Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Geography | Nuclear Power Plants | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs: (Nuclear Power Plants and Countries)
- Bruce – Canada
- Angra – Brazil
- Embalse – Argentina
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 2
Science and Technology | Semiconductor | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Semiconductors are sometimes referred to as integrated circuits.
2. Semiconductors are made by mixing different elements to enhance their conductivity.
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
Question 3
Science and Technology | Critical Elements | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. India aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2050.
2. Out of the 30 identified critical minerals, 24 are included in Part D of Schedule I of Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act, 1957.
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
Question 4
International Relations | Relief operations | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs:
- Operation Raahat – Sudan
- Operation Sankat Mochan – Bangladesh
- Operation Insaaniyat – Yemen
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: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
- Operation Raahat (2015): Evacuated Indians and others from Yemen during the civil war.
- Operation Sankat Mochan (2016): Rescued 600+ Indians from Juba, South Sudan.
- Operation Insaniyat (2017): Aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
