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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.

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Sports

Q1 What legal issue is Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi currently facing during the FIFA World Cup 2026?

  • AStanding trial for a rape case
  • BAccused of match-fixing
  • CCharged with doping violation
  • DInvolved in a contract dispute
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Answer A. Standing trial for a rape case

Explanation Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial for a rape case during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Q2 How did Achraf Hakimi describe his situation regarding the trial on social media?

  • AHe said he is confident of winning
  • BHe called himself an easy target
  • CHe denied all allegations publicly
  • DHe requested privacy and silence
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Answer B. He called himself an easy target

Explanation Hakimi stated on social media that he feels like 'an easy target' and is waiting impatiently for the trial.

Q3 During which major sporting event is Achraf Hakimi facing the trial?

  • AFIFA World Cup 2026
  • BUEFA European Championship 2026
  • CCopa America 2026
  • DOlympic Games 2026
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Answer A. FIFA World Cup 2026

Explanation The trial is taking place while Achraf Hakimi is participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Q4 Which team did Mexico defeat to secure first place in Group A at the FIFA World Cup 2026?

  • ASouth Africa
  • BSouth Korea
  • CBrazil
  • DGermany
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Answer B. South Korea

Explanation Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 to seal first place in Group A.

Q5 Who replaced the suspended centre back Cesar Montes in Mexico's match against South Korea?

  • AAlvarez
  • BHernandez
  • CLopez
  • DVela
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Answer A. Alvarez

Explanation Alvarez replaced Cesar Montes, who was suspended after being sent off in the previous match.

Q6 What was the result of Mexico's opening match in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

  • A1-0 win over South Korea
  • B2-0 win over South Africa
  • C0-0 draw with South Korea
  • D1-1 draw with South Africa
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Answer B. 2-0 win over South Africa

Explanation Mexico won their opening match 2-0 against South Africa.

Q7 Which country's football federation is lodging a complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions during the World Cup?

  • AIran
  • BUSA
  • CIndia
  • DBrazil
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Answer A. Iran

Explanation Iran's football federation alleges travel restrictions on their team and is lodging a complaint with FIFA.

Q8 During which event did Iran's football team face alleged travel restrictions?

  • AFIFA World Cup
  • BOlympic Games
  • CAsian Cup
  • DCopa America
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Answer A. FIFA World Cup

Explanation The travel restrictions were alleged to have occurred during the FIFA World Cup tournament.

Q9 In which country did the alleged travel restrictions on Iran's football team take place?

  • AUSA
  • BQatar
  • CRussia
  • DGermany
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Answer A. USA

Explanation The World Cup tournament where the restrictions occurred was held in the USA.

Q10 What was the score at the end of the second half between Canada and Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match?

  • A6-0 in favor of Canada
  • B4-1 in favor of Canada
  • C0-0 draw
  • D1-0 in favor of Qatar
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Answer A. 6-0 in favor of Canada

Explanation Canada led Qatar 6-0 at the end of the second half in their Group B match.

Q11 Which player started on the bench for Canada in their match against Qatar during the FIFA World Cup 2026?

  • AAlphonso Davies
  • BJonathan David
  • CCyle Larin
  • DStephen Eustáquio
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Answer A. Alphonso Davies

Explanation Alphonso Davies started on the bench for Canada in the match against Qatar.

Q12 What was the score at the end of the second half between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

  • A4-1 in favor of Switzerland
  • B6-0 in favor of Switzerland
  • C2-2 draw
  • D1-0 in favor of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Answer A. 4-1 in favor of Switzerland

Explanation Switzerland led Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 at the end of the second half.

Q13 Which team won the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match held on June 17, 2026?

  • AUzbekistan
  • BColombia
  • CAustria
  • DJordan
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Answer B. Colombia

Explanation Colombia defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in the Group K match on June 17, 2026.

Q14 Who scored Uzbekistan's first World Cup goal in the 2026 match against Colombia?

  • AMunoz
  • BLuis Diaz
  • CFayzullaev
  • DCampaz
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Answer C. Fayzullaev

Explanation Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan's first World Cup goal in the match against Colombia.

