Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 03-10-2026

1.With reference to India’s first Blue Bond, consider the following statements:

1. Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) is associated with the proposed issuance of India’s first Blue Bond.
2. Blue Bonds are debt instruments primarily intended to finance projects related to the sustainable use and conservation of oceans, marine and water resources.
3. The proceeds of Blue Bonds can be used only for ocean-based renewable energy projects.
4. The world’s first sovereign Blue Bond was issued by Seychelles in 2018 with support from the World Bank.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2.With reference to the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026), consider the following statements:

1. AIME-2026 is a maritime exercise involving India and the ASEAN Member States.
2. The second edition of AIME was conducted in Subic Bay, Philippines.
3. INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish represented the Indian Navy in AIME-2026.
4. The exercise is conducted as part of India’s Act East Policy and supports the vision of MAHASAGAR.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3.With reference to Paraquat Dichloride, consider the following statements:

1. Paraquat Dichloride is a non-selective contact herbicide used for controlling weeds.
2. It acts primarily by causing the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plants, leading to rapid cellular damage.
3. Paraquat is considered highly toxic to humans if ingested.
4. It is a systemic herbicide that is readily translocated throughout the plant.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4.With reference to the Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026, consider the following statements:

1. The report was produced by Common Cause in collaboration with Lokniti–CSDS.
2. SPIR 2026 focuses on how victims of cybercrime seek police redressal, including the role of informal mechanisms such as bribery and personal influence.
3. The study was based on a survey of 8,306 citizens across 16 States.
4. The report establishes that bribery and personal influence causally lead to higher recovery of funds in cybercrime cases.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5.With reference to a Motion of Confidence in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:

1. A Motion of Confidence is moved by the government itself to demonstrate that it enjoys the support of the majority of the Lok Sabha.
2. It is generally relevant when there is uncertainty about whether the Council of Ministers continues to command the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
3. If a Motion of Confidence is defeated, the Council of Ministers is expected to resign.
4. The Constitution of India expressly mentions the term “Motion of Confidence” and lays down a detailed procedure for it.

Which of the statements given above are correct?