Current Affairs Quiz 10th June 2026 Quiz

Exp. Swaminathan Janakiraman Reappointed as RBI Deputy Governor

The Central Government has re-appointed Swaminathan Janakiraman as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for an additional term of two years.

His renewed tenure will commence on 26 June 2026, ensuring continuity in the RBI’s leadership.

Janakiraman has been serving as one of the Deputy Governors of Reserve Bank of India, playing a key role in banking regulation and financial sector oversight.

RBI Deputy Governors

• Swaminathan Janakiraman
• Poonam Gupta
• Shirish Chandra Murmu
• Rohit Jain

Exp. Centre Forms Six Working Groups to Boost Domestic Manufacturing and Reduce Imports

The Central Government has constituted six sector-specific working groups to identify up to 100 products for domestic manufacturing and import substitution, aiming to strengthen India’s self-reliance.

The groups cover key sectors including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles, capital goods, energy, construction equipment, defence, aerospace, and electronics.

Chaired by the Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the groups will submit their recommendations to the Cabinet Secretariat within three weeks.

The initiative comes amid rising imports, which increased by 7.5% to USD 775 billion in FY 2025-26, with major imports including crude oil, electronic goods, machinery, chemicals, and transport equipment.

Exp. RBI MPC Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%, Retains Neutral Stance

The 61st meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and continue with the neutral policy stance.

The MPC projected India’s real GDP growth at 6.6% for 2026-27 and CPI inflation at 5.1%, reflecting a balanced outlook on growth and price stability.

RBI Current Policy Rate are as under –

• Policy Repo Rate – 5.25%
• Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) – 5.00%
• Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) – 5.50%
• Bank Rate – 5.50%
• Reverse Repo Rate – 3.35%
• Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) – 3.00%
• Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – 18%

Exp. Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary Declared India’s 100th Ramsar Site

Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia has been designated as India’s 100th Ramsar Site, recognizing its rich avifaunal biodiversity and importance as a habitat for migratory and resident birds.

A Ramsar Site is a wetland recognized under theRamsar Convention as a Wetland of International Importance. The convention was signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971.

Exp. India Wins SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 for Record Sixth Time

The India Women’s National Football Team defeated the Bangladesh Women’s National Football Team by 3-1 in the final to win the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 title for a record sixth time.

The championship final was played at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, where India overcame the defending champions Bangladesh, to reclaim the regional crown.

Exp. Savitha Shri Baskar Wins 2026 Women’s Asian Individual Chess Championship

Savitha Shri Baskar, a 19-year-old International Master from Chennai, won the Women’s Asian Individual Chess Championship 2026 held in Ulaanbaatar and secured qualification for the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2027.

Savitha finished with 7.5 points from nine rounds, defeating Afruza Khamdamova on tie-breaks, while Song Yuxin claimed the bronze medal.

This is the biggest achievement of Savitha’s career and marks India’s 13th Women’s Asian Championship title, with India winning three of the last four editions of the tournament.

Exp. Mirra Andreeva Wins First Grand Slam Title at French Open

Mirra Andreeva won her maiden Grand Slam title by defeating Maja Chwalinska in the women’s singles final of the French Open.

With this victory, Andreeva became the first Russian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since Maria Sharapova won the French Open in 2014.

Exp. Tarun Kapoor Gets One-Year Extension as Advisor to PM Modi

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a one-year extension for Tarun Kapoor as Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Mr. Kapoor’s extended tenure in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) will come into effect from 10 June 2026 and continue for an additional one year.

Exp. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed as Next Vice Chief of the Air Staff

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force and is scheduled to assume office on 1 July 2026, succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor.

Commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 6 December 1986, Air Marshal Dixit previously served as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff at Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, before being appointed as VCAS.

Recent Appointments in Defence Sector

• 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command -Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty
• 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) – Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar
• Director of Central Bureau of Investigation – Praveen Sood (one year extension
• Chief of Defence Staff of India – Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (replace Anil Chauhan)
• Chief of the Indian Navy – Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan;26^th; (replace Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi)

Exp. South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung Nominates Han Seong-sook as Prime Minister

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seong-sook, the current Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as the country’s next Prime Minister.

