Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Polity | Fundamental Rights | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following with respect to Article 19 of the Constitution of India:-
1. The essence of Article – 19 is for both national interests and interest of the society.
2. Freedoms under Article – 19 are available to citizens only.
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
Miscellaneous | Current Affairs | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following with respect to National Rail Plan:
1. Creating capacity ahead of demand.
2. Formulating strategies based on both operational capacities.
3. Future ready Railway system by 2047
How many of the statements above is/are not features of the NRP?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) Only one
Detailed Explanation
Question 3
Environment | Pollution | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. The lifespan of Sulphur dioxide is a minimum of 15 days.
2. Sulphur dioxide is naturally produced by volcanic eruptions.
3. WHO’s permissible level for SO2 is 40 micrograms per cubic meter of air or µg/m3 for every 24 hours.
How many statements 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
- The atmospheric lifetime of sulphur dioxide is about 10 days (IARC 1992). Sulphur dioxide is oxidized rapidly by both homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions and is removed from the atmosphere by precipitation and by dry deposition on surfaces, mainly as sulfuric acid.
- Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is naturally produced by volcanic eruptions and geothermal activity. It is also a byproduct of the decay of organic matter in wetlands, oceans, and on land. Additionally, natural forest fires can release sulphur dioxide.
- WHOs permissible limits for pollutants is as follows:
Question 4
Economy | Inflation | Easy | Indian Express
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Consider the following?
1. When prices increase, the CPI goes up too.
2. CPI has evolved into a widely used microeconomic tool.
3. CPI is compiled by the National Statistical Office (NSO) using the base year 2012.
How many statements 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
- The CPI measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of consumer goods and services. Therefore, a rise in prices directly translates to a higher CPI, indicating inflation.
- CPI was initially designed to track cost of living adjustments for workers’ wages, it now plays a crucial role in monitoring inflation, guiding monetary policy, and informing national accounts.
- CPI is compiled by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under MoSPI using the base year 2012.
Question 5
Environment | Species | Easy | The Hindu
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Which among the following avian species is not found in Kaziranga National Park?
A. Bengal Florican
B. Swamp Grass Babbler
C. Finn’s Weaver
D. Great Indian Bustard
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) Great Indian Bustard
Detailed Explanation
- Avian species found in Kaziranga National Park Bengal florican, the endangered Finn’s weaver, and the swamp grass babbler.
- The black-breasted parrotbill, marsh babbler, swamp francolin, Jerdon’s babbler, slender-billed babbler, and bristled grassbird which are under vulnerable category.
- The Great Indian Bustard is primarily found in the dry grasslands and scrublands of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Historically, it had a wider distribution across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Pakistan, but its population is now largely restricted to these two states. Small populations can also be found in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Question 6
Polity | Governor | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs with respect to the Governor of a state: (provision and article)
Oath of the Governor – Article 156
Term of office of Governor – Article 161
Power of Governor to grant pardon – Article 159
How many pairs 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
- Oath of the Governor – Article 159
- Term of office of Governor – Article 156
- Power of Governor to grant pardon – Article 161
Question 7
Polity | Judiciary | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs with respect to the Judges of a state: (provision and article)
Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another – Article 222
Appointment of acting Chief Justice – Article 224
Appointment of additional and acting Judges – Article 223
How many pairs 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
