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Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 18 June 2026 | MCQs with Detailed Explanations | APSC & UPSC | Prelims

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Challenge your UPSC & APSC preparation with the Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 18 June 2026, featuring questions on Governance , Indian History, Science & Tech, Northeast and Films with detailed explanations and exam-focused insights.

Question No 1

Correct Answer: C
Explanation
  • Statement 1 is correct: The Foreigners Act, 1946 defines a foreigner as a person who is not a citizen of India.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The Act empowered the Central Government to regulate various aspects relating to foreigners, including their entry, stay, and departure from India.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Citizenship matters such as acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship are governed by the Constitution of India and the Citizenship Act, 1955, not the Foreigners Act, 1946.
  • Statement 4 is correct: The Foreigners Act, 1946 has been replaced by the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, which consolidates provisions relating to immigration, passports, visas, and registration of foreigners.

Question No 2

Correct Answer: B
Explanation

The Dancing Girl is a bronze sculpture belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500 BCE), discovered at Mohenjodaro in 1926 by archaeologist Ernest Mackay.

  • It was made using the Lost-wax casting technique (Cire-perdue technique), one of the earliest known methods of metal casting.
  • In this process:
  1. A model of the object is first made using wax.
  2. The wax model is covered with a heat-resistant mould.
  3. The mould is heated, causing the wax to melt and leave a hollow cavity.
  4. Molten metal is poured into the cavity.
  5. After cooling, the mould is removed to reveal the final metal object.

The technique demonstrates the advanced metallurgical skills of Harappan craftsmen.

Question No 3

Correct Answer: B
Explanation
  • Statement 1 is correct: HPV is a very common viral infection that spreads mainly through skin-to-skin contact, including intimate contact.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Most HPV infections do not lead to cancer. In many cases, the immune system naturally clears the infection without causing long-term effects.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Certain high-risk HPV strains can remain in the body for prolonged periods and may cause cellular changes that can eventually lead to cancers, including cervical cancer.

Question No 4

Correct Answer: B
Explanation

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The Etalin Hydroelectric Project is a proposed 3097 MW hydropower project located in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh.

  • The project involves a partnership between the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and NHPC Limited through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA).
  • It is planned on the Dibang River system, which has significant hydropower potential.
  • Arunachal Pradesh, due to its mountainous terrain and numerous rivers, has one of the highest hydropower potentials in India.

Question No 5

Correct Answer: A
Explanation

Story of A Forest is a 15-minute Manipuri animated film directed by Trishul Yumnam and Yaso Sharma. It was selected among the films for the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026.

  • The film explores themes of:
    • Nature and environmental consciousness
    • Childhood curiosity
    • Human connection with forests
  • It portrays the journey of Ayang, a young tribal boy, who develops a deeper understanding of the natural world around him.

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