UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 27 August 2026

1.

With reference to carbosulfan, consider the following statements:

1.It is a carbamate insecticide.

2.It is converted into carbofuran through metabolism and environmental transformation.

3.Carbamate insecticides act by disrupting nervous-system signalling in insects.

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: Carbosulfan: Proposed National Ban & Insecticide Profile Open full article →

2.

With reference to Mission Samriddh Gaon, consider the following statements:

1.It replaces all existing rural development schemes.

2.Its pilot covers the Budni and Khategaon blocks of Madhya Pradesh.

3.Planning begins at the household level before moving to panchayat and block plans.

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: Mission Samriddh Gaon: MP Pilot, Objectives & Key Features Open full article →

3.

With reference to Ammannia telanganensis, consider the following statements:

1.It grows on dry rocky ridges far from any water.

2.It belongs to the family Lythraceae.

3.It was recorded from Rangareddy and Nagarkurnool districts of Telangana.

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: Ammannia telanganensis: New Telangana Plant & Wetland Value Open full article →

4.

With reference to the Small Industries Development Bank of India, consider the following statements:

1.It was created under an Act of Parliament and began operations in 1990.

2.Its headquarters is in Lucknow.

3.It only lends directly and does not refinance other lenders.

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: SIDBI: Co-Lending Model, Regional Rural Banks & Key History Open full article →

5.

With reference to Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:

1.It lies in northern Erode district of Tamil Nadu.

2.It sits where the Western and Eastern Ghats meet.

3.It was notified as a tiger reserve in 2013.

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: Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve: Solar Water & Project Elephant Open full article →

6.

With reference to the gut microbiome, consider the following statements:

1.Gut microbiota refers to the microorganisms living in the digestive tract.

2.Bacteria are the only microorganisms present in the human gut.

3.Some gut microorganisms ferment fibres that human enzymes cannot fully digest.

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: SAMBAR Study: South Asian Gut Microbiome & Urbanisation Open full article →

7.

With reference to the Supreme Court's interim order on the Jojari River, consider the following statements:

1.Construction is barred within 100 metres of the river's edge.

2.Potentially polluting activity is restricted within 500 metres on either side.

3.The measures are final and replace any future scientific demarcation.

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: Jojari River: Supreme Court Order, Buffers & Rajasthan Open full article →

8.

With reference to the Military Combat Parachute System, consider the following statements:

1.It is designed only for cargo delivery and carries no personnel.

2.It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.

3.It includes main and reserve canopies along with navigation and oxygen equipment.

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: MCPS: DRDO Parachute System, Nyoma Trial & Key Features Open full article →

9.

With reference to India-Vietnam relations, consider the following statements:

1.Diplomatic relations were established in 1972.

2.The relationship became a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2016.

3.Coast guard cooperation operates under a memorandum signed in 2015.

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-Vietnam Relations: Coast Guard Meet & SAHYOG-HOPTAC Open full article →

10.

With reference to Neelakurinji, consider the following statements:

1.Its scientific name is Strobilanthes kunthiana.

2.It is semelparous, flowering once and then dying.

3.Many populations flower together on a cycle of about twelve years.

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: Neelakurinji: Conservation Plans, NGT & Vulnerable Status Open full article →