Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 19 -05- 2026

Q1. With reference to the historic Anaimangalam (Leiden) copper plates recently returned to India, consider the following statements:

1. They record a land grant given to a Buddhist Vihara built by the rulers of the Sailendra Dynasty of Java.
2. While the oral commitment for the grant was given by Raja Raja Chola I, the formal charter was written down during the reign of Rajendra Chola I.
3. The royal seal on the plates exclusively features the Tiger emblem, reflecting orthodox Saivite isolation from other contemporary southern dynasties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Ebola Virus Disease (EVD):

1. Fruit bats are considered the natural reservoir hosts of the Ebola virus.
2. An individual infected with the Ebola virus can transmit the disease to others during the asymptomatic incubation period.
3. The newly surfaced Bundibugyo strain in 2026 can be effectively prevented using the pre-existing Zaire ebolavirus vaccines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR):

1. It is located on the Chhotanagpur plateau and was among the original nine tiger reserves established under Project Tiger in 1974.
2. The Betla National Park forms a part of the Critical Tiger Habitat (Core Area) of this reserve.
3. It is drained by the perennial North Koel and Burha rivers.
4. India's first AI-powered human-elephant conflict research centre is being set up here.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. In the context of ancient and medieval economic history of South India, the term "Kalam", which appears prominently in the administrative text of the Leiden plates, denotes a:

Q5. With reference to India’s "Project Cheetah", consider the following statements:

1. As of mid-2026, more than half of the current cheetah population in India consists of Indian-born individuals.

2. Apart from Namibia and South Africa, founder cheetah populations have also been sourced from Botswana.

3. The Banni Grasslands in Gujarat and Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh have been integrated into the project's landscape expansion strategy.

Which of the statements given above are correct?