June 2026 Current Affairs Practice
60 practice MCQs from June 2026 current affairs — exam-style multiple-choice questions with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
Sports
Q1 How did Morocco advance to the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
- ABy defeating Netherlands on penalties
- BBy winning against Brazil
- CBy defeating Japan in regular time
- DBy a walkover as Netherlands withdrew
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Answer A. By defeating Netherlands on penalties
Explanation Morocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties in the Round of 32 to reach the Round of 16.
Q2 Who scored the dramatic equaliser for Morocco in the match against the Netherlands?
- AIssa Diop
- BKylian Mbappe
- CNeymar
- DHakim Ziyech
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Answer A. Issa Diop
Explanation Issa Diop scored the dramatic equaliser for Morocco in the first minute of stoppage time.
Q3 Where was the Morocco vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match held?
- AMonterrey Stadium
- BNRG Stadium, Houston
- CLusail Stadium
- DMaracanã Stadium
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Answer A. Monterrey Stadium
Explanation The match was held at Monterrey Stadium.
Q4 Which team won the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match between Paraguay and Germany?
- AGermany
- BParaguay
- CBrazil
- DArgentina
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Answer B. Paraguay
Explanation Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 in the penalty shootout in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match.
Q5 What was the method of victory for Paraguay against Germany in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
- AExtra time goal
- BPenalty shootout
- CGolden goal
- DRegular time win
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Answer B. Penalty shootout
Explanation Paraguay won the match against Germany through a 4-3 penalty shootout.
Q6 When did Paraguay last reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup before 2026?
- A2010
- B2014
- C2018
- D2006
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Answer A. 2010
Explanation Paraguay had reached the quarter-finals in 2010 before their 2026 World Cup appearance.
Q7 Who was Jaspal Rana?
- AA renowned Indian pistol shooter and coach
- BA famous Indian cricketer
- CAn Indian badminton player
- DA celebrated Indian footballer
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Answer A. A renowned Indian pistol shooter and coach
Explanation Jaspal Rana was one of India's finest pistol shooters and later became a successful coach.
Defence
Q8 Who took over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff of India in June 2026?
- AGeneral Dhiraj Seth
- BGeneral Upendra Dwivedi
- CGeneral Bipin Rawat
- DGeneral Manoj Mukund Naravane
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Answer A. General Dhiraj Seth
Explanation General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi.
Q9 What is one of the key focuses of the Indian Army under General Dhiraj Seth's leadership?
- AExpanding the Army size to 2 million
- BBecoming a self-reliant and future-ready force
- CReducing the Army budget
- DFocusing solely on internal security
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Answer B. Becoming a self-reliant and future-ready force
Explanation General Dhiraj Seth took charge when the Army is working towards becoming self-reliant and future-ready while managing border challenges.
Q10 How long did General Upendra Dwivedi serve in the Indian Army before retiring?
- AMore than 40 years
- BExactly 30 years
- CLess than 20 years
- DMore than 50 years
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Answer A. More than 40 years
Explanation General Upendra Dwivedi retired after serving the Indian Army for more than 40 years.
Government Schemes
Q11 Who was reappointed as Chairman of the CBDT for six months in June 2026?
- ARavi Agrawal
- BNirmala Sitharaman
- CAjay Bhushan Pandey
- DArun Jaitley
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Answer A. Ravi Agrawal
Explanation Ravi Agrawal was reappointed as Chairman of the CBDT for six months as approved by the ACC on June 30, 2026.
Q12 Which committee approved the six-month tenure extension of the CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal?
- AAppointments Committee of the Cabinet
- BFinance Commission
- CUnion Public Service Commission
- DCentral Vigilance Commission
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Answer A. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
Explanation The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the reappointment of Ravi Agrawal as CBDT Chairman for six months.
Q13 On what basis was Ravi Agrawal reappointed as CBDT Chairman?
- APermanent appointment
- BContract basis
- CProbation period
- DAd hoc basis
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Answer B. Contract basis
Explanation Ravi Agrawal was reappointed as CBDT Chairman on a contract basis for six months.
Economy
Q14 By how much did the Indian rupee fall against the US dollar to close on June 30, 2026?
- A7 paise
- B14 paise
- C21 paise
- D94.58 paise
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Answer B. 14 paise
Explanation The rupee fell 14 paise to close at 94.65 against the US dollar on June 30, 2026.
Q15 What was one of the main reasons for the rupee's decline against the US dollar on June 30, 2026?
- AIncrease in exports
- BMonth-end corporate import demand
- CRise in foreign investments
- DDecrease in US dollar index
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Answer B. Month-end corporate import demand
Explanation The decline was driven by month-end corporate import demand and lingering risk-off sentiment.
