#61

The 2026 Asian Games will utilize which iconic venue for Baseball events?

(a) Tokyo Dome

(b) Nagoya Dome

(c) Koshien Stadium

(d) Sapporo Dome

Explanation: The Nagoya Dome has been confirmed as the venue for baseball competitions during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

#62

What is the motto of the 2026 Asian Games?

(a) Energy of Asia

(b) Imagine One Asia

(c) Heart to Heart, @Future

(d) Ever Onward

Explanation: The official motto for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games is "Imagine One Asia".

#63

The exclusion of Cricket from the 2026 Commonwealth Games primarily impacts which Pakistani team?

(a) Men's Team only

(b) Women's Team only

(c) Both Men's and Women's Teams

(d) Under-19 Team

Explanation: Both men's and women's cricket (which have been part of recent multi-sport games or discussions) are excluded, impacting Pakistan's medal prospects in both.

#64

Which Australian state withdrew from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games citing rising costs?

(a) New South Wales

(b) Queensland

(c) Victoria

(d) Western Australia

Explanation: The state of Victoria, Australia, was the original host but withdrew in 2023 due to projected budget blowouts.

#65

Which sport will return to the Asian Games in 2026 after being absent?

(a) Bowling

(b) Bodybuilding

(c) Cricket (Already there)

(d) Powerlifting

Explanation: Tenpin Bowling is often rotated, but Cricket is a notable inclusion. However, based on the specific 2026 program, Baseball/Softball is a key highlight for Japan. (Note: Bowling was in 2018, out in 2022. Japan has a strong bowling tradition, but the official list highlights Baseball). Let's stick to the confirmed inclusion: Baseball is a major focus for Nagoya.

#66

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will utilize venues from which previous edition?

(a) 2002 Manchester

(b) 2014 Glasgow

(d) 2018 Gold Coast

Explanation: The 2026 Games will heavily rely on existing infrastructure from the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games to keep costs low.

#67

Which city will host the 2030 Asian Games (following Nagoya 2026)?

(a) Riyadh

(b) Doha

(c) Bangkok

(d) New Delhi

Explanation: Doha, Qatar has been selected to host the 2030 Asian Games.

#68

Which three countries will co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026?

(a) USA, Canada, Mexico

(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(c) Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay

(d) France, Germany, Italy

Explanation: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

#69

Which city will host the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

(a) Los Angeles

(b) Mexico City

(c) New York/New Jersey

(d) Dallas

Explanation: FIFA announced that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

#70

Which country will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the USA and Mexico?

(a) Brazil

(b) Argentina

(c) Canada

(d) Colombia

Explanation: Canada is one of the three co-hosts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, along with the United States and Mexico.

#71

Brian Wilson, the co-founder and creative genius behind The Beach Boys, died in June 2025. Which album is considered his masterpiece?

(a) Surfin' USA

(b) Pet Sounds

(c) California Girls

(d) Endless Summer

Explanation: Brian Wilson, who died on June 11, 2025, is best known for composing 'Pet Sounds', widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time.

#72

Which prominent Food Network star and chef died in June 2025 at the age of 55?

(a) Giada De Laurentiis

(b) Rachael Ray

(c) Anne Burrell

(d) Bobby Flay

Explanation: Chef Anne Burrell, known for 'Worst Cooks in America', passed away on June 17, 2025.

#73

Which NBA legend and logo silhouette inspiration died in June 2024?

(a) Kobe Bryant

(b) Bill Russell

(c) Jerry West

(d) Wilt Chamberlain

Explanation: Jerry West, the Hall of Famer whose silhouette is the NBA logo, passed away on June 12, 2024.

#74

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by which three countries?

(a) USA, Canada, Mexico

(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(c) Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay

(d) Japan, South Korea, China

Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will be held across North America in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

#75

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas, announced a delayed opening date of 2026 in which city?

(a) San Francisco

(b) Chicago

(c) Los Angeles

(d) New York

Explanation: Construction of the futuristic building is underway in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, with an opening set for September 2026.

#76

Opened in June 2024, the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center is significant for being the first visitor center within the US National Park Service dedicated to:

(a) Civil War history

(b) LGBTQ+ history

(c) Native American heritage

(d) Women's suffrage

Explanation: Located in New York City, it honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and LGBTQ+ civil rights history.

#77

The Third June Plan, which announced the partition of India, was announced in:

(a) 1946

(b) 1947

(d) 1949

Explanation: The 3rd June Plan (Mountbatten Plan) was announced on June 3, 1947, laying out the procedure for the partition of British India.

#78

Who is the current President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) serving the term from July 2024 to June 2026?

(a) T. Raja Kumar

(b) Elisa de Anda Madrazo

(c) Marcus Pleyer

(d) Xiangmin Liu

Explanation: Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico assumed the presidency of the FATF on July 1, 2024, for a two-year term ending in June 2026.

#79

Who was the Viceroy of India when the Partition Plan (June 3 Plan) was announced in 1947?

(a) Lord Wavell

(b) Lord Linlithgow

(c) Lord Mountbatten

(d) Lord Curzon

Explanation: Lord Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India. He announced the 3rd June Plan (1947), which laid down the procedures for the partition of British India into India and Pakistan.

#80

JEJUNE

(a) Drab

(b) Poignant

(c) Unchildlike

(d) Cosmopolitan

Explanation: Jejune (بورنگ) means dull or lacking substance.
Drab (بے رنگ) means boring or lacking brightness, correct synonym.
Poignant (اثر انگیز) means emotionally touching.
Unchildlike (غیر بچگانہ) means mature.
Cosmopolitan (بین الاقوامی) means worldly.

June 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions