Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
Economy | RBI | Medium | Live Mint
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Consider the following with respect to CBDC:
1. CBDC is not a legal tender.
2. CBDC is of two types
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
• In terms of Section 26 of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934, every ₹ bank note shall be legal tender at any place in India in payment or on account for the amount expressed therein and is guaranteed by the Central Government. e₹, being a digital form of the ₹ bank note, is legal tender and is the liability of the Reserve Bank of India.
• The CBDC exists in two forms: Retail (CBDC-R) for the general public and Wholesale (CBDC-W) for interbank transactions.
Question 2
Science and Technology | Basic Science | Easy | Live Mint
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Consider the following:
1. Non-Communicable diseases are also called chronic diseases.
2. NCB diseases are the result of a combination of genetic and physiological factors.
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
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, tend to be of long duration and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors.
The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
NCDs disproportionately affect people in low- and middle-income countries, where nearly three quarters of global NCD deaths (32 million) occur.
Source: WHO
Question 3
International Relations | Conventions | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Chicago convention was signed in 1943.
2. ICAO is the specialized agency of Economic and Social Council.
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
Statement 1 is incorrect: Convention on International Civil Aviation (also known as Chicago Convention), was signed on 7 December 1944 by 52 States. Pending ratification of the Convention by 26 States, the Provisional International Civil Aviation Organization (PICAO) was established. It functioned from 6 June 1945 until 4 April 1947. By 5 March 1947 the 26th ratification was received.
Statement 2 is correct: ICAO came into being on 4 April 1947. In October of the same year, ICAO became a specialized agency of the United Nations linked to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Additional information:
The Convention on International Civil Aviation set forth the purpose of ICAO:
“WHEREAS the future development of international civil aviation can greatly help to create and preserve friendship and understanding among the nations and peoples of the world, yet its abuse can become a threat to the general security; and
WHEREAS it is desirable to avoid friction and to promote that co-operation between nations and peoples upon which the peace of the world depends;
THEREFORE, the undersigned governments having agreed on certain principles and arrangements in order that international civil aviation may be developed in a safe and orderly manner and that international air transport services may be established on the basis of equality of opportunity and operated soundly and economically;
Have accordingly concluded this Convention to that end.”
Question 4
Environment | Climate Change | Medium | Indian Express
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As per ISFR 2023, Consider the following:
1. Mangrove cover of the country accounts for 0.15 % of the country’s total geographical area.
2. In comparison to the 2021 assessment, there has been a net increase in the country’s Mangrove coverage.
3. Notable increase in Mangrove forest cover is observed in Gujarat.
How many statements are correct?
A) Only one
B) Only two
C) All the three
D) None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) Only one
Detailed Explanation
• Statement 1 is correct: The total Mangrove cover of the country is 4,991.68 km2, which accounts for 0.15 % of the country’s total geographical area.
• Among this, Very Dense Mangrove comprises 1,463.97 km2 (29.33%) of the total Mangrove cover, Moderately Dense Mangrove is 1,500.84 km2 (30.07%) while Open Mangroves constitute an area of 2,026.87 km2 (40.60%).
• Statement 2 is incorrect: In comparison to the 2021 assessment, there has been a net decrease of 7.43 km2 in the country’s Mangrove coverage. Gujarat has a notable decrease of 36.39 km2.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Notable increase in Mangrove forest cover is observed in Andhra Pradesh (13.01 km2), followed by Maharashtra (12.39 km2).
Question 5
Governance | PVTG | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category.
2. PVTGs are mostly homogenous.
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
• In 1973, the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category, who are less developed among the tribal groups. Statement 1 is correct
• In 2006, the Government of India renamed the PTGs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
• PVTGs have some basic characteristics -they are mostly homogenous, with a small population, relatively physically isolated, social institutes cast in a simple mould, absence of written language, relatively simple technology and a slower rate of change etc. Statement 2 is correct
Question 6
International Relations | Places in News | Easy | Live Mint
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Which of the following countries does not border the Caspian Sea?
A) Iran
B) Azerbaijan
C) Russia
D) Georgia
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) Georgia
Detailed Explanation
Question 7
Science and Technology | Genetics | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. The system of gene regulation without altering the DNA sequence is called epigenetics
2. ACT, a gene involved in plant growth and development, is normally expressed at low levels in rice.
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
• One important method involves small chemical tags added to the DNA that help cells decide whether a gene should be switched on or off. This system of gene regulation without altering the DNA sequence is called epigenetics. Statement 1 is correct.
• They found that ACT1, a gene involved in plant growth and development, is normally expressed at high levels in rice. But when exposed to cold, its expression is switched off by the addition of a methyl group, an epigenetic tag that tells the plant’s cells not to produce the protein. Statement 2 is incorrect.
Question 8
Science and Technology | Space | Medium | The Hindu
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Match the following pairs: (Satellites and their countries/continents)
MMSAT 1 – South Africa
SUNSAT – Europe
Sentinel 2B – Burma
How many pairs are correctly matched?
A) Only one
B) Only two
C) All the three
D) None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
MMSAT 1 – Burma
SUNSAT – South Africa
Sentinel 2B – Europe
Question 9
International Relations | SIPRI | Easy | Live Mint
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Consider the following:
1. SIPRI was established in 1966
2. SIPRI is an independent international institute
3. SIPRI HQs is in Sweden.
How many statements are correct?
A) Only one
B) Only two
C) All the three
D) None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) All the three
Detailed Explanation
SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. Statement 1 is correct.
Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public. Statement 2 is correct.
Based in Stockholm, SIPRI is regularly ranked among the most respected think tanks worldwide.Statement 3 is correct.