Q15 Where was the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Colombia and Uzbekistan played?

  • AWembley Stadium
  • BEstadio Azteca
  • CMaracanã Stadium
  • DAllianz Arena
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Answer B. Estadio Azteca

Explanation The match was held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

National

Q16 What was the primary reason cited by the family for the NEET aspirant's death in Indore?

  • AShe took her life due to exam stress
  • BShe died in a road accident
  • CShe suffered from a chronic illness
  • DShe was a victim of a crime
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Answer A. She took her life due to exam stress

Explanation The family stated that the girl took her life due to exam stress.

Q17 What additional factor contributed to the NEET aspirant's distress according to reports?

  • ARecent question paper leak
  • BFinancial difficulties
  • CLack of coaching facilities
  • DHealth issues
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Answer A. Recent question paper leak

Explanation The girl was disheartened after the recent question paper leak.

Q18 What challenge had the NEET aspirant faced before her death?

  • AMultiple attempts to clear the test
  • BRelocation to another city
  • CChange of academic stream
  • DParticipation in sports events
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Answer A. Multiple attempts to clear the test

Explanation She was stressed after multiple attempts to clear the NEET test.

Q19 Which district received special focus in the Kerala revised budget?

  • AKochi Corporation
  • BThiruvananthapuram
  • CKasaragod
  • DErnakulam
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Answer C. Kasaragod

Explanation The Kerala revised budget gave special focus to Kasaragod district with major measures in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and welfare.

Q20 What was the budgetary treatment of Kochi Corporation in the Kerala revised budget?

  • AReceived increased funding
  • BGot special focus
  • CReceived short shrift
  • DAllocated funds for new projects
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Answer C. Received short shrift

Explanation Kochi Corporation was notably neglected and received short shrift in the Kerala revised budget.

Q21 Which of the following sectors were majorly addressed in Kasaragod district in the Kerala revised budget?

  • AHealthcare, education, infrastructure, and endosulfan victim welfare
  • BAgriculture and tourism
  • CIndustrial development and transport
  • DSports and cultural activities
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Answer A. Healthcare, education, infrastructure, and endosulfan victim welfare

Explanation The budget announced major measures in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and welfare for endosulfan victims in Kasaragod.

Q22 What is the primary function of the Abhigyan app introduced for police use?

  • ATo scan thumb impressions and verify them against the NAFIS database instantly
  • BTo track the location of police personnel in real-time
  • CTo record audio evidence during investigations
  • DTo manage police personnel attendance
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Answer A. To scan thumb impressions and verify them against the NAFIS database instantly

Explanation The Abhigyan app allows police to scan thumb impressions collected on portable scanners and check them against the NAFIS database within seconds.

Q23 According to Home Minister Amit Shah, what is the expected impact of the Abhigyan app on policing?

  • AIt will reduce paperwork in police stations
  • BIt will strengthen ground-level policing
  • CIt will increase the number of police personnel
  • DIt will improve traffic management
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Answer B. It will strengthen ground-level policing

Explanation Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the app will strengthen ground-level policing by enabling quick identification of suspects.

Q24 Which database does the Abhigyan app use to verify fingerprints?

  • ANational Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
  • BNational Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS)
  • CCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI) database
  • DInterpol fingerprint database
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Answer B. National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS)

Explanation The app checks thumb impressions against the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) database.

Q25 What action did the Tamil Nadu Assembly take regarding Karnataka's Mekedatu project?

  • AUnanimously adopted a resolution opposing the project
  • BSupported the project with conditions
  • CRemained neutral on the project
  • DRequested Karnataka to expedite the project
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Answer A. Unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the project

Explanation The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Karnataka's Mekedatu project.

Q26 What did the Tamil Nadu Assembly urge the Union government to do about the Mekedatu project?

  • AGrant all necessary approvals promptly
  • BWithhold all approvals including technical and environmental clearances
  • CProvide financial support to Karnataka
  • DMediate between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
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Answer B. Withhold all approvals including technical and environmental clearances

Explanation The resolution urged the Union government not to grant any form of approval, including technical and environmental clearances, to the Mekedatu project.

