2. Raja Parba
- Name of the festival: Raja Parba
- Date/time: June 14–16, 2026
- State/country: Odisha, India
- Religion/community: Hindu/Odia community
- Purpose/significance: Celebrates womanhood and the onset of the monsoon.
- Historical/mythological background: It is believed that during these days, Mother Earth undergoes menstruation and prepares for future agricultural activities.
- Key rituals and traditions: Women play on flower-decorated swings; all agricultural operations are halted for three days to let the earth “rest.”
- Special foods/dress: Traditional Odia sweets like Poda Pitha.
- Duration: Three days
- Famous places: Celebrated across villages in Odisha.
- Type: Religious/Agricultural/Cultural
- Special facts: It is a unique festival that symbolizes the fertility of the soil and respect for womanhood.
3. Ambubachi Mela
- Name of the festival: Ambubachi Mela
- Date/time: June 22–26, 2026
- State/country: Assam, India
- Religion/community: Hindu (Tantric)
- Purpose/significance: Marks the annual menstruation period of the presiding Goddess, Kamakhya.
- Historical/mythological background: Associated with the legend of Goddess Kamakhya; the temple remains closed for three days during the menstruation period and reopens on the fourth day.
- Key rituals and traditions: Pilgrims and sadhus gather; temple doors are closed; spiritual chanting and intense meditation.
- Special foods/dress: Simple vegetarian meals provided by temple trusts.
- Duration: Five days
- Famous places: Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
- Type: Religious/Tantric festival
- Special facts: Also known as Ameti or the “Tantric fertility festival.”
4. Hemis Festival (Hemis Tsechu)
- Name of the festival: Hemis Festival
- Date/time: June 24–25, 2026
- State/country: Ladakh, India
- Religion/community: Buddhist
- Purpose/significance: Honors the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Historical/mythological background: Celebrated on the 10th day of the Tibetan lunar month.
- Key rituals and traditions: Masked “Cham” dances, traditional music, and cultural exhibitions.
- Special foods/dress: Traditional Ladakhi food; performers wear elaborate costumes and masks representing deities.
- Duration: Two days
- Famous places: Hemis Monastery, Ladakh
- Type: Religious/Cultural
- Special facts: One of the most prominent Buddhist celebrations globally.
5. Sao Joao Feast
- Name of the festival: Sao Joao Feast
- Date/time: June 24, 2026
- State/country: Goa, India
- Religion/community: Goan Catholic community
- Purpose/significance: Marks the onset of the monsoon and pays tribute to St. John the Baptist.
- Historical/mythological background: Honors St. John the Baptist, who baptized Jesus in the River Jordan.
- Key rituals and traditions: Jumping into wells and streams, wearing floral crowns (kopels).
- Special foods/dress: Seasonal fruits and local Goan delicacies.
- Duration: One day
- Famous places: Various parishes in Goa.
- Type: Religious/Cultural
- Special facts: Unique for the tradition of jumping into water bodies to celebrate St. John’s joy at the birth of Jesus.
6. Sindhu Darshan Festival
- Name of the festival: Sindhu Darshan Festival
- Date/time: June 23–27, 2026
- State/country: Ladakh, India
- Religion/community: Pan-India (Communal harmony)
- Purpose/significance: Promoting the River Sindhu (Indus) as a symbol of communal harmony.
- Historical/mythological background: Celebrated on the full moon day in June; symbolizes unity.
- Key rituals and traditions: Participants bring water from their local rivers to immerse in the Indus.
- Special foods/dress: Cultural attire from various Indian states.
- Duration: Three days
- Famous places: Banks of the River Sindhu, Leh
- Type: Cultural/National integration
- Special facts: 2026 marks the 30th edition, also known as the Pratham Sindhu Kumbh.
7. Feast of St. Peter & Paul (Sangodd Festival)
- Name of the festival: Feast of St. Peter & Paul
- Date/time: June 29, 2026
- State/country: Goa, India
- Religion/community: Catholic fishing community
- Purpose/significance: To bless the fishing season.
- Historical/mythological background: Celebrates the patron saints of fishermen.
- Key rituals and traditions: Morning prayers, crafting floating rafts by binding boats or trunks together.
- Special foods/dress: Seafood-based meals.
- Duration: One day
- Famous places: Bardez taluka, Goa
- Type: Religious/Monsoon festival
- Special facts: Known for the beautifully decorated floating rafts used in the celebrations.
June 2026 Current Affairs – 100 Practice MCQs
1. Who was appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff in June 2026?
A. Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani
B. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth
C. Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
D. Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar
Answer: B. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth
2. Which organization successfully conducted the flight test of the Indigenous Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) in June 2026?
