Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Geography | Places In News | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Senkaku Islands lie in the South China Sea.
2. It lies in the sub-tropical region.
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
- The Senkaku Islands are isolated islands floating in the East China Sea and are inhabited by organisms that thrive in the subtropical oceanic climate and are biologically invaluable to the geological history of the islands.
Question 2
Geography | Places In News | Medium | The Hindu
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Which among the following countries borders Democratic Republic of Congo:
1. Angola
2. Ethiopia
3. Burundi
4. Cameroon
5. Rwanda
6. Zambia
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. 1,2,3,5
B. 1,3,5,6
C. 2,3,4,6
D. 3,4,5,6
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) 1,3,5,6
Detailed Explanation
- DRC shares borders with nine countries—Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), Central African Republic, Burundi, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, and Angola.
- Belgian Congo became known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), while the former French colony retained the name ‘Republic of the Congo’ (Congo).
Question 3
International Relations | Places in News | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Border between Qatar and Saudi Arabia is called King Fahd Causeway.
2. Qatar is one of the top fifteen oil exporting countries and one of the world’s major fertilizer producers.
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
- Salwa Border Crossing is a land port on the eastern border of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the only crossing connecting the Kingdom to the State of Qatar.
- Qatar is one of the largest global exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG). It possesses the third largest known reserve of natural gas in the world after Russia and Iran and has existing reserves of approximately 843 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, 11 % of the world’s proven natural gas reserves.
- Crude oil production is at approximately 1. 746 million barrels per day, making Qatar one of the top 15 oil exporting countries and one of the world’s major fertilizer producers. Qatar is undertaking a $50 billion North Field Expansion (NFE) East, South, and West projects in the LNG sector.
Question 4
Geography | India | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following statements:
1. Six states of India share a border with Bangladesh.
2. Siliguri Corridor is around 170 km long and 60 km in width.
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
- The Five states which share the border with Bangladesh are – West Bengal (2,217 km), Assam (262 km), Tripura (856 km), Meghalaya (443 km), and Mizoram (318 km).
- The Siliguri Corridor is a portion of land in India’s state of West Bengal around the city of Siliguri. It is around 170 km long and 60 km in width, with its narrowest section being just 20-22 km. Overall, it is 12,200 sq. km in its area.
Question 5
Polity | Schemes | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. The fundamental right to work is a part of Article 42 of the Indian Constitution.
2. Financial assistance in MNREGA shall be provided by Central and State Governments respectively.
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
