Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
International Relations | Places in News | Easy | The Hindu
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Which among the following countries does not border the Sea of Oman?
A. Pakistan
B. UAE
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Iran
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Saudi Arabia
Detailed Explanation
Question 2
Economy | Markets | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Over-the-counter derivatives are private financial contracts.
2. OTC derivatives include contracts like forwards, swaps etc.
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 3
Environment | Conservation | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. CITES Appendix 1
2. IUCN Red List Vulnerable
3. IUCN Red List Nearly Threatened
4. Environment Protection Act Schedule 2
Which of the above is or are correct about Cheetahs?
A. 1,2 and 4 only
B. 1,3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) 1 and 2 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
Governance | Schemes | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Vibrant Villages Programme in general is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
2. The Central Government has approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II in 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
