13 March 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. These two new species were discovered by the Zoological Survey of India in the Western Ghats region.

2. The caterpillars of these moths feed on lichens, which are highly sensitive to environmental pollution.

3. Lichen moths can serve as biological indicators to monitor the air quality of an ecosystem.

4. Caulocera hollowayi was identified from specimens collected in the state of Sikkim.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Tephra refers specifically to the molten lava that flows out of a volcano's crater.

2. The size of tephra particles progressively decreases as the distance from the volcano increases.

3. Volcanic ash clouds can generate lightning due to electrical charges within the ejected material.

4. Accumulation of tephra on rooftops is primarily a cosmetic issue and does not pose a structural threat to buildings.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a collaborative initiative between NHAI and the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO.

2. The index measures green cover based on the physical counting of trees by forest department officials.

3. It utilizes the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to quantify chlorophyll content along highway corridors.

4. The assessment focuses only on the medians (dividers) of the National Highways.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The temple is situated on the Nilachal Hill along the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River.

2. The "Nilachala Style" of architecture is a unique blend of the traditional Nagara and Saracenic (Mughal) styles.

3. The Ambubachi Mela is an annual festival celebrated here to commemorate the yearly menstruation of the Goddess.

4. It was reconstructed in the 16th century by King Chilarai of the Koch Dynasty after being destroyed.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is classified as an Apollo-type asteroid, which means its orbit crosses Earth's path.

2. The asteroid is primarily composed of frozen gases and carbon, making it a C-type asteroid.

3. It was discovered by the ATLAS telescope in Chile in the latter half of December 2024.

4. NASA has confirmed that this asteroid will collide with the Moon's surface in the year 2032.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh and is situated on the Vindhyan plateau.

2. The sanctuary serves as an ecological corridor between Panna and Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserves.

3. The entire drainage system of the sanctuary falls exclusively within the Narmada river basin.

4. It is the second site in India, after Kuno National Park, selected for the Cheetah Reintroduction Project.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The river originates from the Verinag Spring at the foot of the Pir Panjal range.

2. It flows through Wular Lake, which acts as a natural regulator of its flow.

3. The Kishenganga River is its largest tributary, joining it in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

4. In ancient Greek literature, the river is referred to as the 'Hydaspes'.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Mozambique is located in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres, bordering the Indian Ocean to the west.

2. It is separated from the island of Madagascar by the Mozambique Channel.

3. The Zambezi River, one of Africa's major rivers, flows through Mozambique.

4. It shares land borders with South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a Talwar-class guided-missile frigate built indigenously by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).

2. The ship is equipped with the supersonic BrahMos missile system and the Shtil surface-to-air missile system.

3. It operates under the Eastern Naval Command headquartered at Visakhapatnam.

4. The ship utilizes the 'Trebovanie-M' Combat Management System to neutralize multiple threats simultaneously.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It was established in 1960 through the Stockholm Convention as an alternative to the European Union.

2. Unlike the European Union, EFTA operates as a customs union with a common external tariff.

3. The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors compliance with rules in member states like Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

4. The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is the specific trade deal between India and EFTA.

Which of the statements given above are correct?