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 of the following nations does not share a maritime border with Cuba?
A. Haiti
B. Dominican Republic
C. Jamaica
D. Honduras
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) Dominican Republic
Detailed Explanation
- Cuba is an island country and does not have any land borders with other countries. However, it shares maritime borders with the United States, The Bahamas, Mexico, Haiti, Jamaica, Honduras, and the Cayman Islands.
- ·To the north: Shares a maritime border with the United States and The Bahamas.
- ·To the west: Shares a maritime border with Mexico.
- ·To the east: Shares a maritime border with Haiti and the Dominican Republic (on the island of Hispaniola).
- ·To the south: Shares a maritime border with Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
- ·Other maritime borders: Also shares maritime borders with Honduras.
Question 2
Science and Technology | Health and Diseases | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa – UTI
Taphylococcus aureus – pneumonia
Klebsiella – pneumonia
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: (B) Only two
Detailed Explanation
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a type of bacteria commonly found in the environment that causes opportunistic infections, particularly in people with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions like cystic fibrosis, severe burns, or those in intensive care. Diseases it can cause include pneumonia, urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections, and ear and skin infections. These infections can be difficult to treat because P. aeruginosa is often resistant to multiple antibiotics.
- Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that commonly lives on the skin and in the nose of up to 30% of people and can cause a wide range of infections. It is responsible for conditions like boils, impetigo, and pneumonia, as well as more serious illnesses such as toxic shock syndrome, sepsis, and endocarditis. The severity of the disease depends on the strain and location of the infection, which can be influenced by antibiotic resistance and the production of various toxins.
- Klebsiella is a type of bacteria that is normally harmless in the intestines but can cause serious infections in other parts of the body, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTIs), bloodstream infections, and meningitis. These infections are often acquired in healthcare settings and can spread through contact with contaminated surfaces, equipment, or other people. Some Klebsiella strains can be antibiotic-resistant.
Question 3
General Awareness|HDI | Easy | The Hindu
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Which among the following is not an indicator used to calculate Human Development Index?
A. Population Momentum
B. Life Expectancy at Birth
C. Mean Years of Schooling
D. Per capita Gross National Income
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) Population Momentum
Detailed Explanation
- The Human Development Index (HDI) was introduced in 1990 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Created by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq, with collaboration from Amartya Sen, it was first presented in the first Human Development Report.
- Year of introduction: 1990
- Original publisher: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Key creators: Mahbub ul Haq and Amartya Sen
Question 4
Science and Technology | Defence | Medium | The Hindu
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With respect to the Indian tri-services, consider the following:
1. Colonel in the Indian Army holds an equivalent rank to the Group Captain in the Indian Navy.
2. The rank of Admiral of the Fleet has never been awarded ante mortem in India.
Which of the following statements 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
- The rank of Admiral of the Fleet has never been awarded in India. However, Admiral S. M. Nanda is posthumously being honored with this title to acknowledge his leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The rank is a five-star rank, the highest possible in the Indian Navy
Question 5
Science and Technology | Space | Hard | The Hindu
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Arrange the following satellite bands from lower to higher frequencies:
1. Ka
2. L
3. C
4. Ku
Choose the correct answer:
A. 2,3,4,1
B. 2,4,3,1
C. 4,2,1,3
D. 4,1,2,3
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 2,3,4,1
Detailed Explanation
Question 6
International Relations | International Organisations | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. UN Trade and Development was founded in 1964.
2. UN Trade and Development has its headquarters in New York.
Which of the following statements 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 7
International Relations | International Organisations | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs:
42nd ASEAN Summit – Brunei
41st ASEAN Summit – Indonesia
38th ASEAN Summit – Cambodia
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
Question 8
Polity | Judiciary | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. The President or any appointed person can administer the oath of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
2. A Judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the President.
Which of the statements 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 9
Environment | National Parks | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs:
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park – Uttar Pradesh
Nameri National Park – Haryana
Kalesar National Park – Assam
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
- Rani Jhansi Marine National Park – Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Nameri National Park – Assam
- Kalesar National Park – Haryana
Question 10
Culture |GI Tags | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs:
Judima – Bihar
Silao Khaja – Gujarat
Bhalia Wheat – Assam
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
- Judima – Assam
- Silao Khaja – Bihar
- Bhalia Wheat – Gujarat
Question 11
Governance | Schemes | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. PM SHRI is a centrally sectored scheme.
2. School Quality Assessment Framework is an evaluation tool under NEP 2020.
Which of the statements 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
- The School Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF) was introduced in India under the PM SHRI Schools scheme (Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India). This framework is a key component of the scheme, launched to improve the quality of schools and showcase the implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- The PM SHRI (PM ScHools for Rising India) scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme to upgrade over 14,500 existing government schools into model institutions. Launched in 2022, it aims to develop schools that are models for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by providing quality education, modern infrastructure, and a holistic and inclusive learning environment.