A. ISRO
B. HAL
C. DRDO
D. BEL
Answer: C. DRDO
3. The Reserve Bank of India kept the Repo Rate unchanged at what percentage in its June 2026 monetary policy?
A. 5.00%
B. 5.25%
C. 5.50%
D. 6.00%
Answer: B. 5.25%
4. Which Indian state agreed to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in June 2026, becoming the 36th State/UT under the scheme?
A. Punjab
B. Kerala
C. West Bengal
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: C. West Bengal
5. Which Union Minister launched the VINIMAY Land Port Management System (LPMS) in June 2026?
A. Rajnath Singh
B. Amit Shah
C. Nitin Gadkari
D. Piyush Goyal
Answer: B. Amit Shah
6. The Indigenous Netra AEW&C System received Final Operational Clearance in June 2026. It is associated with which force?
A. Indian Navy
B. Indian Air Force
C. Indian Army
D. Coast Guard
Answer: B. Indian Air Force
7. Who is the President of India who presented the Padma Awards 2026 during the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II?
A. Ram Nath Kovind
B. Droupadi Murmu
C. Jagdeep Dhankhar
D. Narendra Modi
Answer: B. Droupadi Murmu
8. Which Indian city hosted the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II for the Padma Awards 2026?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Hyderabad
D. Bengaluru
Answer: B. New Delhi
9. Which country is scheduled to implement its Free Trade Agreement with India from July 2026?
A. Australia
B. Japan
C. United Kingdom
D. France
Answer: C. United Kingdom
10. Which Indian minister visited the United Kingdom in June 2026 ahead of the FTA implementation?
A. Ashwini Vaishnaw
B. Piyush Goyal
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. Kiren Rijiju
Answer: B. Piyush Goyal
11. The Fourth Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel was built for which force?
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Coast Guard
D. Border Security Force
Answer: C. Indian Coast Guard
12. The First Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026 was organized in which city?
A. Agartala
B. Guwahati
C. New Delhi
D. Shillong
Answer: C. New Delhi
13. Tripura’s famous Queen Pineapple has received which tag?
A. UNESCO Tag
B. GI Tag
C. Ramsar Tag
D. Heritage Tag
Answer: B. GI Tag
14. Which institution released the 8th edition of Trade Watch Quarterly (TWQ) in June 2026?
A. RBI
B. NITI Aayog
C. SEBI
D. NABARD
Answer: B. NITI Aayog
15. The Advanced Weapon System Complex inaugurated in June 2026 is located in:
A. Pune
B. Hyderabad
C. Chennai
D. Bengaluru
Answer: B. Hyderabad
16. Which defence organization inaugurated the Advanced Weapon System Complex?
A. HAL
B. ISRO
C. DRDO
D. BDL
Answer: C. DRDO
17. India’s space economy is expected to grow to around how many billion US dollars in the coming years, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh?
A. 20 Billion USD
B. 30 Billion USD
C. 45 Billion USD
D. 60 Billion USD
Answer: C. 45 Billion USD
18. The Southwest Monsoon fully covered which state by late June 2026?
A. Punjab
B. Maharashtra
C. Haryana
D. Rajasthan
Answer: B. Maharashtra
19. Which organization issued heavy rainfall alerts during the advancement of the Southwest Monsoon in June 2026?
A. CWC
B. IMD
C. ISRO
D. NDRF
Answer: B. IMD
20. The India–UK Executive Steering Group is mainly related to:
A. Health Cooperation
B. Defence Cooperation
C. Agriculture
D. Education
Answer: B. Defence Cooperation
21. Which Indian Navy ships visited Ho Chi Minh City in June 2026?
A. INS Vikrant and INS Kolkata
B. INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti
C. INS Arihant and INS Chennai
D. INS Talwar and INS Delhi
Answer: B. INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti
22. Which country hosted the port call of INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti?
A. Indonesia
B. Singapore
C. Vietnam
D. Thailand
Answer: C. Vietnam
23. Which Indian state hosted the Northeast India Infrastructure Summit (NEIINFRA 2026)?
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Mizoram
D. Tripura
Answer: B. Meghalaya
24. NEIINFRA 2026 was organized in which city?
A. Guwahati
B. Imphal
C. Shillong
D. Aizawl
Answer: C. Shillong
25. The Integrated Land Port Management System (VINIMAY) aims to:
A. Improve digital banking
B. Digitize cargo and passenger processing at land ports
C. Monitor air traffic
D. Modernize railway stations
Answer: B. Digitize cargo and passenger processing at land ports
26. Which ministry launched the AI-based Smart Warehousing System for foodgrain storage in June 2026?
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
C. Ministry of Rural Development
D. Ministry of Commerce
Answer: B. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
27. Who launched the AI-based Smart Warehousing System in June 2026?
A. Shivraj Singh Chouhan
B. Piyush Goyal
C. Pralhad Joshi
D. Amit Shah
Answer: C. Pralhad Joshi
28. Which organization launched the Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) Portal and Money Restoration Module (MRM) in June 2026?
