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14 JULY 2026

Current Affairs ยท 5 Questions
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Question 1

Which of the following atmospheric conditions favors the rapid intensification of a tropical cyclone?

  1. Warm sea surface temperatures.
  2. Low vertical wind shear.
  3. High mid-atmospheric humidity.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

Assertion (A): Women's Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in India's million-plus cities remains significantly lower than men's despite a rise in regular salaried employment.

Reason (R): A large proportion of urban women remain outside the workforce due to childcare and domestic responsibilities

  • 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 3

Consider the following statements regarding IMAT-05:

  1. It is a qualification test for the Gaganyaan crew module's parachute system.
  2. It validated the sequential disreefing mechanism of the parachutes.
  3. The test was conducted exclusively by ISRO without involvement of any other agency.

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
Question 4

With reference to the recent drinking water scarcity assessment in Karnataka, consider the following statements:

  1. Karnataka has identified 1,119 villages across 32 rural blocks as vulnerable to drinking water scarcity.
  2. The emergency action plan includes hiring 978 private water tankers and deploying 35 departmental tankers.
  3. Vijayapura is the district with the highest number of vulnerable villages.
  4. The State Government has approved โ‚น117 crore for emergency drinking water works.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2, 3 and 4 only
  • C 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • D 1, 3 and 4 only
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option C
Question 5

With reference to Parrot Bornavirus-4 (PaBV-4), consider the following statements:

  1. PaBV-4 belongs to the Bornaviridae family and primarily infects psittacine birds.
  2. It causes Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD), a severe neurological disease in birds.
  3. The virus has been reported for the first time in India from Assam, Karnataka, and West Bengal.
  4. The disease primarily affects poultry such as chickens and ducks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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