19 February 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. The city was originally founded in 324 BCE by Alexander the Great to cement control over Mesopotamia at a strategic river junction.

2. It was a vital port city located at the confluence of the Tigris and Choaspes rivers, serving as a major trading hub between Mesopotamia and India.

3. After its reconstruction by Hyspaosines, it became the capital of the kingdom of Characene and remained prominent until the rise of the Sassanian Empire in the 3rd century AD.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. It is a new species of 'Pistol Shrimp' and the first alpheid shrimp species to be recorded from an estuary in the region.

2. Pistol shrimps emit light through a process called 'sonoluminescence' and hunt using underwater bullets made of bubbles.

3. These shrimps contribute to the health of mangrove ecosystems by releasing toxic gases trapped in swampy soil through their burrowing activity.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. The Kerala government has declared 'Tidal Flooding' as a 'State-specific disaster', enabling victims to receive financial assistance under the SDRF.

2. Tidal flooding, also known as 'sunny day flooding', is primarily caused by cyclone-induced storm surges and is severe only during new moon cycles.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

1. The Chhattisgarh Forest Department has initiated the establishment of "hornbill restaurants" in USTR to conserve the Malabar Pied Hornbill and promote natural forest expansion.

2. While primarily frugivorous, Malabar Pied Hornbills can adapt to an omnivorous diet during their breeding season.

3. The primary river flowing through the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve is the 'Narmada', and the Malabar Pied Hornbill is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. The H-125 is a single-engine light utility helicopter that holds the record for being the only helicopter in history to land on the summit of Mount Everest.

2. This helicopter is designed exclusively for civil transport and lacks the capacity for high-altitude military logistics operations.

3. The establishment of its assembly line in India is part of the India-France strategic partnership under the 'Make in India' initiative.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. It is the highest decision-making body on procurement within the Ministry of Defence and is chaired by the 'Chief of Defence Staff' (CDS).

2. The DAC was formed in 2001 based on the recommendations of the Group of Ministers on 'Reforming the National Security System' post the 1999 Kargil War.

3. Its core functions include according the 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN) for acquisition proposals and approving the 15-year 'Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan' (LTIPP).

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. It is a narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.

2. Iran is located on its northern coast, while the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman (Musandam Peninsula) are on its southern coast.

3. Approximately 25% of the world's oil supply and 30% of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) pass through this strait, making it a critical global choke point.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. The project is located on the Ravi River in the Pathankot district of Punjab, constructed downstream from the existing Ranjit Sagar Dam.

2. The primary objective of this dam is to stop the surplus flow of the Ravi River into Pakistan and utilize it for irrigation in the Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab regions.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

1. It is the largest lake in Africa and the world’s largest tropical lake by surface area, intersected by the Equator.

2. It is the second-largest freshwater lake on Earth after Lake Superior and serves as the chief reservoir for the Nile River.

3. Its geographical boundaries are shared by Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, with the Kagera River being the major river emptying into it.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. In the defence sector, the procurement of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets was finalized, and India's first private sector helicopter assembly line (H125) by TATA-Airbus was inaugurated.

2. Under nuclear energy cooperation, France lauded India's target of 100 GW nuclear power by 2047 and the SHANTI Act, 2025, which allows private investment in the sector.

3. Regarding education, both nations have set a target to increase the number of Indian students in France to 30,000 by the year 2030.

4. On regional issues, both countries supported a 'two-state solution' for Gaza, and France reiterated its firm support for India's permanent membership in the UNSC.

Which of the above statements are correct?