Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 26, 2026

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The Mahadev Koli tribe was recently in the news for its traditional knowledge of climate adaptation, forest conservation, and sustainable living practices in Maharashtra’s Western Ghats. The Mahadev Koli (Mahadeo Koli) are a Scheduled Tribe primarily found in Pune, Ahmednagar, and Nashik districts of Maharashtra. They derive their name from Lord Mahadev (Shiva) and speak Marathi using the Devanagari script. Traditionally, they were hunter-gatherers and warriors, but today they are mainly engaged in agriculture and livestock rearing.

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The Vice President recently released the book Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto. The book is authored by Jayanta Kumar Roy and Sangita Roy. It chronicles the historical evolution and cultural significance of Bhawaiya, a traditional folk music genre of North Bengal, Assam, and adjoining regions. The book highlights the cultural heritage of the Koch Rajbanshi community and the role of festivals, agriculture, and community life in shaping the Bhawaiya tradition. Bhawaiya folk music reflects the emotions, aspirations, struggles, and wisdom of ordinary people and forms an important part of India’s cultural heritage.

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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has amended the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026. The reforms aim to reduce compliance burden, promote trust-based governance, and improve ease of doing business in the healthcare sector. Under the amendments, criminal prosecution for minor procedural lapses has been replaced with an administrative penalty system. The term “fine” has been replaced with “penalty” in key sections, introducing graded and proportionate enforcement mechanisms.

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The Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench has recently referred a PIL to the Forest Bench seeking a scientific census to assess the ecological viability of the Berijam Lake area for possible notification as a Tiger Reserve. It is an artificial lake located in Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu. The lake is situated in the upper Palani Hills. It serves as an important source of drinking water for nearby towns. Berijam Lake is a significant conservation area supporting rich biodiversity.

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Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a technology-driven security initiative called ‘Project Hawk Eye’ to strengthen surveillance for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The project integrates drone surveillance, CCTV network, facial recognition systems, sniper teams, and ground observation posts for multi-layered security. Five drones have been deployed for real-time aerial monitoring, while 416 CCTV cameras ensure continuous ground surveillance. The system also includes 22 sniper teams and strategically placed observation posts (Machan Morchas) along the pilgrimage route.