Daily Current Affairs 27 June 2026

Q1 By how many runs did Ireland defeat India in the T20 match held in Belfast?

• A24 runs
• B34 runsCorrect
• C44 runs
• D14 runs

Explanation Ireland defeated India by 34 runs as reported in the match summary.

Q2 What was significant about Ireland's win over India in this T20 match?

• AIt was Ireland's first win over India in any format against T20 championsCorrect
• BIndia scored the highest total in T20 history
• CIreland won by chasing a target of over 200 runs
• DThe match was played in India

Explanation Ireland notched their first-ever win over India in any format against the T20 World Cup champions.

Q3 What challenge did India face while chasing the target set by Ireland?

• AThe pitch was slow and favored spinners
• BThe pitch offered assistance to quick bowlers requiring a pragmatic approachCorrect
• CThe match was interrupted by rain
• DIndia lost early wickets due to poor batting

Explanation The pitch had enough assistance for quick bowlers, making the chase difficult and requiring a different approach.

Q1 Who scored a hat-trick for France in their 4-1 win over Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AKylian Mbappe
• BDembeleCorrect
• CJorgen Strand Larsen
• DBallon d'Or winner

Explanation Dembele scored a hat-trick for France, including goals in the 7th and 32nd minutes.

Q2 What significant event happened to Norway's Jorgen Strand Larsen during the match against France?

• AScored the only goal
• BHad a penalty savedCorrect
• CReceived a red card
• DAssisted a goal

Explanation Jorgen Strand Larsen had a penalty saved five minutes after the restart.

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

• A4-1 in favor of FranceCorrect
• B3-2 in favor of Norway
• C1-1 draw
• D2-0 in favor of France

Explanation France won the match 4-1 against Norway.

Q1 Who scored the opening goal for Senegal against Iraq in the 2026 FIFA World Cup match?

• AAbdoulaye SeckCorrect
• BIsmaila Sarr
• CIliman Ndiaye
• DPape Gueye

Explanation Abdoulaye Seck scored the opening goal in the fourth minute with a header deflected off Habib Diarra.

Q2 Which Senegal player scored two goals in the match against Iraq?

• AIsmaila Sarr
• BIliman Ndiaye
• CPape GueyeCorrect
• DHabib Diarra

Explanation Pape Gueye scored a double (two goals) after the break in the match.

Q3 What was Senegal's situation after defeating Iraq in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

• AThey qualified as group winners
• BThey awaited to see if they would advance as one of the best third-placed teamsCorrect
• CThey were eliminated from the tournament
• DThey advanced as runners-up

Explanation Senegal had to wait to see if they would advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Q1 How many times has Australia reached the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds as of 2026?

• AOnce
• BTwice
• CThree timesCorrect
• DSeven times

Explanation Australia reached the knockout rounds for the third time in their seven World Cup appearances.

Q2 What was the result of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match between Australia and Paraguay?

• AAustralia won 1-0
• BParaguay won 2-1
• CGoalless drawCorrect
• D3-3 draw

Explanation The match ended in a goalless draw between Australia and Paraguay.

Q3 Which team had already qualified as Group D winners before the Australia vs Paraguay match?

• AAustralia
• BParaguay
• CUnited StatesCorrect
• DBrazil

Explanation The United States had already qualified as Group D winners prior to the match.

Q1 Which team in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is noted as a feel-good story with two draws so far?

• ASaudi Arabia
• BCabo VerdeCorrect
• CUruguay
• DSpain

Explanation Cabo Verde is described as a feel-good story with two draws in its two matches to this point.

Q2 What would a draw mean for Uruguay in their Group H match against Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AUruguay would be eliminated immediately
• BUruguay would advance directly to the next round
• CUruguay would have a slim chance of advancing through the third-place routeCorrect
• DUruguay would top the group

Explanation A draw would leave Uruguay with a slim chance of advancing through the third-place route.

Q1 Which team was leading at the end of the second half in the Turkiye vs USA match during FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage?

