Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Miscellaneous | Awards | Medium | The Hindu
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Who won the Miss Universe title in 2025?
A. Fatima Bosch
B. Praveenar Singh
C. Stephany Abasali
D. Ahtisa Manalo
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) Fatima Bosch
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Question 2
Governance | Schemes | Medium | The Hindu
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Which among the following is incorrect in the context of PM KUSUM?
A. The scheme aims to add Solar capacity of 34,800 MW by March 2026.
B. The total Central Financial support of ₹ 34,422 crore is sanctioned under the scheme.
C. Renewable energy-based Power Plants (REPP) of capacity 500 kW to 2 MW, will be set up by individual farmers/group of farmers etc.
D. Installation of 80 Lakh Stand-alone Solar Agriculture Pumps.
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) Installation of 80 Lakh Stand-alone Solar Agriculture Pumps.
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Question 3
Science and Technology | Defence | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in the context of Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile:
1. The MPATGM is a derivative of the Nag missile.
2. It consists of state-of-the-art indigenous technologies like the Fire Forget System.
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
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Question 4
International Relations | Pax Silica | Medium |The Hindu
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Consider the following in the context of Pax Silica:
1. Japan is the most recent country to sign Pax Silica.
2. Netherlands is currently not a part of Pax Silica.
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
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