UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 2 September 2026

1.

Consider the following statements about the Lohit river:

1.Its upper catchment lies entirely within Arunachal Pradesh.

2.It enters India near the Kibithoo sector of Arunachal Pradesh.

3.It joins the Dibang and Siang rivers in eastern Assam.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Lohit River: Anjaw Road Accident and Border Valley Geography Open full article →

2.

The Lohit river is a major tributary of which one of the following river systems?

Ganga Mahanadi Brahmaputra Godavari

From: Lohit River: Anjaw Road Accident and Border Valley Geography Open full article →

3.

Consider the following statements about Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh:

1.Tibet lies to its north.

2.Its district headquarters is Hawai.

3.It is separated from Myanmar by the state of Nagaland.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Lohit River: Anjaw Road Accident and Border Valley Geography Open full article →

4.

Consider the following statements about the behaviour of the Lohit river:

1.Its upper course cuts through the Mishmi Hills in steep valleys.

2.Narrow gorges in the upper course let floodwater spread sideways and weaken the current.

3.On reaching the plains it deposits sediment that builds bars and shifts its banks.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Lohit River: Anjaw Road Accident and Border Valley Geography Open full article →

5.

A single engineering design is considered unsuitable for flood management across the whole Lohit basin. Which one of the following best explains this?

The river carries no sediment once it leaves the hills The basin receives rainfall only in its plains section The river reverses its direction of flow between seasons Discharge is confined by narrow gorges upstream but spreads across a wide channel downstream

From: Lohit River: Anjaw Road Accident and Border Valley Geography Open full article →

6.

Consider the following statements about Raja Mircha, also called king chilli:

1.It belongs to the genus Capsicum.

2.That genus belongs to the family Solanaceae.

3.It is closely associated with the farming communities of Nagaland.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Raja Mircha: Nagaland King Chilli, GI Tag and Export Route Open full article →

7.

Consider the following statements about the geographical indication granted to Naga Mircha:

1.It certifies that the crop is grown by organic methods.

2.It identifies Nagaland as the geographical area of the product.

3.It was granted in 2008.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Raja Mircha: Nagaland King Chilli, GI Tag and Export Route Open full article →

8.

A geographical indication protects which one of the following?

A sign identifying goods whose qualities or reputation are linked to a place A new scientific species described from a specified region An exclusive right over a manufacturing technique used in a region A guarantee that the goods were produced without chemical inputs

From: Raja Mircha: Nagaland King Chilli, GI Tag and Export Route Open full article →

9.

Consider the following statements about the 2021 export of fresh king chilli from Nagaland to London:

1.The consignment was routed through Guwahati.

2.It was sourced from Kohima district.

3.The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority helped coordinate it.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Raja Mircha: Nagaland King Chilli, GI Tag and Export Route Open full article →

10.

Which one of the following countries shares an international boundary with Nagaland?

Bhutan Bangladesh China Myanmar

From: Raja Mircha: Nagaland King Chilli, GI Tag and Export Route Open full article →

11.

Consider the following statements about skates:

1.Their skeletons are made mainly of cartilage.

2.They lay eggs enclosed in protective cases.

3.They are bony fishes unrelated to sharks and rays.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Dipturus dhritiae: New Arabian Skate and Deep-Sea Bycatch Open full article →

12.

Consider the following statements about Dipturus dhritiae, the Arabian skate:

1.It was described from shallow coastal lagoons off Tamil Nadu.

2.Its recorded specimens came from depths of 400 to 600 metres.

3.Five rows of thorns along the tail distinguish it.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Dipturus dhritiae: New Arabian Skate and Deep-Sea Bycatch Open full article →

13.

In fisheries, the term bycatch refers to which one of the following?

Fish released alive after measurement during a scientific survey The share of a catch reserved for local consumption Species caught incidentally while other species are being targeted Fish caught beyond the exclusive economic zone

From: Dipturus dhritiae: New Arabian Skate and Deep-Sea Bycatch Open full article →

14.

Consider the following statements about the Kollam Slope off the Kerala coast:

1.It lies offshore between roughly Kochi and Kollam.

2.Its identification as an Important Shark and Ray Area gives it statutory protected-area status.

3.Its seabed includes muddy areas, sand and rocky outcrops.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Dipturus dhritiae: New Arabian Skate and Deep-Sea Bycatch Open full article →

15.

Repeated misidentification of a fish species in landing records is a conservation concern mainly because:

It reduces the total quantity of fish landed It prevents the species from receiving a scientific name It changes the depth at which the species can be caught It can hide a decline in one species inside an apparently stable catch category

From: Dipturus dhritiae: New Arabian Skate and Deep-Sea Bycatch Open full article →

16.

