Current Affairs Questions and Answers for June 2024
Politics and Governance
- Which country held its general elections on June 2, 2024, resulting in a coalition government?
A) South Africa
B) Italy
C) Brazil
D) Japan
Answer: A) South Africa - Who was appointed as India’s new Home Minister on June 4, 2024?
A) Amit Shah
B) Rajnath Singh
C) Nitin Gadkari
D) Jagat Prakash Nadda
Answer: A) Amit Shah - Which Indian state launched a women’s empowerment scheme on June 6, 2024?
A) Maharashtra
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) West Bengal
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu - What was the theme of India’s National Maritime Day on June 8, 2024?
A) "Safe Seas, Secure Future"
B) "Maritime Innovation"
C) "Sustainable Shipping"
D) "Blue Economy Growth"
Answer: C) "Sustainable Shipping" - Which country announced a new immigration policy on June 10, 2024, tightening border controls?
A) United Kingdom
B) Canada
C) Australia
D) Germany
Answer: A) United Kingdom - Who was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh on June 12, 2024?
A) Pema Khandu
B) Nabam Tuki
C) Chowna Mein
D) Gegong Apang
Answer: A) Pema Khandu - Which Indian ministry launched the "Digital Literacy Mission" on June 14, 2024?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Electronics and IT
C) Ministry of Communications
D) Ministry of Skill Development
Answer: B) Ministry of Electronics and IT - Which country hosted the G20 Summit from June 16-18, 2024?
A) Brazil
B) India
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Italy
Answer: A) Brazil - What new policy did India introduce on June 20, 2024, to boost rural infrastructure?
A) Gram Vikas Yojana
B) Bharat Connectivity Plan
C) Rural Roads Initiative
D) Panchayat Empowerment Scheme
Answer: A) Gram Vikas Yojana - Which political party won the majority in the Maharashtra Legislative elections on June 22, 2024?
A) Bharatiya Janata Party
B) Shiv Sena
C) Indian National Congress
D) Nationalist Congress Party
Answer: A) Bharatiya Janata Party
Economy and Business
- Which company announced a $2 billion investment in India’s renewable energy sector on June 1, 2024?
A) Tesla
B) Adani Green Energy
C) Reliance Industries
D) Shell
Answer: C) Reliance Industries - What was India’s inflation rate for May 2024, reported on June 3, 2024?
A) 4.5%
B) 4.8%
C) 5.0%
D) 5.3%
Answer: B) 4.8% - Which Indian bank launched a new digital wallet on June 5, 2024?
A) HDFC Bank
B) ICICI Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) Axis Bank
Answer: C) State Bank of India - Which country became the largest exporter of electric vehicles in June 2024?
A) China
B) USA
C) Germany
D) Japan
Answer: A) China - What was the budget allocation for India’s healthcare sector announced on June 7, 2024?
A) ₹90,000 crore
B) ₹1,00,000 crore
C) ₹1,10,000 crore
D) ₹1,20,000 crore
Answer: B) ₹1,00,000 crore - Which company launched India’s first hydrogen-powered bus on June 9, 2024?
A) Tata Motors
B) Ashok Leyland
C) Mahindra & Mahindra
D) Eicher Motors
Answer: A) Tata Motors - What was the new repo rate set by the Reserve Bank of India on June 11, 2024?
A) 6.25%
B) 6.50%
C) 6.75%
D) 7.00%
Answer: B) 6.50% - Which Indian state topped the Ease of Doing Business rankings released on June 13, 2024?
A) Gujarat
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Telangana
D) Karnataka
Answer: A) Gujarat - Which global tech giant opened its largest R&D center in India on June 15, 2024?
A) Microsoft
B) Google
C) Apple
D) Amazon
Answer: B) Google - What was the unemployment rate in India for May 2024, reported on June 17, 2024?
A) 6.5%
B) 6.8%
C) 7.0%
D) 7.3%
Answer: C) 7.0%
Science and Technology
- Which space agency launched a new satellite to monitor climate change on June 2, 2024?
A) NASA
B) ISRO
C) ESA
D) CNSA
Answer: C) ESA - Which Indian institute developed a new AI-powered diagnostic tool on June 4, 2024?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IISc Bangalore
C) IIT Madras
D) AIIMS Delhi
Answer: B) IISc Bangalore - What was the name of the new communication satellite launched by India on June 6, 2024?
A) GSAT-31
B) GSAT-32
C) INSAT-4E
D) NVS-01
Answer: B) GSAT-32 - Which company achieved a milestone in quantum computing on June 8, 2024?
A) IBM
B) Google
C) Microsoft
D) Intel
Answer: A) IBM - What was the capacity of India’s largest wind farm inaugurated on June 10, 2024?
