Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 26, 2026

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A recent study revealed that underground fires in the Jharia Coalfield may be burning at higher temperatures and releasing more greenhouse gases than previously estimated. Jharia Coalfield is located in Dhanbad district in the Damodar River valley, Jharkhand. It is famous for its rich deposits of high-quality coking coal. Jharia contains the largest coal reserves in India, estimated at around 19.4 billion tonnes.

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Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre recently identified a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Apple iPhone users whose devices were lost or stolen. I4C issued an advisory warning users about cyber fraud and phishing attempts. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It serves as the national nodal agency for combating cybercrime in India. I4C provides a coordinated framework for law enforcement agencies to prevent, detect, investigate, and prosecute cybercrimes.

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Forest officials spotted the rare Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle in the forests of Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve. The sighting is unusual because the species is generally associated with the sub-Himalayan region rather than central India. The Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle is a small terrestrial turtle belonging to the Geoemydidae family. The species is mainly distributed across northeastern India, southern Nepal, Bhutan, and northern Bangladesh. It inhabits temperate forests, Himalayan foothills, and grasslands. It is classified as Endangered in IUCN Red List.

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The Anal Naga community in Manipur has traditionally protected forests through community-led systems called Uju and Rangkang. These traditional systems help conserve forests, water sources, biodiversity, and village ecosystems. The Anal Naga tribe is primarily found in Manipur, with the majority of the population concentrated in the Chandel district. They are recognised as a Scheduled Tribe in India.

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New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope suggest that Nereid may not have originated from the Kuiper Belt as previously believed. Nereid is the third-largest moon of Neptune. It was discovered by Dutch astronomer Gerard Kuiper. The moon is named after the sea nymphs of Greek mythology. Nereid has one of the most eccentric orbits among moons in the Solar System.