05 March 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz

1. ALMA is an optical telescope that captures visible light to study the surfaces of distant planets.

2. The 2026 'ACES' survey mapped the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ) of the Milky Way, revealing filaments of cold molecular gas.

3. The telescope is located in the Atacama Desert because the high altitude and dry air minimize interference from atmospheric water vapor.

4. An 'Einstein Ring' is a phenomenon observed by ALMA where light from a distant galaxy is bent into a circle by a foreground object's gravity.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The scheme allows importers to clear goods without paying Customs duty at the time of clearance, with payments made on a monthly basis.

2. It is exclusively available to large-scale industries with a turnover exceeding ₹100 Crore.

3. To be eligible, an entity must have a minimum business continuity of two financial years and be financially solvent.

4. The scheme serves as a transitional bridge for manufacturers to obtain higher AEO (T2/T3) accreditation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The sanctuary is located on the banks of the Mahanadi River, adjacent to the Hirakud Dam in Odisha.

2. Historically, the sanctuary served as a base for the freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai during his rebellion against the British.

3. The Indian Bison (Gaur) is the smallest species of wild cattle and is primarily found in desert ecosystems.

4. The conservation status of the Indian Bison is 'Critically Endangered' according to the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is an antecedent river that originates in the Himalayas and is a major left-bank tributary of the Ganges.

2. The river is formed by the confluence of the Sun Kosi, Arun Kosi, and Tamur Kosi in Nepal.

3. The westward shift of the Kosi is primarily attributed to the high sediment load (silt) it carries from the Himalayas.

4. Approximately 80% of the total catchment area of the Kosi River lies within Indian territory.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a statutory body established under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.

2. The primary objective of BEE is to increase the total energy production in India to meet rising demand.

3. BEE is responsible for developing the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) for commercial buildings.

4. The 'Standards and Labelling' scheme, which provides star ratings for appliances, is a regulatory function of BEE.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a colorless gas that is highly soluble in water and is a major contributor to acid rain.

2. Volcanic eruptions are the largest anthropogenic (man-made) source of SO2​ in the atmosphere.

3. In India, while power plants have emission norms, specific national standards for steel-producing sinter plants are currently lacking.

4. SO2​ is used industrially as a bleaching agent in paper pulping and as a preservative in food processing.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Established in 1875, it is the principal government agency for meteorology and functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

2. It is one of the six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres (RSMC) of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

3. The IMD is responsible for naming tropical cyclones that develop in the Northern Indian Ocean region.

4. Its mandate includes providing meteorological statistics for activities such as offshore oil exploration and agriculture.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is located in the Terai Arc Landscape along the India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh.

2. The River Gomti, a major tributary of the Ganges, has its origin within this reserve.

3. The vegetation is predominantly composed of Alpine forests and sub-tropical pine forests.

4. It is one of the few habitats in India for the critically endangered Bengal Florican.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The 'Dancing Girl' from Mohenjodaro is the earliest known example of lost-wax casting in the Indian subcontinent.

2. In the 'Madhuchista Vidhan' (Lost-Wax) process, the metal is poured into a hollow clay mould created by melting away a wax original.

3. Chola bronzes were primarily stationary idols meant to remain permanently fixed in the inner sanctum (Garbhagriha) of temples.

4. The 'Panchaloha' tradition involves an alloy of five metals: Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead, and Zinc.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The project is an initiative of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) aimed at decoding and stimulating neural signals.

2. It primarily uses neuromorphic hardware, which mimics the brain's architecture to process signals efficiently.

3. The initial focus of the project is to develop treatments for infectious diseases like Malaria and Tuberculosis.

4. It aims to create a closed-loop system where AI decodes brain signals and provides real-time neurofeedback.

Which of the statements given above are correct?