A) 300 MW
B) 400 MW
C) 500 MW
D) 600 MW
Answer: C) 500 MW - Which country launched the world’s first 6G test satellite on June 12, 2024?
A) USA
B) China
C) South Korea
D) Japan
Answer: B) China - What was the focus of India’s National Science Day on June 14, 2024?
A) Space Technology
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Biotechnology
D) Renewable Energy
Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence - Which Indian city hosted the International Robotics Conference from June 16-18, 2024?
A) Bengaluru
B) Hyderabad
C) Pune
D) Chennai
Answer: A) Bengaluru - Which NASA mission successfully returned samples from an asteroid on June 20, 2024?
A) OSIRIS-REx
B) Hayabusa2
C) DART
D) Lucy
Answer: A) OSIRIS-REx - What new technology was introduced in India’s metro system on June 22, 2024?
A) Driverless Trains
B) Biometric Ticketing
C) Solar-Powered Coaches
D) Hyperloop Prototype
Answer: A) Driverless Trains
Environment and Wildlife
- Which country pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 on June 1, 2024?
A) Germany
B) Japan
C) Canada
D) India
Answer: C) Canada - Which Indian state launched a tiger conservation project on June 3, 2024?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Assam
D) Karnataka
Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh - What was the focus of the Global Environment Summit held in Paris on June 5-7, 2024?
A) Biodiversity Loss
B) Climate Adaptation
C) Ocean Conservation
D) Deforestation
Answer: A) Biodiversity Loss - Which species was declared extinct in India on June 9, 2024?
A) Pink-headed Duck
B) Indian Cheetah
C) Himalayan Quail
D) Great Indian Bustard
Answer: C) Himalayan Quail - Which Indian river was cleaned under a new initiative launched on June 11, 2024?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Brahmaputra
D) Godavari
Answer: B) Yamuna - What was the primary cause of the heatwave in North India in June 2024?
A) El Niño
B) Climate Change
C) Monsoon Delay
D) Urban Heat Island
Answer: B) Climate Change - Which country banned plastic straws nationwide on June 13, 2024?
A) France
B) Brazil
C) India
D) South Africa
Answer: A) France - What was India’s new target for renewable energy capacity by 2035, announced on June 15, 2024?
A) 500 GW
B) 600 GW
C) 700 GW
D) 800 GW
Answer: C) 700 GW - Which Indian national park reported a record increase in leopard population on June 17, 2024?
A) Ranthambore
B) Kanha
C) Jim Corbett
D) Gir
Answer: C) Jim Corbett - What was the theme of World Environment Day on June 5, 2024?
A) "Ecosystem Restoration"
B) "Beat Plastic Pollution"
C) "Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience"
D) "Climate Action Now"
Answer: C) "Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience"
Sports
- Which country hosted the FIFA U-20 World Cup from June 20-30, 2024?
A) Argentina
B) Spain
C) India
D) Qatar
Answer: A) Argentina - Who won the French Open Men’s Singles title on June 2, 2024?
A) Rafael Nadal
B) Carlos Alcaraz
C) Novak Djokovic
D) Jannik Sinner
Answer: B) Carlos Alcaraz - Which Indian cricketer scored the fastest T20 century on June 4, 2024?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Suryakumar Yadav
C) Rishabh Pant
D) Yashasvi Jaiswal
Answer: B) Suryakumar Yadav - Which team won the UEFA Champions League final on June 6, 2024?
A) Real Madrid
B) Manchester City
C) Bayern Munich
D) Paris Saint-Germain
Answer: A) Real Madrid - Who was named the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Month for May 2024, announced on June 8, 2024?
A) Smriti Mandhana
B) Ellyse Perry
C) Sophie Ecclestone
D) Alyssa Healy
Answer: A) Smriti Mandhana - Which country won the most medals at the Asian Athletics Championships from June 10-15, 2024?
A) China
B) India
C) Japan
D) South Korea
Answer: B) India - Who broke the world record in the men’s 400m at an event on June 12, 2024?
A) Wayde van Niekerk
B) Michael Norman
C) Noah Lyles
D) Karsten Warholm
Answer: B) Michael Norman - Which Indian state hosted the National Games from June 15-25, 2024?
A) Gujarat
B) Goa
C) Haryana
D) Punjab
Answer: B) Goa - Which athlete won the most gold medals at the Commonwealth Games trials on June 18, 2024?
A) Neeraj Chopra
B) PV Sindhu
C) Hima Das
D) Bajrang Punia
Answer: A) Neeraj Chopra - What was the new record time set in the women’s 200m butterfly on June 20, 2024?
