Daily current affairs quiz

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

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

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1.

The Samarth Portal, seen in the news, is an initiative of which one of the following ministries?

From: Samarth Panchayat Portal: OSR Management & Rural Taxes Open full article →
2.

The Samarth Portal has been designed primarily to help panchayats:

From: Samarth Panchayat Portal: OSR Management & Rural Taxes Open full article →
3.

With reference to the finances of panchayats in India, consider the following statements:

1.A panchayat can levy a tax only if a law of the State Legislature authorises it.
2.Own-source revenue means the funds devolved to panchayats by the Union government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Samarth Panchayat Portal: OSR Management & Rural Taxes Open full article →
4.

The provisions relating to Panchayats were inserted into the Constitution of India by which one of the following amendments?

From: Samarth Panchayat Portal: OSR Management & Rural Taxes Open full article →
5.

Lake Chad, recently in the news, is shared by Chad and which one of the following groups of countries?

From: Lake Chad: Boko Haram Insurgency, MNJTF & Sahel Region Open full article →
6.

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

1.It drains into the Atlantic Ocean through the Niger River.
2.Its principal feeder, the Chari, rises in the Ethiopian Highlands.
3.It has shrunk substantially in area since the 1960s.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Lake Chad: Boko Haram Insurgency, MNJTF & Sahel Region Open full article →
7.

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), often in the news, is a military coalition of countries around:

From: Lake Chad: Boko Haram Insurgency, MNJTF & Sahel Region Open full article →
8.

The Sahel region of Africa is best described as:

From: Lake Chad: Boko Haram Insurgency, MNJTF & Sahel Region Open full article →
9.

Among the four countries that share the shores of Lake Chad, which pair is landlocked?

From: Lake Chad: Boko Haram Insurgency, MNJTF & Sahel Region Open full article →
10.

Alipurduar district, where the new freshwater crab species was described, lies in which State?

From: Indopotamon Alipurduarense: New Freshwater Crab Species Open full article →
11.

With reference to freshwater crabs, consider the following statements:

1.They are arthropods and must moult their exoskeleton in order to grow.
2.They act as detritivores, breaking down leaf litter and recycling nutrients.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Indopotamon Alipurduarense: New Freshwater Crab Species Open full article →
12.

The Zoological Survey of India functions under which one of the following ministries?

From: Indopotamon Alipurduarense: New Freshwater Crab Species Open full article →
13.

The Mahi River rises in which one of the following?

From: Mahi River: Origin, Tributaries, Dams & Gulf of Khambhat Open full article →
14.

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

1.It crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice.
2.It flows through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
3.It is the longest west-flowing river of India.

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From: Mahi River: Origin, Tributaries, Dams & Gulf of Khambhat Open full article →
15.

Which one of the following rivers does NOT empty into the Gulf of Khambhat?

From: Mahi River: Origin, Tributaries, Dams & Gulf of Khambhat Open full article →
16.

The Som and the Anas are tributaries of which one of the following rivers?

From: Mahi River: Origin, Tributaries, Dams & Gulf of Khambhat Open full article →
17.

The Narmada, the Tapi and the Mahi differ from most large peninsular rivers in that they:

From: Mahi River: Origin, Tributaries, Dams & Gulf of Khambhat Open full article →
18.

The Dorjilung Hydroelectric Project, recently in the news, is being built on which river?

From: Dorjilung Project: Bhutan Hydropower & Kurichhu River Open full article →
19.

A 'run-of-river' hydroelectric project is one that:

From: Dorjilung Project: Bhutan Hydropower & Kurichhu River Open full article →
20.

With reference to the World Bank Group, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1.The International Development Association lends on concessional terms to low-income countries.
2.The International Finance Corporation lends to private sector borrowers.
3.The International Monetary Fund is one of its constituent institutions.

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From: Dorjilung Project: Bhutan Hydropower & Kurichhu River Open full article →
21.

The rivers of Bhutan, including the Kurichhu, ultimately drain into which river system?

From: Dorjilung Project: Bhutan Hydropower & Kurichhu River Open full article →
22.

