Current Affairs Quiz 02 May 2026

Q1. With reference to Project 17A of the Indian Navy, consider the following statements:

1. It involves the construction of seven advanced stealth frigates, which are a follow-on to the Shivalik-class (Project 17) frigates.
2. The ships are being built using the ‘Integrated Construction’ methodology to reduce the build period.
3. These frigates are the first in the Indian Navy to feature a ‘Combined Diesel or Gas’ (CODOG) propulsion system.

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

Answer: D (1, 2, and 3)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Correct — Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) consists of 7 stealth frigates; upgraded version of Shivalik-class.
• Statement 2: Correct — Integrated modular construction reduces build time significantly.
• Statement 3: Correct — Uses CODOG propulsion (diesel for cruising + gas turbine for speed).

Q2. With reference to the representation of women in corporate leadership in India, consider the following statements:

1. SEBI (LODR) Regulations mandate that every listed entity must have at least one woman as an Independent Director.
2. Representation of women in Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) roles is significantly lower than on Boards.
3. “Glass Ceiling” refers to concentration of women in low-paying sectors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 2 and 3 only

Answer: B (2 only)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Incorrect — Mandatory independent woman director only for top 1000 listed companies; others need only a woman director.
• Statement 2: Correct — Board compliance exists, but executive roles (CEO, CFO) remain male-dominated.
• Statement 3: Incorrect — Glass ceiling = invisible barrier to top leadership; sector concentration = occupational segregation.

Q3. Arrange the following tributaries of the Kaveri River from West to East based on their confluence points:

1. Kabini
2. Arkavathy
3. Bhavani
4. Amaravati

Select the correct sequence:
A) 1 — 2 — 3 — 4
B) 2 — 1 — 4 — 3
C) 1 — 3 — 2 — 4
D) 3 — 1 — 4 — 2

Answer: A (1 — 2 — 3 — 4)

Explanation:

• Kabini — Joins near Mysuru (westernmost).
• Arkavathy — Joins near Kanakapura (Karnataka).
• Bhavani — Joins at Erode (Tamil Nadu).
• Amaravati — Joins further east near Karur.

Q4. Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India fall under the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) related to labour welfare?

1. Article 41 – Right to work, education, public assistance
2. Article 42 – Just and humane conditions of work, maternity relief
3. Article 43A – Workers’ participation in management
4. Article 24 – Prohibition of child labour

Select the correct answer:
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer: A (1, 2, and 3 only)

Explanation:

• Articles 41, 42, 43A — DPSPs (Part IV) focused on labour welfare.
• Article 24 — Fundamental Right (Part III), not DPSP.

Q5. Which Indian state became the first to launch a dedicated digital grievance redressal portal (IPGRS) specifically for gig workers?

A) Tamil Nadu
B) Rajasthan
C) Karnataka
D) Maharashtra

Answer: C (Karnataka)

Explanation:

• Karnataka launched IPGRS under its Gig Workers Welfare framework.
• First state-level institutional mechanism addressing gig worker grievances.

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