Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. Which airport’s Terminal 2 has been featured in the World’s Most Beautiful Airports List 2026?
A. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
B. Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati
C. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
D. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
See: Daily Current Affairs 15 June 2026
Answer: B
Explanation:
Terminal 2 of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati has been included in the Prix Versailles list for its biophilic design inspired by the ‘Bamboo Orchid’. The recognition highlights sustainable architecture and passenger-centric planning that honours the biodiversity of Northeast India. Navi Mumbai International Airport under the same management also received the honour.
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This award underscores India’s push for environmentally sensitive infrastructure in the Northeast, a region celebrated for its ecological richness and strategic location between South and Southeast Asia.
2. Which UNESCO World Heritage site in Kyiv suffered damage when its Dormition Cathedral caught fire during recent attacks?
A. Saint Sophia Cathedral
B. Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
C. Golden Gate
D. St. Andrew’s Church
Answer: B
Explanation:
Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv on 15 June 2026 damaged the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra complex, a major 11th-century monastic site. The roof of the Dormition Cathedral caught fire during the attack that also killed at least 11 civilians across Kyiv and Kharkiv. The Lavra is also known as the Monastery of the Caves.
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The site consists of underground caves and churches spanning the 11th to 19th centuries and remains an important religious and cultural landmark for Ukraine.
3. As per the June 2026 announcement by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, children below what age will be barred from accessing major social media platforms?
A. 13 years
B. 14 years
C. 16 years
D. 18 years
Answer: C
Explanation:
The UK government will ban access to TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube for all children under 16 years to protect their mental health and safety from bullying, addictive features and harmful content. Messaging apps such as WhatsApp will remain exempt. The law is expected to take effect by Spring 2027 after age-verification systems are finalised.
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The move follows consultations with parents and is aimed at reducing the negative impact of infinite-scroll design and unchecked stranger interactions on young users.
4. The North East India Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition 2026 is being hosted in which city?
A. Guwahati
B. Shillong
C. Imphal
D. Agartala
Answer: B
Explanation:
The summit is being held in Shillong on 15-16 June 2026 to showcase the Northeast’s emergence as a success story of India’s economic growth. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted the region’s transformation and the massive infrastructure push underway.
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Announcements at the event included ₹40,000 crore worth of highway projects for Meghalaya and ₹160 crore for developing sinking zones on NH-217 to improve all-weather connectivity.
5. Which heritage site located in Assam has been selected for International Yoga Day 2026 celebrations?
A. Kamakhya Temple
B. Kachari Fort
C. Rang Ghar
D. Sivasagar Tank
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Union Ayush Ministry has chosen 12 culturally significant landmarks, including Kachari Fort in Assam, to host events for International Yoga Day 2026. The main national event will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata with the theme ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’.
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Other selected sites include Red Fort, Har Ki Pauri, Konark Sun Temple and Nalanda, aiming to connect citizens with India’s civilisational heritage through wellness practices.
6. Pakistan is scheduled to host the signing ceremony of the US-Iran peace deal on which date in June 2026?
A. 17 June
B. 18 June
C. 19 June
D. 21 June
Answer: C
Explanation:
The United States and Iran have agreed to end their 107-day conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan will host the formal signing ceremony on 19 June 2026 in Switzerland, after which implementation mechanisms will begin.
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The deal authorises immediate removal of the US naval blockade and is expected to ease global energy markets and bring stability to the region.
7. The Government of India has released data on which index that is planned to replace the Wholesale Price Index over the next five years?
A. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
B. Producer Price Index (PPI)
C. GDP Deflator
D. Index of Industrial Production
Answer: B
Explanation:
On 15 June 2026, the government released both Output and Input Producer Price Index (PPI) for goods and services with a revised base year. The PPI will gradually replace the WPI to give a more accurate picture of price movements at the producer level, in line with IMF recommendations.
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The new index uses GSTN data and covers manufacturing, agriculture, electricity and services, providing better feedback on input costs and output prices.
8. During his June 2026 visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed how many agreements with Slovakia to upgrade bilateral ties?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 13
Answer: C
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava and signed 11 pacts covering migration, digital technology, defence cooperation and energy security, including nuclear and geothermal sources. Bilateral relations were elevated to a Comprehensive Partnership.
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This was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia. A Letter of Intent on defence industry cooperation was also finalised to expand collaboration between the two countries.
Daily Current Affairs 16 June 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune