19th June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

It's essentially a digital watchdog for the sector, ensuring that green hydrogen production meets verified sustainability criteria. Interestingly, India's Green Hydrogen Mission was launched with the target of becoming a global hub for production and exports under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (2023).

Authorities are syncing these urban names with the branding of the Namo Bharat RRTS corridor to promote a unified identity. By the way, the NCR Planning Board works under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

This joint project is set to sharpen our manufacturing edge in high-precision aero-engine and aircraft components. It’s worth noting that Hyderabad is frequently dubbed India's aerospace hub, hosting major domestic and global aviation players.

They've officially pushed to extend the reach of our Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to France to facilitate easier cross-border transactions. You should recall that NPCI International manages the expansion of UPI in global markets.

Holding onto the top spot for another year, MIT remains the global benchmark in these academic rankings. In the Indian context, it's quite a proud moment to see IIT Delhi solidify its position as the top national contender.

Snagging the 15th spot shows just how competitive our tech hubs are on the global stage. Interestingly, this report is a product of the Startup Genome partnership and gives us a deep dive into funding and innovation trends.

That’s right, the exchange has scaled up to 34 indices to reflect newer areas like telecommunications and healthcare. Market watchers look at these indices to gauge sector-wise performance within the broader Nifty ecosystem.

They've tweaked the rules so that 75% of the guarantee portion effectively carries no risk, provided banks meet the thirty-day settlement criteria. You might remember the ECLGS scheme was originally introduced to cushion MSMEs against pandemic-led financial shocks.

It’s all about creating a unified front to tackle money laundering and terror financing through training and industry-wide collaboration. It works under the umbrella of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for oversight.

They're aiming to secure their supply chain and hedge against global price swings in the energy market. Abu Dhabi-based IRH is increasingly becoming a major player in resource investments across the energy transition spectrum.

He's stepped into this role with over thirty years of deep experience in both domestic and international insurance sectors. His term as the head of India's national reinsurer is set to run until September 2028.

He wasn't just an academic; he was instrumental in popularizing Buddhist thought in the West and co-founding Tibet House US. It's heartening that India recognized his life's work with a Padma Shri back in 2020.

Choosing this theme reminds us of the long evolutionary history these reptiles represent in our delicate ecosystems. It’s fascinating how this observance started through a collaboration involving the Crocodile Research Coalition.

As technology spreads disinformation faster, this year's focus rightly looks at how AI tools can amplify hate speech. The United Nations General Assembly officially formalized this day through a specific resolution in 2021.

They focus on how our culinary heritage can promote responsible food consumption and sustainable practices. Sustainable Gastronomy Day ties directly into several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Zero Hunger and Life on Land.

Often called the 'Ghost of the Mountains', these leopards are vital to the ecological balance of the entire Trans-Himalayan region. The 2024 assessment report placed their population count in the high hundreds across our country.

This significant credit line is designed to fast-track massive urban and transport infrastructure across the state over two years. The MoU marks a major move to boost development in areas like the Dholera Special Investment Region.

Because these transfers don't enter the divisible pool of tax revenue, the states effectively miss out on their share. Many experts are now questioning if the RBI is inadvertently becoming a fiscal instrument rather than staying solely a monetary authority.

While total numbers are rising, we've seen a shift towards lower-skilled positions rather than command roles. Without more aggressive maritime skilling, we risk losing our competitive edge in higher officer-grade ranks to other nations.

They're creating a buffer against currency volatility by making it much more attractive for NRIs to park their money in India. It's quite a boost, with interest rates on these deposits jumping significantly to stay ahead of international banking yields.