Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
International Relations | International Organisations | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. The BRICS is currently composed of eleven countries with Iran being the latest member.
2. The expansion of BRICS is derived from the Johannesburg Declaration of 2023.
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
Question 2
Economy | PLFS Survey | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following with respect to the PLFS quarterly published July to September 2025:
1. The overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) marginally increased to 55. 1% during July-September 2025.
2. The female WPR recorded an increase across all sectors during July–September 2025 compared to April–June 2025.
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
Question 3
Social Issues | Schemes | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of SPMEPC:
1. Minimum investment of Rs. 4,150 crores is required to be made in line with the provisions of the scheme.
2. The scheme will promote our national commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050.
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
Question 4
Science and Technology | Human Anatomy | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Cornea does not contain any blood vessels.
2. Cornea consists primarily of water and collagen.
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
- Cornea does not contain any blood vessels. The cornea is avascular, which is essential for maintaining its transparency so light can pass through to the retina. It receives nutrients from the aqueous humor and oxygen from the tear film.
- Cornea consists primarily of water and collagen. Collagen fibersmake up the majority of the cornea’s structural material and are arranged in a precise pattern that contributes to its strength and clarity. The cornea is approximately 78% water.
Question 5
Environment | Pollution | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following as per WHO:
1. Pollutants of major public health concern include particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide.
2. The combined effects of ambient air pollution and household air pollution is associated with 7 million premature deaths annually.
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
