Daily Current Affairs
13 June 2026 · 10 questions
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth was announced as India's next Chief of Army Staff. On which date will he take charge?
Correct Answer: B. June 30, 2026
The Indian Government announced Lt General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on June 13, 2026. He will take charge on June 30, 2026, replacing outgoing COAS General Upendra Dwivedi. He will lead one of the world's largest and most powerful military forces. The Chief of Army Staff is the highest-ranking officer of the Indian Army, appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's IPO. SpaceX's valuation surpassed which figure during the IPO?
Correct Answer: D. $2 trillion
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's highly anticipated public listing in June 2026. SpaceX's aerospace and AI company witnessed a massive surge in share price during its stock market debut, pushing its valuation beyond $2 trillion. Musk had previously been the world's wealthiest person but crossed the trillion-dollar net worth threshold after SpaceX's IPO. SpaceX is known for reusable rockets and the Starlink satellite internet service.
Odisha Cabinet approved the restoration of original Odia names for how many places across the state?
Correct Answer: A. 64 places across 26 districts
The Odisha state government approved the restoration of original Odia names for 64 places spread across 26 districts. The decision was approved by the state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on June 13, 2026. The initiative seeks to replace colonial-era English names with the original Odia names, preserving the state's cultural and linguistic identity.
India's indigenous AI video generation model 'Varya' was developed by which company under the IndiaAI Mission?
Correct Answer: C. Avataar.ai
Avataar.ai — an AI-native transformation company — launched 'Varya', India's indigenous AI-powered video generation model, under the support of the IndiaAI Mission. It was announced on June 12, 2026 in New Delhi. Varya aims to make high-quality video creation affordable, accessible, and scalable. The model uses generative AI to create video content and represents India's growing capabilities in foundational AI models.
India led global digital wallet app downloads in 2025. How many wallet app downloads did India record in 2025?
Correct Answer: B. Over 440 million
According to a Sensor Tower report, India emerged as the world's largest market for digital wallet app downloads in 2025, recording over 440 million wallet app downloads — significantly ahead of other global markets. Homegrown platforms such as PhonePe and Paytm led the growth, driven by India's booming UPI ecosystem. India's digital payments success is powered by NPCI's UPI infrastructure.
DRDO's missile trials on June 10-11, 2026 included the maiden flight of which anti-ship missile?
Correct Answer: D. NASM-MR (Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range)
DRDO successfully conducted three consecutive missile tests on June 10-11, 2026 — including advanced Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor missiles and the maiden flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR). NASM-MR is designed to engage surface warships at medium range. The successful trials strengthen India's indigenous defence capability across air, land, and naval domains.
Sudarsan Pattnaik became the first Indian to win which award in Russia on June 11, 2026?
Correct Answer: A. Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik from Odisha became the first Indian to win the prestigious Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026. He received the award at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Russia on June 11, 2026. Pattnaik was honoured for his exceptional contribution to sand art. He is one of India's most acclaimed sand artists, with numerous international awards and a Padma Shri to his name.
The Centre proposed unified broadcasting rules for TV and radio. These draft rules were issued by which Ministry?
Correct Answer: C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)
The Government of India released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules of 2026 — proposing a common regulatory framework for all television and radio broadcasting services. The draft rules were issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) on June 12, 2026. These rules aim to unify the regulatory landscape across all broadcast media services in India.
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire. What historic financial milestone did he achieve?
Correct Answer: B. World's first trillionaire
Elon Musk created history by becoming the world's first trillionaire — a net worth exceeding $1 trillion — after SpaceX's highly anticipated public listing in June 2026. SpaceX's valuation surged beyond $2 trillion during its stock market debut. Musk had previously been the world's wealthiest person and holds stakes in multiple companies including SpaceX, Tesla, X (formerly Twitter), and xAI.
DRDO conducted three consecutive missile tests. These trials were conducted on which dates?
Correct Answer: D. June 10-11, 2026
DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) successfully conducted three consecutive missile tests on June 10 and 11, 2026. The trials included advanced Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor missiles and the maiden flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR). These successes strengthen India's indigenous defence capabilities across air, naval, and strategic domains. DRDO was established in 1958 and is headquartered in New Delhi.