Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 29-10-2026

1.With reference to Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), consider the following statements:

1. Carbon capture involves separating CO? from industrial emissions or directly from the atmosphere before it is released into the atmosphere.
2. In CCUS, captured CO? can be utilised to produce chemicals, fuels and building materials.
3. Geological formations such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs and deep saline aquifers can be used for permanent CO? storage.
4. CCUS necessarily results in net-zero emissions irrespective of the energy source used for the capture process.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2.With reference to the Nelakondapalli Buddhist Heritage Destination, consider the following statements:

1. Nelakondapalli is an ancient archaeological site located in Telangana.
2. The site contains a Mahastupa locally known as Eradibba or Virataraja Dibba.
3. Archaeological excavations at the site have revealed Buddhist monastic remains, including viharas and chaitya halls.
4. The site is associated exclusively with the Satavahana period and has no evidence of later dynasties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3.With reference to the Twin-Drone Search and Rescue (SAR) System developed for maritime rescue operations, consider the following statements:

1. The system uses a quadcopter primarily for surveillance and detection of persons in distress.
2. The quadcopter uses optical and thermal cameras along with an AI-based YOLO model to identify human heat signatures.
3. The hexacopter receives the target's coordinates from the quadcopter through long-range radio-frequency communication and delivers a self-inflating lifebuoy.
4. The release of the lifebuoy is completely autonomous and does not require human intervention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4.With reference to Exercise Garuda Shakti 2026, consider the following statements:

1. It is a joint special forces exercise between India and Indonesia.
2. The Indian contingent participating in the exercise is drawn from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) of the Indian Army.
3. The 2026 edition is being conducted in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia.
4. The exercise focuses exclusively on maritime warfare and amphibious operations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5.With reference to plant-based meat products, consider the following statements:

1. Plant-based meat products are designed to replicate the taste, texture and appearance of animal-derived meat.

2. Soy protein, pea protein and wheat gluten are commonly used raw materials in their production.

3. Extrusion is a manufacturing technique in which materials are forced through a shaped die under controlled heat and pressure to develop a meat-like texture.

4. Extrusion necessarily involves the use of animal-derived proteins to achieve a meat-like texture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?