Q27 Who highlighted the DMK government's past opposition to the Mekedatu project?

  • AM.K. Stalin
  • BUdhayanidhi Stalin
  • CThe Chief Minister of Karnataka
  • DThe Union Minister of Water Resources
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Answer B. Udhayanidhi Stalin

Explanation Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that the DMK government under then Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had strongly opposed the project.

Q28 What is the main purpose of the Mekedatu project proposed by Karnataka?

  • ATo build a balancing reservoir to impound 67.16 TMC of water
  • BTo construct a hydroelectric power plant
  • CTo develop a new irrigation canal system
  • DTo build a dam for flood control only
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Answer A. To build a balancing reservoir to impound 67.16 TMC of water

Explanation The Karnataka government proposed the Mekedatu project to impound 67.16 thousand million cubic feet of water by building a balancing reservoir.

Q29 What was Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar's stance on talks with Tamil Nadu about the Mekedatu project?

  • AHe expressed willingness to talk anytime
  • BHe refused to engage in any talks
  • CHe demanded Tamil Nadu stop building dams downstream
  • DHe said Karnataka will proceed without Tamil Nadu's consent
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Answer A. He expressed willingness to talk anytime

Explanation D.K. Shivakumar expressed readiness to talk with Tamil Nadu anytime and said he will not interfere in their politics.

Q30 According to the sources, what has Karnataka's position been regarding Tamil Nadu's downstream dams?

  • AKarnataka has not raised any objection
  • BKarnataka has protested strongly
  • CKarnataka has sought legal action
  • DKarnataka has demanded compensation
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Answer A. Karnataka has not raised any objection

Explanation Karnataka has not raised any objection to Tamil Nadu building plenty of dams downstream.

Q31 Which two countries did PM Modi visit before returning to New Delhi in June 2026?

  • AFrance and Slovakia
  • BFrance and Germany
  • CSlovakia and Austria
  • DGermany and Austria
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Answer A. France and Slovakia

Explanation PM Modi concluded his two-nation visit to France and Slovakia before departing for New Delhi.

Q32 What technological achievements did PM Modi highlight during his visit to Paris?

  • AWorld's largest digital identity system and digital payments platforms
  • BLaunch of a new space mission
  • CDevelopment of a new vaccine
  • DInauguration of a new railway line
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Answer A. World's largest digital identity system and digital payments platforms

Explanation PM Modi emphasized India's creation of the world's largest digital identity system and digital payments platforms for financial inclusion, education, and telemedicine.

Q33 During his visit, PM Modi described India as emerging as what to the world?

  • AA trusted partner
  • BA military power
  • CA cultural hub
  • DA financial center
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Answer A. A trusted partner

Explanation PM Modi said India is emerging as a 'trusted partner' to the world.

Government Schemes

Q34 What significant status was granted to the tourism sector in the Kerala Budget?

  • AIndustry status
  • BAgricultural status
  • CEducational status
  • DHealthcare status
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Answer A. Industry status

Explanation The Kerala Budget granted industry status to the tourism sector.

Q35 What legal change did the Kerala Budget propose to support tourism development?

  • AAmendments to increase land availability in the plantation sector
  • BNew tax laws for tourism businesses
  • CRestrictions on land use in urban areas
  • DSubsidies for hotel construction
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Answer A. Amendments to increase land availability in the plantation sector

Explanation The budget includes legal amendments to make more land available for tourism in the plantation sector.

Q36 How did stakeholders react to the Kerala Budget's announcement on tourism?

  • AThey hailed the industry status granted to tourism
  • BThey opposed the budget proposals
  • CThey demanded more subsidies
  • DThey requested removal of legal amendments
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Answer A. They hailed the industry status granted to tourism

Explanation Stakeholders hailed the granting of industry status to the tourism sector.

Tamil Nadu

Q37 What is the expected employment generation from the Cheemeni industrial park approved in Kerala's revised budget?

  • A10,000 jobs
  • B15,000 jobs
  • C20,000 jobs
  • D25,000 jobs
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Answer B. 15,000 jobs

Explanation The Cheemeni industrial park is expected to generate around 15,000 employment opportunities as per the revised budget.