Consider the following statements about Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031:

1.It is a strategic action plan for developing ornamental fisheries.

2.It was released at Agatti in Lakshadweep.

3.It replaces the sanitary protocol governing ornamental-fish imports.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031: Ornamental Fisheries Plan Open full article →

17.

In the context of ornamental fisheries, biosecurity refers primarily to:

Insuring stock against loss during transport Preventing the introduction and spread of disease-causing organisms Restricting the export of native aquarium species Securing hatchery premises against theft

From: Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031: Ornamental Fisheries Plan Open full article →

18.

Consider the following statements about Lakshadweep:

1.It lies in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Kerala.

2.Its islands are associated with coral reefs and lagoons.

3.Agatti is one of its inhabited islands.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031: Ornamental Fisheries Plan Open full article →

19.

Releasing unwanted imported aquarium fish into natural water bodies is discouraged mainly because:

Such fish rarely survive outside an aquarium It reduces the resale value of ornamental stock It can introduce non-native species or diseases into local habitats It breaches the terms of a geographical indication

From: Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031: Ornamental Fisheries Plan Open full article →

20.

Consider the following statements about Denmark:

1.Its European mainland shares a land boundary with Sweden.

2.The North Sea lies to the west of the Jutland peninsula.

3.Copenhagen faces Sweden across the Oresund strait.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: India-Denmark JWG: MSME Innovation and IP Cooperation Open full article →

21.

Consider the following statements about the Kingdom of Denmark:

1.It includes Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

2.A 2022 agreement divided Tartupaluk, also called Hans Island, between Canada and the kingdom.

3.Greenland and the Faroe Islands are administered directly from Copenhagen without self-government.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: India-Denmark JWG: MSME Innovation and IP Cooperation Open full article →

22.

Which one of the following statements about intellectual property is correct?

A trademark protects an invention for a limited period A patent prevents competitors from using a similar brand name Registering a design automatically protects the underlying invention A patent and a trademark address different commercial problems

From: India-Denmark JWG: MSME Innovation and IP Cooperation Open full article →

23.

Consider the following statements about the India-Denmark engagement of August 2026:

1.India's Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises worked with the Danish Patent and Trademark Office.

2.The meeting concluded a new bilateral trade treaty.

3.The two countries had established a Green Strategic Partnership in September 2020.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: India-Denmark JWG: MSME Innovation and IP Cooperation Open full article →

24.

In intellectual property practice, licensing allows:

A rights holder to transfer ownership permanently without payment A rights holder to permit agreed uses of protected subject matter by another party A competitor to register the same trademark in a different state A firm to avoid registering its invention altogether

From: India-Denmark JWG: MSME Innovation and IP Cooperation Open full article →

25.

Consider the following statements:

1.Peptides consist of amino acids joined by peptide bonds.

2.Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose.

3.Every substance described as a peptide carries the same legal and regulatory status.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Peptide Regulation: Bengaluru Event Cancelled Over Safety Open full article →

26.

The immunogenicity of a medicinal product refers to:

Its ability to remain stable during storage Its capacity to dissolve in body fluids Its ability to trigger an immune response Its rate of removal by the kidneys

From: Peptide Regulation: Bengaluru Event Cancelled Over Safety Open full article →

27.

Consider the following statements about assessing a peptide-based product intended for human use:

1.Evidence for one approved medicine does not automatically apply to a differently formulated preparation.

2.A label restricting a substance to laboratory use does not establish its suitability for treatment.

3.An advisory decision by a foreign regulator does not by itself authorise use in India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Peptide Regulation: Bengaluru Event Cancelled Over Safety Open full article →

28.

Consider the following statements about the cancelled Bengaluru peptide event of August 2026:

1.Its cancellation amounted to a nationwide ban on peptide products.

2.The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration sought details of product composition and regulatory status.

3.The regulator also asked about medical supervision and consent if administration was proposed.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Peptide Regulation: Bengaluru Event Cancelled Over Safety Open full article →

29.

Consider the following statements about Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary:

1.It lies in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka.

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

3.Its hills are associated with the Eastern Ghats.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Male Mahadeshwara Hills: Poaching Records and Gun Cases Open full article →

30.

Consider the following statements about the forest landscape around Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary:

1.Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary lies towards its north and east.

2.The Sathyamangalam protected forests lie to its south in Tamil Nadu.

