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Daily Current Affairs UPSC: News Based MCQs Quiz | 2nd January 2026

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Question 1

Miscellaneous | Currency | Medium | The Hindu

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Consider the following pairs:

  • Lek – Azerbaijan
  • Dram – Albania
  • Manat – Armenia

How many pairs is or are correctly matched?

A. Only one

B. Only two

C. All three

D. None of the above

Solution & Detailed Explanation

Answer: (D) None of the above

Detailed Explanation

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Question 2

Miscellaneous | Defence | Medium | The Hindu

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Consider the following pairs:

  • Flight Lieutenant – Captain
  • Brigadier – Rear Admiral
  • General – Air Marshall

How many pairs is or are correctly matched?

A. Only one

B. Only two

C. All three

D. None of the above

Solution & Detailed Explanation

Answer: (A) Only one

Detailed Explanation

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Question 3

Science and Technology | DRDO | Medium | The Hindu

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Consider the following statements:

1. DRDO was formed in 1958.

2. DRDO was formed by the amalgamation of Technical Development Establishment and the Directorate of Technical Development & Production.

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

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Question 4

International Relations | India-Pakistan | Medium | The Hindu

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Consider the following in context of India and Pakistan exchange list of Nuclear Installations:

1. The first exchange of information took place on 1 January 1989.

2. This year, it was the 35th consecutive exchange of such lists between the two countries.

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

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