Daily Current Affairs 29 June 2026

Q1 Who was Jaspal Rana?

• AA renowned Indian pistol shooter and coachCorrect
• BA famous Indian cricketer
• CAn Indian badminton player
• DA celebrated Indian footballer

Explanation Jaspal Rana was one of India's finest pistol shooters and later became a successful coach.

Q2 What tragic event occurred in Jaspal Rana's family recently?

• AHis mother died days after his own deathCorrect
• BHe won a major shooting championship
• CHe was appointed as a national coach
• DHis father passed away

Explanation Jaspal Rana's mother, Shyama Devi, died just days after his death.

Q3 What was the name of Jaspal Rana's mother?

• AShyama DeviCorrect
• BSunita Devi
• CKamala Devi
• DRadha Devi

Explanation The sources mention Jaspal Rana's mother as Shyama Devi.

Q1 When is Serena Williams scheduled to play her first Wimbledon match since 2022?

• AJune 28, 2026
• BJune 29, 2026
• CJune 30, 2026Correct
• DJuly 1, 2026

Explanation Serena Williams' first match at Wimbledon since 2022 is scheduled for June 30, 2026.

Q2 What did Serena Williams call the tennis anti-doping Whereabouts rules?

• ANecessary
• BUnprofessional and unreasonableCorrect
• CStrict but fair
• DOutdated

Explanation Serena Williams described the tennis anti-doping Whereabouts rules as 'unprofessional' and 'unreasonable'.

Q3 Who is Serena Williams' opponent in her Wimbledon 2026 comeback match?

• AMaya JointCorrect
• BSerena Williams
• CVenus Williams
• DSimona Halep

Explanation Serena Williams will face Maya Joint in her first Wimbledon match since 2022.

Q1 What was significant about Ireland's 2-0 series win over India in T20I cricket?

• AIt was Ireland's first-ever series win over India in any formatCorrect
• BIndia won the first match but lost the series
• CIreland won by 10 wickets in both matches
• DThe series was drawn 1-1

Explanation Ireland's 2-0 series win marked their first-ever series victory against India in any cricket format.

Q2 By what margin did Ireland win the second T20I match against India?

• AOne runCorrect
• BTen runs
• CThirty-four runs
• DFive wickets

Explanation Ireland beat India by one run in the second T20I match to claim the series 2-0.

Q3 Who were the reigning T20 world champions defeated by Ireland in the series?

• AIndiaCorrect
• BAustralia
• CEngland
• DPakistan

Explanation India were the reigning T20 world champions defeated by Ireland in this series.

Q1 Who scored the winning goal for Canada in their Round of 32 match against South Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AStephen EustaquioCorrect
• BAlphonso Davies
• CJonathan David
• DCyle Larin

Explanation Stephen Eustaquio scored the 92nd-minute winner for Canada against South Africa.

Q2 At what minute did Canada score the winning goal against South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32?

• A85th minute
• B90th minute
• C92nd minuteCorrect
• D88th minute

Explanation The winning goal was scored in the 92nd minute, during stoppage time.

Q3 How many shots on goal did Canada take in their match against South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32?

• A5
• B7
• C8Correct
• D12

Explanation Canada took seven shots on goal out of 18 total shots.

Q1 How many African teams qualified for the knockout stage in FIFA World Cup 2026?

• ATwo
• BFive
• CNineCorrect
• DTen

Explanation A record nine out of ten African teams qualified for the knockout stage.

Q2 Which team did Croatia defeat to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage?

• AGhanaCorrect
• BNigeria
• CJapan
• DSouth Korea

Explanation Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to reach the knockout stage.

Q3 How many Asian teams progressed to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage?

• AOne
• BTwoCorrect
• CFive
• DNine

Explanation Only two Asian teams progressed to the knockout stage.

Q1 What was the closing value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on June 29, 2026?

• A94.25
• B94.54Correct
• C93.75
• D95.00

Explanation The rupee fell 9 paise to close at 94.54 against the US dollar on June 29, 2026.