3.The Biligiriranganatha Swamy Temple landscape lies to its east.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Male Mahadeshwara Hills: Poaching Records and Gun Cases Open full article →

31.

A rise in the number of detected poaching cases in a forest division should be read with caution mainly because:

Poaching cases are recorded only after conviction Improved patrolling and reporting can raise recorded cases without a matching rise in offences Each detected case involves exactly one animal Forest divisions do not maintain year-wise records

From: Male Mahadeshwara Hills: Poaching Records and Gun Cases Open full article →

32.

Consider the following statements about poaching records in the Chamarajanagar forest circle for the period examined:

1.The circle recorded 370 poaching cases in total.

2.Male Mahadeshwara Hills division accounted for 166 of them.

3.That division accounted for 32 of the 66 cases involving guns.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Male Mahadeshwara Hills: Poaching Records and Gun Cases Open full article →

33.

Conservation planning for the Male Mahadeshwara landscape stresses movement routes between protected areas because:

Wild animals cross forest-division and state boundaries to find food, water and breeding opportunities Protected areas in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu share a single management authority Sanctuaries lose their legal status if they are not connected to other reserves Animal movement is confined to the monsoon months

From: Male Mahadeshwara Hills: Poaching Records and Gun Cases Open full article →

34.

Consider the following statements about the Typhon system:

1.It is a single ballistic missile developed by the United States Navy.

2.It is the United States Army's Mid-Range Capability, a land-based missile-launching system.

3.It can launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and Standard Missile-6 weapons.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Typhon Missile System: Russia Objects to Japan Exercises Open full article →

35.

Which one of the following best distinguishes a cruise missile from a ballistic missile?

A cruise missile carries no guidance system A cruise missile is launched only from ships A cruise missile flies through the atmosphere under powered flight A cruise missile always travels at hypersonic speed

From: Typhon Missile System: Russia Objects to Japan Exercises Open full article →

36.

Consider the following statements about the locations named in the Typhon deployment dispute:

1.Kagoshima Prefecture lies in the southern part of Kyushu.

2.Kanoya Air Base was identified as a deployment location.

3.Kagoshima Prefecture adjoins Russia's Far Eastern frontier.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Typhon Missile System: Russia Objects to Japan Exercises Open full article →

37.

A situation in which one state's steps to improve its own security alarm another state and prompt it to expand its own forces is described as:

Collective security Strategic depth Balance of payments The security dilemma

From: Typhon Missile System: Russia Objects to Japan Exercises Open full article →

38.

Consider the following statements about Russia's response of 1 September 2026:

1.Russia said it had raised its objections with Japan's embassy.

2.Russia announced its withdrawal from talks with the United States on missile deployment.

3.Russia described the deployment as a security threat and warned of countermeasures.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Typhon Missile System: Russia Objects to Japan Exercises Open full article →

39.

Consider the following statements about Myristica swamps:

1.They are freshwater forests found in waterlogged inland valleys.

2.Trees of the family Myristicaceae are prominent in them.

3.They are tidal forests flooded by saltwater in the manner of mangroves.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Myristica Swamps: Western Ghats Freshwater Forest Ecology Open full article →

40.

Swamp trees in waterlogged ground develop raised and stilt roots mainly because:

Such roots store surplus rainwater for the dry season Waterlogged soils hold little oxygen for roots The roots shield the tree against saltwater intrusion Such roots are a sign of disease in the tree

From: Myristica Swamps: Western Ghats Freshwater Forest Ecology Open full article →

41.

Consider the following statements about the distribution of Myristica swamps:

1.Kerala's Forest Department identifies swamps around Kulathupuzha, Shendurney and Anchal.

2.They form a continuous belt along the entire length of the Western Ghats.

3.Research has documented swamps in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Myristica Swamps: Western Ghats Freshwater Forest Ecology Open full article →

42.

A Myristica swamp can lose its ecological character while mature trees are still standing. This happens mainly when:

Invasive fish enter the stream feeding it Its trees are pruned for timber certification Neighbouring forests are declared protected areas Drainage or diversion removes the wet conditions that its specialists need

From: Myristica Swamps: Western Ghats Freshwater Forest Ecology Open full article →

43.

Consider the following statements about Myristica swamps:

1.Myristica magnifica and Gymnacranthera farquhariana are among the trees recorded in them.

2.Field surveys have recorded amphibians, reptiles, fishes and birds in swamp landscapes.

3.Water diversion has been identified as a major threat in Uttara Kannada.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Myristica Swamps: Western Ghats Freshwater Forest Ecology Open full article →