Daily Quiz – 17.09.2026

Statements:

1. Confidence-building agreements between India and Pakistan have historically sought to reduce the risk that large-scale military exercises or unusual troop movements could be misinterpreted as preparations for offensive action.
2. Such agreements are intended primarily to regulate military activities within the territorial waters of the two countries, and therefore have no relevance to naval interactions occurring beyond the territorial sea.

The above statements have been associated with which of the following?

1. India–Pakistan military confidence-building measures
2. UNCLOS-based maritime boundary delimitation

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. Transport Electrification Progress carries the highest weightage in the index and evaluates aspects such as market absorption, consumer acceptance and demand-side momentum.
2. Karnataka recorded the highest score among all States and Union Territories in the EV Research and Innovation category.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. New Zealand is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences both frequent earthquakes and considerable volcanic activity.
2. The North Island and South Island of New Zealand are separated by the Tasman Sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?