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Prelims Booster - 16-February -2026 | 5 Questions| UPSC and State PSC

 1. Reynisfjara Beach is located in which country?

a) Canada

b) Australia

c) Israel

d) Iceland


Answer. d) Iceland

Context: 

1. Reynisfjara Beach in southern Iceland has witnessed extensive erosion in February 2026, with large sections of its iconic black sand shoreline disappearing.

2. Reynisfjara is a world-famous black volcanic sand beach, known for its dramatic geological formations and powerful Atlantic waves


2. Vayushakti Military Exercise recently happened between India and which country? 

a) USA

b) France

c) Japan

d) Thailand


Answer. d) Thailand

Context: India and Thailand conducted a joint air combat exercise in the Indian Ocean Region to enhance interoperability and Indo-Pacific security cooperation.



3.  Sangtam Community is from which state?

a) Nagaland

b) Kerala

c) Tamil Nadu

d) Rajasthan


Answer. a) Nagaland


Context: 

1. The apex body of Nagaland’s Sangtam community has passed a resolution to protect pangolins within its jurisdiction.

2. Sangtam Naga are one of the recognized Naga tribes of Nagaland, primarily inhabiting Kiphire and Tuensang districts in eastern Nagaland.


4. Tangkhul Hui and Kombai are examples of?

a) Rice Variety

b) Dog Breed

c) Goat Breed

d) Pulses Variety


Answer. b) Dog Breed

Context:

1. Assam Rifles is planning to induct two indigenous dog breeds—Tangkhul Hui (Manipur) and Kombai (Tamil Nadu) into its dog squad, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign breeds over the long term.



5. Dal Lake is located in -------?

a) Haryana

b) Jammu Kashmir

c) Himachal Pradesh

d) Manipur


Answer. b) Jammu Kashmir

Context:

1. The Jammu & Kashmir government has shelved the ₹416.72-crore Dal Lake restoration plan and proposed an in-situ conservation strategy allowing dwellers to remain within the lake ecosystem.



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