16 June 2026 Current Affairs Quiz

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  1. Recently, the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the first global treaty establishing essential labour standards for which category of workers?
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    (A) Migrant Workers

  • B

    (B) Gig Workers

  • C

    (C) Factory Workers

  • D

    (D) Agricultural Workers

  Explanation

  Answer: (B) Gig Workers

  Explanation:
  The ILO adopted its first global treaty focused on protecting the rights of gig workers, ensuring fair wages, social security, and better working conditions for workers employed through digital platforms.

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   Q2.  Who has recently become the world's first trillionaire according to recent reports?

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    (A) Jeff Bezos

  • B

    (B) Bernard Arnault

  • C

    (C) Elon Musk
     

  • D

    (D) Mark Zuckerberg

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) Elon Musk

  Explanation:
  Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is projected to become the world's first trillionaire due to the rapid growth of his business ventures.

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  Q3. Who became the first Indian to win the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026?

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    (A) Sudarsan Pattnaik

  • B

    (B) Jatin Das

  • C

    (C) Satish Gujral

  • D

    (D) M.F. Husain

  Explanation

  Answer: (A) Sudarsan Pattnaik

  Explanation:
  Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik became the first Indian to win the prestigious Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026.

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  Q4. Which AI-powered distilled video model was recently launched by Avaatar?

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    (A) Vani

  • B

    (B) Astra

  • C

    (C) Varya

  • D

    (D) Vega

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) Varya

  Explanation:
  Avaatar launched Varya, an advanced AI-driven distilled video model aimed at transforming content creation and visualization.

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  Q5. Which institution launched 'ANCHOR', the world's most detailed 3D atlas of the human brainstem?

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    (A) IIT Bombay

  • B

    (B) IIT Delhi

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    (C) AIIMS New Delhi

  • D

    (D) IIT Madras

  Explanation

  Answer: (D) IIT Madras

  Explanation:
  IIT Madras launched ANCHOR, a highly detailed 3D atlas of the human brainstem to support neuroscience research and medical education.

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  Q6. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the High-Level Technical Expert Committee on Labour Statistics?

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    (A) Bibek Debroy

  • B

    (B) Alakh N. Sharma

  • C

    (C) Arvind Panagariya

  • D

    (D) Ramesh Chand

  Explanation

  Answer: (B) Alakh N. Sharma

  Explanation:
  Economist Alakh N. Sharma has been appointed to head the committee responsible for improving labour statistics and employment data collection.

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  Q7. Recently, General Dheeraj Seth was appointed as the:

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    (A) Chief of Naval Staff

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    (B) Chief of Air Staff

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    (C) Army Chief

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    (D) Chief of Defence Staff

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) Army Chief

  Explanation:
  General Dheeraj Seth was recently appointed as the Chief of the Indian Army.

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  Q8. Raja Festival, recently seen in the news, is celebrated in which state?

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    (A) Assam

  • B

    (B) Odisha

  • C

    (C) West Bengal

  • D

    (D) Jharkhand

  Explanation

  Answer: (B) Odisha

  Explanation:
  The Raja Festival is a traditional festival of Odisha that celebrates womanhood, fertility, and the arrival of the monsoon season.

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  Q9. Kane Williamson, who was recently in the news, belongs to which country?

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    (A) Australia

  • B

    (B) South Africa

  • C

    (C) England

  • D

    (D) New Zealand

  Explanation

  Answer: (D) New Zealand

  Explanation:
  Kane Williamson is a renowned cricketer and former captain of the New Zealand national cricket team.

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  Q10. International Wind Energy Day is observed annually on:

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    (A) 5 June

  • B

    (B) 10 June

  • C

    (C) 15 June

  • D

    (D) 21 June

  Explanation

  Answer: (C) 15 June

  Explanation:
  International Wind Energy Day is observed every year on 15 June to raise awareness about the importance of wind energy as a renewable energy source.