Welcome to your QUIZ on National & International, State Current Affairs and Miscellaneous – October 6th 2026
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the National Coastal Mission 2.0 (NCM 2.0):
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- It covers 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories across India.
- The mission aims to promote a climate-resilient Blue Economy and ecosystem restoration.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2.
Consider the following statements regarding the Green Energy Corridor Phase III:
- The initiative was launched by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) to integrate and evacuate renewable energy into the national grid.
- Under Phase III, Greenfield projects are implemented on a Cost-Plus Basis (CPB), while Brownfield projects use Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB).
- 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?
3.
With reference to Cholera, consider the following statements:
- It is an acute infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and is primarily transmitted via contaminated food and water.
- The Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC) 2030 target aims for a 90% reduction in cholera deaths.
- Africa recorded an increase in both cholera cases and deaths in 2025 compared to 2024.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding the Mahanadi River and its inter-State dispute:
- In the ongoing dispute, Chhattisgarh is the upper riparian state and Odisha is the lower riparian state.
- 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.
- The Seonath River is the longest right-bank tributary of the Mahanadi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5.
With reference to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), consider the following statements:
- The total strength of the commission is strictly fixed by Article 315 of the Constitution.
- A member of the UPSC holds office for a term of six years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- 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?
6.
Consider the following statements regarding the 'State of the World’s Forests 2026' report:
- It is published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
- 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.
- 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?
7.
With reference to the People’s Plan Campaign and the Gram Sabha, consider the following statements:
- The People’s Plan Campaign aims to prepare participatory Panchayat Development Plans covering the subjects listed in the 11th Schedule.
- Under the Panchayati Raj framework, the Gram Sabha is legally constituted as the third elected tier of local self-government.
- 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?
8.
Consider the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi:
- He served as the President of the Indian National Congress only once, at the Belgaum Session in 1924.
- His first hunger strike during the Indian freedom struggle was during the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917.
- He established the Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1932 as part of his constructive programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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