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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 23-02-2026 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with reference to India-AI Impact Summit 2026

  1. It is the first ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South.
  2. Welfare for all, Happiness of all is the theme of the summit.
  3. People, Planet, and Purpose are the three pillars of the summit.

Select the correct statements using the codes below:

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  • b. 
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  • d. 
Answer : b

Explanation

  • Statement 1 is correct – India-AI Impact Summit 2026 focuses on transitioning from theoretical dialogue to measurable, real-world impact.
  • It is the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South.
  • Statement 2 is correct – "Welfare for all, Happiness of all" (Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya) is the theme of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect – The 3 foundational pillars/Sutras of summit are People, Planet, and Progress.

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2) The Chhari-Dhandh Wetland located at which one of the following states?

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  • b. 
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Answer : a

Explanation

  • Option a is correct – Chhari-Dhandh Wetland is declared as a Ramsar site on January 31, 2026, Gujarat’s 5th Ramsar Site and the 1st in Kachchh.
  • It is spread over 22,700 hectares, it lies at the confluence of desert, grassland, and wetland landscapes, supporting diverse flora and fauna.
  • It attracts thousands of migratory birds annually, notably the Grey Hypocolius and surveys recorded over 50,000 waterbirds, including 40,000 cranes at one site.

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3) Consider the following statements

  1. RIN Mutiny is a revolt by Indian sailors of the Royal Indian Navy against British rule, primarily in West Bengal.
  2. The causes of the mutiny are poor treatment, lack of compensation, and racial discrimination towards Indian soldiers.

Select the correct statements using the codes below:

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

Explanation

  • Statement 1 is incorrect – RIN Mutiny is revolt by Indian sailors of the Royal Indian Navy on February 18, 1946, against British rule, primarily in Mumbai (then Bombay), Maharashtra at the shore establishment HMIS Talwar.
  • Although it eventually spread to other naval centers like Karachi and Calcutta (West Bengal), its epicenter and origin remained Bombay.
  • Statement 2 is correct – The causes of the mutiny are poor treatment, lack of compensation, and racial discrimination towards Indian soldiers.

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4) The Bharat-VISTAAR platform is a component of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for which one of the following sectors?

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  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a

Explanation

  • Option a is correct – Bharat-VISTAAR platform is a digital agriculture tool and a core component of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the agriculture sector.
  • In other words, A 24×7 AI-powered, multilingual advisory platform for farmers.
  • VISTAAR Stands for Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare is acting as its nodal Ministry.

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5) Which of the following are associated/related with De-notified tribes

  1. Ayyangar Commission
  2. Renke Commission
  3. Idate Commission

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

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

Explanation

  • All three are correct – Ayyangar Commission (1949) – Early official study on denotified tribes.
  • Based on its recommendations, the discriminatory Criminal Tribes Act (CTA) of 1871 was repealed in 1952, leading to these communities being "De-notified".
  • Renke Commission (2008) – First National Commission on Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes.
  • Idate Commission (2017) – Identified around 1,200 DNT communities assimilated in SC/ST/OBC Lists.
    • Identified 268 unclassified DNT communities.
    • Anthropological Survey of India recommended classification of these communities.

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