Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Geography | Cyclones | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs
Nargis – India – Cyclone
Haiyan – Vietnam – Typhoon
Maria – Caribbean – Hurricane
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: (A) Only one
Detailed Explanation
- Nargis – Myanmar – Cyclone
- Haiyan – Philippines – Typhoon
- Maria – Caribbean – Hurricane
Question 2
Environment | Conservation | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of CITES:
1. CITES is an international organisation.
2. CITES was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of IUCN.
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
Polity | Acts | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of POCSO Act:
1. Article15(3) of the Constitution empowers the state to form POCSO Act.
2. Definition of child under POCSO Act is means any person below the age of eighteen years.
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 4
History | Ancient | Easy | The Hindu
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Match List – I With List – II
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List – I |
List – II |
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1.Alexander Greenlaw |
(I) Documenting the inscriptions on the temple walls |
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2.John Marshall |
(II) Visits Vijayanagara in 1800 |
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3.J.F. Fleet |
(III) Conservation works of Vijyayanagara began under him |
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4.Colin Mackenzie |
(IV) Detailed photography at Hampi |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A. (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (II), (D) – (I)
B. (A) – (IV), (B) – (III), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)
C. (A) – (IV), (B) – (I), (C) – (III), (D) – (II)
D. (A) – (I), (B) – (IV), (C) – (III), (D) – (II)
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) (A) – (IV), (B) – (III), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)
Detailed Explanation
Question 5
History | Guru Nanak Dev Ji | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs:
Kirat Karo – Share and Consume
Naam Japo – One God
Vand Chakko – Work Honestly
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
- 1- Ik Onkar– One God
- 2- Kirat Karo– Work Honestly
- 3- Vand Shhakō – Share and Consume
- 4- Sewa– Selfless Service
- 5- Equality
- 6- Respect Women
- 7- God is Omnipresent
- 8- Kindness and Compassion
- 9- Every Life has a Purpose to Fulfil
- 10- Stand Against Oppression
