Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 26-09-2026

1.Consider the following statements regarding the weather system associated with “Cyclone Arnab” in 2026:

1. The system originated over the Bay of Bengal and was expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm named Arnab.
2. The name “Arnab” has been contributed by Bangladesh under the North Indian Ocean cyclone-naming system.
3. The India Meteorological Department ultimately classified the system as a Deep Depression, rather than a Cyclonic Storm.
4. A Deep Depression has maximum sustained winds of 28–33 knots, whereas a Cyclonic Storm begins at 34 knots.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2.Consider the following statements regarding the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme:

1. It aims to improve regional air connectivity by making air travel affordable for the common citizen.
2. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
3. Under the scheme, airlines are provided financial support through Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for operating flights on selected regional routes.
4. Only airports that were fully operational before the launch of UDAN are eligible to participate in the scheme.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3.Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026:

1. It is a multilateral air exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF).
2. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, operational coordination and exchange of best practices among participating air forces.
3. It is conducted exclusively with the air forces of QUAD countries.
4. The exercise reflects India's emphasis on strengthening international defence cooperation and air power capabilities.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Varuna:

1. It is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between India and France.
2. It is conducted in the Indian Ocean Region to enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability between the two navies.
3. The exercise was initiated in 2001 as part of the India–France strategic partnership.
4. It is conducted exclusively by the Indian Army and the French Army.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development initiative:

1. It was launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to recognise women making outstanding contributions to agrifood systems and rural development.
2. The initiative is associated with the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026.
3. Z.T. Lalrithangi from Mizoram has been selected among the 100 Women Heroes for her contribution to agriculture, particularly strawberry cultivation.
4. The recognition ceremony is scheduled to be held at FAO Headquarters in Rome during the World Food Forum in October 2026.

Which of the statements given above are correct?