UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 24 August 2026

1.

With reference to Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, consider the following statements:

1.Hyalomma ticks are its principal vectors.

2.Cattle, sheep and goats can carry the virus briefly without obvious illness.

3.The disease occurs only in Crimea and Congo.

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: Study Maps Four Antibody Targets on the CCHF Virus Protein Open full article →

2.

Ribociclib, seen in the news, is best described as:

a broad-spectrum antibiotic used against resistant bacteria a vaccine given to prevent cervical cancer a cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitor used in breast cancer an anaesthetic used during cancer surgery

From: Kerala High Court Adds a Patient to the Ribociclib Case Open full article →

3.

With reference to regenerative agriculture, consider the following statements:

1.It seeks measurable improvement in soil and ecosystem functions rather than only slowing damage.

2.It has a single legal definition accepted universally.

3.Limited soil disturbance and continuous soil cover are among its core principles.

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: India Renews Policy Focus on Regenerative Agriculture Open full article →

4.

With reference to the registration of Periyar cattle, consider the following statements:

1.The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources assigns the accession number after expert review.

2.Kerala is recorded as the home state of the breed.

3.Registration certifies that the breed's milk has superior medicinal value.

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: Periyar Cattle Registered as a Distinct Indigenous Breed Open full article →

5.

With reference to the 2026 skilling initiative announced with the National Skill Development Corporation, consider the following statements:

1.The National Skill Development Corporation works under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

2.The foundational layer targets 1.5 lakh learners.

3.The programme will run only in metropolitan cities.

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: NSDC and AWS Launch a Nationwide Cloud and AI Skilling Push Open full article →

6.

With reference to the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, consider the following statements:

1.It is located in Thrissur district of Kerala.

2.Its administration is governed by a statute of 1978.

3.The shrine is dedicated to a form of Shiva.

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: Guruvayur Temple Holds 416 Weddings in Seven Hours Open full article →

7.

With reference to the mugger crocodile, consider the following statements:

1.Its scientific name is Crocodylus palustris.

2.The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists it as Vulnerable.

3.It is a marine species that lives only in coastal sea water.

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: Mugger Crocodile Attack Renews Vishwamitri River Concern Open full article →

8.

With reference to the Indian star tortoise, consider the following statements:

1.Its scientific name is Geochelone elegans.

2.It is an aquatic turtle that feeds mainly on fish.

3.It is placed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act in India.

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: Project STRIPES Moves 216 Star Tortoises to Tadoba Open full article →

9.

In forest ecology, phenology refers to the study of:

the chemical composition of forest soils the timing of recurring biological events such as leaf emergence and flowering the total commercial timber volume of a forest the classification of forests by ownership

From: Satellite Data Show Shifting Seasons in the Nilgiri Reserve Open full article →

10.

With reference to the smew, consider the following statements:

1.It is a small diving duck belonging to the family Anatidae.

2.It breeds in northern taiga forests and often nests in tree cavities.

3.The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists it as Endangered.

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: Smew Recorded for the First Time at Laokhowa Sanctuary Open full article →