Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 01-09-2026

1. Consider the following statements regarding Javelin Missile.

1) It is a very short range, fire and forget anti tank missile engaging armoured vehicles and fortified positions.

2) It enhances India’s anti armour capabilities and deepens defence industrial ties with U.S.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

2) India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve has been setup at which of the following locations?

1. Visakhapatnam
2. Mangaluru
3. Padur

How many of the options given above is correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three

d) None of the above

3) Consider the following statements regarding Australian Merino sheep

1. Himachal Pradesh is introducing Australian Merino sheep and crossbreeding them with indigenous Gaddi/Pahari sheep.
2. It mainly aims to increase the milk production and meat production in the state of Himachal Pradesh

Which of the given above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. With respect to Indian Standard Time (IST), which one of the following statements is not correct?

1. It is used across the country for official, legal and commercial activities.
2. It aims to ensure accurate and synchronised timestamps in banking, digital payments, telecom, transport, power grids and computer networks.
3. Indian Standard Time Rules of 2026 has been notified under the Indian Meteorological Department Act of 1875.
4. It ensures the concept of One Nation, One time.

5. The Prime Minister Modi recently received ‘Oliy Darajali Dustlik Order’ from which of the following country?

1. Uzbekistan
2. Tajikistan
3. Kyrgyzstan
4. Kazakhstan