Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
International Relations | Places in News | Easy | Live Mint
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Consider the following pairs
Bahrain – US Navy’s fleet
Ain-al-Assad – US troops
Al Udeid – Air Operations Center
How many pairs are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) All Three
Detailed Explanation
Question 2
Economy | Taxation | Medium | Live Mint
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With respect to Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), consider the following:
- ITAT is a quasi judicial institution.
- ITAT specializes in dealing with appeals under the Direct Taxes.
Which of the following statements is or correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Detailed Explanation
• ITAT is a quasi judicial institution set up in January, 1941 and specializes in dealing with appeals under the Direct Taxes Acts. The orders passed by the ITAT are final, an appeal lies to the High Court only if a substantial question of law arises for determination.
• Starting in 1941 with six Members constituting three Benches – one each at Delhi, Kolkata (Calcutta) and Mumbai (Bombay), the numbers of Benches have progressively increased and presently ITAT has 63 Benches at 27 different stations covering almost all the cities having a seat of the High Court.
Question 3
Economy | Taxation | Medium | Live Mint
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Consider the following:
- MoP contains chloride as an additional element.
- It is more expensive than SoP
Which of the following statements is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
Environment | Renewable Energy | Medium | Live Mint
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Consider the following:
1. PM-eDRIVE was launched in 2023.
2. The ministry of heavy industries is the nodal ministry.
3. One of the main objectives of E-DRIVE is developing the EV manufacturing ecosystem in the country.
How many statements is or are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) Only two
Detailed Explanation
• It will be implemented from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2026. The primary objective of the PM E-DRIVE scheme is to accelerate the adoption of EVs by providing incentives for their purchase, setting up EV charging infrastructure and developing EV manufacturing ecosystem in the country.
• It is implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and will be in effect until March 31, 2026
Question 5
Environment | Renewable Energy | Medium | Live Mint
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Consider the following:
1. Peer-ki-Gali Tunnel will provide all year accessibility to areas near the LoC.
2. Sadhana Tunnel will provide all year accessibility to Srinagar.
Which of the following statements is or correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
Peer-ki-Gali Tunnel will provide all year accessibility to Srinagar
Sadhana Tunnel will provide all year accessibility to Karnah district near LOC.
Question 6
International Relations | International Organisations | Easy | The Hindu
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Which of the following are not the members of ASEAN:
A. Philippines
B. Sri Lanka
C. Vietnam
D. Darussalam
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) Sri Lanka
Detailed Explanation
• On 8th August 1967, five leaders – the Foreign Ministers of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand founded ASEAN.
Question 7
International Relations | International Organisations | Easy | The Hindu
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Which of the following is not an Eastern River of the Indus Water System:
A. Chenab
B. Sutlej
C. Chenab
D. Ravi
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) Chenab
Detailed Explanation
Western Rivers: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab (Pakistan)
Eastern Rivers: Sutlej, Ravi, Beas (India)
Question 8
Environment | Climate Change | Medium | Indian Express
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State of Climate in Asia Report is prepared by?
A. WMO
B. IMO
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Both A and B
Detailed Explanation
The year 2024 was the warmest year on record in Asia, with widespread and prolonged heatwaves, the World Meteorological Organisation’s (WMO) State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report states. In 2024, heatwaves gripped a record area of the ocean.
This report is published by WMO in collaboration with the nations meteorological organisations.
Question 9
Environment | Climate Change | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following pairs:
ILO Convention 182 – Child Labour
ILO Convention 169 – Tribal Rights
ILO Convention 138 – Minimum Age Convention
How many of the following pairs are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) All three
Detailed Explanation
• ILO Convention 169 is a landmark international treaty focused on the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples.
• ILO Convention 182, formally known as the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999, is a key international treaty focused on eliminating the most exploitative and dangerous forms of child labor.
• ILO Convention 138, the Minimum Age Convention, 1973, focuses on the effective abolition of child labor. It requires member states to establish a minimum age for employment or work and to develop national policies to eliminate child labor.
Question 10
Geography | Maps | Easy | Live Mint
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Which of the following water body does not border Iran?
A. Caspian Sea
B. Gulf of Oman
C. Black Sea
D. Persian Gulf
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Black Sea
Detailed Explanation
