9th June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Gujarat's historic city, renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage site, served as the venue for this unique sporting event. It's worth remembering that Ahmedabad was India’s first city to earn this prestigious UNESCO tag back in 2017, highlighting its rich cultural preservation.

New regulations have completely scrapped taxes on interest and capital gains for FPIs to encourage long-term foreign interest in India’s debt market. This move aligns with India's goal of becoming a more attractive destination for global investors under the Fully Accessible Route.

Digital integration sits at the heart of this tool, linking forest department databases directly with district courts to streamline investigations. It's an ERP-based initiative, and for UPSC aspirants, note that wildlife protection in India falls under the concurrent list of the Seventh Schedule.

National e-Governance Division (NeGD) picked these firms through a competitive bidding process involving over 80 participants to drive digital transformation. These empanelled agencies will focus on AI model development, acting as key partners for central ministry digital mandates.

High-performance sports science collaboration is the core goal here, focusing on training methodologies and athlete development. Such international partnerships often seek to mirror Japan's advanced sports education framework, which is vital for India's long-term Olympic preparation goals.

Funding of roughly $105 million is being channeled into this startup to push forward sustainable energy frontiers. Green hydrogen is a cornerstone of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, aimed at making the country a global hub for production and exports.

Regulatory bodies like the RBI keep a close watch on banking protocols, and this fine followed specific discrepancies identified during a 2025 supervisory audit. It's a reminder of the Banking Regulation Act's teeth, specifically Section 47A, which allows the central bank to enforce discipline.

Service sector expansion and increased private investment played huge roles in achieving this growth momentum by the end of the fiscal year. You should track these reports alongside the Ministry of Finance's Economic Survey for a better grasp of macro-trends.

Innovation in metabolic recovery through fermented millet-based food earned this company the national accolade. Millets are currently a global priority, given their nutritional density, and India has been championing them since the UN declared 2023 the International Year of Millets.

Goa's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium saw our women's team lift the trophy after an impressive performance that saw them concede only a single goal. Interestingly, this win ended a long, seven-year wait for the regional crown, boosting the profile of women's football across the subcontinent.

This young talent secured the trophy with a decisive straight-set performance on the clay courts of Roland Garros. As an aspirant, it’s worth noting that the French Open remains the only Grand Slam played on this surface, which tests a player’s endurance differently.

Dominance on the field led to a 4-1 victory over Japan in the finals, cementing India’s top spot in the tournament. Hockey India’s structured support, including financial rewards for staff, is crucial for sustaining this talent pipeline for the national senior squads.

He was a powerhouse of talent who started out as a mimicry artist before moving into a legendary career in cinema. He won the national award for Best Actor in 2010 for a performance that remains a masterclass in emotional acting.

This day emphasizes the importance of detecting and managing foodborne risks across the entire supply chain. FAO and WHO collaboration established this observance in 2018 to ensure that food standards protect public health globally.

Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2008, this date serves to remind us of the marine ecosystems' vital role in Earth's health. The first official celebrations happened in 2009, reflecting growing global concern over ocean pollution and climate change.

Presidents exercise this power exclusively when the Parliament is not in session and urgent legislative measures are needed. It's a temporary tool with the same force as an Act, but it lapses six weeks after Parliament resumes if not cleared by both houses.

Judiciary has consistently warned against bypassing parliamentary debates by repeatedly using ordinance powers to re-legislate. Such precedents ensure that the executive branch stays within its functional limits as defined by the Constitution.

Human dignity and the right against exploitation are the bedrock of this legal protection framework. The court emphasized that rehabilitation is not just a policy but a fundamental right, linking the right to life with the necessity of living free from human trafficking.

Energy markets remain hypersensitive here because nearly 20% of global crude flows through this narrow bottleneck. Disruptions in this region create immediate inflationary pressures on India’s economy due to our high dependency on oil imports.

Nearly 40% of India's remittance inflows arrive from this specific region, underscoring the severe socio-economic impact of regional wars. Any geopolitical instability there immediately puts both the safety of our citizens and the country's current account balance at significant risk.