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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 10-08-2026

1) With reference to the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill, 2026, consider the following statements

  1. The President of India is proposed to be the Visitor of the Institute.
  2. The Director would be appointed by the Board Chairperson from a panel recommended by a government-constituted committee.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Explanation

  • Statement 1 is correct – The Bill designates the President of India as the Visitor of the Indian Statistical Institute with powers to conduct reviews, order inquiries, and issue binding directions.
  • Statement 2 is correct – The Director of the Institute is proposed to be appointed by the Board Chairperson from a panel recommended by a search-cum-selection committee constituted by the central government.

2) With reference to mFlusiva, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

  1. mFlusiva is an mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine for children under 14years.
  2. The mRNA platform can potentially reduce the manufacturing time for seasonal influenza vaccines compared with conventional egg-based vaccine production.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Explanation

  • Statement 1 is incorrect – mFlusiva is approved for adults aged 50 years and older, not children under 14.
  • Statement 2 is correct – mRNA platform technology allows for streamlined development and much faster manufacturing timelines compared to traditional egg-based production.

3) ‘Ghost particles’ recently seen in news associated with?

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

Explanation

  • Option a is correct – ‘Ghost particles’—another name for neutrinos—are associated with space science.
  • Recent news features astronomers using deep-underground and underwater detectors like the IceCube Neutrino Observatory to trace these elusive, high-energy cosmic particles back to distant galaxies and extreme stellar events.

4) What is Pseudecheneis likimroensis recently seen in news?

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

Explanation

  • Option a is correct – Pseudecheneis likimroensis is a newly described species of stream-loving fish (specifically a torrent catfish) discovered in the fast-flowing Likimro River in Nagaland's Kiphire district, India.

5) World Development Report is released by?

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

Explanation

  • Option a is correct – The World Development Report is released by the World Bank.
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