Q38 How much money has Kerala allocated for the cultural park in memory of MT?

  • A₹25 crore
  • B₹50 crore
  • C₹75 crore
  • D₹100 crore
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Answer B. ₹50 crore

Explanation Kerala has allocated ₹50 crore for the proposed multidisciplinary cultural park in memory of MT.

Q39 Which constituency is the Cheemeni industrial park project associated with?

  • ATrikaripur
  • BKozhikode
  • CThiruvananthapuram
  • DAlappuzha
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Answer A. Trikaripur

Explanation The Cheemeni industrial park project is among development initiatives approved for the Trikaripur constituency.

Q40 Who was appointed as Officer-on-Special Duty (Political) to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on May 12?

  • ARickey Radhan Pandit
  • BP. Shanmugam
  • CVijay
  • DTVK ally
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Answer A. Rickey Radhan Pandit

Explanation Rickey Radhan Pandit, an astrologer, was appointed as OSD (Political) to CM Vijay on May 12.

Q41 What was the reaction to the appointment of Rickey Pandit as OSD (Political) to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister?

  • AIt was widely praised
  • BIt drew severe criticism including from CPI(M) and TVK allies
  • CIt was ignored by political parties
  • DIt was supported by CPI(M)
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Answer B. It drew severe criticism including from CPI(M) and TVK allies

Explanation The appointment drew severe criticism, including from CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam and TVK allies.

Q42 What action did the Tamil Nadu government take following the criticism of Rickey Pandit's appointment?

  • APromoted him to a higher post
  • BRevoked the appointment order
  • CIgnored the criticism
  • DAppointed another astrologer
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Answer B. Revoked the appointment order

Explanation The government revoked the order appointing Rickey Pandit as OSD (Political) to the Chief Minister.

Q43 What did Udhayanidhi Stalin allege about the Tamil Nadu Governor's address?

  • AIt was meant for social media reels of TVK
  • BIt was fully read without changes
  • CIt praised the opposition party
  • DIt was prepared solely by the Governor
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Answer A. It was meant for social media reels of TVK

Explanation Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that the Governor's address was designed for social media reels of TVK.

Q44 According to Udhayanidhi Stalin, what did the Governor often do during the DMK regime?

  • AMade changes to the government's prepared address and did not read it fully
  • BSupported the opposition party openly
  • CAvoided delivering any address
  • DRead the address exactly as prepared
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Answer A. Made changes to the government's prepared address and did not read it fully

Explanation He stated that the Governor often made changes to the address prepared by the government and did not read it in full.

Q45 Who did the Opposition leader say the Governor's address was designed to benefit?

  • AChief Minister C. Joseph Vijay
  • BUdhayanidhi Stalin
  • CThe Governor himself
  • DThe DMK party
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Answer A. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay

Explanation The Opposition leader said the address was designed for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to blow his own trumpet.

Economy

Q46 Which company has filed for India's biggest-ever IPO estimated between ₹35,000 crore and ₹40,000 crore?

  • ANSE
  • BJio
  • CReliance Industries
  • DTata Consultancy Services
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Answer B. Jio

Explanation Jio has filed for an IPO estimated between ₹35,000 crore and ₹40,000 crore, making it India's biggest-ever IPO.

Q47 What milestone did Mukesh Ambani say the Jio IPO would demonstrate?

  • AIndia's dominance in agriculture
  • BIndia's ability to build technology companies of global scale and value
  • CIndia's leadership in manufacturing
  • DIndia's financial market stability
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Answer B. India's ability to build technology companies of global scale and value

Explanation Mukesh Ambani stated that the Jio IPO will demonstrate India's ability to build technology companies of global scale, capability, and value.

Q48 Which other company recently filed for an IPO that was set to be India's biggest before Jio's filing?

  • ATata Motors
  • BNSE
  • CInfosys
  • DHDFC Bank
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Answer B. NSE

Explanation NSE filed for a ₹30,000 crore IPO, which was set to be India's biggest public issue before Jio's larger filing.

Q49 Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of Bata India?

