Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 09-10-2026

1.Consider the following statements regarding the 2026 Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians:

1. The 2026 Ramanujan Prize was awarded to Prof. Mahesh Kakde of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
2. The prize is awarded to young mathematicians from developing countries.
3. The prize is jointly associated with the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the International Mathematical Union (IMU).
4. The award recognizes contributions exclusively in applied mathematics and computational science.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2.Consider the following statements regarding SAREX-2026:

1. SAREX-2026 is the 12th biennial National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise conducted by the Indian Coast Guard.
2. The exercise was conducted off the coast of Paradip, Odisha.
3. The exercise focused on strengthening maritime search and rescue preparedness through the use of technology.
4. SAREX-2026 was conducted exclusively by the Indian Coast Guard without participation from the Indian Navy or Indian Air Force.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3.Consider the following statements regarding the M51.3 ballistic missile:

1. The M51.3 is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) developed for France's nuclear deterrence capability.
2. It is a three-stage, solid-propellant missile designed to be deployed aboard French nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines.
3. The missile is intended to carry the TNO-2 nuclear warhead.
4. The M51.3 is launched from France's Le Triomphant-class SSBNs and is also intended for future SNLE 3G-class submarines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4.Consider the following statements regarding chirality and asymmetric organic synthesis:

1. A chiral molecule and its mirror image are non-superimposable.

2. Asymmetric organic synthesis aims to preferentially produce one enantiomer over another.

3. Autocatalysis occurs when a reaction product acts as a catalyst for the same reaction.

4. Chirality is a phenomenon observed exclusively in biological molecules and not in synthetic organic compounds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5.Consider the following statements regarding Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue:

1. It is organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in partnership with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF).

2. It focuses on maritime cooperation, ocean governance, green shipping and the blue economy.

3. Its thematic pillars include “Blue Breakthroughs,” which focuses on greening ships and shipbuilding.

4. It is a multilateral naval military exercise conducted by the Indian Navy to strengthen maritime security.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?