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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 19-01-2026 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Wavex, a dedicated startup accelerator platform, is initiated by which one of the following?

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

Explanation

  • Option b is the correct answer.
  • Wavex is the dedicated startup accelerator platform. It is initiated by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
  • It aims to nurture innovations in media, entertainment, and language technology.
  • To empower next-gen innovators through hackathons, mentorship, and national platform integration.
  • The contests initiated are Bhasha Setu and Kalaa Setu.

Consider the following statements

  1. A Goldilocks economy phase is characterized by balanced growth and recession.
  2. Goldilocks economy creates favourable conditions for investment, particularly in equities.
  3. It is typically short-lived.

Select the correct statements using the codes below:

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

Explanation

  • Statement 1 is incorrect – A Goldilocks economy phase refers to an optimal economic state characterized by balanced growth, low inflation, and full employment, while avoiding both overheating and recession.
  • Statement 2 is correct – With stable interest rates and modest inflation,
    • Goldilocks economy creates favourable conditions for investment, particularly in equities, as companies tend to experience sustained growth.
  • Statement 3 is correct – It is typically short-lived because of the inevitability of business cycles.
  • Sustaining such conditions demands prudent monetary and fiscal policy management.

3) Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) is introduced by which one of the following?

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

Explanation

  • The Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) acts as a single-window facilitator for the sector, bringing together representatives from Central and State governments, industry associations, music rights societies, and major event companies.
  • LEDC was introduced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in July 2025.
  • Its goal is to achieve the full economic and cultural potential of concerts and live events in the country.
  • It aims to facilitate the expansion of the “concert economy”, boosting employment and tourism in the country.
  • In 2024, the organised live events market was valued at Rs.20,861 crore, reflecting a 15% growth rate that surpasses several traditional media segments.
  • With an expected CAGR of 18%, the sector is positioned to establish India as a leading global live entertainment destination by 2030.

4) What does the W Ursae Majoris (W UMa) best describes?

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

Explanation

  • Option b is the correct answer.
  • A study of W Ursae Majoris–type contact binaries, which are closely orbiting stellar twins, provides new insights into binary star evolution and their eventual fate.
  • W Ursae Majoris (W UMa) stars are short-period, dumbbell-shaped binaries in which the two stars are in contact.
  • The stars are so close that they share a single outer atmosphere while orbiting each other.
  • These stars serve as "natural laboratories" by enabling precise measurement of fundamental parameters such as
    • Mass, radius, and temperature, which are essential for testing theories of stellar evolution.

5) What is Beni greenlet recently seen in news?

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

Explanation

  • The Beni greenlet is a newly confirmed bird species, characterised by its small size and greenish-grey plumage.
  • The species has a small body with predominantly greenish-grey upperparts, a paler grey to whitish belly and throat, short, rounded wings, and a relatively short tail.
  • It has dark eyes with a faint or indistinct eye-ring.
  • It inhabits tropical moist lowland forests of northern Bolivia, primarily occupying the canopy and forest edges.

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