  • AGunjan Shah
  • BSanjay Rao
  • CRatan Tata
  • DMukesh Ambani
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Answer B. Sanjay Rao

Explanation Sanjay Rao, a former Nike Retail executive, has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of Bata India.

Q50 What was the immediate market reaction to the appointment of Bata India's new CEO?

  • AShares fell by 10%
  • BShares surged over 16%
  • CNo change in shares
  • DShares surged over 5%
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Answer B. Shares surged over 16%

Explanation Following the announcement of Sanjay Rao as CEO, Bata India's shares surged over 16%.

Q51 Who did Sanjay Rao succeed as the MD & CEO of Bata India?

  • AGunjan Shah
  • BSundar Pichai
  • CAnand Mahindra
  • DNarayana Murthy
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Answer A. Gunjan Shah

Explanation Sanjay Rao succeeded Gunjan Shah, who completed his five-year tenure as MD & CEO of Bata India.

Q52 Which Indian IT stock experienced the largest decline after Accenture cut its revenue guidance?

  • AInfosys
  • BTCS
  • CTech Mahindra
  • DOracle Financial Services Software
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Answer A. Infosys

Explanation Infosys dipped the most among its peers, falling by 7.7% following Accenture's revenue guidance cut.

Q53 Which IT stock traded in positive territory despite the overall decline in Indian IT stocks?

  • AOracle Financial Services Software
  • BInfosys
  • CTCS
  • DTech Mahindra
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Answer A. Oracle Financial Services Software

Explanation Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) was the only stock traded in positive territory during the decline.

Q54 By approximately how much did TCS, LTM, and Tech Mahindra stocks fall after Accenture's revenue guidance cut?

  • ANearly 5%
  • B7.7%
  • C8%
  • DNo change
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Answer A. Nearly 5%

Explanation TCS, LTM, and Tech Mahindra fell nearly 5% following Accenture's revenue guidance reduction.

Banking

Q55 Who received a three-month extension as interim chairman of HDFC Bank?

  • AAtanu Chakraborty
  • BKeki Mistry
  • CRBI Governor
  • DLaw firm representative
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Answer B. Keki Mistry

Explanation Keki Mistry was granted a three-month extension as interim chairman of HDFC Bank by the RBI.

Q56 What event coincided with Keki Mistry's extension as HDFC Bank interim chairman?

  • AHDFC Bank's annual general meeting
  • BReview of law firms' reports on concerns raised by former chairman
  • CAnnouncement of new banking regulations
  • DLaunch of a new financial product
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Answer B. Review of law firms' reports on concerns raised by former chairman

Explanation The extension coincided with HDFC Bank's board meeting to review law firms' reports investigating concerns raised by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty.

Q57 What concerns are being investigated by law firms at HDFC Bank?

  • AConcerns raised by RBI about banking practices
  • BConcerns raised by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty in his resignation letter
  • CConcerns about new government policies
  • DConcerns about merger with another bank
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Answer B. Concerns raised by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty in his resignation letter

Explanation Law firms were appointed to examine concerns raised by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty in his resignation letter dated March 17.

Science & Tech

Q58 Who recently joined OpenAI from Google Gemini as a co-lead?

  • ASundar Pichai
  • BNoam Shazeer
  • CSam Altman
  • DDemis Hassabis
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Answer B. Noam Shazeer

Explanation Noam Shazeer, the co-lead of Google's Gemini AI project, joined OpenAI.

Q59 What is a key reason for OpenAI hiring Noam Shazeer?

  • ATo develop hardware products
  • BTo strengthen AI talent amid competition
  • CTo expand into social media
  • DTo launch a new smartphone
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Answer B. To strengthen AI talent amid competition

Explanation OpenAI hired Noam Shazeer as part of the intensifying competition among AI firms to attract top talent.

Q60 What significant event is OpenAI preparing for alongside hiring new talent?

  • ALaunching a new AI model
  • BAn initial public offering (IPO)
  • CMerging with Google
  • DOpening a new research center
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Answer B. An initial public offering (IPO)

Explanation OpenAI is preparing for its upcoming IPO while strengthening its team.

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