Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
International Relations | Military Exercises | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs:
- KHANJAR XIII – India and Kyrgyzstan
- Yudh Abhyas 2026 – India and USA
- INDRA Naval – India and Russia
How many pairs is or are incorrectly 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 2
Science and Technology | Rare Earth Elements | Hard | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs:
- Lanthanum – Petroleum Refining Catalyst
- Cerium – Water Purifier
- Europium – Liquid Crystal Displays
How many pairs is or are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) All three
Detailed Explanation
Question 3
Economy | Markets | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Futures are derivatives whose value comes from changes in the price of the underlying asset.
2. Futures trading requires the buyer to purchase and the seller to sell the underlying asset at the ad valorem price.
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
Question 4
International Relations | War Crimes | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of 1948 UN Convention on genocide:
1. The word genocide was first coined by Polish lawyer Raphael Lemkin.
2. Cultural destruction and an intention to simply disperse a group also amounts to genocide.
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
