Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Environment | Pollution | Easy | The Hindu
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Which of the following pollutants are not included while measuring the AQI?
A. CO2
B. NO2
C. NH3
D. O3
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) CO2
Detailed Explanation
- There are six AQI categories, namely Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and Severe.
- The proposed AQI will consider eight pollutants (PM10, PM2. 5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb) for which short-term (up to 24-hourly averaging period) National Ambient Air Quality Standards are prescribed.
Question 2
Economy | Trade | Easy | Indian Express
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Consider the following statements:
1. USA is the largest producer and exporter of ethanol and maize in the world.
2. India serves as the third largest market for USA for ethanol export.
Which of the statements above is or are 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
- The USA is the largest producer and exporter of ethanol and maize in the world.
- India serves as the third largest market for USA for ethanol export after Canada and UK.
Question 3
Miscellaneous | Laws | Easy | Indian Express
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With respect to Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2025, Consider the following:
1. The new rules permit the use of non-transport motorcycles for passenger transport.
2. States can now impose authorisation fees on aggregators on daily, weekly or monthly basis.
Which of the statements above 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
- The new rules permit the use of non-transport motorcycles for passenger transport.
- State Governments can now impose authorisation fees on aggregators on daily, weekly or fortnightly basis.
Question 4
Science and Technology | Computers | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following statements:
1. The term AI was coined in the year 1956 by Alan Turing.
2. Deep learning, machine learning and neural networks are elements of the AI.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) 2 only
Detailed Explanation
- John McCarthy is widely regarded as the “Father of Artificial Intelligence”. He coined the term “artificial intelligence” in 1956 and is recognized for his significant contributions to the field’s early development.
- Deep learning, machine learning and neural networks are basic elements of AI.
Question 5
Miscellaneous | Laws | Easy | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. Under Punjab’s land pooling policy, for every acre of land given, the person will get developed land for group housing.
2. This scheme will directly impact agriculture.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) 2 only
Detailed Explanation
- Under Punjab’s land pooling policy, for every acre of land given, the person will get a 1000 sq yds plot and 200 sq yds commercial plot.
- This scheme will directly impact agriculture as 40,000 acres of farmland will be used under the pooling scheme. It will impact 1. 50 lakh tonnes of paddy production.
Question 6
Social Issues | Caste System | Easy | Indian Express
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Which of the following are not the features of caste system:
1. Caste groups are endogamous.
2. Caste membership also involves rules about food and food-sharing.
3. Occupations under the caste system were not hereditary.
How many statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) Only two
Detailed Explanation
- Caste groups are endogamous(marriage within the same community).
- Caste membership also involves rules about food and food-sharing.
- Occupations under the caste system were hereditary.
