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Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 16 June 2026 | MCQs with Detailed Explanations | APSC & UPSC | Prelims

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Challenge your UPSC & APSC preparation with the Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 16 June 2026, featuring questions on Assam Culture, Environment , Indian Geography, and Miscellaneous with detailed explanations and exam-focused insights.

Question No 1

Correct Answer: B
Explanation

Ankiya Bhaona is a traditional Assamese one-act play form introduced by Srimanta Sankardeva as part of the Neo-Vaishnavite movement.

  • It uses storytelling, music, dance, dialogue, and dramatic expressions to portray religious and mythological themes.
  • The narratives are mainly drawn from: Bhagavata Purana, Ramayana and Mahabharata
  • It played an important role in spreading Vaishnavite philosophy and religious teachings among the people of Assam.

Question No 2

Correct Answer: D
Explanation

All the statements are correct.

  • The Majuli Mask or Mukha Shilpa received the official GI tag on March 4, 2024. The certification was also provided to protect the authentic methods of production of these eco-friendly masks.
  • Loukik Masks: Used to portray worldly creatures, including human beings and animals.
  • Oloukik Masks: Used to depict divine, supernatural, or mythological characters (e.g., Dasha-avatars of Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Ganesha, and demons like Ravana or Kumbhakarna).

Question No 3

Correct Answer: D
Explanation
  • Statement 1 is correct: The Giant Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is the largest living sea turtle species and differs from other turtles due to its leathery shell instead of a hard carapace.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The species is classified as Endangered under the IUCN Red List.
  • Statement 3 is correct: The sandy beaches of Galathea Bay in the Great Nicobar Island (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) are among the most important nesting grounds globally for leatherback turtles.

Since all the statements are correct, none of the statements are incorrect.

Question No 4

Correct Answer: B
Explanation
  • Statement 1 is incorrect: Great Nicobar Island is the southernmost and largest island of the Nicobar group not the northernmost island.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Its location near the Six Degree Channel gives it strategic importance due to its proximity to major international shipping routes.
  • Statement 3 is correct: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, including Great Nicobar, constitute India’s southeastern maritime frontier.

Question No 5

Correct Answer: B
Explanation

Exp:

The United Kingdom (U.K.) announced plans to restrict social media access for children under 16 years of age as part of measures aimed at protecting children from harmful online content and excessive screen time.

  • The proposed restrictions will apply to major platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter)
  • The move is part of a wider global trend of introducing age-based online safety regulations for children.
  • Other countries such as Australia, Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia have also introduced or considered similar measures to improve online safety for minors.

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