam HassanCorrect
• BMohamed Aboutrika
• CEssam El-Hadary
• DAhmed Hassan

Explanation Salah is just one goal shy of the record held by Egypt's current coach, Hossam Hassan.

Q1 How many people died in the fire at the coaching centre building in Lucknow?

• A10
• B15Correct
• C20
• D25

Explanation The fire resulted in the death of 15 people, mostly students.

Q2 What action did the Uttar Pradesh government take following the fire incident in Lucknow?

• ADeclared a holiday
• BFormed a Special Investigation Team (SIT)Correct
• CAnnounced a new safety law
• DClosed all coaching centres

Explanation The state government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident.

Q3 What compensation did the Prime Minister announce for the kin of the deceased in the Lucknow fire?

• A₹1 lakh
• B₹2 lakhCorrect
• C₹5 lakh
• DNo compensation announced

Explanation The Prime Minister announced ₹2 lakh compensation for the kin of each deceased.

Q1 Why was a police outpost established at the KPHB Metro station?

• ATo provide immediate assistance to passengers facing safety concernsCorrect
• BTo manage ticketing and metro operations
• CTo conduct regular metro maintenance
• DTo promote metro usage among students

Explanation The police outpost was set up to provide immediate assistance to metro passengers facing harassment, stalking, disputes, or other safety concerns.

Q2 What issues led to the establishment of the police outpost at KPHB Metro station?

• ARising complaints of solicitation, drug peddling, and harassmentCorrect
• BFrequent metro delays and cancellations
• CLack of parking facilities
• DHigh ticket prices

Explanation The outpost was established due to rising complaints of solicitation, drug peddling, and harassment at the metro station.

Q3 Where is the KPHB Metro station located?

• AHyderabadCorrect
• BChennai
• CMumbai
• DBangalore

Explanation The KPHB Metro station is located in Hyderabad.

Q1 What action was taken in Jaipur after the Lucknow blaze incident?

• A14 coaching centres were sealed and notices served to over 24 centresCorrect
• BAll coaching centres were shut down permanently
• COnly fire safety drills were conducted
• DNo action was taken

Explanation Following inspections, 14 coaching centres were sealed and notices served to over 24 centres for fire safety violations.

Q2 Which authorities conducted inspections of coaching centres in Jaipur?

• AMunicipal corporation and police teamsCorrect
• BFire department only
• CState education department
• DLocal residents' association

Explanation Teams from the municipal corporation and police carried out inspections to verify fire safety arrangements.

Q3 What fire safety aspects were checked during the inspections in Jaipur coaching centres?

• AFirefighting equipment, emergency exits, and fire no objection certificatesCorrect
• BStudent attendance and teaching quality
• CBuilding aesthetics and cleanliness
• DParking facilities and traffic management

Explanation Inspections focused on firefighting equipment, emergency exits, and mandatory fire no objection certificates.

Q1 According to the NITI Aayog report, what is the current status of India's semiconductor ecosystem?

• AIt fully meets domestic demand
• BIt is not yet equipped to fully meet domestic demandCorrect
• CIt exports more semiconductors than it imports
• DIt has no impact from geopolitical pressures

Explanation The report states that India's semiconductor ecosystem is not yet equipped to fully meet domestic demand.

Q2 Why does the NITI Aayog report stress the need to strengthen local semiconductor manufacturing?

• ATo increase exports to Bangladesh
• BTo reduce dependence on foreign electronics supply chains amid geopolitical pressuresCorrect
• CTo promote software development
• DTo decrease the cost of consumer electronics

Explanation The report highlights that geopolitical pressures could disrupt the electronics supply chain, hence the need to strengthen local manufacturing.

Q3 What is a potential risk mentioned in the NITI Aayog report related to the electronics supply chain?

• ANatural disasters in India
• BGeopolitical pressures disrupting the supply chainCorrect
• CLack of skilled workforce
• DOverproduction of semiconductors

Explanation The report mentions geopolitical pressures as a potential disruptor of the electronics supply chain.

Q1 What is the main objective of the talks between Piyush Goyal and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer?

