Current Affairs MCQs – June 23–24, 2026

1. International Olympic Day is observed every year on:

A. June 21
B. June 22
C. June 23
D. June 24

Answer: C. June 23

 

2. International Olympic Day commemorates the founding of:

A. International Cricket Council
B. Modern Olympic Movement
C. Commonwealth Games Federation
D. Asian Games Federation

Answer: B. Modern Olympic Movement

 

3. Which of the following is not one of the main Olympic values?

A. Excellence
B. Friendship
C. Respect
D. Competition at any cost

Answer: D. Competition at any cost

 

4. United Nations Public Service Day is observed on:

A. June 20
B. June 21
C. June 23
D. June 25

Answer: C. June 23

 

5. What is the primary objective of United Nations Public Service Day?

A. To promote private businesses
B. To recognize the contribution of public servants
C. To celebrate international sports
D. To encourage tourism

Answer: B. To recognize the contribution of public servants

 

6. International Widows’ Day aims to raise awareness about:

A. Challenges faced by women diplomats
B. Problems faced by sportspersons
C. Poverty and injustice faced by widows
D. Employment problems faced by public servants

Answer: C. Poverty and injustice faced by widows

 

7. International Day of Women in Diplomacy is observed on:

A. June 23
B. June 24
C. June 25
D. June 26

Answer: B. June 24

 

8. The International Day of Women in Diplomacy recognizes women’s role in:

A. Agriculture and food processing
B. Sports and physical education
C. Diplomacy, peacebuilding and foreign policy
D. Banking and financial services

Answer: C. Diplomacy, peacebuilding and foreign policy

 

9. Which village is proposed to be developed as a Model Solar Village in Odisha?

A. Pahadpur
B. Rourkela
C. Sambalpur
D. Kalinganagar

Answer: A. Pahadpur

 

10. The programme titled “Vikas ra Dhara, Odisha Sara” is related to:

A. Agricultural exports
B. Development initiatives in Odisha
C. Protection of the Western Ghats
D. Development of Northeast India

Answer: B. Development initiatives in Odisha

 

11. The NAFEX.in auction portal was launched by:

A. NABARD
B. Food Corporation of India
C. NAFED
D. Reserve Bank of India

Answer: C. NAFED

 

12. What is the main purpose of the NAFEX portal?

A. To provide agricultural loans
B. To digitize agricultural auctions
C. To provide crop insurance
D. To export agricultural machinery

Answer: B. To digitize agricultural auctions

 

13. The Ashtalakshmi Growth Model is mainly associated with the development of:

A. Coastal India
B. Western India
C. Northeast India
D. Central India

Answer: C. Northeast India

 

14. According to the FAO’s State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 report, India is the world’s:

A. Largest producer of aquatic animals
B. Second-largest producer of aquatic animals
C. Third-largest producer of aquatic animals
D. Fourth-largest producer of aquatic animals

Answer: B. Second-largest producer of aquatic animals

 

15. The World Bank approved how much financing to support structural reforms and private sector-led job creation in India?

A. $500 million
B. $1 billion
C. $1.5 billion
D. $2.5 billion

Answer: C. $1.5 billion

 

Quick Answer Key

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