Challenge your UPSC & APSC preparation with the Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 13 June 2026, featuring questions on Science, Defence, Governance and Award with detailed explanations and exam-focused insights.
Question No 1
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus not a bacterial disease belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family. Fruit bats of the genus Pteropus are considered the natural reservoir hosts. It can infect humans through contact with infected animals or contaminated food.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Nipah virus can spread through person-to-person transmission, particularly among close contacts of infected patients. Therefore, it is not limited only to animal-to-human transmission.
- Statement 3 is correct: At present, there is no licensed vaccine or specific antiviral treatment available for Nipah virus. Management mainly involves supportive care and infection-control measures.
Question No 2
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Project Kusha, also known as the Extended Range Air Defence System (ERADS), is an indigenous long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) programme developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- The system is designed to detect, track, and neutralise a wide range of aerial threats, including Fighter aircraft, Drones, Cruise missiles
- It is expected to provide an engagement range of approximately 150–400 km, strengthening India’s layered air defence architecture.
- Project Kusha will consist of multiple interceptor variants: M1, M2, M3
- It will be integrated with the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) to enable coordinated and network-centric air defence operations.
Question No 3
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
- Statement 1 is correct: SARTHI (Strategic Advisory and Reforms Taskforce for Holistic ITI Transformation) has been established as an apex advisory platform under the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS).
- Statement 2 is correct: The platform aims to promote structured engagement among stakeholders and support evidence-based policy decisions for improving the ITI ecosystem across India.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: SARTHI is not meant for universities or higher education institutions. It focuses on Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the vocational training ecosystem and is associated with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
- Statement 4 is correct: SARTHI focuses on:
- improving ITI institutional performance,
- strengthening quality assurance,
- promoting industry engagement,
- enhancing practical learning,
- using technology for efficiency and transparency.
Question No 4
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The acclaimed Assamese animated short film Chyimi received an Honourable Mention in the Best Short Film category at the prestigious Athens Marathon Film Awards, Greece.
The recognition highlights the growing presence of regional Indian animation and storytelling on international film festival platforms. Chyimi represents Assam’s emerging creative talent and showcases the potential of Assamese narratives in global cinema.
About Chyimi
- Writer & Director: Dr. Parthasarathi Mahanta.
- Producers: Mina Mahanta and Indrani Baruah.
- Core Theme: Implements animation as a cinematic medium to convey deeply human, emotional narratives designed to transcend geographical and cultural boundaries.
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