Bhutan shares a land boundary with which one of the following?

From: Dorjilung Project: Bhutan Hydropower & Kurichhu River Open full article →
23.

The UDGAM portal, recently in the news, has been set up by which one of the following?

From: UDGAM Portal: RBI Gateway for Unclaimed Bank Deposits Open full article →
24.

With reference to unclaimed deposits in Indian banks, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1.A deposit is treated as unclaimed when there is no customer-initiated transaction for ten years.
2.Such amounts are transferred to a fund maintained by the Reserve Bank of India.
3.Once transferred, the depositor or legal heir loses the right to claim the money.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: UDGAM Portal: RBI Gateway for Unclaimed Bank Deposits Open full article →
25.

Unclaimed deposits lying with Indian banks are transferred to which one of the following?

From: UDGAM Portal: RBI Gateway for Unclaimed Bank Deposits Open full article →
26.

Which one of the following statements about the UDGAM portal is correct?

From: UDGAM Portal: RBI Gateway for Unclaimed Bank Deposits Open full article →
27.

With reference to Jim Corbett National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1.It is the oldest national park in India.
2.It lies in the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand.
3.It was originally named Hailey National Park.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Jim Corbett National Park: Tiger Reserve & Ramganga River Open full article →
28.

The Ramganga River, which flows through the Corbett Tiger Reserve, is a tributary of which river?

From: Jim Corbett National Park: Tiger Reserve & Ramganga River Open full article →
29.

A tiger reserve in India is notified by the State Government on the recommendation of which one of the following?

From: Jim Corbett National Park: Tiger Reserve & Ramganga River Open full article →
30.

Under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, permission to hunt or capture a wild animal that has become dangerous to human life is granted by:

From: Jim Corbett National Park: Tiger Reserve & Ramganga River Open full article →
31.

In the IUCN Red List, the tiger is currently assessed as:

From: Jim Corbett National Park: Tiger Reserve & Ramganga River Open full article →
32.

The Eastern Ghats differ from the Western Ghats chiefly in that they:

From: Eastern Ghats: New Critically Endangered Plant Species Open full article →
33.

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

1.They extend through Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
2.They are recognised as a global biodiversity hotspot.
3.Their highest peak lies in Andhra Pradesh.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Eastern Ghats: New Critically Endangered Plant Species Open full article →
34.

The tubular flowers of Ceropegia species are remarkable for:

From: Eastern Ghats: New Critically Endangered Plant Species Open full article →
35.

The milky latex found in Euphorbia species mainly serves to:

From: Eastern Ghats: New Critically Endangered Plant Species Open full article →
36.

The Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) is an initiative of which one of the following?

From: MARS: UNEP Methane Alert System & Coal Mine Emissions Open full article →
37.

Cutting methane emissions is seen as one of the fastest ways to slow warming mainly because methane:

From: MARS: UNEP Methane Alert System & Coal Mine Emissions Open full article →
38.

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

1.It is not among the greenhouse gases covered by the UNFCCC.
2.Paddy cultivation and livestock rearing are significant sources in India.
3.Landfills and coal mines are recognised sources of methane emissions.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: MARS: UNEP Methane Alert System & Coal Mine Emissions Open full article →
39.

The Global Methane Pledge, launched at a United Nations climate conference, aims to:

From: MARS: UNEP Methane Alert System & Coal Mine Emissions Open full article →
40.

The United Nations Environment Programme has its headquarters in:

From: MARS: UNEP Methane Alert System & Coal Mine Emissions Open full article →
41.

In India, the caracal survives mainly in:

From: Caracal Wild Cat: Habitat, Diet & India Distribution Open full article →
42.

The caracal is best known among wild cats for its ability to:

From: Caracal Wild Cat: Habitat, Diet & India Distribution Open full article →
43.

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

1.It is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2.It is part of the Union government's recovery programme for critically endangered species.
3.It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List worldwide.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Caracal Wild Cat: Habitat, Diet & India Distribution Open full article →
44.

Apart from India, the natural range of the caracal extends across:

From: Caracal Wild Cat: Habitat, Diet & India Distribution Open full article →
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