Q16 What was the value of the US dollar index on June 30, 2026, as reported?
- A100.00
- B101.31
- C94.65
- D0.21%
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Answer B. 101.31
Explanation The US dollar index was trading at 101.31, up 0.21%.
Q17 What is the fiscal deficit target set by the Indian government for FY27?
- A4.3% of GDP
- B9.6% of GDP
- C16.96% of GDP
- D3.5% of GDP
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Answer A. 4.3% of GDP
Explanation The government has budgeted a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP for FY27.
Q18 As of May, what percentage of the FY27 fiscal deficit target had India reached?
- A4.3%
- B9.6%
- C16.96%
- D7.2%
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Answer B. 9.6%
Explanation India's fiscal deficit was at 9.6% of the FY27 target in May.
Q19 What measures is the Indian government expected to rely on to keep the fiscal deficit within the FY27 target?
- AIncreasing government borrowing
- BStronger tax collections and non-tax receipts
- CReducing public expenditure drastically
- DIncreasing foreign investments
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Answer B. Stronger tax collections and non-tax receipts
Explanation The government is expected to rely on stronger tax collections and non-tax receipts to keep the deficit within the target.
Q20 What recent development did the Supreme Court of India make regarding homemakers' work?
- AIt placed economic value on the unpaid work done by homemakers
- BIt included homemakers' work in the GDP calculation
- CIt declared homemakers' work as taxable income
- DIt mandated payment for homemakers' work by the government
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Answer A. It placed economic value on the unpaid work done by homemakers
Explanation The Supreme Court placed economic value on the unpaid work done by homemakers, recognizing its importance.
Q21 According to the Supreme Court judgment, how will the economic value of homemakers' unpaid work be used?
- AIt will be included in GDP math
- BIt will be used for policymaking decisions
- CIt will be ignored in economic considerations
- DIt will be used to calculate tax benefits
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Answer B. It will be used for policymaking decisions
Explanation The judgment states that while the value won't be included in GDP math, it should inform policymaking.
Q22 What does the Supreme Court's judgment highlight about women's role in India's economy?
- AWomen contribute only through paid employment
- BWomen’s unpaid domestic labor is significant but often invisible
- CWomen’s work is fully accounted for in economic statistics
- DWomen should not engage in unpaid work
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Answer B. Women’s unpaid domestic labor is significant but often invisible
Explanation The judgment highlights the significant yet invisible contribution of women's unpaid domestic labor.
Miscellaneous
Q23 Who announced stepping down as Chairman of Voltas at the 72nd AGM?
- ARatan Tata
- BNoel Tata
- CCyrus Mistry
- DMukesh Ambani
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Answer B. Noel Tata
Explanation Noel Tata announced that the 72nd AGM would be his last as Chairman of Voltas.
Q24 What is Voltas primarily known for?
- AAutomobiles
- BCooling products
- CTextiles
- DPharmaceuticals
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Answer B. Cooling products
Explanation Voltas is a leading company in cooling products.
Q25 What recent event preceded Noel Tata's decision to step down as Voltas Chairman?
- AHis retirement from Tata Sons
- BHis exit from Trent
- CMerger with another company
- DLaunch of a new product line
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Answer B. His exit from Trent
Explanation Noel Tata stepped down as Voltas Chairman days after his exit from Trent.
Banking
Q26 Who has been appointed as the part-time chairman of HDFC Bank in 2026?
- ARajiv Kumar
- BKeki Mistry
- CAtanu Chakraborty
- DRaghuram Rajan
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Answer A. Rajiv Kumar
Explanation Rajiv Kumar, former Finance Secretary and Chief Election Commissioner, was appointed as the part-time chairman of HDFC Bank.
Q27 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 resignation
- DHe was the founder of HDFC Bank
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Answer C. He stepped in after Atanu Chakraborty's sudden resignation
Explanation Keki Mistry served as interim part-time chairman after the sudden resignation of Atanu Chakraborty due to ethical reasons.
Q28 What was the reason for Atanu Chakraborty's resignation from HDFC Bank?
- AHealth issues
- BEthical reasons
- CRetirement
- DNew government appointment
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Answer B. Ethical reasons
Explanation Atanu Chakraborty resigned suddenly citing ethical reasons.
Science & Tech
Q29 Why did Google cap Meta's use of its Gemini AI models?
- ADue to Meta's policy violations
- BBecause demand exceeded Google's computing capacity
- CTo promote its own AI models
- DDue to legal restrictions
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Answer B. Because demand exceeded Google's computing capacity
Explanation Google limited Meta's use of Gemini AI models because the demand outpaced Google's available computing power.
Q30 What was the revenue of Google Cloud in the first quarter ending March?
- A$10 billion
- B$15 billion
- C$20 billion
- D$25 billion
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Answer C. $20 billion
Explanation Google Cloud's revenue grew to $20 billion in the first quarter ended March.
Q31 Who is the CEO of Google who commented on computing power constraints?
- ASundar Pichai
- BSatya Nadella
- CMark Zuckerberg
- DElon Musk
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Answer A. Sundar Pichai
Explanation Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, stated that computing power constraints limited growth.
Q32 What is the estimated age of the prehistoric cave uncovered by archaeologists in Israel?
- A200,000 years
- B400,000 years
- C1 million years
- D50,000 years
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Answer B. 400,000 years
Explanation The cave uncovered in Israel dates back up to 400,000 years.
Q33 The cave discovered in Israel provides evidence of complex social life among which group?
- AModern humans
- BNeanderthals
- CPre-Neanderthal hominins
- DHomo erectus
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Answer C. Pre-Neanderthal hominins
Explanation The cave reveals evidence of complex social life among pre-Neanderthal hominins.
Q34 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 period
- DDevelopment of written language
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Answer C. Human evolution during a little-understood period
Explanation The cave sheds light on a little-understood period of human evolution.
International
Q35 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 million
- DA$150 million
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Answer C. A$99 million
Explanation The penalty was doubled from A$49.5 million to A$99 million as per the new regulations.
Q36 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 ban
- CTo encourage tech firms to develop new platforms
- DTo reduce internet access for all users
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Answer B. To enforce stricter compliance with the kids' social media ban
Explanation The penalty increase aims to enforce stricter compliance among tech firms with the ban protecting children on social media.
Q37 Who are representing India at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran?
- ABihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State Pabitra Margherita
- BPrime Minister and External Affairs Minister
- CPresident and Vice President
- DChief Minister of Bihar and Foreign Secretary
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Answer A. Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State Pabitra Margherita
Explanation India is represented by Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State Pabitra Margherita at Khamenei's funeral.
Q38 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 importance
- CIt is the highest-level delegation possible
- DIt reflects India's strong ties with Iran
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Answer B. It indicates India may not have recognized the event's importance
Explanation Commentators suggest the delegation choice indicates India may not have recognized the importance of the event.
Q39 What opportunity does the funeral in Tehran present for India?
- ATo restructure its West Asia policy
- BTo sign a new trade agreement
- CTo host an international summit
- DTo announce new foreign aid
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Answer A. To restructure its West Asia policy
Explanation The funeral is described as a big opportunity for India to restructure its West Asia policy.
Q40 What was the approximate death toll caused by the 2026 Europe heatwave?
- AOver 1,300
- BAbout 500
- CAround 2,000
- DLess than 1,000
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Answer A. Over 1,300
Explanation The heatwave caused over 1,300 deaths as reported.
Q41 Which country's power grid was reported to be under strain due to the 2026 Europe heatwave?
- AUkraine
- BFrance
- CGermany
- DItaly
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Answer A. Ukraine
Explanation Ukraine's power grid was specifically mentioned as being under strain.
Q42 Apart from high temperatures and deaths, what other major issue did the 2026 Europe heatwave cause?
- AWildfires spreading across the Balkans
- BFlooding in Western Europe
- CSevere drought in Scandinavia
- DCyclones in the Mediterranean
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Answer A. Wildfires spreading across the Balkans
Explanation Wildfires spreading across the Balkans were reported as a major issue.
Q43 Which areas were impacted by the US Supreme Court's four rulings?
- ABirthright citizenship, transgender athletes' rights, election campaign finance
- BHealthcare, education, and environmental policies
- CTrade agreements and foreign relations
- DTechnology regulations and data privacy
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Answer A. Birthright citizenship, transgender athletes' rights, election campaign finance
Explanation The Supreme Court rulings affected birthright citizenship, transgender athletes' rights, and election campaign finance.
Q44 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 finance
- COnly affects federal tax policies
- DNo significant impact
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Answer B. Far-reaching implications across immigration, sports, and election finance
Explanation The decisions are expected to have far-reaching implications across immigration, transgender rights in sports, and election campaign finance.
Q45 Which institution made the rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes' rights?
- AUS Congress
- BUS Supreme Court
- CFederal Election Commission
- DUS Department of Justice
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Answer B. US Supreme Court
Explanation The US Supreme Court made the rulings on these issues.
Q46 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 years
- CA setback for presidential powers
- DAn irrelevant decision
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Answer B. The greatest increase in Presidential Power in the last 100 years
Explanation Trump described the ruling as the 'greatest increase in Presidential Power in the last 100 years.'
Q47 On which platform did Donald Trump post his statements about the SCOTUS ruling?
- ATwitter
- BFacebook
- CTruth Social
- DInstagram
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Answer C. Truth Social
Explanation Trump posted his statements on his Truth Social platform.
Q48 Besides praising the SCOTUS ruling, what other actions did Trump vow to take?
- ARetire from politics
- BFurther legal action in other cases
- CSupport the Carroll decision
- DOppose voter ID laws
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Answer B. Further legal action in other cases
Explanation Trump vowed further legal action in other cases, including those involving Lisa Cook and the Carroll decision.
Q49 What was the approximate death toll after the recent earthquake in Venezuela?
- ANear 500
- BNear 1,000
- CNear 1,500
- DNear 2,000
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Answer C. Near 1,500
Explanation The death toll from the Venezuela earthquake neared 1,500 as reported.
Q50 Where did the aftershock following the Venezuela earthquake strike?
- ASouth of Caracas
- BNorth of Caracas
- CEast of Caracas
- DWest of Caracas
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Answer B. North of Caracas
Explanation The aftershock struck north of Caracas at a depth of 10 km.
Q51 What was the reported impact of the aftershock on Caracas residents?
- ACaused widespread damage
- BNo panic reported
- CCaused panic but no immediate damage
- DLed to evacuation of the city
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Answer C. Caused panic but no immediate damage
Explanation The aftershock caused panic among residents but no immediate damage was reported.
National
Q52 Who is named as the main accused in the 1990 killing of nurse Sarla Bhat?
- AYasin Malik
- BKhurshid Ahmad Chalkoo
- CAbdul Hamid Sheikh
- DMohammad Yousuf Sofi
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Answer A. Yasin Malik
Explanation The State Investigation Agency named Yasin Malik, then JKLF chief commander, as the main accused in the 1990 murder of nurse Sarla Bhat.
Q53 How many individuals were named in the chargesheet for the Sarla Bhat killing case?
- AThree
- BFour
- CFive
- DSix
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Answer C. Five
Explanation Five individuals including Yasin Malik were named in the chargesheet for planning and executing the abduction and killing of Sarla Bhat.
Q54 Which organization did Yasin Malik lead at the time of the Sarla Bhat killing?
- ALashkar-e-Taiba
- BJKLF
- CHizbul Mujahideen
- DIndian Army
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Answer B. JKLF
Explanation Yasin Malik was the chief commander of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) at the time of the killing.
Q55 Which classes are affected by the CBSE's relaxed three-language policy?
- AClass 6, 7, and 8
- BClass 7, 8, and 9
- CClass 8, 9, and 10
- DOnly Class 10
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Answer B. Class 7, 8, and 9
Explanation The CBSE has relaxed the three-language policy specifically for Classes 7, 8, and 9.
Q56 What new option does the CBSE's relaxed language policy allow for students?
- AOnly Indian languages
- BTwo foreign language options
- CNo language requirement
- DOnly English and Hindi
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Answer B. Two foreign language options
Explanation The new policy allows students to choose two foreign languages as part of their language learning.
Q57 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 batch
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Answer D. Current Class 10 batch
Explanation The current batch of Class 10 students will not have to follow the new language policy.
Tamil Nadu
Q58 Who was appointed as the Special Representative of Tamil Nadu in New Delhi?
- AProducer of the film 'Jana Nayagan'
- BAMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran
- CMinister Sengottaiyan
- DAIADMK IT wing head
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Answer A. Producer of the film 'Jana Nayagan'
Explanation The producer of the film 'Jana Nayagan' was appointed as the Special Representative of Tamil Nadu in New Delhi.
Q59 Which political figure defended the appointment of the 'Jana Nayagan' movie producer as Tamil Nadu’s Delhi representative?
- AT.T.V. Dhinakaran
- BMinister Sengottaiyan
- CAIADMK IT wing
- DChief Minister of Tamil Nadu
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Answer B. Minister Sengottaiyan
Explanation Minister Sengottaiyan defended the appointment of the 'Jana Nayagan' movie producer as Tamil Nadu’s Delhi representative.
Q60 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 wing
- BMinister Sengottaiyan and AIADMK
- CTamil Nadu Film Producers Association
- DCentral Government officials
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Answer A. AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran and AIADMK’s IT wing
Explanation AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran and AIADMK’s IT wing criticized the appointment.
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