Daily Current Affairs 30 June 2026

Q1 Who has been appointed as the part-time chairman of HDFC Bank in 2026?

• ARajiv KumarCorrect
• BKeki Mistry
• CAtanu Chakraborty
• DRaghuram Rajan

Explanation Rajiv Kumar, former Finance Secretary and Chief Election Commissioner, was appointed as the part-time chairman of HDFC Bank.

Q2 Why did Keki Mistry serve as interim part-time chairman of HDFC Bank?

• AHe was appointed permanently
• BHe replaced Rajiv Kumar
• CHe stepped in after Atanu Chakraborty's sudden resignationCorrect
• DHe was the founder of HDFC Bank

Explanation Keki Mistry served as interim part-time chairman after the sudden resignation of Atanu Chakraborty due to ethical reasons.

Q3 What was the reason for Atanu Chakraborty's resignation from HDFC Bank?

• AHealth issues
• BEthical reasonsCorrect
• CRetirement
• DNew government appointment

Explanation Atanu Chakraborty resigned suddenly citing ethical reasons.

Q1 Why did Google cap Meta's use of its Gemini AI models?

• ADue to Meta's policy violations
• BBecause demand exceeded Google's computing capacityCorrect
• CTo promote its own AI models
• DDue to legal restrictions

Explanation Google limited Meta's use of Gemini AI models because the demand outpaced Google's available computing power.

Q2 What was the revenue of Google Cloud in the first quarter ending March?

• A$10 billion
• B$15 billion
• C$20 billionCorrect
• D$25 billion

Explanation Google Cloud's revenue grew to $20 billion in the first quarter ended March.

Q3 Who is the CEO of Google who commented on computing power constraints?

• ASundar PichaiCorrect
• BSatya Nadella
• CMark Zuckerberg
• DElon Musk

Explanation Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, stated that computing power constraints limited growth.

Q1 What is the estimated age of the prehistoric cave uncovered by archaeologists in Israel?

• A200,000 years
• B400,000 yearsCorrect
• C1 million years
• D50,000 years

Explanation The cave uncovered in Israel dates back up to 400,000 years.

Q2 The cave discovered in Israel provides evidence of complex social life among which group?

• AModern humans
• BNeanderthals
• CPre-Neanderthal homininsCorrect
• DHomo erectus

Explanation The cave reveals evidence of complex social life among pre-Neanderthal hominins.

Q3 The discovery of the cave in Israel helps to understand which aspect of human history?

• AAgricultural practices
• BAncient trade routes
• CHuman evolution during a little-understood periodCorrect
• DDevelopment of written language

Explanation The cave sheds light on a little-understood period of human evolution.

Q1 What is the new maximum penalty for tech firms in Australia for failing to uphold the kids' social media ban?

• AA$49.5 million
• BA$68 million
• CA$99 millionCorrect
• DA$150 million

Explanation The penalty was doubled from A$49.5 million to A$99 million as per the new regulations.

Q2 Why did Australia increase penalties for tech firms regarding children's social media use?

• ATo promote social media usage among kids
• BTo enforce stricter compliance with the kids' social media banCorrect
• CTo encourage tech firms to develop new platforms
• DTo reduce internet access for all users

Explanation The penalty increase aims to enforce stricter compliance among tech firms with the ban protecting children on social media.

Q1 Who are representing India at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran?

• ABihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State Pabitra MargheritaCorrect
• BPrime Minister and External Affairs Minister
• CPresident and Vice President
• DChief Minister of Bihar and Foreign Secretary

Explanation India is represented by Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State Pabitra Margherita at Khamenei's funeral.

Q2 What do commentators say about India's delegation choice for Khamenei's funeral?

• AIt shows India fully recognizes the event's importance
• BIt indicates India may not have recognized the event's importanceCorrect
• CIt is the highest-level delegation possible
• DIt reflects India's strong ties with Iran

Explanation Commentators suggest the delegation choice indicates India may not have recognized the importance of the event.

Q3 What opportunity does the funeral in Tehran present for India?

• ATo restructure its West Asia policyCorrect
• BTo sign a new trade agreement
• CTo host an international summit
• DTo announce new foreign aid

Explanation The funeral is described as a big opportunity for India to restructure its West Asia policy.

Q1 What was the approximate death toll caused by the 2026 Europe heatwave?

• AOver 1,300Correct
• BAbout 500
• CAround 2,000
• DLess than 1,000

Explanation The heatwave caused over 1,300 deaths as reported.

Q2 Which country's power grid was reported to be under strain due to the 2026 Europe heatwave?

• AUkraineCorrect
• BFrance
• CGermany
• DItaly

Explanation Ukraine's power grid was specifically mentioned as being under strain.

Q3 Apart from high temperatures and deaths, what other major issue did the 2026 Europe heatwave cause?

• AWildfires spreading across the BalkansCorrect
• BFlooding in Western Europe
• CSevere drought in Scandinavia
• DCyclones in the Mediterranean

Explanation Wildfires spreading across the Balkans were reported as a major issue.

Q1 Which areas were impacted by the US Supreme Court's four rulings?

• ABirthright citizenship, transgender athletes' rights, election campaign financeCorrect
• BHealthcare, education, and environmental policies
• CTrade agreements and foreign relations
• DTechnology regulations and data privacy

Explanation The Supreme Court rulings affected birthright citizenship, transgender athletes' rights, and election campaign finance.

