Current Affairs Quiz 24 February 2026

Q1.  With reference to the National Counter Terrorism Policy “PRAHAAR”, consider the following statements:

1. It is India’s first integrated national-level counter-terror policy framework.
2. It covers threats only from cross-border terrorism.
3. It recognises cyber and drone-based threats as emerging domains of terrorism.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A) Only one
B) Only two
C) All three
D) None

Q1. (B)

Explanation:
1 – Correct. It integrates land, maritime, air and cyber domains under one framework.
2 – Incorrect. It is not limited to cross-border threats; it includes cyber, drone and hybrid threats.
3 – Correct. Cyber-attacks and UAV-based threats are explicitly recognised.

Q2.  Tetrodotoxin is most commonly associated with which of the following marine organisms?

1. Pufferfish
2. Reef-associated fish species
3. Marine bacteria

How many of the above are correct?

A) Only one
B) Only two
C) All three
D) None

Q2. (C)

Explanation:
TTX is classically found in pufferfish, certain reef fish and produced by marine bacteria. It bioaccumulates in the food chain.

Q3.  With reference to Article 324 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1. It vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission.
2. It provides for a permanent constitutional body.
3. It explicitly prescribes the composition of the selection committee for appointment of Election Commissioners.

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

Q3. (A)

Explanation:
1 – Correct. Article 324 grants broad election powers to the EC.
2 – Correct. EC is a constitutional body under Part XV.
3 – Incorrect. The Constitution does not specify the appointment committee; Parliament regulates it by law.

Q4.  The Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha (1930), led by Rajaji, was part of which larger movement?

A) Non-Cooperation Movement
B) Quit India Movement
C) Civil Disobedience Movement
D) Swadeshi Movement

Q4. (C)

Explanation:
It was conducted in 1930 parallel to Gandhi’s Dandi March, forming part of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Q5. According to recent global assessments, which of the following countries together account for nearly 70% of global pesticide Total Applied Toxicity (TAT)?

1. China
2. Brazil
3. United States
4. India

A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q5. (D)

Explanation:
China, Brazil, the United States and India together account for roughly 70% of global pesticide toxicity burden.

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