Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 18-07-2026

1) With reference to the Grey Hornbill, consider the following statements:

1. The Grey Hornbill is endemic to the Western Ghats and is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
2. The female Grey Hornbill seals herself inside a tree cavity during nesting, leaving only a narrow slit through which the male provides food.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) With reference to the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), recently approved by the Union Cabinet, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme will be implemented for a period of five years from FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
2. Under the scheme, incentives are provided only for the assembly of mobile phones and do not cover domestic component sourcing.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3) With reference to the RBI Data Governance Guidance Framework (2026), consider the following statements:

1. The RBI Data Governance Guidance Framework (2026) applies to all regulated entities and seeks to strengthen data quality, security, governance, and accountability in the financial sector.
2. The framework mandates that all financial data of regulated entities must be stored exclusively within India and prohibits the use of cloud-based infrastructure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4) With reference to the Gaganyaan Crew Module, consider the following statements:

1. The Gaganyaan Crew Module is the habitable spacecraft designed to carry astronauts into low-Earth orbit and safely return them to Earth through atmospheric re-entry.
2. The Crew Module is designed for reuse on multiple human spaceflight missions without requiring any major refurbishment after landing.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) With reference to the Airship-based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (AS-HAPS), consider the following statements:

1. AS-HAPS is an unmanned airship designed to operate in the stratosphere for extended durations, providing persistent services such as communication, surveillance, and Earth observation.
2. Unlike conventional satellites, AS-HAPS can be recovered, serviced, and redeployed, making it a flexible platform for high-altitude operations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?