Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
International Relations | Africa | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. Namibia serves as a strategic geopolitical location for India to be visible in the Global South.
2. Pacific Ocean is the water body that borders Namibia.
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 2
Science and Technology | Space | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. Starlink is positioned in low earth orbits.
2. Starlink’s height varies from 550-570 kms in height approximately.
3. It is the second company in India to secure a license after Jio.
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
1. Starlink is positioned in low earth orbits.
2. Starlink’s height varies from 550-570 kms in height approximately.
3. It is the third company in India to secure a license after Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite.
Question 3
Science and Technology | Defence | Easy | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. Jaguars are German made fighter aircrafts.
2. Jaguars have a maximum speed of 1350 kmph.
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
- Jaguars are Anglo-French fighter aircrafts.
- Jaguars have a maximum speed of 1350 kmph.
Question 4
Economy | Markets | Medium | Indian Express
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A high inflow of money into equity, mutual funds etc. means:
1. More money in the market
2. High purchasing power of people
3. Volatility in the market
4. Distrust of investors in the market
5. High savings
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 4 and 5 only
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
Detailed Explanation
- A high inflow of money in the market means that the consumer is not saving and has trust in the market with the high purchasing power the consumer has.
- It also states that the market has stabilized, and the investor hopes for better returns in the future.
Question 5
Science and Technology | Basic Science / Health | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. Saturated Fatty acid is a bad fatty acid.
2. Higher consumption of Saturated fatty acids can lead to low lipoprotein in the body.
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
- Saturated Fatty acid is a bad fatty acid.
- Higher consumption of Saturated fatty acids can lead to low lipoprotein in the body which in return triggers the body to form a clot and increase chances of a stroke or heart diseases.
Question 6
Science and Technology | Defence | Easy | The Hindu
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Which of the following is not a prescribed characteristic of MALE class drone to be acquired by India:
A. 30 hours backup
B. High Altitude Performance
C. 70% Indigenously made
D. Private Industry Production
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) 70% Indigenously made
Detailed Explanation
- Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones are being included in the air defence system which must have both surveillance and combat capabilities, and the Indian Government wants the private sector to step in and manufacture the drones under the make in India initiative. Following are the requirements from the drones:
- 30 hours of minimum backup
- Operational at 35000+ feet
- 60% indigenously made
Question 7
Governance | Census | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. NPR was first prepared in 2012
2. NPR considers 6 months as the time period for a person to be considered as a normal resident.
Which of the 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
- NPR was first prepared in 2010
- NPR considers 6 months as the time period for a person to be considered as a normal resident.
- The National Population Register (NPR) is a database of usual residents of India, aiming to create a comprehensive identity database. It is prepared under the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955, and the Citizenship Rules, 2003. The NPR collects demographic data of residents, including details like name, relationship to head of household, date and place of birth, and present address. The NPR is not a citizenship enumeration exercise, but rather a register of usual residents.
- A person residing in a local area for the past 6 months or intending to reside there for the next 6 months is considered a usual resident.
Question 8
Science and Technology | Basic Science | Easy | The Hindu
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Which of the following is not a feature of a lithium-ion battery?
A. High Density
B. Long life cycle
C. Temperature sensitivity
D. Heavy
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) Heavy
Detailed Explanation
- Lithium-ion batteries are known for their high energy density, long life cycle, and temperature sensitivity, they are actually considered relatively lightweight compared to other battery types.
- They are often chosen for their portability due to this weight advantage, making “heavy” the incorrect option in this list.
Question 9
Miscellaneous | Maps | Easy | The Hindu
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Which of the following does not border Spain?
A. Balearic Sea
B. Bay of Biscay
C. Alboran Sea
D. Pacific Ocean
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) Pacific Ocean
Detailed Explanation
