Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently signed which document as a mediator between the United States and Iran?
A) Geneva Accord
B) Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding
C) Beijing Peace Treaty
D) Doha Agreement
See: Daily Current Affairs 18 June 2026
Answer: B
Explanation:
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in Islamabad on Thursday as the key mediator. The MoU aims to restore peace in West Asia and was already signed earlier by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Pakistan signed the document as a guarantor. The development is expected to result in the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US naval blockade.
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This comes ahead of a planned ceremony in Switzerland with negotiators from the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar. The move positions Pakistan as an important diplomatic player in West Asian peace efforts. It reflects growing international focus on easing regional tensions through multilateral mediation.
2. Recently, Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been granted to how many traditional handicraft products from Ladakh?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Answer: C
Explanation:
Eight traditional handicraft products from Ladakh have been granted the GI tag. The products are Ladakh Challi textiles, Ladakh thigma, Ladakh painting, Pabu of Ladakh, Ladakh Nambu textile, Ladakh Pashmina textile, Ladakh Chilling metal work and Ladakh Likir pottery. This marks an important step in the preservation and promotion of the region’s cultural and artisanal heritage.
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The GI tag provides legal protection and helps artisans secure recognition and better market value for their unique products. It boosts local economies and supports tourism in Ladakh. These crafts represent the distinct cultural identity and traditional skills of the Union Territory.
3. In which district has the Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM) recently launched an organic farming initiative for reviving indigenous rice varieties?
A) Jorhat
B) Dibrugarh
C) Sivasagar
D) Lakhimpur
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission launched the organic farming initiative at Barpathar village in Borborooah development block of Dibrugarh district. The project focuses on conservation and revival of 27 endangered indigenous rice varieties through natural and organic farming techniques. It includes training programmes to promote sustainable cultivation methods among farmers.
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The initiative involves grassroots implementation and block-level officials from four districts. It was launched in the presence of local MLA Khowang and the District Commissioner. The effort aims to strengthen sustainable agriculture and preserve traditional rice biodiversity in Upper Assam.
4. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India to participate in which upcoming event?
A) G7 Summit
B) 16th BRICS National Security Advisors Meeting
C) ASEAN Summit
D) SAARC Meeting
Answer: B
Explanation:
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India to attend the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security. The meeting is scheduled from June 22 to 23 and is being held at the invitation of India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The visit was confirmed by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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The meeting will focus on security cooperation among BRICS nations. It highlights India’s role in hosting important multilateral discussions. The visit reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between India and China on regional and global platforms.
5. Kim Yo-jong recently criticised which grouping’s demands for North Korea’s denuclearisation?
A) BRICS
B) G7
C) SCO
D) ASEAN
Answer: B
Explanation:
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, denounced the G7’s calls for denuclearisation as anachronistic. She described nuclear weapons as core interests and a line of no retreat that can never be crossed for North Korea. The statement rejected the G7 joint position outright and called it unrealistic.
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The remarks came in response to a G7 statement issued at their Paris summit. North Korea views its nuclear arsenal as essential for sovereignty and self-defence. The country also urged resolution of the abductees issue from the 1970s and 1980s.
Daily Current Affairs 19 June 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune