UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 3 September 2026

1.

Consider the following statements about purse seine fishing:

1.The net is set around a shoal of fish.

2.Floats support the upper edge while the lower edge can be drawn together.

3.The net is dragged along the seabed in the manner of a bottom trawl.

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: Purse Seine Fishing: Supreme Court Order on EEZ Access Open full article →

2.

Consider the following statements about India's maritime zones:

1.The territorial sea extends up to 24 nautical miles from the baseline.

2.The exclusive economic zone can extend to 200 nautical miles from the baseline.

3.Rights in the exclusive economic zone are not identical to sovereignty over land territory.

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: Purse Seine Fishing: Supreme Court Order on EEZ Access Open full article →

3.

Consider the following statements about the regulation of fisheries in India:

1.States regulate fisheries within territorial waters.

2.Parliament's authority over fishing beyond territorial waters arises from the Concurrent List.

3.Tamil Nadu prohibited purse seine fishing in its territorial waters through an order of 2000.

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: Purse Seine Fishing: Supreme Court Order on EEZ Access Open full article →

4.

Consider the following statements about the Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone Rules, 2025:

1.They were notified by the Union on 4 November 2025.

2.They created a framework for access passes and fisheries management.

3.Designated State officers verify applications and vessels under the framework.

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: Purse Seine Fishing: Supreme Court Order on EEZ Access Open full article →

5.

Which one of the following best describes what the Supreme Court directed on 2 September 2026?

It withdrew Tamil Nadu's restrictions on purse seine fishing in territorial waters It permitted unrestricted purse seine fishing throughout the exclusive economic zone It required timely processing of access applications and the designation of transit channels It transferred regulation of territorial-water fisheries to the Union government

From: Purse Seine Fishing: Supreme Court Order on EEZ Access Open full article →

6.

Consider the following statements about polychaetes:

1.They are a group of molluscs commonly called bristle worms.

2.Many carry paired fleshy appendages called parapodia.

3.These appendages often bear bristles known as chaetae.

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: Polychaete Worms: Ecological Role and Hatchery Feed Demand Open full article →

7.

Consider the following statements about polychaetes in coastal sediments:

1.Their burrowing and feeding move sediment and redistribute organic material.

2.All polychaete species decline in the same way when sediments are enriched with organic matter.

3.Their burrows can influence exchanges between sediment and the overlying water.

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: Polychaete Worms: Ecological Role and Hatchery Feed Demand Open full article →

8.

The disturbance of sediment by the activity of living organisms is known as:

Eutrophication Upwelling Salinisation Bioturbation

From: Polychaete Worms: Ecological Role and Hatchery Feed Demand Open full article →

9.

Consider the following statements about the commercial use of polychaetes in India:

1.Certain species are valued by shrimp hatcheries as live feed.

2.A study documented commercial collection from intertidal zones in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

3.Cultivation trials have shown that wild collection is no longer practised anywhere 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: Polychaete Worms: Ecological Role and Hatchery Feed Demand Open full article →

10.

Consider the following statements about the 2020 checklist of marine annelids from the Indian continental shelf region:

1.It assembled 727 reported species.

2.Its authors identified 183 records that required further examination.

3.It was a newly verified count of living species rather than a review of historical records.

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: Polychaete Worms: Ecological Role and Hatchery Feed Demand Open full article →

11.

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

A glide bomb is launched only from the ground A glide bomb carries no guidance equipment A glide bomb travels forward on aerodynamic lift without sustained engine thrust A glide bomb cannot be released away from its target

From: Khagantak-243: Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb Trial Open full article →

12.

Consider the following statements about the Khagantak-243 programme:

1.It was developed jointly by JSR Dynamics Private Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited.

2.Bharat Electronics Limited is a public-sector company under the Ministry of Defence.

3.JSR Dynamics Private Limited is based in Bengaluru, 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: Khagantak-243: Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb Trial Open full article →

13.

The description of Khagantak-243 as belonging to the 300-kilogram class refers to:

The weight of its explosive filling The maximum payload of the aircraft carrying it The distance it can glide after release Its overall weight category

From: Khagantak-243: Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb Trial Open full article →

14.