A. CBI
B. I4C
C. NIA
D. UIDAI
Answer: B. I4C
29. I4C functions under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Electronics & IT
D. Ministry of Finance
Answer: B. Ministry of Home Affairs
30. Which city hosted the 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in June 2026?
A. Bhopal
B. Indore
C. Jaipur
D. Lucknow
Answer: B. Indore
31. Which declaration was adopted during the 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting?
A. Delhi Declaration
B. Goa Declaration
C. Indore Declaration
D. Mumbai Declaration
Answer: C. Indore Declaration
32. India hosted the 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting under which presidency?
A. G20 Presidency
B. SCO Presidency
C. BRICS Presidency 2026
D. BIMSTEC Presidency
Answer: C. BRICS Presidency 2026
33. The first World Yogasana Sports Championship 2026 was held in:
A. New Delhi
B. Ahmedabad
C. Bhopal
D. Pune
Answer: B. Ahmedabad
34. Which Prime Minister highlighted the significance of the first World Yogasana Sports Championship?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Anthony Albanese
C. Keir Starmer
D. Mark Carney
Answer: A. Narendra Modi
35. The Cabinet approved a ₹9,585 crore scheme in June 2026 mainly to:
A. Build airports
B. Replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR
C. Construct highways
D. Promote electric railways
Answer: B. Replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR
36. The ₹9,585 crore scheme is mainly aimed at reducing:
A. Water pollution
B. Air pollution
C. Noise pollution
D. Marine pollution
Answer: B. Air pollution
37. Government e-Marketplace (GeM) signed an MoU with:
A. ISRO
B. CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd (CSC-SPV)
C. NASSCOM
D. NPCI
Answer: B. CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd (CSC-SPV)
38. The GeM–CSC MoU aims to establish how many GeM Suvidha Kendras?
A. 25
B. 40
C. 50
D. 100
Answer: C. 50
39. GeM Suvidha Kendras will initially be established across:
A. 5 States
B. 7 States
C. 9 States
D. 12 States
Answer: C. 9 States
40. Which Union Health Minister launched the celebrations marking “10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care”?
A. Mansukh Mandaviya
B. J.P. Nadda
C. Ashwini Vaishnaw
D. Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer: B. J.P. Nadda
41. PMSMA stands for:
A. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
B. Prime Minister Smart Medical Assistance
C. Public Medical Safety Mission of India
D. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Mission Abhiyan
Answer: A. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
42. World Environment Day is observed every year on:
A. 1 June
B. 3 June
C. 5 June
D. 8 June
Answer: C. 5 June
43. World Oceans Day is celebrated on:
A. 6 June
B. 7 June
C. 8 June
D. 10 June
Answer: C. 8 June
44. International Day Against Child Labour is observed on:
A. 10 June
B. 11 June
C. 12 June
D. 15 June
Answer: C. 12 June
45. Which Indian chess grandmaster became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title in June 2026?
A. Viswanathan Anand
B. R. Praggnanandhaa
C. Arjun Erigaisi
D. D. Gukesh
Answer: B. R. Praggnanandhaa
46. R. Praggnanandhaa won the Norway Chess title in:
A. Sweden
B. Norway
C. Denmark
D. Finland
Answer: B. Norway
47. Which Indian women’s team won the FIH Women’s Nations Cup 2026?
A. Indian Women’s Football Team
B. Indian Women’s Hockey Team
C. Indian Women’s Cricket Team
D. Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team
Answer: B. Indian Women’s Hockey Team
48. India’s victory in the FIH Women’s Nations Cup earned promotion to:
A. Hockey World Cup
B. Commonwealth Games
C. FIH Pro League
D. Asian Games
Answer: C. FIH Pro League
49. Which country did India defeat in the final of the FIH Women’s Nations Cup 2026?
A. Australia
B. Germany
C. New Zealand
D. England
Answer: C. New Zealand
50. Which city hosted the FIH Women’s Nations Cup 2026 final?
A. Auckland
B. Wellington
C. Christchurch
D. Auckland, New Zealand
Answer: D. Auckland, New Zealand
