Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Governance | Swachh Survekshan | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Aska City ranked first under the 20000-50000 population Swachh city category.
2. Accelerated Dumpsite Remediation program is a one year programme for waste disposal beginning from 2025.
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
- Announcing the Accelerated Dumpsite Remediation program, the Union Minister said, “this 1-year special program starting from Aug 15, 2025, will not only help fast-track legacy waste remediation and unlock massive urban space, but will also push the scientific waste processing capacity.”
Question 2
Science and Technology | Defence | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. The Prithvi-II missile has a range of around 350 kms.
2. Agni-I missile has a range of 700-900 kms.
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
- The Prithvi-II missile has a range of around 350 kms and is capable of carrying a 500kg payload.
- The Agni-I missile has a range of 700-900 kms and is capable of carrying a 1000kg payload.
- Both are Short-range ballistic missiles
- Akash Prime is an upgraded variant of the Akash weapon system built for the Indian Army.
Question 3
Science and Technology | Space | Easy | Indian Express
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Arrange the following in chronological order:
1. Neutron Star
2. Nebula
3. Red Super Giant
4. Super nova
A. 2,3,4,1
B. 2,4,3,1
C. 2,1,3,4
D. 2,1,4,3
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 2,3,4,1
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
International Relations | Places in News | Easy | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. Eswatini is bordered by South Africa on all sides.
2. Eswatini is the only African nation with absolute monarchy.
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
- Eswatini, formally the Kingdom of Eswatini, also known by its former official names Swaziland and the Kingdom of Swaziland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa.
- It is bordered by South Africa on all sides except the northeast, where it shares a border with Mozambique.
- Eswatini is the only nation with absolute monarchy in the African continent.
Question 5
Science and Technology | Health | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. According to ICMR, the sugar consumption must be restricted to 5% of one’s total energy requirements.
2. WHO has recommended the use of artificial sweeteners in food as they have zero calories.
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
- According to ICMR, the sugar consumption must be restricted to 5% of one’s total energy requirements which is equivalent to 25g or 5 teaspoons of sugar.
- WHO has not recommended the use of artificial sweeteners in food as they have zero calories and no nutritional value.
