ഓരോ ആഴ്ചയ്ലേയും പത്രങ്ങളിലെ CURRENT AFFAIRS-44(J12)
Questions and Answers
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Who was given charge of Kerala’s newly created Artificial Intelligence department, the first such AI ministry in India?
Answer: P. K. Kunhalikutty -
Which year has been declared as the 'Year of Culture and Tourism' between India and Italy?
Answer: 2027 -
Which traditional Indian sweetener is emerging globally as a healthier substitute for refined sugar due to its nutritional benefits and rising exports?
Answer: Jaggery (Gur) -
The Anaimangalam (Leiden) Copper Plates, recently returned from the Netherlands to India, belong to which 11th-century empire?
Answer: Chola Empire -
What is the new sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court after the ordinance approved by President Droupadi Murmu?
Answer: 38 -
Which climate-resilient water infrastructure in the Netherlands was visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit?
Answer: Afsluitdijk Dam -
Name the ₹175 crore mission launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to develop Nagaland into a premium specialty coffee hub.
Answer: Coffees of Nagaland -
Name the portal launched by the Government of India, under the broader Ayush Grid initiative, to modernise grant management in the traditional healthcare sector.
Answer: Ayush Anudan Portal -
Which ministry launched the JEEVAN app and SHATAYU Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard to strengthen India’s elder care ecosystem through digital technology?
Answer: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment -
Which state became the first in India to introduce an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB)-based excise taxation system?
Answer: Karnataka -
Which state became the first in India to create a dedicated cabinet-level Artificial Intelligence (AI) portfolio?
Answer: Kerala -
Which decommissioned naval warship will serve as the centrepiece of India’s first underwater museum near Sindhudurg, Maharashtra?
Answer: INS Guldar -
Which disease outbreak was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization due to rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda?
Answer: Ebola outbreak -
Who created history by summiting Mount Everest for the 32nd time, setting a new world record for the most Everest ascents?
Answer: Kami Rita Sherpa -
Who has officially become the new Chair of the US Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell?
Answer: Kevin Warsh -
Who assumed charge as the new CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India on 18 May 2026?
Answer: Saurabh Vijay -
Which company signed an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish India’s first private-sector marine gas turbine facility in Visakhapatnam?
Answer: Bharat Forge -
Which multinational military exercise launched by India involved armed forces from 12 friendly nations and focused on counter-terrorism operations and jungle warfare?
Answer: PRAGATI 2026 -
Which mission received the 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award for India’s achievement in lunar exploration?
Answer: Chandrayaan-3 -
Which novel became the first Mandarin Chinese-translated work to win the International Booker Prize 2026?
Answer: Taiwan Travelogue
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A new railway zone with its headquarters in Visakhapatnam officially became operational in India on June 1, 2026. Which is this zone?
Answer: South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) -
Who co-chaired the second India–Australia Defense Ministers' Dialogue held in New Delhi in 2026?
Answer: Rajnath Singh and Richard Marles -
Which country became the 26th member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?
Answer: Saudi Arabia -
What is the annual financial assistance provided to eligible farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme?
Answer: ₹6,000 -
Which Indian sports discipline is set to have its first-ever World Championship in June 2026?
Answer: Yogasana -
Which Indian city will host the inaugural World Yogasana Championship?
Answer: Ahmedabad -
Which Australian cricketer announced that the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup would be her final ICC tournament?
Answer: Megan Schutt -
In which two countries will the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup be held?
Answer: England and Wales -
What is observed globally on June 1 every year to highlight the importance of dairy and nutrition?
Answer: World Milk Day -
Which international observance is celebrated on June 1 to recognize the role of parents in raising children?
Answer: Global Day of Parents -
Which Indian public sector company is the country's only operational primary gold mining company?
Answer: Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited -
Which UNESCO-recognized fort in Rajasthan is famous for having the world's second-longest continuous wall, known as the 'Great Wall of India'?
Answer: Kumbhalgarh Fort -
Which space agency conducted a successful test of its next-generation lunar landing technology in May 2026?
Answer: NASA -
Which country hosted the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, one of Asia's most important security forums?
Answer: Singapore -
Which country became the first in the world to officially approve a seasonal influenza vaccine based entirely on mRNA technology?
Answer: United States
