Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Geography | Metals and Non Metals | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Coking coal is a type of coal that softens and swells when heated.
2. Coking coals are low grade, hard porous substances that comprise about 30% carbon.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1only
Detailed Explanation
Question 2
Environment | Air Pollution | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Almost all of the global population (99%) breathe air that exceeds WHO guideline limits.
2. Sand and dust storm episodes contribute directly to air pollution.
Which of the above statements are correct in context of air pollution data as per WHO?
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
International Relations | Human Rights | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Human Rights Day is observed every year on 5 December.
2. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights entered into force in 1976.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) 2 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
Science and Technology | Health | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Tetrodotoxin a non-protein neurotoxin.
2. Tetrodotoxin is primarily sourced from symbiotic marine bacteria.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Detailed Explanation
