UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 2 August 2026

1.

Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary, where the first photographic record of a snow leopard was confirmed in 2026, lies in which one of the following States?

Uttarakhand Sikkim Himachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh

From: Dhauladhar Sanctuary: First Snow Leopard Photograph Confirmed Open full article →

2.

With reference to border trade through the Nathu La pass, consider the following statements:

1.Only traders holding valid trade passes may use the route.

2.The pass carries such trade continuously through the year.

3.The goods that may be traded are notified by the two governments.

Select the answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Nathu La Pass: India-China Border Trade Resumes After 2020 Open full article →

3.

Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the adjudicating authority for the insolvency resolution of companies is:

the National Company Law Tribunal the Debts Recovery Tribunal the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India the High Court concerned

From: Clean Slate Doctrine: Supreme Court on Insolvency Set-Off Open full article →

4.

The Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes is a scheme of which one of the following Union Ministries?

Ministry of Finance Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

From: Venture Capital Fund for SCs: Inclusive Enterprise Finance Open full article →

5.

Broad Peak, in the news in 2026 after an avalanche struck an expedition, is a summit of which one of the following ranges?

Hindu Kush Pamir Karakoram Kunlun

From: Broad Peak: Deadly Karakoram Avalanche Hits Expedition Open full article →

6.

The Environmental Performance Index, whose 2026 edition placed India near the bottom of the table, is compiled by:

the United Nations Environment Programme the World Economic Forum Yale and Columbia Universities the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

From: Environmental Performance Index 2026: India Ranks 176th Open full article →

7.

India's classification of goods for import as 'Free', 'Restricted' or 'Prohibited' is notified by which one of the following?

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs The Bureau of Indian Standards The Directorate General of Foreign Trade The Directorate General of Trade Remedies

From: Suspension-Grade PVC: India's Temporary Import Restriction Open full article →

8.

The Pamba river, which flooded parts of Pathanamthitta district in 2026, finally drains into:

the Ashtamudi Lake the Vembanad Lake the Sasthamkotta Lake the Veli Lake

From: Pamba River: Severe Monsoon Flooding in Kerala's Pathanamthitta Open full article →

9.

Exercise ROTOR CLAP III, conducted by the Indian Air Force in 2026, was held at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, which lies in:

Gujarat Madhya Pradesh Punjab Rajasthan

From: Exercise ROTOR CLAP III: IAF Helicopters Counter Drones Open full article →

10.

Lohagad Fort, a component of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India, stands in which one of the following hill ranges?

The Aravalli range The Satpura range The Vindhya range The Sahyadri range

From: Lohagad Fort: Maratha World Heritage Site & Visitor Conduct Open full article →