Category: Current Affairs Quiz

1. ​It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
2. ​It covers 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories across India.
3. ​The mission aims to promote a climate-resilient Blue Economy and ecosystem restoration.

​Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. ​The initiative was launched by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) to integrate and evacuate renewable energy into the national grid.
2. ​Under Phase III, Greenfield projects are implemented on a Cost-Plus Basis (CPB), while Brownfield projects use Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB).
3. ​The scheme incorporates Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to manage renewable energy intermittency and grid congestion.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is an acute infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and is primarily transmitted via contaminated food and water.
2. ​The Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC) 2030 target aims for a 90% reduction in cholera deaths.
3. ​Africa recorded an increase in both cholera cases and deaths in 2025 compared to 2024.

​Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. ​In the ongoing dispute, Chhattisgarh is the upper riparian state and Odisha is the lower riparian state.
2. ​Under Article 262 of the Constitution, Parliament may provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court shall exercise jurisdiction over inter-State river water disputes.
3. ​The Seonath River is the longest right-bank tributary of the Mahanadi.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The total strength of the commission is strictly fixed by Article 315 of the Constitution.
2. ​A member of the UPSC holds office for a term of six years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
3. ​For removal on the ground of misbehaviour under Article 317, the President must refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an inquiry.

​Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. ​It is published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
2. ​Forest and Landscape Restoration (FLR) focuses comprehensively on restoring ecological functionality and human well-being across degraded landscapes, rather than being confined merely to tree planting.
3. ​Target 2 of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework focuses on the effective restoration of degraded ecosystems by 2030.

​Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. ​The People’s Plan Campaign aims to prepare participatory Panchayat Development Plans covering the subjects listed in the 11th Schedule.
2. ​Under the Panchayati Raj framework, the Gram Sabha is legally constituted as the third elected tier of local self-government.
3. ​The powers and functions of the Gram Sabha are determined by the State Legislature under Article 243A of the Constitution.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. ​He served as the President of the Indian National Congress only once, at the Belgaum Session in 1924.
2. ​His first hunger strike during the Indian freedom struggle was during the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917.
3. ​He established the Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1932 as part of his constructive programme.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. ​Classical Assamese – Tezpur University
2. ​Classical Marathi – Deccan College PG & Research Institute
3. ​Classical Pali – Central University of Gujarat

​Select the correctly matched pair(s) using the code given below:

1. ​It is a viral disease caused by Yersinia pestis.
2. ​The pneumonic form of the plague can spread from person-to-person via respiratory droplets.
3. ​It can be treated with antibiotics such as gentamicin and doxycycline if diagnosed early.

​Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. ​It is located in the districts of Jaisalmer and Barmer in Rajasthan.
2. ​It serves as a crucial habitat for the Critically Endangered Great Indian Bustard (Godawan).
3. ​The Khejri tree, traditionally protected by the Bishnoi community, is a prominent vegetation species in this region.

​Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. ​It was announced in the Union Budget 2026 with a central government funding commitment of ₹10,000 crore.
2. ​It is a debt fund designed to provide short-term working capital loans to micro-enterprises.

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1. ​It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built by a Kakatiya general named Recharla Rudra.
2. ​Its distinctive pyramidal Vimana is constructed using lightweight porous bricks known as “floating bricks.”
3. ​It was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.

​Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. ​It was established in 1889 in Paris and currently has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
2. ​The 153rd Assembly of the IPU was recently held in Tanzania.

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1. It is a legally binding agreement among major US-based AI companies with strict penalties for violations.
2. ​It mandates the engagement of an independent external auditor for safety assessments.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. ​It is a short-term recruitment scheme for the Indian Armed Forces with a service tenure of four years.
2. ​Upon completion of the tenure, exactly 75% of each batch will be selected for regular service of 15 years.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal and provides ecological linkages with the forests of Bhutan.
2. ​The Sankosh River forms a part of the eastern boundary of the Buxa Tiger Reserve.
3. ​In India, a legally designated Tiger Reserve can exclusively consist of National Parks and cannot include Wildlife Sanctuaries or other forest areas.

​Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. The G7 is a formal, treaty-based international organization that currently includes Russia as a member.
2. ​The European Union participates in G7 meetings but is not recognized as a formal G7 member country.
3. ​India is a full member of the International Energy Agency (IEA), which operates within the framework of the OECD.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The GOBARdhan Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to boost Compressed Biogas (CBG) production.
2. ​The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana promotes the production of 2G ethanol from agricultural waste and residues.
3. ​The SATAT scheme aims to promote Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) as a fuel alternative.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is a keystone species of arid and semi-arid open ecosystems and is recognized as the state bird of Gujarat.
2. ​It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is placed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. ​Collision with overhead power transmission lines, particularly those associated with renewable-energy projects, is a major threat to its population.

​Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a genetic blood disorder caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin-β gene located on chromosome 11.
2. ​The defective red blood cells in patients become stiff and assume a sickle shape, which can block small blood vessels and impair blood flow.
3. ​The disease can be transmitted to a child only if both parents are carriers of the sickle cell trait.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. ​The northeast monsoon occurs from October to December and brings rainfall primarily to parts of northern India.
2. ​During an El Niño event, the trade winds weaken or reverse direction, often leading to a weaker Indian monsoon and droughts.
3. ​La Niña involves the abnormal cooling of the eastern Pacific and generally brings severely cold winters in North India.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. ​It is a traditional Tamil royal sceptre symbolizing righteous governance and was historically associated with the Cholas and Madurai Nayakas.
2. ​According to historical records in Jawaharlal Nehru’s and C. Rajagopalachari’s papers, it was formally and officially documented as the symbol of the transfer of power in 1947.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Finance.
2. ​It is based on the principle of zero-rating of exports, ensuring that embedded taxes on exported apparel and made-ups are refunded.
3. ​The scheme aims to enhance the global competitiveness of India’s capital-intensive heavy industries.

​Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. The MSP is announced by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) at the start of each sowing season.
2. ​The Centre announces the MSP for 22 mandated crops, which includes 14 kharif crops and 6 rabi crops.
3. ​The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is recommended specifically for sugarcane to assure margins to farmers irrespective of sugar mills’ profit.

​Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. According to the 2018 amendment, a preliminary enquiry is mandatory before registering an FIR under the Act.
2. ​A recent High Court observation stated that casteist abuses on social media cannot attract provisions of this Act as “public view” is strictly confined to physical venues.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. ​’Beamline for Schools’ is a competition organized by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) for high-school students.
2. ​Pions are subatomic particles that always carry a positive charge.
3. ​CERN is located on the Franco-Swiss border and manages the world’s largest particle accelerator, the LHC.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. ​The price of the bonds in the market will decrease due to inverse relationship.
2. ​The borrowing costs for the government will decrease.
3. ​It may put pressure on equity markets as bonds become relatively more attractive to investors.

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1. ndia has 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
2. India ranks 6th globally in the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
3. Sarnath had been on UNESCO’s Tentative List since 1998.
4. India served on the World Heritage Committee during 2021–2025.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath.
2. Sarnath became India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. It is located in Bihar.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. India is a member of UNCITRAL.
2. UNCITRAL develops model laws and legislative guides for international trade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. An attack on one NATO member is considered an attack on all members.
2. Article 5 has been invoked only once.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Moldova is a landlocked country.
2. The Dniester is the longest river in Moldova.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?