Current Affairs Quiz 24th June 2026 Quiz

Exp. APEDA Facilitates First-Ever Export of Dried Whole Egg Powder from Odisha to Austria

APEDA facilitated the first-ever export of 22.6 metric tonnes of dried whole egg powder from Balangir, Odisha, to Austria, marking a major milestone for India’s value-added poultry exports.

The consignment was exported by OVO Farm Pvt. Ltd., an APEDA-registered exporter, from its state-of-the-art egg processing facility established in Balangir in 2025.

The processing unit meets EU hygiene norms, EIC standards, is certified under FSSC 22000 Version 6, and holds HALAL and KOSHER certifications, boosting India’s access to premium global markets.

Exp. Jainendra K. Jain Becomes First Indian-Origin Scientist to Win Wolf Prize in Physics

US-based Indian-origin theoretical physicist Jainendra K. Jain became the first person of Indian origin to receive the Wolf Prize in Physics for his pioneering discovery of composite fermions.

Jain was honoured for revolutionising the understanding of the fractional quantum Hall effect and advancing research on two-dimensional electron systems.

Presented by Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem, the Wolf Prize, awarded annually since 1978, is among the world’s most prestigious scientific honours, with 27 Physics laureates later receiving the Nobel Prize.

Recent Awards

• Slovakia’s Highest National Award The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) – PM Narendra Modi
• Princess of Asturias Award – Lionel Messi
• Finacle Innovation Awards 2026 for Data Analytics Platform – J&K Bank
• Labbaytum Awards – India’s Haj Mission

Exp. Warship Builder GRSE Granted Navratna Status, Becomes 29th Navratna CPSE

Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has been granted ‘Navratna’ status by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), becoming the 29th Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).

The Navratna status provides GRSE with greater financial and operational autonomy, enabling it to undertake larger investments and strategic expansion.

GRSE has delivered 118 warships, including 80 to the Indian Navy, making it the largest warship supplier to the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and friendly foreign countries.

Exp. UCO Bank Appoints Rajendra Kumar Saboo as Additional MD & CEO

UCO Bank has appointed Rajendra Kumar Saboo, its Executive Director, as the additional Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO).

Saboo has been given the additional charge following the completion of former MD & CEO Ashwani Kumar’s tenure on 31 May 2026.

Rajendra Kumar Saboo, who joined UCO Bank as Executive Director in November 2022, will serve as MD & CEO until 31 August 2026, a regular appointment, or further orders, whichever is earlier.

Exp. India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in 2025

India became the world’s top ship recycling nation in 2025, with its global share rising from 30.1% in 2024 to 35.4%, according to the UNCTAD report.

Ship recycling in India increased by nearly 60%, reaching 2.99 million gross tonnes in 2025 compared to 1.86 million gross tonnes in 2024.

India achieved the Maritime India Vision 2030 target of becoming the world’s leading ship recycling nation five years ahead of schedule, reinforcing its position as a global hub for sustainable ship recycling

Exp. Colombia Elects Abelardo De La Espriella as New President

Colombia has elected Abelardo De La Espriella as its new President, succeeding Gustavo Petro.

Gustavo Petro was Colombia’s first left-wing President, marking a significant political shift before the election of his successor.

About Colombia

• Capital – Bogota
• Currency – Colombian peso
• President – Abelardo De La Espriella
• Continent – South America

Exp. Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party.

With Starmer’s resignation, the United Kingdom is set to have its seventh Prime Minister in a decade this year, reflecting continued political turnover.

About United Kingdom (UK)

• Capital – London
• Currency – Pound sterling
• Prime Minister – Keir Stammer (replace Rishi Sunak

Exp. Tushar Mehta Reappointed as Solicitor General of India for Three More Years

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the reappointment of Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India for a three-year term, effective 1 July 2026.

The Solicitor General of India is the second-highest law officer of the Union Government after the Attorney General for India.

Tushar Mehta first assumed office in October 2018, and his fresh tenure will extend his total service as Solicitor General to 11 years.

Exp. Amit Shah Launches NAFED’s Digital Auction Portal NAFEX.in

Amit Shah launched NAFED’s digital auction portal, NAFEX.in, in New Delhi to promote transparency, efficiency, and technology-driven reforms in the cooperative sector.

Along with NAFEX.in, he unveiled the NAFED-KALYAN Scholarship Scheme for farmers’ children, the DRISHTI Portal for pulses and oilseeds inventory management, and an ERP Portal to improve NAFED’s organisational efficiency.

NAFEX.in is designed to provide a transparent digital platform for agricultural produce auctions, benefiting farmers, member institutions, and other stakeholders by streamlining auction processes.

These initiatives support the government’s vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi”, strengthening cooperative institutions through digital innovation, transparency, and farmer-centric reforms.

Exp. Annual Ambubachi Mela Begins at Kamakhya Temple in Assam

The annual Ambubachi Mela will commence at the Kamakhya Temple, located on the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati.

Ambubachi Mela celebrates the annual menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya and is one of the most significant religious festivals in eastern India.

About Assam

• Formation – 26 January 1950
• Capital – Dispur
• Chief Minister –Himanta Biswa Sarma; 2^nd time
• Governor – Lakshman Prasad Acharya

Exp. 19th Mumbai International Film Festival 2026 Concludes with Golden Conch Awards

The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF 2026) concluded in Mumbai, with Jishnu Dev Varma presiding over the closing ceremony.

MIFF is one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals dedicated to Documentary, Short Fiction, and Animation Films.

In the International Competition, the Polish documentary “Silver” won the Golden Conch for Best Documentary, while “Maya’s Song” and “Under The Snow” received the Silver Conch for Best Animation and Best Short Fiction Film, respectively.

In the National Competition, “Armstrong from Angalamman Kovil Street” won the Silver Conch for Best Animation Film.

Exp. Ajit Doval Hosts BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting in New Delhi

Ajit Doval hosted the meeting of National Security Advisers (NSAs) of BRICS countries in New Delhi.

India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship is being conducted under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability.”

Exp. India’s Core Sector Growth Slows to 0.5% in May 2026

India’s Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) recorded 0.5% growth in May 2026, marking the second-slowest growth in the last 21 months, with only October 2025 (-0.1%) performing worse.

Five of the eight core sectors registered negative growth in May 2026, including crude oil (-4.6%), natural gas (-4.9%), refinery products (-8.7%), coal (-9.3%), and fertilisers (-0.9%).

The sharp decline in refinery products was the worst in 3.5 years, attributed partly to the West Asia crisis, while lower crude prices, higher imports, and weaker petro-product exports also impacted production.

Steel (5%), cement (8.4%), and electricity (8.7%) were the only core sectors to record positive growth during May 2026.

Exp. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Fastest Fifty in List A Cricket History

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created history by scoring the fastest half-century in List A cricket, reaching his 50 in just 11 balls.

The 15-year-old achieved the milestone while playing for India A against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nation Series Final at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

With his 11-ball fifty, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi surpassed the previous record of 12 balls, held by Kaushalya Weeratne since the 2005–06 season.

Exp. PM Modi Commissions Three Indigenous Naval Platforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built Indian Navy platforms – INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray – in Kolkata, highlighting India’s new vision for the shipbuilding sector.

The three warships, built with over 75% indigenous content, will strengthen India’s combat operations, hydrographic surveying, anti-submarine warfare, and coastal defence capabilities.

The Prime Minister said shipbuilding, ship repair, and Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) are being developed as a national mission to boost self-reliance, create lakhs of jobs, and strengthen the maritime economy.