Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Environment | Biodiversity | Easy | Indian Express
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Consider the following Pairs:
| Species A | Species B | Name of Interaction |
|---|---|---|
| + | – | Predation |
| – | – | Amensalism |
| – | 0 | Competition |
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
Question 2
International Relations | Maps | Easy | Indian Express
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Which of the following countries does not border the Red Sea?
A. Djibouti
B. Kuwait
C. Eritrea
D. Egypt
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) Kuwait
Detailed Explanation
Question 3
International Relations | International Organisations | Easy | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. WTO was established in 1995.
2. WTO’s headquarters are in New York.
Which of the statements mentioned 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
Geography | Volcanoes | Easy | Indian Express
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Which of the following is not an instant effect of volcanic eruption:
A. Cloud formations
B. Aerosoles Release
C. Warming of the area around
D. Formation of igneous rocks
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) Formation of igneous rocks
Detailed Explanation
- The option that is not an instant effect of a volcanic eruption is D. Formation of igneous rocks.
- Explanation: While igneous rocks are formed from volcanic activity, their formation is a geological process that takes time and cooling of the lava. The instant effects of a volcanic eruption are the release of gases like ash, aerosols, and sulphur dioxide, along with the immediate warming of the surrounding area due to the hot lava and pyroclastic flows. Cloud formations can also occur quickly as volcanic ash and water vapor mix in the atmosphere.
Why other options are incorrect:
- Cloud formations: Volcanic ash and water vapor can quickly form clouds.
- Aerosoles Release: Volcanic eruptions release various aerosols into the atmosphere, including sulphur dioxide and ash particles.
- Warming of the area around: The immediate vicinity of a volcanic eruption experiences a significant temperature increase due to the hot lava and gases released.
Question 5
Miscellaneous | Laws | Medium | Indian Express
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Under which of the following, admiralty cases cannot be take up?
A. National Green Tribunal
B. Environment Protection Act
C. Admiralty Act, 2017
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
- National Green Tribunal – Environment Compensation
- Environment Protection Act – Take Actions against polluters
- Admiralty Act, 2017 – maritime claims such as damage to ships, ownership and agreement disputes, loss of life, wage issues, and environmental damage.
Question 6
Environment | Species | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs:
House Sparrow – Bihar
Greater Flamingo – Haryana
Black Francolin – Gujarat
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
House Sparrow – Bihar
Greater Flamingo – Gujarat
Black Francolin – Haryana
