07 March 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. It is a large owl species belonging to the family Strigidae, characterized by prominent ear tufts.

2. The species is strictly nocturnal and is never seen active during daylight hours, even in cloudy weather.

3. Unlike many other birds, it typically does not build its own nest but occupies old nests built by eagles or vultures.

4. Its primary habitat consists of thick riverside forests and old-growth trees across South and Southeast Asia.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Glyptothorax sentimereni and Oreichthys elianae were discovered in the tributaries of the Indus River system.

2. Glyptothorax sentimereni is a catfish specially adapted to cling to rocks in fast-flowing streams using an adhesive underside.

3. Oreichthys elianae is a large predatory fish measuring over 2 meters in length, found in the deep waters of the Tsurang River.

4. Both species are endemic to the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna basin.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Isfahan, the former capital of the Safavid Empire.

2. The palace is a unique example of the integration of traditional Persian crafts with 18th and 19th-century European architectural influences.

3. It served as the official residence and seat of power for the Qajar dynasty.

4. The 'Mirror Hall' (Talar-e Aineh) is one of its most famous ceremonial spaces, known for its intricate glasswork.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Sharavathi is a west-flowing river that originates in the Western Ghats and empties into the Arabian Sea.

2. The world-famous Jog Falls is formed by this river in the Shivamogga district.

3. The proposed PSHP will use the Linganamakki Dam as its primary lower reservoir.

4. The project site is located within a sanctuary specifically designated for the conservation of the Lion-Tailed Macaque.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is India's flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, organized solely by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF).

2. The 11th edition held in 2026 is based on the theme "Saṁskāra – Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement".

3. It is modeled after global platforms like the Munich Security Conference and the Shangri-La Dialogue.

4. One of its thematic pillars for 2026 includes the pursuit of the 2030 Agenda (Sustainable Development Goals).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is often referred to as the "Western Ghats of North Karnataka" due to its rich biodiversity in an otherwise semi-arid region.

2. The sanctuary serves as a major catchment area for the Krishna River.

3. It is a significant center for medicinal plants, housing approximately 400 species used in traditional medicine.

4. The region features architectural remnants from the Chalukya and Rashtrakuta dynasties, including the Trikuteshwara Temple.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. They are "loitering munitions" designed to strike a target and explode on impact, destroying themselves in the process.

2. Russia operates these drones under the local designation "Geran-2".

3. These drones are powered by high-performance jet engines, allowing them to travel at supersonic speeds.

4. Their low cost and "swarm" capability allow them to saturate and overwhelm sophisticated air defense systems.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Portugal is the westernmost country of mainland Europe and is situated on the Iberian Peninsula.

2. The Tagus River flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea, dividing the country into two distinct regions.

3. The autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores are located in the Atlantic Ocean and are part of Portuguese territory.

4. Portugal shares a land border with both France and Spain.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. GPS Jamming involves sending a stronger "noise" signal to drown out satellite signals, resulting in a loss of GPS connectivity.

2. GPS Spoofing is a form of electronic deception where a receiver is tricked into calculating a false location by picking up counterfeit signals.

3. Spoofing is harder to detect than jamming because the navigation system appears to be functioning normally while providing incorrect data.

4. GPS satellite signals are naturally very strong, making them extremely difficult to override with ground-based spoofing equipment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The project aims to mitigate human-wildlife conflict through a combination of rapid response units and AI-based monitoring.

2. Under this project, 'Vajra' teams are village-level volunteers trained specifically for snake rescues and minor wildlife incidents.

3. It involves the deployment of 'Kumki' elephants to help manage and drive back wild elephant herds into forests.

4. The project is an initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) at the national level.

Which of the statements given above are correct?