Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 17-09-2026

1.With reference to Hyderabad Liberation Day, consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R):

Assertion (A): Hyderabad Liberation Day is observed on 17 September to commemorate the integration of the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union in 1948.

Reason (R): The integration of Hyderabad was achieved through Operation Polo, a military-police action undertaken by the Government of India against the Nizam's state.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

2.With reference to the Global Gender Gap Index, consider the following statements:

1. The index is published annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

2. It measures gender gaps across economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment.

3. A country’s ranking is determined solely by the absolute level of development and income of women.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3.With reference to the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF), consider the following statements:

1. The World Circular Economy Forum is an annual international forum that promotes the transition towards a circular economy.

2. It is organised by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra and the International Resource Panel of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

3. The forum promotes resource efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable business models.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4.Consider the following pairs of islands and their geographical locations:

List I: Island                                         List II: Geographical location

A. Mayyun (Perim)                                  Mozambique Channel

B. Socotra                                                Bab-el-Mandeb Strait

C. Diego Garcia                                       Indian Ocean, South of the Maldives

D. Madagascar                                        Arabian Sea, near the Horn of Africa         

5.With reference to the Africa Early Warnings Forum, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to strengthen early warning systems and improve preparedness for climate-related and other natural hazards across Africa.

2. It is associated with the implementation of the United Nations initiative “Early Warnings for All.”

3. Its primary objective is to provide military intelligence and security alerts to African countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?