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Strengthen your APSC CCE and UPSC Current Affairs preparation with the Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 26 October 2026.
Today’s set contains 4 exam-oriented MCQs covering wetland conservation, narcotics enforcement in Northeast India, artificial intelligence in food technology, and social-justice initiatives supporting artisans and beneficiaries.
Topics Covered: Ramsar Sites and Montreux Record; Chilika Lake; Keoladeo National Park; Operation Trident; Narcotics Control Bureau; Hack the Fork; NIFTEM-K; Shilp Samagam Mela.
Question 1 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Ramsar Sites and the Montreux Record in India:
- Chilika Lake in Odisha and Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan became India’s first Ramsar Sites.
- The Montreux Record identifies Ramsar Sites where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur.
- Chilika Lake was removed from the Montreux Record in 2002 following successful ecological restoration.
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
Correct Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All three statements are correct.
Chilika Lake and Keoladeo National Park became India’s first Ramsar Sites on 1 October 1981.
The Montreux Record is a register of Ramsar Sites where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur. Such sites require particular conservation attention.
Chilika Lake was placed on the Montreux Record because of ecological degradation but was later removed in 2002 following successful ecological restoration.
Prelims Focus: Do not confuse a Ramsar Site with a site listed in the Montreux Record. The Montreux Record is specifically associated with Ramsar wetlands facing actual or potential changes in ecological character.
Question 2 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Operation Trident:
- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) launched Operation Trident across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur to target an international narcotics cartel.
- The operation involved 38 multi-agency teams conducting simultaneous operations at 38 locations across the three States.
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
Correct Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Both statements are correct according to the supplied material.
The operation was spearheaded by the Narcotics Control Bureau, working in coordination with other enforcement agencies and police forces in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur.
The operation involved 38 multi-agency teams, which simultaneously targeted 38 pre-identified locations across the three northeastern States.
Northeast India Link: Narcotics trafficking is an important internal-security issue for the Northeast because of its proximity to international borders and transnational trafficking routes. For APSC preparation, connect such current-affairs operations with broader themes of border management, organised crime, narcotics control and inter-agency coordination.
Question 3 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Hack the Fork, recently hosted by NIFTEM-K:
- It was India’s first AI and Food Tech Hackathon, focusing on AI-driven solutions for challenges in the alternative protein industry.
- The 24-hour hackathon was organised by a France-based non-profit initiative in collaboration with NIFTEM-K.
- The winning teams competed for prizes worth ₹15 lakh and guaranteed admission to NIFTEM-K’s Startup Incubation Programme.
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
Correct Answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect.
Hack the Fork focused on using Artificial Intelligence to solve real-world challenges in the alternative protein industry.
The event was organised by the France-based non-profit initiative Hack the Fork in collaboration with NIFTEM-K.
Statement 3 is incorrect because the prize money was ₹1.5 lakh, not ₹15 lakh. Winning teams also received opportunities to enter NIFTEM-K’s Startup Incubation Programme.
Prelims Trap: Pay attention to numerical exaggerations. Here, ₹1.5 lakh has been incorrectly increased to ₹15 lakh in Statement 3.
Science & Technology Link: The event illustrates the growing use of Artificial Intelligence in food processing, food innovation, alternative proteins and startup ecosystems.
Question 4 | Current Affairs
Shilp Samagam Mela is organised by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Textiles
B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
D. Ministry of Culture
Correct Answer: B — Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation: Shilp Samagam Mela is organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
For competitive examinations, aspirants should remember the correct ministry-scheme-event association, as similar government initiatives can easily be confused with programmes under the Ministries of Textiles, Tribal Affairs or Culture.
Key Fact for APSC & UPSC: Shilp Samagam Mela → Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Prelims Strategy: For government programmes and fairs, revise the combination of programme/event name + organising ministry + target beneficiaries + core objective.
Quick Revision – 26 October 2026: Chilika Lake and Keoladeo National Park became India’s first Ramsar Sites on 1 October 1981. The Montreux Record identifies Ramsar Sites facing actual or potential ecological change, and Chilika Lake was removed from it in 2002 after successful restoration. Operation Trident was spearheaded by the Narcotics Control Bureau across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur using 38 multi-agency teams at 38 locations. Hack the Fork brought Artificial Intelligence into food-tech and alternative-protein innovation, with prize money of ₹1.5 lakh. Shilp Samagam Mela is organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Why These Topics Matter for APSC CCE: Today’s set covers four distinct but high-value Prelims areas. Ramsar Sites and the Montreux Record strengthen environment preparation. Operation Trident has direct relevance to Assam and Northeast India and connects with internal security and narcotics trafficking. Hack the Fork adds an emerging science-and-technology dimension involving AI, food innovation and startups. Shilp Samagam Mela strengthens knowledge of government initiatives and ministries.
For effective APSC Current Affairs preparation, revise every topic together with its static background. For wetlands, remember location, designation and conservation status. For enforcement operations, revise the lead agency, States involved and objective. For science and technology events, focus on technology, institution and application. For government initiatives, always identify the responsible ministry.
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