If approved by the National Assembly, Han would become the first female Prime Minister under the Lee administration and only the second woman in South Korea’s history to hold the post after Han Myeong-sook (2006–2007).

Newly Appointed Prime Ministers  & Presidents

• Prime Minister of Slovenia – Janez Janša
• Prime Minister of Latvia – Andris Kulbergs
• President of Uganda – Yoweri Museveni (7th Term)
• Prime Minister of Bulgaria – Rumen Radev
• President of Djibouti – Ismail Omar Guelleh

Exp. West Bengal set to become 36th State and UT to implement Ayushman Bharat Yojana

West Bengal is set to become the 36th State/Union Territory to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), following the signing of an MoU between the National Health Authority and the State Government.

The implementation of AB PM-JAY will provide health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalization, offering financial protection to millions of eligible beneficiaries in the state.

The move is expected to strengthen West Bengal’s healthcare ecosystem by improving access to affordable, quality healthcare and enabling nationwide portability of healthcare benefits for beneficiaries.

About West Bengal

• Capital – Kolkata
• Chief Minister – Suvendu Adhikari
• Governor – RN Ravi

Exp. Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri Tahr Population Rises to 1,364, Reflecting Success of Conservation Efforts

Tamil Nadu’s latest synchronised survey estimated the population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr at 1,364 in 2026, reflecting a 4.68% increase from 1,303 in 2025 and an overall rise of more than 32% since 2024.

Conducted from 24–27 April 2026, the survey covered 177 survey blocks, 126 forest beats, and 43 forest ranges across all 14 Nilgiri Tahr-bearing forest divisions in Tamil Nadu, with support from the Kerala Forest Department.

Officials credited the population growth to conservation efforts under Project Nilgiri Tahr, while emphasizing the importance of protecting high-altitude grasslands and preventing forest fires for the species’ long-term survival.

The survey also utilized the Android-based VARUDAI mobile application for real-time data collection, improving monitoring accuracy. Simultaneously, Tamil Nadu recorded 393 bird species with an estimated population of 6.01 lakh birds during its annual synchronised bird surveys.

Exp. RBI Imposes ₹2.49 Lakh Penalty on Canara Bank for Delayed Currency Chest Reporting

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2,49,658 on Canara Bank for delayed reporting by its currency chest, citing a violation of regulatory reporting norms.

The penalty order was received by Canara Bank on 6 June 2026, and the financial impact of the regulatory action is limited to the penalty amount of ₹2.49 lakh.

Recent Penalties imposed on Financial Institution

• Nissan Renault Financial Services India (₹1 crore) by IRDAI – for violations related to motor insurance service guidelines and other regulatory norms.
• City Union Bank (₹10.10 lakh) by RBI – for non-compliance with regulatory directions
• Mintifi Finserve (₹3.10 lakh) by RBI – for non-compliance with regulatory directions
• Newa Investments (₹2.70 lakh) by RBI – for non-compliance with regulatory directions.
• YES Bank (₹31.80 lakh) by RBI – for non-compliance with certain ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’ provisions

Exp. PFRDA Launches StAR NPS Digital Platform for Seamless National Pension System Onboarding

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has operationalized StAR NPS (Securities Trading and Reporting – National Pension System) to enhance and simplify the National Pension System enrollment process.

Developed by BSE Technologies Private Limited, the new digital platform enables faster, paperless, and more convenient onboarding of NPS subscribers.

StAR NPS will be used by Points of Presence (PoPs) and their pension agents for subscriber registration, onboarding, and servicing, improving efficiency and accessibility in pension-related services.

Exp. IFC Commits $50 Million to Hygenco Green Energies to Boost India’s Green Hydrogen Sector

International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed $50 million to Hygenco Green Energies to support the development of the green hydrogen sector in India.

IFC, the private-sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, is partnering with other global investors to accelerate clean energy and sustainable industrial growth.

Along with IFC, Siemens Financial Services, Clean Technology Fund, Frontier Opportunities Fund, and Fullerton Carbon Action Fund have signed a combined $105 million investment agreement in Hygenco Green Energies.