Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. Recently, a record number of Indian films were showcased at which of the following film festivals?
A. Cannes Film Festival
B. Shanghai International Film Festival
C. Berlin International Film Festival
D. Venice Film Festival
See: Daily Current Affairs 19 June 2026
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Shanghai International Film Festival (SIIFF) held in June 2026 featured seven Indian films across different categories, marking an unprecedented participation. The films included Hunter’s Moon, Chandu Champion, Umrao Jaan, Kaalidhara 2 and others. Indian Consul General in Shanghai Pratik Mathur highlighted the growing popularity of Indian cinema in China and its role as an effective soft power asset connecting audiences through shared stories and emotions.
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Indian films continue to gain strong traction in China through dedicated screenings and festival participations. This participation also coincided with the ASEAN Film Retrospective, strengthening cultural appreciation and mutual understanding between India and the ASEAN region.
2. Authorities in which country recently foiled an illegal attempt to trade protected green sea turtles?
A. India
B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia
D. Philippines
Answer: B
Explanation:
Bali police in Indonesia seized 21 live protected green sea turtles during a raid on June 10 near the Pegametan coast. A 67-year-old suspect identified by initials KS from Madura in East Java was arrested for allegedly storing and attempting to sell the turtles. The species has been legally protected under Indonesian wildlife laws since 1990, with violators facing up to 15 years in prison and heavy fines.
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Green sea turtles are among six species of sea turtles protected in Indonesian waters under Environment Ministry regulations. The case highlights ongoing efforts to curb illegal wildlife trade networks operating in the region.
3. The Dragon Boat Festival recently celebrated in China is traditionally associated with the memory of which ancient poet?
A. Li Bai
B. Du Fu
C. Qu Yuan
D. Wang Wei
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Dragon Boat Festival, over 2,000 years old, commemorates the poet Qu Yuan who drowned himself in a river. According to legend, people threw rice into the water so that fish would not eat his body. The festival is also linked to the summer solstice and the balance of yin and yang, celebrated with dragon boat races, lion dances and traditional festivities across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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In 2026, Beijing hosted three-day races at the Grand Canal featuring men’s, women’s and mixed events over 100m, 200m and 500m distances. The celebrations, continuing till June 21, emphasised team spirit, perseverance and harmony with nature.
4. The Basistha Riverfront Landscape Development Project was recently launched in which city?
A. Shillong
B. Guwahati
C. Dispur
D. Dibrugarh
Answer: B
Explanation:
Brahmaputra Board Chairman Ranbir Singh launched the project on June 19 in Guwahati to transform a degraded stretch of the Basistha river adjacent to the Board’s headquarters. The initiative aims to convert the area into a vibrant public space through beautification, sanitation improvement, plantation, creation of green recreational spaces and pedestrian-friendly pathways over approximately 370 metres. The project, to be completed in eight months, follows the spirit of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
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The site previously suffered from indiscriminate solid waste dumping, foul odour and mosquito breeding. The Board has collaborated with INTACH for planning to develop it as a model urban riverfront replicable for other stretches of the Basistha river.
5. The North East’s largest organic spice processing unit was recently inaugurated in which state?
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Nagaland
D. Tripura
Answer: B
Explanation:
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the facility with 10,000 tonnes annual capacity in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya on June 19. Run by the Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic Farmer Producer Company (established 2017) and engaging around 500 farmers, it will process high-value organic ginger and turmeric for global markets. The unit focuses on value addition while retaining economic benefits within the region.
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Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric has a GI tag and high curcumin content (7-12 per cent). Sitharaman noted the strong growth potential of the organic ginger segment and described the facility as the culmination of years of institution-building efforts in the state.
6. Who became the first American woman to referee a men’s World Cup match in June 2026?
A. Stephanie Frappart
B. Tori Penso
C. Kathryn Nesbitt
D. Brooke Mayo
Answer: B
Explanation:
39-year-old American referee Tori Penso officiated the Group A match between Czechia and South Africa at Atlanta Stadium, becoming the first American and only the second woman ever to referee a men’s World Cup fixture. She led an all-American officiating crew that included assistant referees Kathryn Nesbitt and Brooke Mayo. Penso has previously officiated the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final and matches at the Paris Olympics.
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Born in Stuart, Florida, Penso began refereeing at age 14 while working in digital marketing and steadily rose through the ranks to become a full-time FIFA international referee. Her appointment marks a significant milestone for women in international football officiating.
Daily Current Affairs 20 June 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune