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18 SEPTEMBER 2026

Current Affairs ยท 5 Questions
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Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding the Table Top Exercise (TTX) under the Colombo Security Conclave:

  1. It is a simulated maritime security exercise that allows commanders to rehearse coordinated responses without deploying actual assets at sea.
  2. It focuses on threats such as piracy, maritime terrorism, drug trafficking and IUU fishing.
  3. It is conducted exclusively by the Indian Navy without participation from other CSC member states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Consider the following statements regarding Papikonda National Park:

  1. It is located in the Eastern Ghats along the Godavari River.
  2. It was originally declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1978 and upgraded to a National Park in 2008.
  3. The Papikonda Hills are historically known as the “Bison Hills” due to the presence of Indian Gaur.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Consider the following statements regarding India’s evolving counter-terrorism strategy:

  1. India has gradually shifted from a reactive approach towards pre-emptive and deterrence-based counter-terrorism.
  2. Technological threats such as drones, cyber tools and AI have become part of the contemporary terrorism landscape.
  3. India’s counter-terrorism strategy focuses exclusively on military responses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Consider the following statements regarding the Spotted Hyena:

  1. Female spotted hyenas can inherit their mother’s social rank, along with advantages in access to food and breeding opportunities.
  2. Spotted hyenas live in matrilineal clans where females generally dominate males.
  3. Spotted hyenas are evolutionarily more closely related to dogs than to cats.

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

Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched public transport initiative in Karnataka:

  1. It was launched by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at Vidhana Soudha.
  2. It was launched as part of the Karnataka government’s 100-day programme.
  3. It is intended to serve as a foundation for integrating additional public transport and mobility services in the future.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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