The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) refers to:
A. Difference in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean
B. Temperature difference between the Indian and Pacific Oceans
C. Atmospheric pressure difference between the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea
D. Salinity difference between the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Indian Ocean Dipole refers to the difference in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean.

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Practice More Current Affairs 2026 Section 1 Questions

Question #1
‘Exercise Varuna 2026’ is a naval exercise between India and which country?
A. UK
B. France
C. USA
D. Japan

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Indo-French naval exercise.

Question #2
Consider the following statements regarding Global Wind Day 2026 Conference hosted by India: (1) India is the host under the theme 'Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration.' (2) India ranks among the top three countries in the world in terms of installed wind power capacity. (3) The National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy seeks to promote co-location and integration of wind and solar energy projects. How many of the statements are correct?
A. All three
B. Only one
C. Only two
D. None

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: India hosted the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference on 15 June 2026 in Goa under the theme 'Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration.' Statement 2 is incorrect: India ranks 4th globally in installed wind power capacity, not among the top three. Statement 3 is correct: The National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy (2018) promotes integration of wind and solar projects.[reference:21]

Question #3
RIMPAC 2026 is being conducted from:
A. September 1-30, 2026
B. July 1-31, 2026
C. August 1-31, 2026
D. June 1-30, 2026

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
RIMPAC 2026 is being conducted from 01 - 31 July 2026.[reference:36]