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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 10-01-2026 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements about Wolf Supermoon

  1. It is a traditional name for the first full moon that happens in January.
  2. It occurs when a full Moon coincides with apogee, the Moon’s closest point to Earth in its orbit.

Select the correct statements using the codes below:

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a

Explanation

  • Statement 1 is correct – It is a traditional name for the first full moon that happens in January.
  • Wolf Supermoon is a nickname that combines two distinct ideas - a wolf moon & a supermoon.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect – It occurs when a full Moon coincides with Perigee, the Moon’s closest point to Earth in its orbit.
  • Many full moons have seasonal names from calendars and folklore, which helped people track the time of the year before the advent of modern calendars.
  • These names helped people track seasons and agricultural cycles.

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2) Consider the following statements

  1. Magh mela is a 60-day long pilgrimage and is one of the big religious events after Mahakumbh.
  2. Unlike Mahakumbh, which happens every 12 years, the Magh mela happens every 3 years.

Select the correct statements using the codes below:

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : d

Explanation

  • Statement 1 is incorrect – Magh Mela is one of the big religious events after Mahakumbh, an annual pilgrimage in Prayagraj, where devotees bathe at the Sangam on auspicious dates.
  • It is a 45-day-long pilgrimage that occurs in the Hindu month of Magh (Jan–Feb), on Paush Purnima and ending on Mahashivaratri.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect – Difference between Kumbh Mela, Magh Mela, Ardh Kumbh
    • Magh Mela - Annual, held only in Prayagraj.
    • Kumbh Mela - Once every 12 years, it rotates across Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain.
    • Ardh Kumbh - Every 6 years at Prayagraj.

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3) Consider the following statements about Okra (Lady finger)

  1. Madhya Pradesh is emerged as the largest Okra producer in India.
  2. India is the leading producer of Okra in the world.
  3. The Alluvial soil is ideal for Okra cultivation.

Select the correct statements using the codes below:

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a

Explanation

  • Statement 1 is incorrect – Gujarat is at the top in both terms of area under okra cultivation and overall production.
  • The Saurashtra–Kutch region accounted for nearly 15% of the cultivated area and about 13% of total production.
  • Statement 2 is correct – Global okra production led by India, followed by Nigeria, Mali, Sudan, and Bangladesh.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect – Okra is a rich source of vitamins, protein, calcium and other minerals.
  • It thrives in warm, tropical, subtropical climates, needing warm, humid conditions with temperatures 20-35°C and avoiding frost.
  • The ideal soil for Okra cultivation is sandy loam to clay loam with rich organic matter and better drainage facilities.

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4) The CRISIL Limited, CARE Ratings Limited, ICRA Limited are associated in the context of?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

Explanation

  • Option c is the correct answer.
  • The primary credit rating agencies (CRAs) in India are CRISIL, ICRA, CARE, India Ratings & Research, Acuité Ratings & Research, Brickwork Ratings, and Infomerics Valuation and Rating.
  • These agencies are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

5) Which of the following autonomous bodies comes under Ministry of Commerce and Industry?

  1. Coffee Board
  2. Tea Board of India
  3. National Turmeric Board
  4. Coconut Development Board (CDB)
  5. Tobacco Board

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

Explanation

  • Option c is the correct answer.
  • The Coffee Board, Tobacco Board, and the new National Turmeric Board fall under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • The Coconut Board (Coconut Development Board) is under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, all serving as autonomous bodies for their respective commodity development.
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