Daily Current Affairs UPSC: News Based MCQs Quiz | 8th January 2026 Skip to main content

Daily Current Affairs UPSC: News Based MCQs Quiz | 8th January 2026

Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026

Question 1

International Relations | International Organisations | Medium | The Hindu

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Consider the following in context of UN:

1. South Sudan is the most recent member admitted to the UN.

2. Originally there were 40 member states of the UN in 1945 at the time of its formation.

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

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Question 2

Science and Technology | Metals | Easy | The Hindu
Q2. Which among the following is incorrect about the industrial use of silver:

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1. Silver ions purify water by killing bacteria and viruses, used in filters and purification systems.

2. Silver strength and conductivity to alloys used in high-performance connections.

Choose the correct answer:

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

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Question 3

Science and Technology | Space | Medium | The Hindu

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Consider the following pairs:

  • S band – NISAR
  • L Band – GPS
  • K band – H2O Absorption

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: (C) All three

Detailed Explanation

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Question 4

International Relations | Places In news | Medium | The Hindu

SOURCE

Which among the following is not a North American nation of the North Atlantic Ocean region?

A. Jamaica

B. Norway

C. Mexico

D. Haiti

Solution & Detailed Explanation

Answer: (B) Norway

Detailed Explanation

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