Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Economy | National Income | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. GVO is a broader measure than GDP.
2. GVO is the total value of production.
Which of the following statements 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
- Gross Value of Output (GVO) is the total market value of all goods and services produced by an industry or sector within a specific period, before deducting the cost of intermediate goods. It represents the total sales or revenue of a sector. GVO is a broader measure than Gross Domestic Product (GDP), as it includes both final and intermediate goods.
- GVO can be calculated as the sum of an industry’s value added (like GDP) plus its intermediate inputs. It can also be measured as the total sales or revenue of an industry, before deducting intermediate costs.
Question 2
Science and technology | Defence | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following statements:
1. Project 17 A consists of Nilgiri-class stealth frigates.
2. Udaygiri is the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate
Which of the following statements 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
- Yard 12652 (Udaygiri), the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate, being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 01 July 2025. The Project is a follow-on of the Shivalik class (Project 17) frigates active in service.
- Project 17 A: The Nilgiri-class stealth frigates, also known as Project 17A frigates, involves the development of seven advanced guided-missile frigates.
Question 3
Geography | Indian Geography | Easy | Indian Express
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Arrange the following rivers from west to east:
1. Satluj
2. Dihang
3. Kali
4. Teesta
Choose the correct answer:
A. 1,2,4,3
B. 1,3,4,2
C. 1,4,2,3
D. 1,3,2,4
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) 1,3,4,2
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
International Relations | Places in News | Easy | Indian Express
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Which of the following countries does not border Malaysia?
A. Malaysia
B. Laos
C. Vietnam
D. Burma
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Vietnam
Detailed Explanation
Question 5
Environment | Conservation | Easy | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. The Caspian, Javan and Bali Tigers are already extinct.
2. Tiger is listed as ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Which of the following statements 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 6
Economy | Schemes | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following statements with respect to ELI Scheme:
1. The ELI scheme aims to generate income opportunities for approximately 2 crore people.
2. The ELI scheme has been divided into two parts wherein the employer is entitled to a maximum benefit of Rs 3000 per person employed.
3. The duration of the ELI scheme is three years.
How many statements is or are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) Only one
Detailed Explanation
- The ELI scheme aims to generate income opportunities for approximately 3. 5 crore people.
- The ELI scheme has been divided into two parts wherein the employer is entitled to a maximum benefit of Rs 3000 per person employed.
- The duration of the ELI scheme is two years i.e., 2025-2027.
Question 7
International Relations | Military Exercises | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs: (Military exercises and Countries)
Desert Cyclone – India and Egypt
Cyclone – India and UAE
Dark Knight – India, UAE and France
How many pairs are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) Only one
Detailed Explanation
Desert Cyclone
- About – A joint military exercise between India and UAE.
- Aim – To improve interoperability in Sub-conventional Operations, under Chapter VII of the UN Charter on Peacekeeping Operations.
- Started in – 2024 (First Edition)
Exercise Cyclone
- About – Joint Special Forces exercise between India and Egypt.
- Aim – mutual understanding of operational protocols for desert/semi-desert Special Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
- First Edition – 2023 (India)
Exercise Dark Knight
- Aim – bolstering synergy and interoperability among (IAF, FASF and UAE Air force).
Question 8
International Relations | Places in News | Easy | The Hindu
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Which of the following countries does not border Syria?
A. Jordan
B. Lebanon
C. Iraq
D. Azerbaijan
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) Azerbaijan
Detailed Explanation