• ATo finalize the framework of a Bilateral Trade AgreementCorrect
• BTo discuss defense cooperation between India and the U.S.
• CTo establish a new cultural exchange program
• DTo negotiate a climate change pact

Explanation The talks aim to finalize the framework of the Bilateral Trade Agreement, addressing trade issues.

Q2 What recent trade issue is being addressed in the talks between India and the U.S.?

• ARecent changes in U.S. tariffsCorrect
• BIncrease in Indian tariffs on U.S. goods
• CDisputes over intellectual property rights
• DRestrictions on agricultural exports

Explanation The discussions focus on addressing recent changes in U.S. tariffs.

Q3 By how much has India's trade surplus with the U.S. declined recently?

• AOver 40 percentCorrect
• BAbout 10 percent
• CNearly 70 percent
• DLess than 5 percent

Explanation India's trade surplus with the U.S. has dropped by over 40 percent.

Q1 Who has been appointed to lead WhatsApp globally following Meta's investment in Cred?

• AWill Cathcart
• BKunal ShahCorrect
• CMark Zuckerberg
• DSundar Pichai

Explanation Kunal Shah, founder of Cred, has been appointed to lead WhatsApp globally after Meta's investment.

Q2 How much has Meta invested in the fintech startup Cred?

• A₹5,000 crore
• B₹8,550 croreCorrect
• C₹10,000 crore
• D₹7,500 crore

Explanation Meta invested ₹8,550 crore in Cred as part of the deal involving Kunal Shah's appointment.

Q3 Who did Kunal Shah replace as the head of WhatsApp?

• AMark Zuckerberg
• BWill CathcartCorrect
• CSundar Pichai
• DSheryl Sandberg

Explanation Kunal Shah replaced Will Cathcart, who had led WhatsApp since 2019.

Q1 Who is the new head of WhatsApp announced by Meta?

• AWill Cathcart
• BMark Zuckerberg
• CKunal ShahCorrect
• DSundar Pichai

Explanation Meta announced Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, as the new head of WhatsApp, succeeding Will Cathcart.

Q2 What role will Will Cathcart take at Meta after stepping down as WhatsApp chief?

• ALeave Meta entirely
• BFocus on building consumer applications using AICorrect
• CBecome CEO of Meta
• DLead Meta's hardware division

Explanation Will Cathcart will remain at Meta and move to a new role focused on building consumer applications and products using artificial intelligence tools.

Q3 Which company is Kunal Shah associated with before becoming WhatsApp chief?

• AGoogle
• BCREDCorrect
• CFacebook
• DAmazon

Explanation Kunal Shah is the founder of CRED and has been appointed as the new head of WhatsApp by Meta.

Q1 Which AI research organization is John Jumper leaving?

• AAnthropic
• BGoogle DeepMindCorrect
• COpenAI
• DIBM Research

Explanation John Jumper is leaving Google DeepMind to join Anthropic.

Q2 What field is John Jumper known for contributing to?

• AQuantum Computing
• BArtificial IntelligenceCorrect
• CBiotechnology
• DRenewable Energy

Explanation John Jumper has made significant contributions to advancing science and artificial intelligence.

Q3 Which organization is John Jumper joining after leaving Google DeepMind?

• AAnthropicCorrect
• BMicrosoft Research
• CFacebook AI
• DAmazon AI

Explanation John Jumper is joining Anthropic after leaving Google DeepMind.

Q1 What did US President Trump say about Anthropic in his interview with Axios?

• AHe no longer views Anthropic as a national security threatCorrect
• BHe considers Anthropic a major national security threat
• CHe plans to ban Anthropic in the US
• DHe has no opinion on Anthropic

Explanation Trump stated he no longer views Anthropic as a national security threat.

Q2 Where did Trump and other G7 leaders meet with tech bosses including Amodei?

• AFranceCorrect
• BUnited States
• CIndia
• DGermany

Explanation The summit where the meeting took place was held in France.

Q3 Who is Amodei in the context of the summit mentioned?

• ACEO of AnthropicCorrect
• BUS President
• CG7 Summit host
• DReporter for Axios

Explanation Amodei is the CEO of Anthropic, one of the tech bosses present at the summit.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the global chief of WhatsApp?

• AMark Zuckerberg
• BKunal ShahCorrect
• CSundar Pichai
• DElon Musk

Explanation Kunal Shah, founder of Cred, has been appointed as the global chief of WhatsApp.

