Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 10, 2026

Option [A] is incorrect: The Governor is not elected by the State Legislature. Under Article 155 of the Constitution, the Governor is appointed by the President of India on the aid and advice of the Union Council of Ministers, not through an election process.

Option [B] is correct: The Governor normally holds office for five years, but continues during the pleasure of the President (Article 156). This means the Governor may be removed or transferred before completing the term by the President.

Option [C] is incorrect: The Constitution requires that the Governor must not be a member of Parliament or a State Legislature. If a sitting legislator is appointed as Governor, they must resign from the legislature before assuming office.

Option [D] is incorrect: The Constitution prescribes that a person must be at least 35 years of age to become a Governor. Therefore, the requirement of 40 years mentioned in the option is incorrect.

Option [A] is incorrect: Portugal is not located on the Balkan Peninsula. It lies on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe and is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, sharing the peninsula with Spain.

Option [B] is correct: The Tagus River flows westward into the Atlantic Ocean and effectively divides Portugal into two regions—the mountainous north and the southern plains, which are more suitable for agriculture.

Option [C] is incorrect: Portugal shares only one land border, which is with Spain to the north and east. The Atlantic Ocean forms its western and southern boundaries. It does not border France.

Option [D] is incorrect: The highest point of Portugal is Ponta do Pico, which is located in the Azores archipelago, an autonomous island region in the Atlantic Ocean, not on mainland Portugal.

Option [A] is incorrect: Critically Endangered is assigned to species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. The Dusky Eagle Owl has a wide distribution across South and Southeast Asia, indicating that it does not fall in this category.

Option [B] is incorrect: Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction due to declining populations or restricted ranges. The Dusky Eagle Owl population is considered relatively stable and widely distributed.

Option [C] is incorrect: Vulnerable species are those likely to become endangered if threats continue. The Dusky Eagle Owl has not been classified under this category due to its broad geographic range and adaptability.

Option [D] is correct: The Dusky Eagle Owl is listed as Least Concern in the IUCN Red List, reflecting its wide distribution and relatively stable population across multiple countries in South and Southeast Asia.

Option [A] is correct: The Raisina Dialogue is India’s flagship international conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, held annually in New Delhi since 2016 and organised by the Observer Research Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs.

Option [B] is incorrect: The Raisina Dialogue is not a regional trade summit limited to South Asia. It is a global strategic forum involving participants from many countries and sectors.

Option [C] is incorrect: Climate change may be discussed at the dialogue, but it is not a United Nations climate negotiation platform like the COP conferences under the UNFCCC.

Option [D] is incorrect: The Raisina Dialogue is not a military exercise. It is a multi-stakeholder policy and strategic discussion forum involving leaders, diplomats, scholars and industry representatives.

Option [A] is incorrect: Maharashtra hosts sanctuaries such as Bhimashankar and Koyna, but Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary lies entirely within Karnataka.

Option [B] is incorrect: Telangana has several wildlife sanctuaries such as Kawal and Eturnagaram, but Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary is not located in this state.

Option [C] is incorrect: Andhra Pradesh contains sanctuaries like Sri Lankamalleswara and Coringa, but Kappatagudda is not situated there.

Option [D] is correct: Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Gadag district of Karnataka. It lies in a hill range ecosystem with dry forests and is sometimes referred to as the “Western Ghats of North Karnataka.”