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03 AUGUST 2026

Current Affairs ยท 5 Questions
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Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding Samudra Manthan:

  1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
  2. It aims to promote offshore oil and gas exploration.
  3. It is to be implemented up to FY 2030–31.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 2 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option B
Question 2

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), consider the following statements:

  1. It aims to increase India's floating solar capacity to about 5,700 MW.
  2. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is the implementing agency.
  3. The scheme provides financial assistance for feasibility studies, including bathymetry and hydrography surveys.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 3

Consider the following statements regarding lung cancer:

  1. Tobacco smoking is the leading preventable cause of lung cancer.
  2. Second-hand smoke exposure can also increase the risk of lung cancer.
  3. Lung cancer is usually diagnosed at an early stage because of specific symptoms.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 only
  • B 1 and 2 only
  • C 2 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option B
Question 4

Consider the following statements regarding the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026:

  1. It is released jointly by Yale University and Columbia University.
  2. It assesses 177 countries using 47 indicators.
  3. It evaluates countries based on Ecosystem Vitality, Climate Change Mitigation, and Environmental Health.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 5

Assertion (A): Tourism is a significant driver of India's economic growth, employment generation, and regional development.

Reason (R): Tourism supports multiple sectors such as hospitality, transport, handicrafts, food services, and wellness, creating widespread economic linkages.

Options:

  • A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  • C A is true, but R is false.
  • D A is false, but R is true.
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A

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