Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 03-11-2026

1. Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional and legal provisions associated with the display of a State Flag:

1. Article 51A(a) makes it a Fundamental Duty of every citizen to respect the National Flag and the National Anthem.
2. Article 19(1)(a) guarantees freedom of speech and expression, which includes the expression of linguistic and cultural identity.
3. The Flag Code of India, 2002, regulates the display and use of both National and State Flags.
4. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, provides legal protection to the National Flag.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the VAYU vision of the Indian Air Force:

1. It aims to restore the IAF's fighter squadron strength to the authorised level of 42 squadrons.
2. It promotes indigenous development of aircraft, weapons and sensors.
3. It envisages the use of Artificial Intelligence in networked command and control systems.
4. It focuses exclusively on strengthening the Indian Air Force without involving other armed forces.
5. Unity of Effort under the VAYU vision promotes coordination only during wartime.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3. Which of the following factors may contribute to changes in predator-prey interactions in Himalayan ecosystems?

1. Seasonal fluctuations in food availability.
2. Opportunistic feeding behaviour of predators.
3. Spatial overlap between predator and prey populations.
4. Climate-induced changes in seasonal and hibernation patterns.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4. With reference to the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), consider the following statements:

1. Nepal submitted its proposal for recognition of six additional eight-thousanders through the Nepal Mountaineering Association.
2. The 2026 UIAA General Assembly was held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
3. The proposal considers geographical identity, distinct summit features and separate climbing routes.
4. The UIAA General Assembly is concerned exclusively with mountain climbing competitions and does not address environmental issues.
5. There are currently 14 internationally recognised mountain peaks exceeding 8,000 metres.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5.Consider the following statements regarding the States celebrating their Foundation Day on November 1:

1. Andhra Pradesh was formed by merging Andhra State with Telugu-speaking areas of the erstwhile Hyderabad State.
2. Karnataka was originally formed as Mysore State on November 1, 1956.
3. Kerala was formed by combining Travancore-Cochin, Malabar and Kasaragod.
4. Madhya Pradesh was reorganised under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
5. November 1 is observed as Foundation Day by eight States and five Union Territories, reflecting India's linguistic reorganisation in 1956 and subsequent administrative and territorial changes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?