Daily Current Affairs

Correct Answer: B. Minamarg

India achieved the successful breakthrough of the main tunnel of the Zojila Tunnel Project at Minamarg in Ladakh's Kargil district on June 9, 2026. This breakthrough brings India one step closer to establishing year-round connectivity between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The Zojila Pass currently remains snowbound for around 6 months a year — cutting off Ladakh from the rest of India. The tunnel will be one of Asia's longest road tunnels.

Correct Answer: D. Jamnagar, Gujarat

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Meta Platforms announced a strategic partnership to establish an AI-enabled hyperscale data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The 168 MW facility is expected to be completed within two years. It will be Meta's first build-to-suit data centre in India. The project signals India's emergence as a major hub for AI infrastructure investment, with Jamnagar already home to Reliance's massive industrial complex.

Correct Answer: A. VINIMAY manages cargo, passengers, and vehicles at India's land ports

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) 'VINIMAY' in New Delhi on June 9, 2026. The digital platform aims to transform the management of cargo, passengers, and vehicles at India's land ports through real-time coordination and technology-driven operations. VINIMAY will enhance trade facilitation and border management efficiency. Land ports are key entry/exit points for cross-border trade with Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan.

Correct Answer: C. 2027

NASA announced the crew for the Artemis III mission — scheduled for 2027. The mission will serve as a critical test flight to validate complex spacecraft rendezvous and docking operations in Earth orbit before future lunar landings. It features collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA). The Artemis programme aims to return humans to the Moon — the first time since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.

Correct Answer: B. 168 MW

The Reliance Industries and Meta Platforms partnership will establish a 168 MW AI-enabled hyperscale data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The facility is expected to be completed within two years and will be Meta's first build-to-suit data centre in India. A hyperscale data centre is a large facility that supports massive-scale cloud and AI workloads. The 168 MW capacity makes it one of India's largest planned data centres.

Correct Answer: D. Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)

World monitoring agencies reported a new El Niño event emerging in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the phenomenon is expected to strengthen significantly in upcoming months. El Niño is a natural climate cycle characterised by warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean — it disrupts global weather patterns, causing floods, droughts, and temperature anomalies across the world.

Correct Answer: A. Chennai

Renowned filmmaker Bharathi Rajaa passed away in Chennai at the age of 84. The veteran director, producer, and actor had been battling prolonged illness. He was known for bringing the beauty, culture, and emotions of rural India — particularly Tamil Nadu — to the silver screen and transforming Tamil cinema. He won multiple National Awards for his films. Some of his iconic works include Ninaithale Inikkum, Johnny, and Muthal Mariyathai.

Correct Answer: C. G7 Summit

PM Narendra Modi is set to embark on a six-day visit to France and Slovakia starting June 13, 2026. He will hold bilateral meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, alongside participation in the G7 Summit. The G7 (Group of Seven) consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the USA — the world's seven major advanced economies. India participates as a guest at G7 Summits.

Correct Answer: B. CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched 'Project Ganga' in Lucknow — a transformative initiative aimed at expanding high-speed internet connectivity to rural areas of Uttar Pradesh. The project seeks to bridge the digital divide by providing last-mile connectivity across the state's villages. UP is India's most populous state. Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh.

Correct Answer: D. Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

The Zojila Tunnel Project aims to establish year-round connectivity between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh — currently cut off from each other for around 6 months a year due to heavy snowfall at the Zojila Pass. The tunnel breakthrough was achieved at Minamarg, Kargil district, Ladakh on June 9, 2026. The Zojila Tunnel will be approximately 14.2 km long and will be one of Asia's longest road tunnels at high altitude.