Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Science and Technology | Defence | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following pairs (Frigate Class and Example)
Shivalik Class – INS Satpura
Talwar Class – INS Betwa
Brahmaputra Class – INS Trishul
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
Question 2
Science and Technology | Defence | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following pairs: (Description and Example of the seaport)
Satellite port – Kochi Port
Natural Harbour – Jawaharlal Nehru port
Queen of Arabian Sea – Mumbai
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
Question 3
Environment | Waste Management | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. A Net Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) certificate verifies that an organization or facility effectively sends its waste to landfills.
2. IGBC’s mission on Net Zero aims at addressing the issues related to waste generation during construction only of the buildings and built environment through Net Zero.
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: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
Economy | Eco Survey | Difficult | Indian Express
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As per Eco Survey, Consider the following statements:
1. India commands 10. 2 per cent of the global export market in ‘Telecommunications, Computer, & Information Services.
2. Indian automobile domestic sales grew by 12. 5 per cent.
3. India held a 3 per cent share in global services exports in 2023.
How many statements is or 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
Question 5
Environment | Agriculture | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. USA is India’s largest export destination for agricultural items.
2. USA permits a total of 20 PPB aflatoxin levels for all spices.
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
- Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a highly toxic and carcinogenic mycotoxin produced by certain Aspergillus mold species, particularly Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. It’s a potent liver carcinogen and a significant public health concern, especially in regions with high rates of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and where contaminated food, particularly maize, is prevalent.
- The EU is India’s largest export destination for agricultural items.
- USA permits a total of 20 PPB aflatoxin levels for all spices, WHO permits 15 PPB and EU permits 5 PPB aflatoxin levels.
