Daily Quiz – 15.09.2026

1. A deficient and uneven southwest monsoon can affect agricultural output even when the aggregate area sown under kharif crops remains relatively close to that of the previous year.
2. A strong El Niño accompanied by higher temperatures can pose a risk to rabi crops by affecting the climatic conditions required during the winter growing season.

III. The impact of geopolitical disruptions on food prices can be moderated for some time by high global food stocks and record production, but this cushioning effect may weaken as stocks decline.

Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements?

1. The extent of cultivated area alone may not adequately indicate the likely direction of food supply and food prices.
2. A strong El Niño can influence food inflation through both its effects on the kharif season and the subsequent rabi season.
3. The persistence of elevated global food prices can depend partly on the interaction between domestic climatic conditions and the availability of global food stocks.

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1. The proposal seeks to promote cooperation among BRICS countries in areas such as large language models, AI training, digital skills and technology exchange.
2. The New Delhi Declaration formally established a common BRICS digital cloud platform for developing and deploying open-source AI models.

III. India's interest in such an initiative is consistent with its efforts to expand access to computing infrastructure, datasets and AI models through the IndiaAI Mission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Willingdon Island is a man-made island located in Kochi, Kerala, and was created using material dredged from Vembanad Lake.
2. The development of the island was closely associated with Sir Robert Bristow, who played an important role in the development of the Port of Cochin.
3. The Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy and the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology are located on the island.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?