Consider the following statements regarding mineral governance in India:1.State governments own the minerals located within their boundaries.2.The central government regulates major minerals under the MMDR Act, 1957.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Daily news quiz · 19 October 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 19 October 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.
With reference to the institutional framework in the mining sector, consider the following bodies:1.District Mineral Foundation2.National Mineral Exploration TrustWhich of the above is established as an autonomous body under the MMDR Act to fund regional and detailed mineral exploration?
Consider the following statements regarding the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission:1.It is a flagship space mission planned by NASA to explore Deimos.2.Its primary objective is to collect and return soil samples from Mars's moon Phobos.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In planetary science, the term 'Regolith' frequently referenced during space exploration missions refers to which of the following?
Consider the following statements regarding the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary:1.It is located in the Western Ghats region of Kerala.2.It comes directly under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti.
In the context of ecological surveys, the term 'Odonata' refers to an order comprising which of the following?
Consider the following statements regarding Additional Tier-1 (AT1) bonds:1.They are perpetual debt instruments with no fixed maturity date.2.They are issued under Basel III capital norms to help banks build core capital.
What is the primary purpose of a 'Write-down Provision' associated with bank capital instruments like AT1 bonds?