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03 SEPTEMBER 2026

Current Affairs ยท 5 Questions
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Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding the Sardar Patel National Unity Award:

  1. It was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in September 2019.
  2. It recognises outstanding contributions towards India’s unity and integrity.
  3. It carries a monetary grant along with a medal and citation.

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 2

Consider the following statements regarding INS Nipun:

  1. INS Nipun is a Diving Support Vessel (DSV) and the second Nistar-class DSV.
  2. It is designed to support deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue operations.
  3. It was designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam.

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 D
Question 3

Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), 1960:

  1. The Eastern Rivers—Ravi, Beas and Sutlej—are allocated mainly to India.
  2. The Western Rivers—Indus, Jhelum and Chenab—are allocated mainly to Pakistan, while India has specified rights of use.
  3. The Permanent Indus Commission consists of one Commissioner each from India and Pakistan.

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 D
Question 4

Assertion (A): Global coral reefs are experiencing increasing ecological stress due to more frequent and intense marine heatwaves.

Reason (R): Rising sea-surface temperatures cause corals to expel their symbiotic zooxanthellae, resulting in coral bleaching and reduced energy supply.

Which of the following is correct?

  • 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
Question 5

Consider the following statements regarding the Ramon Magsaysay Award:

  1. The Ramon Magsaysay Award was established in 1957 to honour the legacy of Ramon Magsaysay, former President of the Philippines.
  2. Since 2009, fixed categories of the award were abolished, except for Emergent Leadership.
  3. The award recognises only government officials for their contribution to public administration.

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 A

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