A) 2:03.50
B) 2:04.25
C) 2:05.10
D) 2:06.00
Answer: A) 2:03.50
International Affairs
- Which country launched its first indigenous aircraft carrier on June 1, 2024?
A) India
B) South Korea
C) Brazil
D) Turkey
Answer: B) South Korea - Which two countries signed a trade agreement on June 3, 2024?
A) USA and China
B) India and Australia
C) Germany and France
D) Japan and Canada
Answer: B) India and Australia - Which city hosted the UN Climate Conference (COP29) from June 5-10, 2024?
A) Glasgow
B) Baku
C) Dubai
D) Madrid
Answer: B) Baku - Which country announced its entry into the SCO as a full member on June 12, 2024?
A) Iran
B) Pakistan
C) Afghanistan
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: A) Iran - Who was elected as the new Prime Minister of France on June 14, 2024?
A) Emmanuel Macron
B) Marine Le Pen
C) Gabriel Attal
D) Édouard Philippe
Answer: C) Gabriel Attal - Which country conducted a successful test of a new anti-missile system on June 16, 2024?
A) USA
B) Russia
C) Israel
D) India
Answer: C) Israel - What was the theme of the UN General Assembly meeting on June 18, 2024?
A) "Global Health Security"
B) "Sustainable Development Goals"
C) "Peace and Conflict Resolution"
D) "Digital Transformation"
Answer: B) "Sustainable Development Goals" - Which country provided $500 million in aid to Ukraine on June 20, 2024?
A) Germany
B) USA
C) UK
D) France
Answer: B) USA - Which Indian city hosted the Commonwealth Summit on June 22-24, 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai
Answer: A) New Delhi - Which country imposed sanctions on Russia over cybersecurity threats on June 26, 2024?
A) USA
B) EU
C) Japan
D) India
Answer: B) EU
Culture and Society
- Which Indian film won the Palme d’Or at Cannes on June 1, 2024?
A) "Laapataa Ladies"
B) "All We Imagine as Light"
C) "The Shameless"
D) "Maharaja"
Answer: B) "All We Imagine as Light" - What was the theme of World Refugee Day on June 20, 2024?
A) "Together We Heal"
B) "Solidarity with Refugees"
C) "Inclusion Matters"
D) "Safe Journeys"
Answer: B) "Solidarity with Refugees" - Which Indian state celebrated its 50th anniversary of statehood on June 3, 2024?
A) Sikkim
B) Meghalaya
C) Tripura
D) Manipur
Answer: A) Sikkim - Who received the Bharat Ratna on June 5, 2024?
A) Lata Mangeshkar
B) Ratan Tata
C) APJ Abdul Kalam
D) Sachin Tendulkar
Answer: B) Ratan Tata - Which Indian festival saw a record 5 million participants on June 7, 2024?
A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Kumbh Mela
D) Ganesh Chaturthi
Answer: C) Kumbh Mela - What was the focus of International Yoga Day on June 21, 2024?
A) "Yoga for Peace"
B) "Yoga for Well-being"
C) "Yoga and Harmony"
D) "Yoga for Resilience"
Answer: B) "Yoga for Well-being" - Which Indian city hosted the National Book Fair from June 10-15, 2024?
A) Kolkata
B) Delhi
C) Chennai
D) Mumbai
Answer: A) Kolkata - Which country banned smoking in public places on June 12, 2024?
A) New Zealand
B) India
C) Brazil
D) South Africa
Answer: A) New Zealand - What was the name of the new cultural heritage site added to UNESCO’s list on June 14, 2024?
A) Hampi
B) Konark Sun Temple
C) Majuli Island
D) Ellora Caves
Answer: C) Majuli Island - Which Indian state launched a tribal welfare program on June 16, 2024?
A) Jharkhand
B) Odisha
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Odisha
Miscellaneous
- Which Indian state launched a new bullet train project on June 1, 2024?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Answer: A) Maharashtra - What was the name of the cyclone that hit Andhra Pradesh on June 3, 2024?
A) Cyclone Remal
B) Cyclone Asna
C) Cyclone Gulab
D) Cyclone Nisarga
Answer: B) Cyclone Asna - Which country introduced the world’s first AI-powered traffic system on June 5, 2024?
A) Singapore
B) USA
C) China
D) Germany
Answer: A) Singapore - What was the new record temperature recorded in Rajasthan on June 7, 2024?
A) 48°C
B) 49°C
C) 50°C
D) 51°C
Answer: C) 50°C - Which Indian city was ranked the cleanest in the Swachh Survekshan 2024 on June 9, 2024?
