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16 SEPTEMBER 2026

Current Affairs ยท 5 Questions
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Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding the “Each One Teach One” initiative:

  1. It involves Class 10 students teaching their mothers basic literacy and digital skills.
  2. The initiative is primarily aimed at
  3. providing vocational training to unemployed rural youth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 only
  • B 2 only
  • C Both 1 and 2
  • D Neither 1 nor 2
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 2

Sagar Manthan is particularly significant for India’s Blue Economy because it can support research related to:

  1. Shipping
  2. Marine resources
  3. Energy
  4. Logistics

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea.
  2. Bab el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
  3. The Gulf of Aden provides access towards the Arabian Sea.

Which of the statements given above 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 4

Consider the following statements about lithium:

  1. Lithium is an alkali metal.
  2. It is the least dense metal under standard conditions.
  3. It occurs freely in nature because of its low chemical reactivity.

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 5

Assertion (A): India’s growing research publications have not translated proportionately into research impact and commercialisation.

Reason (R): Research incentives often emphasise publication and patent numbers rather than citation impact, patent utilisation and societal relevance.

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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