Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 18 -05- 2026

Q1. The award "Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross" was recently in the news. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding its significance for India?

1. The current Prime Minister of India is the first Asian leader to be conferred with this honor.

2. This award marks the 50th international accolade received by the Prime Minister of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q2. Consider the following pairs of traditional community conservation practices/festivals and their respective states:

1. Panzath Nag Festival — Jammu & Kashmir

2. Jonbeel Mela (Community Fishing) — Assam

3. Sacred Groves (Sacred forests protected by local communities) — Present across various states of India

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q3. Which Indian state is widely celebrated as the "Amur Falcon Capital of the World" due to the massive congregation of these birds during their autumn migration?

Q4. The names 'Apapang' and 'Alang', which were recently mentioned in the news, are associated with which of the following?

Q5. Consider the following pairs of archaeological sites and the specific river systems they are geographically associated with:

1. Adichanallur — Thamirabarani River

2. Korkai — Thamirabarani River

3. Keeladi — Vaigai River

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?