Daily Quiz - Nov 10 2026

1. With reference to El Niño, consider the following statements:

1. It is associated with abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. It generally weakens the trade winds over the equatorial Pacific.
3. Every occurrence of El Niño necessarily results in deficient rainfall over India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. With reference to the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), consider the following statements:

1. It refers to the difference in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern equatorial Indian Ocean.
2. A positive IOD involves warmer-than-normal waters in the western Indian Ocean and cooler-than-normal waters in the eastern Indian Ocean.
3. A positive IOD can sometimes counteract the adverse impact of El Niño on the Indian monsoon.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. With reference to tropical cyclones, consider the following statements:

1. Tropical cyclones derive their energy primarily from warm ocean waters.
2. Tropical cyclones generally intensify over land due to increased surface friction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. With reference to destroyers of the Indian Navy, consider the following statements:

1. Destroyers are surface combatants capable of undertaking anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare.
2. Modern destroyers may be equipped with guided missiles and advanced surveillance systems.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. With reference to the PM-KUSUM scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It promotes decentralised solar power generation in rural areas.
2. It seeks to solarise agricultural pumps to reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?