Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Economy | GST | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. GST was first implemented as a tax regime in 1954 in France.
2. The idea for a nationwide Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India was first proposed by the Kelkar Task Force in 2010.
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 2
Miscellaneous | General Knowledge | Medium | Easy
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Consider the following:
1. NTPC is a miniratna company under the Ministry of Power.
2. Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) is a maharatna under the finance sector in India.
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
International Relations | Places in News | Easy | The Hindu
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Which among the following does not border Iran?
A. Armenia
B. Azerbaijan
C. Turkmenistan
D. Tajikistan
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) Tajikistan
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
Polity | Important Laws: IT Act | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000 provides for safe harbour to the intermediaries.
2. The IT Act 2000 extends to the whole of India but not outside India.
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
