Daily Current Affairs 24 June 2026

Q1 How many Indian nationals were killed in the Ras Laffan gas plant explosion in Qatar?

• A10
• B12Correct
• C13
• D15

Explanation Twelve Indians were among the thirteen people killed in the explosion at the LNG facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City.

Q2 Who expressed grief to PM Modi over the deaths of Indian nationals in the Ras Laffan blast?

• APresident of Qatar
• BPrime Minister of Qatar
• CAmir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniCorrect
• DForeign Minister of Qatar

Explanation The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, called PM Modi to express grief over the deaths.

Q3 Where did the explosion that killed Indian nationals occur?

• ADoha
• BRas Laffan Industrial CityCorrect
• CAl Wakrah
• DAl Khor

Explanation The explosion occurred at an LNG facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

Q1 Who became the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history during the Argentina vs Austria match in 2026?

• AMiroslav Klose
• BLionel MessiCorrect
• CDavid Alaba
• DCristiano Ronaldo

Explanation Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record to become 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
• B2-0Correct
• C2-1
• D0-0

Explanation Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 with both goals scored by Lionel Messi.

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

• AArgentina qualified for the knockout stageCorrect
• BAustria qualified for the knockout stage
• CThe match ended in a draw
• DLionel Messi retired after the match

Explanation Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria secured their qualification for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Q1 Who scored the opening goal for Pakistan in the FIH Pro League match against India?

• AAhmad NadeemCorrect
• BAbhishek
• CHarmanpreet Singh
• DManpreet Singh

Explanation Ahmad Nadeem gave Pakistan the lead in the eighth minute through a penalty corner.

Q2 What was the final score of the FIH Pro League hockey match between India and Pakistan?

• A4-3 in favor of IndiaCorrect
• B3-2 in favor of Pakistan
• C5-4 in favor of India
• D2-2 draw

Explanation India registered a fighting 4-3 win over Pakistan in the FIH Pro League.

Q3 Which Indian player scored the equalizing goal in the 22nd minute against Pakistan?

• AAbhishekCorrect
• BAhmad Nadeem
• CSardar Singh
• DVikram Singh

Explanation Abhishek struck from a field effort in the 22nd minute to draw parity for India.

Q1 How many goals has Erling Haaland scored in the first two matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• A2
• B3
• C4Correct
• D5

Explanation Haaland scored two goals against Senegal and has a total of four goals in two matches at this World Cup.

Q2 Which team did Norway defeat to advance to the Round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• ASenegalCorrect
• BIraq
• CNorway
• DSenegal and Iraq

Explanation Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in their second match, following a win against Iraq, to advance to the Round of 32.

Q3 What was the final score in the Norway vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2026 match?

• A3-2Correct
• B2-1
• C1-0
• D4-3

Explanation Norway won the match against Senegal with a final score of 3-2.

Q1 What was notable about the first half of the England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 match?

• ANeither team managed a shot on targetCorrect
• BEngland scored two goals
• CGhana dominated possession
• DThe match was postponed

Explanation The match was the first in the World Cup where neither team managed a shot on target in the first half.

Q2 How many points did England and Ghana each have after two games in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• ATwo points
• BThree points
• CFour pointsCorrect
• DSix points

Explanation Both sides had four points from two games, edging closer to a spot in the round of 32.

Q3 What was the final score of the England vs Ghana match at the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• A1-0 to England
• B2-2 draw
• C0-0 drawCorrect
• D1-0 to Ghana

Explanation The match ended in a goalless 0-0 draw.

Q1 When was Jagadish Palanisamy appointed as Private Secretary to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay?

• AMay 10, 2026
• BMay 12, 2026Correct
• CMay 14, 2026
• DJune 12, 2026

Explanation Jagadish Palanisamy was appointed on May 12, 2026, two days after Vijay became Chief Minister.

Q2 What is Jagadish Palanisamy's profession besides being CM Vijay's aide?

• APolitician
• BFilm producerCorrect
• CBusinessman
• DJournalist

Explanation Jagadish Palanisamy is also a film producer, as mentioned in the sources.

Q3 Who assumed office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister two days before Jagadish Palanisamy's appointment?

