Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 10-10-2026

1.Consider the following statements regarding Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, who was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize:

1. She belongs to a family of Indian Tamil origin from South Africa.
2. She played a role in defending Nelson Mandela and other opponents of apartheid.
3. Her work has been associated with strengthening international law and ensuring accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
4. She served as the first woman Chief Justice of South Africa.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2.With reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, consider the following statements:

1. The GST Council is a constitutional body established under Article 279A of the Constitution.
2. It was constituted pursuant to the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016.
3. The Union Finance Minister is the Chairperson of the GST Council.
4. The Council has the power to directly impose GST rates on goods and services without any legislation by Parliament or State Legislatures.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3.With reference to the Living Planet Index (LPI), consider the following statements:

1. It is a biodiversity indicator used to track changes in the relative abundance of monitored vertebrate populations over time.
2. It is associated with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).
3. It directly measures the total number of species that have become extinct globally during a given period.
4. Changes in the index can provide insights into trends in vertebrate biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Which of the statements given above are correct?????

4.With reference to Environmental-Economic Accounting, consider the following statements:

1. It systematically quantifies the interconnections between the environment, natural resources and economic activities.
2. It tracks the use of natural resources in economic activities and associated environmental changes and expenditures.
3. It completely replaces conventional national accounts by excluding economic indicators such as GDP.
4. It can help account for changes in natural capital that may not be adequately reflected in conventional national accounts.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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5.With reference to the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH), consider the following statements:

1. It is implemented by the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC).

2. It functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

3. It aims to enhance the participation of SC and ST entrepreneurs in the public procurement ecosystem and improve their entrepreneurial capabilities.

4. It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?