Practice the most important Daily Current Affairs MCQ Questions and Answers – 29 June 2026 for SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC GD, Railway NTPC, Group D, Banking, UPSC, State PSC, Police, Defence and other competitive examinations.
These Current Affairs MCQs cover important national and international events, economy, science & technology, defence, sports, government schemes and recent developments that are important from the examination point of view.
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Q1. During his State Visit on 29 June 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the National Day celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of independence of which country as the “Guest of Honour”?
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the National Day celebrations of Seychelles as the Guest of Honour. He became the first Indian Prime Minister to receive this honour during the country’s 50th Independence anniversary celebrations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the National Day celebrations of Seychelles as the Guest of Honour. He became the first Indian Prime Minister to receive this honour during the country’s 50th Independence anniversary celebrations.
Q2. Which two Indian Naval Ships were docked at Port Victoria during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Seychelles?
Explanation:
INS Tarkash and INS Ikshak were deployed at Port Victoria as a symbol of India’s maritime partnership with Seychelles under the MAHASAGAR vision.
INS Tarkash and INS Ikshak were deployed at Port Victoria as a symbol of India’s maritime partnership with Seychelles under the MAHASAGAR vision.
Q3. The proposed Delhi–Varanasi High-Speed Rail Corridor will pass through which two major intermediate cities?
Explanation:
The proposed Delhi–Varanasi Bullet Train corridor will connect Delhi with Varanasi via Jewar and Lucknow, reducing travel time to around 1 hour and 40 minutes.
The proposed Delhi–Varanasi Bullet Train corridor will connect Delhi with Varanasi via Jewar and Lucknow, reducing travel time to around 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Q4. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently issued a travel advisory for pilgrims undertaking which pilgrimage due to Chinese visa delays?
Explanation:
The MEA issued an advisory for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims after delays in the issuance of Chinese visas to Indian travellers in Nepal.
The MEA issued an advisory for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims after delays in the issuance of Chinese visas to Indian travellers in Nepal.
Q5. Indian athlete Sarvesh Kushare, who recently equalled the national record, is associated with which athletics event?
Explanation:
Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare equalled the national record by clearing 2.31 metres during a selection trial.
Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare equalled the national record by clearing 2.31 metres during a selection trial.
Q6. The Central Government has announced that it will bear what percentage of the compliance cost for Indian MSMEs to protect them from the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
Explanation:
The Central Government announced that it will bear 90% of the compliance cost for Indian MSMEs to help them remain globally competitive under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
The Central Government announced that it will bear 90% of the compliance cost for Indian MSMEs to help them remain globally competitive under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Q7. What is the primary objective of the new Wagon Design Policy unveiled by the Ministry of Railways in June 2026?
Explanation:
The new Wagon Design Policy aims to modernise freight transportation by improving efficiency, enhancing safety standards and promoting wagon standardisation across the Indian Railways network.
The new Wagon Design Policy aims to modernise freight transportation by improving efficiency, enhancing safety standards and promoting wagon standardisation across the Indian Railways network.
Q8. Which state government launched a comprehensive mental health and emotional well-being programme for primary school students in June 2026?
Explanation:
The Rajasthan Government introduced a first-of-its-kind mental health and emotional well-being programme for primary school students to promote emotional resilience and reduce academic stress.
The Rajasthan Government introduced a first-of-its-kind mental health and emotional well-being programme for primary school students to promote emotional resilience and reduce academic stress.
Q9. India and Seychelles signed how many development outcomes covering defence, digital payments, space cooperation and other sectors during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit?
Explanation:
India and Seychelles announced 19 major development outcomes to strengthen cooperation in defence, digital payments, space technology, maritime security and capacity building.
India and Seychelles announced 19 major development outcomes to strengthen cooperation in defence, digital payments, space technology, maritime security and capacity building.
Q10. Which country defeated India 2-0 in the T20 International series held in Belfast in June 2026?
Explanation:
Ireland created history by defeating India 2-0 in the T20 International series held in Belfast, registering its first-ever T20I series victory over India.
Ireland created history by defeating India 2-0 in the T20 International series held in Belfast, registering its first-ever T20I series victory over India.