16 March 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. It was discovered in the tropical grasslands of Manas National Park in Assam.

2. The plant belongs to the Melastomataceae family, known for diverse flowering shrubs.

3. It is characterized by its large, five-petalled yellow flowers that bloom in early summer.

4. The species has been named after a famous cultural icon from the North-East region.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a volcanic island located in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz.

2. The island handles approximately 90% of Iran’s total crude oil exports.

3. It is unique among Persian Gulf islands for having natural freshwater collected in its limestone.

4. During the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), the island's facilities remained untouched due to international protection.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a slender-bodied assassin bug that lives its entire lifecycle in complete darkness.

2. The species was recently rediscovered in the limestone caves of the Andaman Islands after a century.

3. It belongs to the family Reduviidae and is a specialized herbivore that feeds on cave moss.

4. It was originally documented from the Siju Cave system located in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a volcanic crater located on the Yorkshire coast of the United Kingdom.

2. The structure was only discovered recently (2002) because it is buried under thick layers of sediment beneath the North Sea.

3. The presence of "shocked" quartz is a primary scientific indicator that the crater was formed by a high-velocity asteroid impact.

4. The crater features a unique set of concentric rings that stretch nearly 20 kilometers across.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. HSV-1 primarily causes genital herpes, while HSV-2 is responsible for cold sores around the mouth.

2. The virus is highly contagious and is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact.

3. Once a person is infected with HSV, the virus remains in the body for the rest of their life.

4. While there is no cure for herpes, antiviral medications can help reduce the severity of symptoms.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is an indigenous aromatic rice variety that received the GI tag in 2017.

2. It is primarily grown during the Rabi season to utilize the winter frost.

3. Research indicates it is rich in essential unsaturated fatty acids like linoleic (omega-6) and linolenic (omega-3) acid.

4. Joha rice is unique because it contains antioxidants and flavonoids that are beneficial for health.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a landlocked country in East Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east.

2. Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, is located in Tanzania.

3. Lake Victoria, the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, is shared by Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya.

4. The administrative capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, while Dar es Salaam serves as the legislative capital.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is the only Ramsar site in the state of Assam and serves as a major stormwater storage basin for Guwahati city.

2. The wetland is located in a former channel of the Barak River.

3. It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) that supports globally threatened species like the Lesser Adjutant Stork.

4. The Basistha and Kalmani rivers are the primary sources of water for this wetland.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It was developed in the 1950s to serve as the primary seaport for Western India following the loss of Karachi Port to Pakistan.

2. It is a riverine port located on the banks of the Sabarmati River.

3. The port is a specialized hub for handling liquid cargo, including petroleum and chemicals.

4. While it is a major state-owned port, it faces significant competition from the nearby Mundra Port.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a major left-bank tributary of the Godavari River flowing through the Deccan Plateau.

2. The river originates in the Anantagiri Hills and is formed by the confluence of the Esi and Musa rivulets.

3. The twin reservoirs, Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, were built on this river to protect Hyderabad from floods.

4. Historically, the Musi River divided the 'Old City' from the 'New City' of Hyderabad.

Which of the statements given above are correct?