Daily Current Affairs 27 June 2026

Q1 When is the Pulse Polio vaccination drive scheduled to start in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in 2026?

• AJune 25
• BJune 28Correct
• CJuly 1
• DJuly 5

Explanation The Pulse Polio drive is scheduled to start on June 28, 2026, in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Q2 How many children are targeted for vaccination in Telangana during the 2026 Pulse Polio drive?

• A40.97 lakhCorrect
• B49.2 lakh
• C2.83 lakh
• D29,873

Explanation Telangana aims to vaccinate 40.97 lakh children during the Pulse Polio drive.

Q3 What methods will be used to administer polio drops in Andhra Pradesh during the 2026 drive?

• AOnly fixed booths
• BFixed booths and mobile teams
• CFixed booths and door-to-door visitsCorrect
• DOnly door-to-door visits

Explanation Andhra Pradesh will administer polio drops at fixed booths on June 28 and conduct door-to-door visits on June 29 and 30.

Q1 Why was the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 postponed?

• ADue to a suspected paper leakCorrect
• BBecause of a natural disaster
• CDue to administrative errors
• DBecause of a strike by teachers

Explanation The exam was postponed after a suspected paper leak was detected.

Q2 What action was taken following the suspected paper leak in Maharashtra TET 2026?

• AA case was registered and a probe was initiatedCorrect
• BThe exam was conducted as scheduled
• CThe exam was cancelled permanently
• DThe exam was moved to a different state

Explanation Authorities registered a case and started an investigation after the leak was suspected.

Q3 What did the Maharashtra State Council emphasize after the TET 2026 paper leak incident?

• ACommitment to transparency and integrityCorrect
• BImmediate rescheduling without investigation
• CIgnoring the leak and proceeding with the exam
• DBlaming the opposition parties

Explanation The council stressed the need for transparency and a thorough investigation before rescheduling.

Q1 What criticism did Sonia Gandhi level against the Modi government regarding the Gaza situation?

• AThe government is actively supporting Israel's actions
• BThe government has maintained a stony silence on the Gaza genocideCorrect
• CThe government has condemned Palestinian rights
• DThe government has increased diplomatic ties with Gaza

Explanation Sonia Gandhi criticized the Modi government for its 'stony silence' on the Gaza genocide.

Q2 How did the BJP respond to Sonia Gandhi's criticism of the Modi government's stance on Gaza?

• AThey agreed with her and promised action
• BThey accused Congress of having double standardsCorrect
• CThey remained silent on the issue
• DThey condemned Sonia Gandhi's remarks as baseless

Explanation The BJP accused the Congress of having double standards in response to Sonia Gandhi's criticism.

Q3 According to Sonia Gandhi, what should India do in response to the Gaza conflict?

• ASupport Israel unconditionally
• BAdvocate for Palestinian rights and respond to global public sentimentCorrect
• CMaintain complete neutrality and silence
• DIncrease military cooperation with Israel

Explanation Sonia Gandhi called for India to advocate for Palestinian rights and respond to global public sentiment.

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.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the new global head of WhatsApp by Meta?

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

Explanation Meta appointed Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, as WhatsApp's new global head.

Q2 Which company did Kunal Shah found before joining WhatsApp as global head?

• APaytm
• BPhonePe
• CCREDCorrect
• DGoogle Pay

Explanation Kunal Shah is the founder of the Indian fintech company CRED.

Q3 How long did Will Cathcart serve as the head of WhatsApp before Kunal Shah?

• AAbout 3 years
• BNearly 7 yearsCorrect
• COver 10 years
• DLess than 1 year

Explanation Will Cathcart led WhatsApp for nearly seven years before being succeeded by Kunal Shah.

Q1 Why was access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI model initially blocked by U.S. authorities?

• ADue to concerns about national securityCorrect
• BBecause of copyright issues
• CDue to technical failures
• DBecause of financial disputes

Explanation Access to Mythos 5 was blocked by U.S. authorities due to concerns about national security.

Q2 What recent change did the U.S. authorities make regarding Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI model?

• AThey allowed unlimited access
• BThey allowed limited accessCorrect
• CThey permanently banned it
• DThey sold the model to another country

Explanation The U.S. has allowed limited access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI model after previously blocking it.

Q1 What is the role of iron in the brain according to the article?

• AIt is a basic building block of a healthy and functioning brainCorrect
• BIt causes brain damage in children
• CIt is unrelated to brain function
• DIt only affects adults

Explanation The article states that iron is the basic building block of a healthy and functioning brain.

Q2 What is a possible consequence of iron deficiency in pre-adolescent children?

• AImproved information processing
• BInability to process information effectively leading to frustrationCorrect
• CIncreased physical strength
• DBetter concentration in class

Explanation Iron deficiency may cause children to be unable to process information effectively, resulting in frustration in class and at home.

Q3 In which settings does iron deficiency-related frustration commonly manifest in children?

• AOnly at school
• BOnly at home
• CBoth in class and at homeCorrect
• DNeither at school nor at home

Explanation The article mentions that frustration due to iron deficiency occurs both in class and at home.

Q1 Who announced that Donald Trump is likely to visit India in early 2027?

• AMarco RubioCorrect
• BJoe Biden
• CNarendra Modi
• DMike Pompeo

Explanation US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Trump is likely to visit India in early 2027.

Q2 What did Marco Rubio say about the US-India relations during the announcement?

• AThey are strained due to trade wars only
• BNegotiations are progressing to address energy needs and strengthen relationsCorrect
• CThere are no ongoing discussions between the two countries
• DIndia is planning to visit the US in 2027

Explanation Rubio mentioned progress in negotiations to address energy needs and strengthen relations despite tensions.

Q3 Which countries were mentioned as part of the tensions affecting US-India relations?

• AChina and Nepal
• BRussia and PakistanCorrect
• CBangladesh and Sri Lanka
• DAfghanistan and Iran

Explanation Tensions over tariffs and interactions with Russia and Pakistan were noted by Rubio.

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 Which team did Belgium defeat to advance to the knockout round in FIFA World Cup 2026?

• ANew ZealandCorrect
• BBrazil
• CGermany
• DArgentina

Explanation Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to advance to the knockout round.

Q2 Who scored a brace for Belgium in their 5-1 victory over New Zealand in FIFA World Cup 2026?

• ALeandro TrossardCorrect
• BKevin De Bruyne
• CRomelu Lukaku
• DEden Hazard

Explanation Leandro Trossard scored twice (a brace) in Belgium's win against New Zealand.

Q3 What was the significance of Belgium's match against New Zealand in FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AIt was a must-win match to qualify for the knockoutsCorrect
• BIt was a friendly match
• CIt was the final match of the tournament
• DIt was a group stage match with no impact on qualification

Explanation Belgium needed to win this match to qualify for the knockout stage.

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 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.