Current Affairs Free Quiz for June 18, 2026

Q1. India and Japan recently adopted the Rules of Implementation for a bilateral carbon market mechanism under the Paris Agreement to boost climate cooperation. Under which specific Article of the Paris Agreement is this Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) established?

Q2. Six northern states recently signed a comprehensive agreement to implement the Rs 15,000 crore Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam Project to provide clean water and power. On which river is this dam project being built?

Q3. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) signed its first vehicle replacement agreement to reduce pollution in Delhi-NCR by offering an 8% discount on new trucks and buses. Which automobile company was the first to sign this MoU?

Q4. ISRO and the Department of Atomic Energy are jointly developing an advanced artificial heating system to help lunar landers survive freezing nights. Up to how many days will this technology extend the operational life of future lunar landers?

Q5. The Ministry of Defence gave its nod to set up a Rs 500 crore National Military Drone Technology Hub to design, test, and certify advanced unmanned systems. At which premier institute will this hub be established?

Q6. Uzbekistan recently made headlines by becoming the 10th member and the very first Central Asian country to join a major global development bank. Which bank did it join?

Q7. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a statewide cyber fraud awareness campaign named ‘RBI Reelathon 2026’ featuring a student video-making contest to fight online financial scams. In which state was this campaign launched?

Q8. Smriti Mandhana recently created history by becoming the only Indian personality featured on the prestigious “TIME 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026” list. Which sports category was she placed in?

Q9. The Geographical Indications Registry granted a new GI tag to a unique, oval-shaped traditional bowed string musical instrument named ‘Sarinda’. Which state does this tribal instrument belong to?

Q10. The Indian Navy bid a nostalgic farewell to its iconic Sea King Mk42B helicopter fleet, affectionately known as the ‘Flying Frigates’, after how many years of distinguished service?