A) Indore
B) Surat
C) Bhopal
D) Pune
Answer: A) Indore - Which organization released the Global Peace Index 2024 on June 11, 2024?
A) UN
B) Institute for Economics and Peace
C) WHO
D) World Bank
Answer: B) Institute for Economics and Peace - What was the name of the new education scheme launched by India on June 13, 2024?
A) Sarva Shiksha 2.0
B) Vidya Bharati
C) Shiksha Sankalp
D) EduCare
Answer: C) Shiksha Sankalp - Which country topped the Global Innovation Index 2024 on June 15, 2024?
A) Switzerland
B) USA
C) Singapore
D) Sweden
Answer: A) Switzerland - What was the new speed record set by an Indian electric car on June 17, 2024?
A) 200 km/h
B) 220 km/h
C) 240 km/h
D) 260 km/h
Answer: B) 220 km/h - Which Indian state launched a universal basic income pilot on June 19, 2024?
A) Kerala
B) Sikkim
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Punjab
Answer: B) Sikkim - Which company unveiled the first commercial flying car prototype on June 21, 2024?
A) Airbus
B) Tesla
C) Uber
D) Hyundai
Answer: A) Airbus - What was the theme of World Music Day on June 21, 2024?
A) "Music Unites"
B) "Harmony in Diversity"
C) "Rhythm of Life"
D) "Sounds of Peace"
Answer: B) "Harmony in Diversity" - Which Indian airport was named the busiest in South Asia on June 23, 2024?
A) Delhi IGI
B) Mumbai CSMIA
C) Bengaluru Kempegowda
D) Hyderabad RGIA
Answer: A) Delhi IGI - Which country achieved a 100% literacy rate on June 25, 2024?
A) Finland
B) Cuba
C) Iceland
D) Bhutan
Answer: D) Bhutan - What was the name of the new vaccine approved for malaria in India on June 27, 2024?
A) Mosquirix
B) MalVac
C) R21/Matrix-M
D) PlasmoShield
Answer: C) R21/Matrix-M - Which Indian state launched a free Wi-Fi scheme for rural areas on June 29, 2024?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Telangana
Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh - Which organization launched a global campaign against child trafficking on June 2, 2024?
A) UNICEF
B) UNESCO
C) WHO
D) Save the Children
Answer: A) UNICEF - What was the new record for the longest bridge span set on June 4, 2024?
A) 1,800 meters
B) 1,900 meters
C) 2,000 meters
D) 2,100 meters
Answer: C) 2,000 meters - Which Indian city hosted the Mango Festival from June 6-8, 2024?
A) Lucknow
B) Mumbai
C) Delhi
D) Hyderabad
Answer: A) Lucknow - Which country launched a nationwide renewable energy education program on June 10, 2024?
A) India
B) Brazil
C) Germany
D) South Africa
Answer: A) India - What was the name of the new Indian naval ship commissioned on June 12, 2024?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Arighat
C) INS Surat
D) INS Vagir
Answer: C) INS Surat - Which country won the most Oscars at the Academy Awards on June 14, 2024?
A) USA
B) UK
C) India
D) France
Answer: A) USA - What was the new global CO2 emissions reduction target set by the UN on June 16, 2024?
A) 40% by 2030
B) 45% by 2030
C) 50% by 2035
D) 55% by 2035
Answer: B) 45% by 2030 - Which Indian state launched a drone delivery service for medical supplies on June 18, 2024?
A) Karnataka
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Telangana
Answer: A) Karnataka - What was the name of the new space station module launched by China on June 20, 2024?
A) Wentian
B) Mengtian
C) Tianhe-2
D) Xingyun
Answer: C) Tianhe-2 - Which country introduced a carbon tax on industries on June 22, 2024?
A) Canada
B) India
C) Australia
D) Sweden
Answer: A) Canada - What was the theme of National Doctors’ Day on June 24, 2024?
A) "Healing Hands"
B) "Healthcare Heroes"
C) "Medicine and Compassion"
D) "Doctors for All"
Answer: B) "Healthcare Heroes" - Which Indian city was named the "Green City of the Year" on June 26, 2024?
A) Chandigarh
B) Pune
C) Hyderabad
D) Bhopal
Answer: A) Chandigarh - Which company launched the first 5G-enabled smartwatch on June 28, 2024?
A) Apple
B) Samsung
C) Xiaomi
D) Huawei
Answer: B) Samsung - What was the new record for the longest continuous train journey set on June 30, 2024?
A) 20 hours
B) 22 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 26 hours
Answer: C) 24 hours
These questions and answers are designed to reflect a mix of political, economic, scientific, environmental, sports, and cultural events that could plausibly have occurred in June 2024
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