Q2 How much is Meta investing in Cred as part of Kunal Shah's appointment?

• A$500 million
• B$900 millionCorrect
• C$1 billion
• D$750 million

Explanation Meta will invest $900 million (around ₹8,550 crore) in Cred as part of this hire.

Q3 What is one purpose of Meta's investment in Cred?

• ATo launch a new social media platform
• BTo enable ESOP buybacksCorrect
• CTo acquire a competitor
• DTo expand WhatsApp's user base

Explanation The investment will enable Cred to move forward with ESOP buybacks.

Q1 What is the total value of the US support package proposed for India's Apache helicopters and M777A2 howitzers?

• A$230 million
• B$198.2 million
• C$482.2 millionCorrect
• D$500 million

Explanation The total support package is valued at $482.2 million, combining $230 million for M777A2 howitzers and $198.2 million for Apache helicopters.

Q2 Which US agency issued the notification for the sale of support services for India's military equipment?

• AFederal Aviation Administration
• BDefence Security Cooperation AgencyCorrect
• CDepartment of State
• DCentral Intelligence Agency

Explanation The Defence Security Cooperation Agency, which administers the Foreign Military Sales programme, issued the arms sales notification.

Q3 The $230 million support package is specifically for which Indian military equipment?

• AApache helicopters
• BM777A2 Ultra-Light HowitzersCorrect
• CChinook helicopters
• DT-90 tanks

Explanation The $230 million support package is for the M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers.

Q1 Where did the explosion that killed 13 people, including 12 Indians, occur?

• ABarzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan, QatarCorrect
• BA factory in Doha, Qatar
• CAn oil refinery in Mumbai, India
• DA chemical plant in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Explanation The explosion occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

Q2 How many people were injured in the Ras Laffan gas hub explosion?

• A13
• B66Correct
• C12
• D18

Explanation The explosion resulted in 66 injuries, as reported by QatarEnergy.

Q3 What action did the Indian Embassy in Qatar take following the Ras Laffan explosion?

• AIssued helpline numbers and an email for assistanceCorrect
• BDeclared a day of mourning in India
• CSent rescue teams to Qatar
• DAnnounced compensation for victims

Explanation The Indian Embassy issued helpline numbers and an email to assist affected families.

Q1 What was the death toll in the ammonia gas leak incident at the seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur?

• ATwo
• BSix
• CEightCorrect
• DTen

Explanation The death toll rose to eight after the ammonia gas leak at the seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur.

Q2 What action did the Tamil Nadu government take following the ammonia leak in Tiruvallur?

• ADeclared a state holiday
• BAnnounced a three-member inquiry committee and compensationCorrect
• CClosed all seafood processing units
• DLaunched a new industrial safety policy

Explanation The government announced a three-member inquiry committee and compensation of ₹2 lakh for the kin of the deceased.

Q3 Who were arrested in connection with the ammonia gas leak at the Tiruvallur seafood processing unit?

• AThe company’s owner and managerCorrect
• BThe Health department officials
• CLocal political leaders
• DThe district collector and police chief

Explanation The company’s owner and manager were arrested, with cases pending against them for prior industrial safety violations.

Q1 What was the immediate government response to the ammonia gas leak tragedy in Tamil Nadu?

• AFormation of a committee to inspect hazardous industriesCorrect
• BClosure of all industrial units in Tamil Nadu
• CCompensation to affected families announced
• DIntroduction of new industrial safety laws

Explanation The Chief Minister ordered the formation of a committee to inspect hazardous industries following the ammonia gas leak tragedy.

Q2 How many women workers died in the ammonia gas leak tragedy in Tamil Nadu?

• AThree
• BFiveCorrect
• CSeven
• DTen

Explanation The tragedy resulted in the death of five women workers as stated by the Labour Minister.

Q3 What issue did the ammonia gas leak tragedy highlight in Tamil Nadu's industrial units?

• ALack of skilled labor
• BAbsence of strict enforcement of safety normsCorrect
• CHigh production costs
• DPoor infrastructure

Explanation The tragedy highlighted the absence of strict enforcement of safety norms in many industrial units.