18th June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Transitioning the benchmark helps our policy-makers track price changes that better reflect today’s trade environment. You'll often find these stats cited by the RBI when they’re deciding on repo rates.

Boosting domestic production while keeping the supply chain transparent is the main reason this platform was built. It’s part of the government’s push to hit that ambitious 100 GW target by the end of the decade.

Establishing this facility in Telangana marks a significant step toward indigenizing high-end nuclear safety and reactor modeling. Dassault Systemes is helping out with their famous 3D simulation tools here.

Merging the voice-recognition power of AI with a trade portal means even small-scale sellers can use their mother tongue to bid. Bhashini’s basically the digital bridge for the 22 scheduled languages of our Constitution.

Investigating a four-century-old wreck off the coast of Puducherry will give us fresh insights into the Danish East India Company's footprints. Archeology students should remember this falls under the broader scope of Article 51A(f) about preserving our rich heritage.

Reforming the oversight of agricultural seeds and biological resources is the task handed to this veteran scientist. This group operates under the Biological Diversity Act of 2002 to ensure we don't lose our native crop varieties.

Equipping our soldiers with these "suicide" drones means they can take out high-priority targets from nearly 180 km away. These drones'll be a game-changer because they can still find their mark even if the enemy tries to jam their GPS signals.

Highlighting India’s tech prowess, this achievement puts a local telecom giant in the same league as Huawei and Samsung. It’s quite a feat considering only a few thousand PCT applications come from India annually compared to China’s massive volume.

Controlling sudden price spikes or crashes in funds is why SEBI's moving away from those old 20% fixed caps. They’ve added a "cooling-off" period now to let the market catch its breath if things get too volatile.

Honoring the top-ranking cadet is a long-standing tradition at this Dehradun-based academy where officers are minted for the infantry. This specific award's named the Sword of Honour because it marks the recipient as the most well-rounded leader of the batch.

Scaling up to a billion-dollar valuation in such a short time makes this firm a standout in India’s growing tech scene. It’s noteworthy that HCLTech is backing them, showing how much big IT firms want a piece of the AI pie.

Managing the development of this 1500-km range weapon is the job of the ADE lab tucked away in Karnataka. Cruising at long distances requires precise navigation systems, which were all put to the test during these Odisha trials.

Focusing on the "Unifier" aspect shows how this sage connected the cultural threads between North and South India. Most UPSC aspirants already know he’s credited as the father of Tamil literature and the legendary Sangam assemblies.

Advocating for local involvement is the core idea behind this year’s theme, moving beyond just the tech of turbines. Hosting this in Goa helps emphasize India's focus on maritime and offshore wind potential.

Differentiating between these two dates is crucial since the ASEAN event is in June while our own home-grown day falls in May. Both aim to curb the spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito through better public hygiene.

Connecting remote borders in the Northeast ensures that both civilians and troops can stay in touch via 4G/5G networks. Kameng's a strategic hotspot, so having Airtel's infra there helps with everything from troop logistics to local e-banking.

Eliminating colonial terminology is part of the Army’s broader attempt to decolonize its traditions and dress code. Shifting to "Bandi" jackets and "Battle" jackets makes the uniform more suitable for our local climate and modern combat needs.

Supporting the movement of women and transgenders without the burden of ticket costs helps them access better jobs and education. Kerala's following in the footsteps of states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu with this specific welfare model.

Expanding the price index to cover sectors like Banking and Telecom allows the government to see how inflation affects the tertiary sector. This data's vital because services contribute to over half of India’s Gross Value Added (GVA).

Outpacing every other nation, the Dragon nation continues to lead the global charts in intellectual property filings by a huge margin. PCT stands for the Patent Cooperation Treaty, which lets an inventor seek protection in many countries simultaneously.