Welcome to your 02 March 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz
1.
With reference to the Amondawa tribe recently in the news, consider the following statements:
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They are an indigenous community residing in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
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The tribe uses a sophisticated lunar calendar to track agricultural cycles and numerical age.
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In Amondawa culture, personal growth and life stages are marked by changing names rather than counting years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2.
With reference to the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon (Columba elphinstonii), consider the following statements:
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It is a large pigeon species endemic to the Eastern Ghats and primarily inhabits dry deciduous forests.
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A distinctive identification feature of this bird is a black and white checkerboard pattern on its nape (back of the neck).
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Under the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) 1972, it is categorized under Schedule-I, providing it the highest level of legal protection.
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Recent studies suggest that its habitat, particularly the Shola forests, is highly vulnerable to climate change.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
3.
With reference to the 'Forest Rights Act (FRA) Cells', recently expanded by the government, consider the following statements:
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These cells are established under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan (DAJGUA) to provide technical and administrative support for FRA implementation.
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The FRA Cells have the statutory authority to make final decisions on land title claims independently of the District Level Committee.
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One of the key functions of these cells is to facilitate the conversion of forest villages into revenue villages and digitize land records.
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The funding for these cells is provided by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4.
With reference to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), consider the following statements:
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It is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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CERT-In is a statutory body designated under Section 70B of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
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Its mandate includes the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information on cyber incidents, as well as issuing vulnerability notes.
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Recently, it collaborated with SIA-India to release guidelines specifically for the country's space ecosystem.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
5.
With reference to the 'Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)', consider the following statements:
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It is the National Regulatory Authority of India established under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940.
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The organization is headed by the Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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CDSCO is responsible for the approval of new drugs and the conduct of clinical trials across the country.
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Recent reforms allow for the immediate issuance of NOCs for laboratory testing upon receipt of applications to fast-track medicine approvals.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
6.
With reference to the 'Amur Falcon' (Falco amurensis), consider the following statements:
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It is a migratory raptor that breeds in Northern China and Siberia and winters in Southern Africa.
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It holds the record for the longest regular overwater passage of any raptor species.
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In India, the largest congregations of these birds are seen in the Western Ghats during their autumn migration.
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Sexual dimorphism is absent in this species, with both males and females being identical in appearance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
7.
With reference to 'Meningococcal Infection', recently in the news in Meghalaya, consider the following statements:
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It is a severe bacterial disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis that primarily infects the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
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The disease is highly contagious and spreads as easily as the common cold or influenza through casual contact.
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A key clinical symptom is a 'non-blanching rash', which does not fade under pressure.
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While antibiotics are the primary treatment, severe cases may require oxygen therapy and surgery for damaged tissues.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
8.
With reference to the 'Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)' developed by DRDO, consider the following statements:
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It is an indigenous Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) designed to engage low-altitude aerial threats.
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The missile is equipped with a miniaturized Reaction Control System (RCS) for enhanced maneuverability and altitude control.
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The system has a maximum strike range of 25 km and is primarily intended for the Indian Navy's large warships only.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
9.
With reference to Pangong Tso (Pangong Lake), consider the following statements:
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It is the world's highest saltwater lake and remains unfrozen throughout the year due to its high salinity.
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Geographically, it is an endorheic lake and does not belong to the Indus River basin.
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The Line of Actual Control (LAC) divides the lake, with approximately one-third of its length lying in India.
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It serves as a significant breeding ground for the Bar-headed goose and the Black-necked crane.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
10.
With reference to 'Exercise Vayu Shakti-26', consider the following statements:
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It is a biennial firepower demonstration conducted by the Indian Air Force at the Pokhran range in Rajasthan.
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For the first time, the exercise was executed along a defined operational storyline rather than just individual target strikes.
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The exercise saw the participation of only indigenous aircraft like Tejas and Prachand, excluding foreign-origin platforms like Rafale and Mirage-2000.
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Advanced systems like Loitering Munitions (SRLM) and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) were showcased during the event.
Which of the statements given above are correct?