Q2 What is the expected impact of the US Supreme Court's recent decisions?

• ALimited to local state laws
• BFar-reaching implications across immigration, sports, and election financeCorrect
• COnly affects federal tax policies
• DNo significant impact

Explanation The decisions are expected to have far-reaching implications across immigration, transgender rights in sports, and election campaign finance.

Q3 Which institution made the rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes' rights?

• AUS Congress
• BUS Supreme CourtCorrect
• CFederal Election Commission
• DUS Department of Justice

Explanation The US Supreme Court made the rulings on these issues.

Q1 How did Donald Trump describe the recent SCOTUS ruling on presidential power?

• AA minor adjustment in presidential authority
• BThe greatest increase in Presidential Power in the last 100 yearsCorrect
• CA setback for presidential powers
• DAn irrelevant decision

Explanation Trump described the ruling as the 'greatest increase in Presidential Power in the last 100 years.'

Q2 On which platform did Donald Trump post his statements about the SCOTUS ruling?

• ATwitter
• BFacebook
• CTruth SocialCorrect
• DInstagram

Explanation Trump posted his statements on his Truth Social platform.

Q3 Besides praising the SCOTUS ruling, what other actions did Trump vow to take?

• ARetire from politics
• BFurther legal action in other casesCorrect
• CSupport the Carroll decision
• DOppose voter ID laws

Explanation Trump vowed further legal action in other cases, including those involving Lisa Cook and the Carroll decision.

Q1 What was the approximate death toll after the recent earthquake in Venezuela?

• ANear 500
• BNear 1,000
• CNear 1,500Correct
• DNear 2,000

Explanation The death toll from the Venezuela earthquake neared 1,500 as reported.

Q2 Where did the aftershock following the Venezuela earthquake strike?

• ASouth of Caracas
• BNorth of CaracasCorrect
• CEast of Caracas
• DWest of Caracas

Explanation The aftershock struck north of Caracas at a depth of 10 km.

Q3 What was the reported impact of the aftershock on Caracas residents?

• ACaused widespread damage
• BNo panic reported
• CCaused panic but no immediate damageCorrect
• DLed to evacuation of the city

Explanation The aftershock caused panic among residents but no immediate damage was reported.

Q1 Who is named as the main accused in the 1990 killing of nurse Sarla Bhat?

• AYasin MalikCorrect
• BKhurshid Ahmad Chalkoo
• CAbdul Hamid Sheikh
• DMohammad Yousuf Sofi

Explanation The State Investigation Agency named Yasin Malik, then JKLF chief commander, as the main accused in the 1990 murder of nurse Sarla Bhat.

Q2 How many individuals were named in the chargesheet for the Sarla Bhat killing case?

• AThree
• BFour
• CFiveCorrect
• DSix

Explanation Five individuals including Yasin Malik were named in the chargesheet for planning and executing the abduction and killing of Sarla Bhat.

Q3 Which organization did Yasin Malik lead at the time of the Sarla Bhat killing?

• ALashkar-e-Taiba
• BJKLFCorrect
• CHizbul Mujahideen
• DIndian Army

Explanation Yasin Malik was the chief commander of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) at the time of the killing.

Q1 Which classes are affected by the CBSE's relaxed three-language policy?

• AClass 6, 7, and 8
• BClass 7, 8, and 9Correct
• CClass 8, 9, and 10
• DOnly Class 10

Explanation The CBSE has relaxed the three-language policy specifically for Classes 7, 8, and 9.

Q2 What new option does the CBSE's relaxed language policy allow for students?

• AOnly Indian languages
• BTwo foreign language optionsCorrect
• CNo language requirement
• DOnly English and Hindi

Explanation The new policy allows students to choose two foreign languages as part of their language learning.

Q3 Which batch of students is exempt from following the new CBSE language policy?

• ACurrent Class 7 batch
• BCurrent Class 8 batch
• CCurrent Class 9 batch
• DCurrent Class 10 batchCorrect

Explanation The current batch of Class 10 students will not have to follow the new language policy.

Q1 Who was appointed as the Special Representative of Tamil Nadu in New Delhi?

• AProducer of the film 'Jana Nayagan'Correct
• BAMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran
• CMinister Sengottaiyan
• DAIADMK IT wing head

Explanation The producer of the film 'Jana Nayagan' was appointed as the Special Representative of Tamil Nadu in New Delhi.

Q2 Which political figure defended the appointment of the 'Jana Nayagan' movie producer as Tamil Nadu’s Delhi representative?

• AT.T.V. Dhinakaran
• BMinister SengottaiyanCorrect
• CAIADMK IT wing
• DChief Minister of Tamil Nadu

Explanation Minister Sengottaiyan defended the appointment of the 'Jana Nayagan' movie producer as Tamil Nadu’s Delhi representative.

Q3 Which groups criticized the appointment of the 'Jana Nayagan' movie producer as Tamil Nadu’s Special Representative in Delhi?

• AAMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran and AIADMK’s IT wingCorrect
• BMinister Sengottaiyan and AIADMK
• CTamil Nadu Film Producers Association
• DCentral Government officials

Explanation AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran and AIADMK’s IT wing criticized the appointment.