17 March 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. Known in ancient times as Hermopolis Magna, it was a major center for the worship of the god Thoth.

2. The name 'Khmun' refers to the 'Ogdoad,' a group of eight primordial deities central to the city's mythology.

3. Recent excavations completed a massive statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II by finding its missing upper fragment.

4. The city served as the administrative capital of the Lower Egypt region throughout the Old Kingdom.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a naturally occurring gas on Earth found primarily in volcanic vents.

2. It is produced through the catalytic reaction of propylene with ammonia.

3. On Saturn's moon Titan, it is hypothesized to form membrane-like structures called azotosomes.

4. The compound is highly volatile and produces toxic oxides of nitrogen upon combustion.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The dynasty was founded by Kapilendra Deva after the decline of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

2. At its zenith, the empire's territory extended from the Ganges in the north to the Kaveri in the south.

3. The Gajapatis were known for their continuous military cooperation and peace treaties with the Vijayanagara Empire.

4. The iconic Sun Temple at Konark was a major architectural achievement associated with this era.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is the largest canyon system in the solar system, stretching approximately 4,000 km along the Martian equator.

2. The system was primarily formed by the catastrophic drainage of a giant underground ocean.

3. The presence of ferric hydroxysulfate indicates that the canyon may have once contained acidic liquid water.

4. The canyon walls show evidence of fault scarps linked to the volcanic activity of the Tharsis rise.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Sujal Gaon ID is a unique digital identifier that enables mapping of rural piped water supply assets.

2. The Sujalam Bharat national digital architecture facilitates source-to-tap mapping of the rural water supply chain.

3. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the funding pattern for North-Eastern and Himalayan states is 50:50 between the Centre and States.

4. The mission aims to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to all rural households.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a tri-state protected area managed jointly by Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

2. The sanctuary is home to the largest population of the critically endangered Mugger crocodile in the world.

3. The Ganges River Dolphin and the Red-crowned roof turtle are among the key aquatic species protected here.

4. The topography of the sanctuary is characterized by extensive ravines and sandy beaches.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is the highest lake in the world, located in the Western Himalayas.

2. The lake serves as a primary source for the Teesta River system.

3. It is named after Guru Padmasambhava, who is credited with the spread of Buddhism in Tibet.

4. The lake is unique because it remains partially unfrozen even during the harshest winters.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a physical-only service model designed to replace digital governance in rural areas.

2. The project is implemented by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

3. It leverages the BharatNet infrastructure to provide connectivity via Village Area Networks and public Wi-Fi.

4. The initiative includes AR/VR-based learning, IoT-based soil testing, and integration with ONDC.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a 120 MW project situated on the Kopili River, the largest south bank tributary of the Brahmaputra.

2. The project is a storage-based dam system designed to create a massive reservoir for irrigation.

3. It is located in the West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts of Central Assam.

4. The project is being funded by the World Bank under its Green Energy initiative.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It was established in 1972 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

2. The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) is its highest decision-making body and meets once every two years.

3. UNEP hosts the secretariats of several major conventions, including the Minamata Convention and CITES.

4. The "Emissions Gap Report" is a flagship publication of UNEP that tracks the world's progress toward climate goals.

Which of the statements given above are correct?