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Tuesday, 5 May 2026

40 questions from 10 news topics of the day — free, with explanations and source articles.

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1.

With reference to germanium, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1.It occurs freely in nature as a native metal.
2.It is obtained mainly as a by-product of zinc and coal processing.
3.Germanium and its oxide transmit infrared radiation.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Germanium-Free Thermal Imaging Payload: Drones, Defence Open full article →
2.

The strategic concern that prompted the search for a germanium-free design is that:

From: Germanium-Free Thermal Imaging Payload: Drones, Defence Open full article →
3.

The Indian payload replaces germanium lenses with:

From: Germanium-Free Thermal Imaging Payload: Drones, Defence Open full article →
4.

The 'a-thermalised' lens assembly used in the payload ensures that:

From: Germanium-Free Thermal Imaging Payload: Drones, Defence Open full article →
5.

The Philippine archipelago is conventionally divided into which three main island groups?

From: Philippines Earthquake: Visayas, Geography Open full article →
6.

The Philippines lies between the Philippine Sea and which other water body?

From: Philippines Earthquake: Visayas, Geography Open full article →
7.

Mount Apo, the highest peak of the Philippines, is located on which island?

From: Philippines Earthquake: Visayas, Geography Open full article →
8.

With reference to the climate of the Philippines, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1.Amihan, the north-east monsoon, wets the eastern coasts from November to April.
2.Habagat, the south-west monsoon, brings heavy rain to western coasts from May to October.
3.The central and southern islands receive nearly all their rain in one short season.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Philippines Earthquake: Visayas, Geography Open full article →
9.

The Philippines ranks among the world's leading producers of which resource?

From: Philippines Earthquake: Visayas, Geography Open full article →
10.

An Electronic Gold Receipt is best described as:

From: Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs): Digital Gold, Economy Open full article →
11.

With reference to Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), consider the following statements:

1.An EGR can be exchanged for physical gold, whereas a Gold ETF unit is normally redeemed for cash.
2.Electronic Gold Receipts can be bought only by institutional investors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs): Digital Gold, Economy Open full article →
12.

Electronic Gold Receipts are expected to benefit India's gold market chiefly by:

From: Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs): Digital Gold, Economy Open full article →
13.

The vault manager in the Electronic Gold Receipt system is responsible for:

From: Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs): Digital Gold, Economy Open full article →
14.

The Pan-Asia Power Grid programme has been announced by the:

From: ADB Pan-Asia Power Grid: Digital Connectivity Open full article →
15.

With reference to the Pan-Asia Power Grid programme, consider the following statements:

1.It seeks to let countries with surplus renewable power supply those facing shortages.
2.It provides for a regional centre to build capacity in artificial intelligence.
3.It aims to fix a single common electricity tariff for the whole of Asia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: ADB Pan-Asia Power Grid: Digital Connectivity Open full article →
16.

Besides power transmission, the programme's second major component is investment in:

From: ADB Pan-Asia Power Grid: Digital Connectivity Open full article →
17.

A NOTAM, in the context of aviation, is:

From: Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs): Aviation Safety Open full article →
18.

The recent modernisation of the NOTAM system was aimed chiefly at:

From: Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs): Aviation Safety Open full article →
19.

With reference to Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs), consider the following statements:

1.Flight Data Center NOTAMs report runway closures and unserviceable navigation aids.
2.Pointer NOTAMs draw attention to other NOTAMs already in force.
3.A GPS outage or wildlife on a runway can be the subject of a NOTAM.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs): Aviation Safety Open full article →
20.

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in which State?

From: Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve: Wildlife Census Open full article →
21.

With reference to the notification of a tiger reserve in India, consider the following statements:

1.It is notified by the State Government on the recommendation of the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
2.The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve: Wildlife Census Open full article →
22.

The forests of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve are chiefly of which type?

From: Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve: Wildlife Census Open full article →
23.

The machan census conducted at Tadoba relies on:

From: Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve: Wildlife Census Open full article →
24.

A healthy herbivore population, as recorded in the census, matters chiefly because it:

From: Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve: Wildlife Census Open full article →
25.

INS Sindhukesari belongs to which class of submarines?

From: INS Sindhukesari: Kilo-Class Submarine, Sri Lanka Open full article →
26.

INS Sindhukesari is powered by:

From: INS Sindhukesari: Kilo-Class Submarine, Sri Lanka Open full article →
27.

The anechoic tiles fitted on the hull of such submarines serve to:

From: INS Sindhukesari: Kilo-Class Submarine, Sri Lanka Open full article →
28.

With reference to India's recent maritime engagement with Sri Lanka, consider the following statements:

1.An operational turnaround visit lets a submarine refuel, replenish stores and rest its crew.
2.DIVEX 2026 was a joint diving exercise conducted by the two navies.
3.MAHASAGAR is India's vision for security and growth across the Indian Ocean region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: INS Sindhukesari: Kilo-Class Submarine, Sri Lanka Open full article →
29.

Spirulina, the subject of the recent vitamin B12 research, is:

From: Vitamin B12 from Spirulina: Sustainable Production Open full article →
30.

With reference to vitamin B12, consider the following statements:

1.It is required for red blood cell formation, nerve function and DNA synthesis.
2.The human body synthesises it in the liver.
3.Its natural dietary sources are mostly animal products such as meat, eggs and dairy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Vitamin B12 from Spirulina: Sustainable Production Open full article →
31.

The limitation of conventional Spirulina products as a source of vitamin B12 is that they contain:

From: Vitamin B12 from Spirulina: Sustainable Production Open full article →
32.

Which one of the following best states a limitation of this research at present?

From: Vitamin B12 from Spirulina: Sustainable Production Open full article →
33.

The Border Roads Organisation was established in which year?

From: Project Deepak: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Open full article →
34.

With reference to the Border Roads Organisation, consider the following statements:

1.It functions under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
2.Its Project Deepak is headquartered at Shimla and maintains roads in Himachal Pradesh and parts of Uttarakhand.
3.Project Deepak built key sections of the Hindustan-Tibet Road and the Manali-Leh axis.

How many of the above statements are correct?

From: Project Deepak: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Open full article →
35.

Apart from construction, units of Project Deepak are notable for:

From: Project Deepak: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Open full article →
36.

The Narmada river rises near Amarkantak in which range?

From: Narmada River: West-Flowing River, Geography Open full article →
37.

With reference to the Narmada river, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1.It flows westward through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
2.The Tapi also flows westward and empties into the Arabian Sea.
3.Both these rivers build extensive deltas where they meet the sea.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Narmada River: West-Flowing River, Geography Open full article →
38.

The Narmada empties into which water body?

From: Narmada River: West-Flowing River, Geography Open full article →
39.

The Dhuandhar Falls, associated with the Narmada, lie near which city?

From: Narmada River: West-Flowing River, Geography Open full article →
40.

The Sardar Sarovar project on the Narmada is associated with which protest movement?

From: Narmada River: West-Flowing River, Geography Open full article →
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