Q2 Which factor initially supported the rise of the rupee against the US dollar on June 29, 2026?

• ARenewed geopolitical tensions
• BForeign institutional investors purchasing equitiesCorrect
• CIncrease in crude oil prices
• DDecrease in foreign inflows

Explanation Foreign institutional investors purchased equities worth ₹383.76 crore, supporting the rupee's initial rise.

Q3 What caused the rupee to fall later in the day on June 29, 2026?

• AImprovement in foreign inflows
• BSupportive crude oil prices
• CRenewed flare-up in geopolitical tensionsCorrect
• DIncrease in equity purchases

Explanation A renewed flare-up in geopolitical tensions dented investor sentiment, causing the rupee to fall.

Q1 What was the main reason for the decline in Indian stock markets on June 29, 2026?

• ARenewed geopolitical tensionsCorrect
• BDomestic policy changes
• CGlobal economic boom
• DCorporate earnings growth

Explanation The stock markets declined due to renewed geopolitical tensions that unnerved investors.

Q2 Which of the following companies was among the laggards in the Sensex during the decline?

• AAsian Paints
• BTech Mahindra
• CMahindra & MahindraCorrect
• DEternal

Explanation Mahindra & Mahindra was listed among the laggards from the Sensex index.

Q3 Which companies were reported as gainers despite the overall market decline?

• AMaruti and Larsen & Toubro
• BEternal and TrentCorrect
• CUltraTech Cement and InterGlobe Aviation
• DMahindra & Mahindra and Maruti

Explanation Eternal, Trent, Asian Paints, and Tech Mahindra were among the gainers.

Q1 According to the government study, which type of vehicles contribute disproportionately to transport-related PM2.5 emissions?

• ATwo-wheelers
• BHeavy-duty diesel vehiclesCorrect
• CPassenger cars
• DElectric vehicles

Explanation The study states that heavy-duty diesel vehicles are among the largest contributors to PM2.5 emissions despite their small share in the vehicle population.

Q2 What is the main pollutant emitted by heavy-duty diesel vehicles as highlighted in the government study?

• ACarbon monoxide
• BNitrogen oxides
• CPM2.5 particulate matterCorrect
• DSulfur dioxide

Explanation The study specifically points out PM2.5 emissions as the major pollutant from heavy-duty diesel vehicles.

Q3 What is the share of heavy-duty diesel vehicles in the overall vehicle population according to the study?

• AThey form the majority of vehicles
• BThey form a small share of the vehicle populationCorrect
• CThey form half of the vehicle population
• DThey form no part of the vehicle population

Explanation The study mentions that heavy-duty diesel vehicles have a relatively small share of the overall vehicle population.

Q1 What was the water storage level in Mumbai's seven reservoirs during June 2026?

• ABelow 7%Correct
• BAround 20%
• C39.5%
• DAbove 50%

Explanation In June 2026, water storage in Mumbai's seven reservoirs fell below 7% due to the delayed monsoon.

Q2 How did the water storage in Mumbai's reservoirs in June 2026 compare to the same period in 2025?

• AIt decreased from 39.5% to below 7%Correct
• BIt increased from below 7% to 39.5%
• CIt remained constant at 39.5%
• DIt remained constant below 7%

Explanation The water storage decreased significantly from 39.5% in June 2025 to below 7% in June 2026.

Q1 According to the IMD forecast, when is Delhi expected to receive scattered rainfall?

• ABetween June 30 and July 1Correct
• BBetween July 2 and July 4
• CBetween June 25 and June 27
• DBetween July 5 and July 7

Explanation The IMD forecast states that Delhi will witness scattered rainfall between June 30 and July 1.

Q2 What type of rainfall is expected in Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab from July 2 to July 4?

• ANo rainfall
• BScattered rainfall
• CFairly widespread to widespread showersCorrect
• DLight drizzle

Explanation The IMD forecast mentions fairly widespread to widespread showers from July 2 to July 4 in these regions.

Q3 What has caused Delhi to remain sweltering recently?

• AEarly monsoon onset
• BDelayed monsoonCorrect
• CHeavy rainfall
• DCold wave

Explanation The delayed monsoon has kept Delhi sweltering, as per the report.

Q1 Who will represent India at the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran?

• ABihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and MoS External Affairs Pabitra MargheritaCorrect
• BPrime Minister of India
• CPresident of India
• DExternal Affairs Minister

Explanation Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita are appointed to represent India at the funeral.

Q2 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose funeral India is attending, was the Supreme Leader of which country?

• AIranCorrect
• BIraq
• CSaudi Arabia
• DTurkey

Explanation Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran.

Q3 What position does Pabitra Margherita hold in the Indian government?

• AMinister of State for External AffairsCorrect
• BGovernor of Bihar
• CChief Minister of Bihar
• DMinister of Defence

Explanation Pabitra Margherita is the Minister of State for External Affairs.

Q1 What does Article 5 of the US-Iran interim agreement primarily concern?

• ANavigation rights through the Strait of HormuzCorrect
• BTrade tariffs between the US and Iran
• CNuclear disarmament procedures
• DMilitary base access in the Middle East

Explanation Article 5 addresses navigation rights through the Strait of Hormuz as per the US-Iran interim agreement.

Q2 How does the US view navigation through the Strait of Hormuz under Article 5?

• AAs requiring internationally coordinated shipping routesCorrect
• BAs solely under Iranian control
• CAs restricted to military vessels only
• DAs closed to all foreign ships

Explanation The US views freedom of navigation as requiring internationally coordinated shipping routes.

Q3 What is Iran's stance on the Strait of Hormuz clause in the interim agreement?

• AIt preserves Iran's authority over transit through the StraitCorrect
• BIt allows free passage to all international ships
• CIt cedes control to the United Nations
• DIt restricts all navigation except Iranian vessels

Explanation Iran insists the agreement preserves its authority over transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the Managing Director for OpenAI's India operations?

• APrabhjeet SinghCorrect
• BSundar Pichai
• CSatya Nadella
• DArvind Krishna

Explanation Prabhjeet Singh has been appointed as the Managing Director for OpenAI's India operations.

Q2 Which company did Prabhjeet Singh have leadership experience with before joining OpenAI?

• AGoogle
• BUberCorrect
• CMicrosoft
• DAmazon

Explanation Prabhjeet Singh had leadership experience at Uber before joining OpenAI.

Q3 What responsibilities will Prabhjeet Singh have as OpenAI's India Managing Director?

• AConsumer growth and enterprise adoption
• BRegulatory engagement and partnerships
• COperations management
• DAll of the aboveCorrect

Explanation Prabhjeet Singh will be responsible for consumer growth, enterprise adoption, partnerships, regulatory engagement, and operations.

Q1 What was Atanu Chakraborty's view on the legal review conducted by HDFC Bank after his resignation?

• AHe considered it a necessary and thorough investigation
• BHe termed it superfluous and a mere compliance exerciseCorrect
• CHe fully supported the appointment of external law firms
• DHe initiated the legal review himself

Explanation Atanu Chakraborty described the legal review as superfluous and said appointing external law firms was just a compliance exercise.

Q2 What did Atanu Chakraborty say about the HDFC Bank board's response to his queries on the legal review?

• AThe board promptly addressed all his queries
• BThe board ignored his queries after his resignationCorrect
• CThe board invited him to lead the review
• DThe board expanded the legal review based on his suggestions

Explanation Chakraborty stated that the HDFC Bank board ignored his queries on the legal review after his resignation.

Q3 When did Atanu Chakraborty resign as chairman of HDFC Bank?

• AJanuary 2026
• BMarch 2026Correct
• CJune 2026
• DDecember 2025

Explanation Atanu Chakraborty resigned as HDFC Bank chairman in March 2026.

Q1 What natural event caused the blockage of a river in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Siang district?

• ALandslideCorrect
• BEarthquake
• CFlood
• DCyclone

Explanation A landslide in Lower Siang district blocked the river, creating a natural dam.

Q2 Which river in Assam is formed downstream from the Siji river blocked by the landslide?

• ABrahmaputra
• BGai riverCorrect
• CTeesta river
• DSubansiri river

Explanation The Siji river in Arunachal Pradesh becomes the Gai river in Assam downstream.

Q3 What is the main risk if the landslide-created dam breaks in Arunachal Pradesh?

• ADrought in Assam
• BPower outage in Lower Siang
• CFlash flood endangering homes along the riverCorrect
• DLandslide in Assam

Explanation Officials warned that a dam break could cause a powerful flash flood, endangering homes along the river.

Q1 Why did Sonam Wangchuk begin a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar?

• ATo demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra PradhanCorrect
• BTo support a new education policy
• CTo protest against fee hikes in universities
• DTo demand better infrastructure in schools

Explanation Sonam Wangchuk began the hunger strike demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to multiple irregularities in the examination system.

Q2 How many students joined Sonam Wangchuk in the hunger strike at Jantar Mantar?

• AFour
• BSixCorrect
• CEight
• DTen

Explanation Along with Sonam Wangchuk, six students joined the hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.

Q3 What issue is the CJP protest, joined by Sonam Wangchuk, primarily addressing?

• AIrregularities in the examination systemCorrect
• BLack of scholarships for students
• CPoor quality of teaching staff
• DInadequate school infrastructure

Explanation The protest demands action against multiple irregularities in the examination system.

Q1 What is significant about the MoU signed by Mindgrove Technologies regarding CCTV cameras?

• AIt involves the largest commercial integration of Indian-designed silicon chips to dateCorrect
• BIt is the first use of foreign chips in Indian CCTV cameras
• CIt focuses on software development for CCTV cameras
• DIt is related to the export of CCTV cameras

Explanation The MoU involves one of the largest commercial integrations of Indian-designed silicon chips in CCTV cameras, as stated by Mindgrove Technologies.

Q2 Which company announced the MoU for indigenous chip integration in CCTV cameras?

• AMindgrove TechnologiesCorrect
• BTata Technologies
• CInfosys
• DWipro

Explanation Mindgrove Technologies is the company that announced the MoU for integrating Indian-designed silicon chips in CCTV cameras.

Q1 Who is the founder and managing director of Athulya Senior Care?

• AKarthik NarayanCorrect
• BRamesh Kumar
• CSuresh Patel
• DAnil Sharma

Explanation Karthik Narayan is the founder and managing director of Athulya Senior Care as mentioned in the source.

Q2 Approximately how many dedicated senior care beds does India have according to Karthik Narayan?

• A20,000Correct
• B200,000
• C8 million
• D3 million

Explanation India has around 20,000 dedicated senior care beds as stated by Karthik Narayan.

Q3 Which city has the newly inaugurated hospital dedicated to geriatric care?

• AChennaiCorrect
• BMumbai
• CDelhi
• DBangalore

Explanation The hospital dedicated to geriatric care was inaugurated in Chennai.

Q1 What is the primary objective of the NIOS Mitra initiative launched by the Ministry of Education?

• ATo identify, counsel, and enroll out-of-school children into formal educationCorrect
• BTo provide scholarships to college students
• CTo build new schools in rural areas
• DTo train teachers in digital education methods

Explanation NIOS Mitra is designed to identify, counsel, and enroll out-of-school children into the formal education system.

Q2 How many out-of-school children in Yadgir are targeted to be brought back to classrooms through NIOS Mitra?

• A1,747Correct
• B2,500
• C1,000
• D3,000

Explanation The initiative aims to bring back 1,747 out-of-school children in Yadgir to classrooms.

Q3 Which age group does the NIOS Mitra initiative primarily focus on?

• A6-10 years
• B11-13 years
• C14-18 yearsCorrect
• D19-24 years

Explanation NIOS Mitra particularly targets out-of-school children in the 14-18 age group.