Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Miscellaneous | Awards | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of Sahitya Akademi Awards:
1. The Sahitya Akademi was formally inaugurated by the Government of India on 12 March 1954.
2. It also gives special awards called Bhasha Samman.
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 2
Environment | Biodiversity Hotspot | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of Silent Valley:
1. It is famous for its population of lion-tailed macaques.
2. Cicadas are also a main attraction of the Silent Valley.
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 3
International Relations | Places in News | Medium | The Hindu
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Which among the following countries does not border the Gulf of Oman?
A. Iran
B. Qatar
C. Pakistan
D. UAE
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) Qatar
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
Economy | WPI | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of WPI as of Feb 2026:
1. The weight of all commodities declined in February as compared to last six months.
2. The weight of primary articles is 22. 62 currently.
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
