Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 29-09-2026

1.Consider the following statements regarding Typhoon Dujuan (2026):

1. Typhoon Dujuan formed over the Northwestern Pacific Ocean and affected eastern Japan.
2. The term typhoon is generally used for tropical cyclones occurring in the Northwestern Pacific region.
3. The Coriolis force has no role in the formation and rotation of tropical cyclones.
4. Typhoons derive much of their energy from warm ocean waters through the release of latent heat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2.Consider the following statements regarding the Etruscan Civilization:

1. The Etruscans flourished mainly in ancient central Italy, particularly in the region of modern-day Tuscany.
2. Etruscan civilization predates and significantly influenced the early development of Rome.
3. The Etruscans developed a writing system based largely on an adaptation of the Greek alphabet.
4. The Etruscan civilization originated in the Nile Valley of ancient Egypt.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3.Consider the following statements regarding the UN Declaration on Sea-Level Rise, 2026:

1. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2026.
2. The Declaration recognizes sea-level rise as posing severe and irreversible risks and calls for stronger international cooperation.
3. It emphasizes the importance of scientific observations, data collection, early-warning systems and climate-resilient planning.
4. The Declaration establishes a new legally binding international treaty specifically governing sea-level rise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4.Consider the following statements regarding ICGS Shaunak, recently seen in the news:

1. It is an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Samarth class of the Indian Coast Guard.
2. It was designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited.
3. In September 2026, it sailed from Chennai to Perth, Australia as part of the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission.
4. The mission involved only India and Australia as participating QUAD countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy:

1. It is awarded to the federation with the best combined performance in the Open and Women’s sections of the Chess Olympiad.
2. The trophy was established by FIDE in 1997.
3. It is named after Nona Gaprindashvili, the first woman to receive the Grandmaster title.
4. India won the trophy for the third consecutive Chess Olympiad in 2026.

Which of the statements given above are correct?