21 February 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. It acts as a critical link connecting Corbett and Rajaji landscapes with Pilibhit and Nepal's Terai area.

2. The sanctuary is geographically flanked by the River Gola in the west and River Sharda in the east.

3. The dominant vegetation consists of Tropical Moist Deciduous and Riverine forests.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a long-duration crop that requires nearly 20 years to develop quality heartwood for oil extraction.

2. Natural regeneration of sandalwood occurs through both seedlings and root suckers.

3. According to the Sandalwood Development Committee (SDC), India is the only global supplier of sandalwood, meeting the total demand of 6,000 tonnes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It lived approximately 95 million years ago in a forested inland habitat dissected by rivers.

2. Unlike the first known species, S. aegyptiacus, this species features a unique scimitar-shaped crest sheathed in keratin.

3. The structural evidence of its skull and leg bones suggests that it was a purely aquatic animal, incapable of hunting on land.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Unlike Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGVs), scramjet missiles maintain powered flight throughout the cruise and terminal phases.

2. The CJ-1000 is mounted on a road-mobile 10-wheel diesel-electric hybrid transporter-erector-launcher (TEL).

3. Scramjet missiles are easier to intercept than HGVs because they fly at a much lower altitude of 20-30 km.

Which of the statements given above are correct? 

1. The Commission consists of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, and three other members appointed by the President.

2. The NCST submits its annual reports directly to the Parliament of India for review.

3. While investigating any matter, the Commission has all the powers of a Civil Court.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is the only natural maritime link connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

2. The northern border consists of Spain and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, while the south is bordered by Morocco and Ceuta.

3. The Atlantic Ocean's water, being cooler and less salty, flows into the Mediterranean at a deeper level than the outgoing Mediterranean water.

4. The Strait was formed due to the geological northward movement of the African Plate towards the European Plate.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The doctrine treats the state as a trustee of natural resources, which are held for the benefit of the general public.

2. The Supreme Court first applied this doctrine in the M.C. Mehta vs. Kamal Nath case (1997) regarding the diversion of the Beas river.

3. According to recent judicial interpretations, the doctrine does not apply to resources that have been artificially created by humans.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a stratovolcano characterized by a broad caldera and several pyroclastic cones.

2. The eruptions are often 'Phreatic', meaning they are driven by steam and primarily produce ash.

3. Geologically, it is underlain by tropical volcanic materials like lahar deposits and airfall tephra.

4. It is located at the northern tip of the Luzon Island in the Philippines.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Orbital Module consists of a pressurized Crew Module for astronauts and a Service Module for propulsion and power.

2. The Crew Escape System (CES) is designed to pull the crew module away to a safe distance in case of a launch emergency.

3. The qualification load test of the Drogue Parachute was conducted at loads lower than actual flight conditions to ensure material durability.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is the apex body of marketing cooperatives for agricultural and forest produce in India.

2. NAFED functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

3. One of its primary objectives is to undertake inter-state, import, and export trade of agricultural produce.

Which of the statements given above are correct?