• AM.K. Stalin
• BVijayCorrect
• CO. Panneerselvam
• DEdappadi K. Palaniswami

Explanation Vijay assumed office as Chief Minister two days before Jagadish Palanisamy's appointment.

Q1 What was the widely interpreted reference in CM Vijay's 'short story' told in the Tamil Nadu Assembly?

• AThe defeat of M.K. Stalin in KolathurCorrect
• BThe formation of a new political party
• CA new government scheme launch
• DThe success of a cinema festival

Explanation CM Vijay's story was widely interpreted as a reference to the defeat of former CM and DMK president M.K. Stalin in Kolathur.

Q2 Who commented that the Tamil Nadu Assembly had turned into a cinema during the session?

• AM.K. Stalin
• BUdhayanidhi StalinCorrect
• CCM Vijay
• DThe Speaker of the Assembly

Explanation Udhayanidhi Stalin said the House had turned into a cinema, referring to the theatrical nature of the Assembly proceedings.

Q1 What is the amount Meta invested in CRED as part of hiring Kunal Shah?

• A$900 millionCorrect
• B$850 million
• C$1 billion
• D$750 million

Explanation Meta invested $900 million in CRED as part of the hiring of Kunal Shah as WhatsApp global chief.

Q2 What new role has Kunal Shah been appointed to by Meta?

• AGlobal Chief of WhatsAppCorrect
• BCEO of Meta
• CHead of Instagram
• DChief Financial Officer of CRED

Explanation Kunal Shah has been appointed as the global chief of WhatsApp by Meta.

Q3 What did Mark Zuckerberg highlight about Kunal Shah?

• ABuilder mentality and global perspectiveCorrect
• BFinancial expertise and marketing skills
• CExperience in social media management
• DBackground in artificial intelligence

Explanation Mark Zuckerberg praised Kunal Shah for his builder mentality and global perspective.

Q1 What did the five-judge Larger Bench of the Madras High Court rule regarding convicts with pending appeals?

• ANo bar for granting leave to convicts pending appealsCorrect
• BConvicts cannot be granted leave until appeals are decided
• CLeave can only be granted after Supreme Court approval
• DConvicts must serve full sentence before appeal hearing

Explanation The Larger Bench ruled there is no bar on granting leave to convicts whose appeals against their conviction orders are pending.

Q2 Why was the Larger Bench of the Madras High Court constituted?

• ATo hear a new criminal case
• BTo clarify the issue of granting leave to convicts pending appealsCorrect
• CTo overrule the Supreme Court
• DTo decide on bail applications

Explanation The Larger Bench was constituted following a reference by a Division Bench to clarify the issue of granting leave to convicts pending appeals.

Q3 What is the status of the case connected to the Madras High Court's interim order?

• AIt has been decided by the Supreme Court
• BIt is pending final determination before the Supreme CourtCorrect
• CIt was dismissed by the Madras High Court
• DIt is being heard by a single judge

Explanation The interim order was passed pending the final determination of a connected case before the Supreme Court.

Q1 What is the TVK government's stance towards the ruling party at the Centre?

• AThey fully support the ruling party at the Centre
• BThey remain ideologically opposed but open to cooperationCorrect
• CThey oppose the Centre blindly in all matters
• DThey have no clear stance towards the Centre

Explanation The TVK government remains ideologically opposed to the ruling party at the Centre but is open to administrative cooperation and does not oppose blindly.

Q2 According to the TVK government, how will they approach opposition to the Centre?

• ABy opposing all policies regardless of content
• BBy cooperating administratively while opposing politicallyCorrect
• CBy supporting all Centre initiatives
• DBy ignoring the Centre's policies

Explanation The TVK government has clarified that while it opposes the Centre politically, it will cooperate administratively and not oppose blindly.

Q1 Who will take over the administration if disputes between sports associations persist?

• ASports Development AuthorityCorrect
• BSports Minister
• CState Government
• DNational Sports Federation

Explanation The Sports Development Authority will take over administration if disputes between associations persist.

Q2 What did Minister P. Viswanathan urge the Sports Minister to do?

• AIncrease reservation under sports quotaCorrect
• BReduce sports quota reservation
• CBan sports quota reservation
• DMaintain current sports quota reservation

Explanation Minister P. Viswanathan urged the Sports Minister to increase reservation under the sports quota.