Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 23-01-2026 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements

1. Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs every year to recognise and honour the contribution of the Indian diaspora to India’s development.
2. It is observed on 9 January, marking the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India in 1915.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

2) Consider the following statements about Kathputli Puppetry

1. It is a type of string puppet carved from wood and dressed in bright, colourful costumes.
2. The origins of puppetry date back to the Indus Valley Civilisation around 2500 B.C.

Select the correct statements using the codes below:

3) With reference to Smooth-coated Otter, consider the following statements

1. It is a sleek, medium-sized otter abundantly found near the salt waters.
2. India is home to all types of otters out of the 13 species of otters found worldwide.

Select the correct statements using the codes below:

4) Consider the following statements

1. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization, consists of 170 countries and European Union as its members.
2. Its headquarters located at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
3. India is among its founding members.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

5) The term Bagurumba Dwhou recently seen in news is?