Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Science and Technology | Health | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of Pearl millet:
1. Pearl millet is uniquely hardy and can be cultivated in hot and dry conditions.
2. Many traditional foods and beverages and specialty products are produced from pearl millet.
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: (C) Both 1 and 2
Detailed Explanation
Question 2
Governance | Schemes | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. National Rural Livelihood Mission was launched in 2010.
2. The central and state governments jointly fund this centrally sponsored scheme.
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: (C) Both 1 and 2
Detailed Explanation
Question 3
Awards | Miscellaneous |Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Ashok Chakra Award was originally part of a three-tier system namely Ashok Chakra – I, II and III.
2. The first recipients of Ashok Chakra were in 1980 for actions during Operation Polo in Hyderabad.
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
Awards | Miscellaneous | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Padma Awards Committee is constituted by the President every year.
2. The Padma Awards Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary .
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