• AUSA
• BTurkiyeCorrect
• CJapan
• DSweden

Explanation Turkiye was leading 3-2 against the USA at the end of the second half.

Q2 Who will the USA face in the knockout round after their group stage match against Turkiye?

• AMorocco
• BBosnia and HerzegovinaCorrect
• CSweden
• DJapan

Explanation The USA will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the knockout round in Santa Clara.

Q3 What was the result of the Japan vs Sweden match in FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage?

• AJapan won 1-0
• BSweden won 2-1
• CDraw 1-1Correct
• DJapan lost 0-3

Explanation Japan and Sweden drew 1-1, with Japan finishing second in Group F.

Q1 What is the total death toll reported due to the ammonia gas leak in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu?

• A11
• B13
• C15Correct
• D43

Explanation The death toll reached 15 after two more women workers died, as reported.

Q2 How many patients are currently undergoing treatment following the ammonia gas leak in Tiruvallur?

• A15
• B43Correct
• C21
• D14

Explanation Currently, 43 persons are undergoing treatment, including 42 women and one man.

Q3 Which states are the deceased women workers from in the ammonia gas leak incident?

• ATamil Nadu and Odisha
• BJharkhand and OdishaCorrect
• CJharkhand and Tamil Nadu
• DOdisha and West Bengal

Explanation The deceased included Priti Devi from Jharkhand and Budhubari Naik from Odisha.

Q1 What is the name of the operation launched by India to aid earthquake-hit Venezuela?

• AOperation Mitra
• BOperation AmistadCorrect
• COperation Sahayata
• DOperation Shakti

Explanation India launched 'Operation Amistad' to provide relief to Venezuela after the earthquake.

Q2 How many members are in the Indian team sent to Venezuela under Operation Amistad?

• A25
• B30
• C41Correct
• D50

Explanation A 41-member team of rescue personnel and medical professionals was dispatched to Venezuela.

Q3 What is the primary role of the Indian team in Venezuela under Operation Amistad?

• AProviding financial aid
• BConducting search and rescue operationsCorrect
• CBuilding infrastructure
• DTraining local police

Explanation The team will work closely with Venezuelan authorities in search and rescue operations and medical assistance.

Q1 Why have the waters of the Akhanda Godavari river been declared unsuitable?

• ADue to contamination from industrial effluents and untreated sewageCorrect
• BBecause of excessive fishing activities
• CDue to drought conditions
• DBecause of religious restrictions

Explanation The river's waters are contaminated by industrial effluents and untreated sewage, making them unsuitable for drinking or holy dips.

Q2 What impact has the contamination of the Godavari river had on local residents?

• AFour lakh residents have been forced to drink alternative water sourcesCorrect
• BResidents have increased fishing activities
• CResidents have started using river water for irrigation
• DResidents have stopped celebrating Pushkarams

Explanation Due to contamination, four lakh residents of the city have been forced to drink water from sources other than the river.

Q3 Who has abandoned the Godavari river for drinking and bathing due to pollution?

• ATraditional fisherfolk on the Eastern bankCorrect
• BIndustrial workers
• CTourists visiting the river
• DLocal farmers

Explanation Traditional fisherfolk have abandoned the river for drinking and bathing on the Eastern bank because of pollution.

Q1 Who is leading the fact-finding committee investigating the Agartala blast?

• ASecretary, Urban Development DepartmentCorrect
• BChief Minister of Tripura
• CDirector General of Police
• DHome Secretary

Explanation The fact-finding committee is led by the Secretary of the Urban Development Department.

Q2 What is the time frame given to the fact-finding committee to submit the report on the Agartala blast?

• ASeven daysCorrect
• BThree days
• CTen days
• DOne month

Explanation The committee has been directed to submit its report within seven days.

Q3 What was the outcome of the blast in Agartala as reported?

• AOne person diedCorrect
• BNo casualties
• CMultiple injuries but no deaths
• DTwo people died

Explanation The blast resulted in one death.