Consider the following statements about the reported details of Khagantak-243:

1.A company briefing described an intended range exceeding 400 kilometres.

2.The Sukhoi Su-30MKI was identified as the initial integration platform.

3.The Indian Air Force announced a successful drop trial on 2 September 2026.

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: Khagantak-243: Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb Trial Open full article →

15.

A successful drop trial of a guided weapon is not by itself evidence of operational readiness mainly because:

A drop trial does not involve the intended carrier aircraft Wider confidence needs consistent performance across relevant conditions, plus production quality and maintenance arrangements Trial results are always classified and cannot be assessed Guided weapons are exempt from acceptance testing

From: Khagantak-243: Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb Trial Open full article →

16.

Consider the following statements about Uparkot Fort:

1.It lies on the coast of the Gulf of Khambhat.

2.It stands in Junagadh in Gujarat's Saurashtra peninsula.

3.The Girnar hills lie towards 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: Uparkot Fort: Leopard Sighting Closes Junagadh Monument Open full article →

17.

Which one of the following pairs of structures inside Uparkot Fort are stepwell and well water structures?

Rani ki Vav and Sahastralinga Talav Dada Harir Vav and Kankaria Talav Modhera Kund and Sarkhej Roza Adi Kadi Vav and Navghan Kuvo

From: Uparkot Fort: Leopard Sighting Closes Junagadh Monument Open full article →

18.

Consider the following statements about the Uparkot complex and the September 2026 closure:

1.Gujarat Tourism associates the fort's early origins with the Mauryan period.

2.The complex includes Buddhist rock-cut caves and a former mosque.

3.The fort was closed permanently after the leopard sightings.

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: Uparkot Fort: Leopard Sighting Closes Junagadh Monument Open full article →

19.

Camera footage of a leopard inside a large fort complex is treated as limited evidence for reopening decisions because:

Camera images cannot identify the species involved Forest departments are barred from using camera records A record shows where and when the animal was seen but not its present location Leopards are unable to move within walled enclosures

From: Uparkot Fort: Leopard Sighting Closes Junagadh Monument Open full article →

20.

Consider the following statements about the Pacific Islands Forum:

1.It was established in 1971.

2.Its membership includes Australia and New Zealand.

3.All eighteen of its members are independent island nations.

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: Pacific Islands Forum: India at the 55th Leaders Meeting Open full article →

21.

Consider the following statements about India's participation in the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting:

1.India attended a dialogue session held at Koror in Palau.

2.India participates in the Forum as a full member.

3.India emphasised cooperation in healthcare, education, digital technology and climate resilience.

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: Pacific Islands Forum: India at the 55th Leaders Meeting Open full article →

22.

The Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation is a platform that:

Replaces the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Connects India with fourteen Pacific island countries Admits India as a voting member of the Pacific Islands Forum Coordinates fisheries licensing across the western Pacific

From: Pacific Islands Forum: India at the 55th Leaders Meeting Open full article →

23.

Consider the following statements about Palau:

1.It lies in Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean.

2.It lies southeast of the Philippines.

3.It lies southwest of Guam.

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: Pacific Islands Forum: India at the 55th Leaders Meeting Open full article →

24.

The 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent is best described as:

A defence pact among Pacific island states A fisheries subsidy programme funded by dialogue partners A treaty delimiting maritime boundaries in the Pacific A long-term regional framework linking ocean protection with development and climate resilience

From: Pacific Islands Forum: India at the 55th Leaders Meeting Open full article →

25.

Consider the following statements about Ponnaniyar Dam:

1.It lies near Pooncholai village in the Kadavoor hill region of Karur district.

2.It is built across the main channel of the Cauvery.

3.The district administration places it at the foot of Semmalai.

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: Ponnaniyar Dam: Solar Pumping for Cauvery Water Transfer Open full article →

26.

Consider the following statements about the proposed Cauvery water transfer:

1.The transfer would begin at Mayanur Barrage on the Cauvery.

2.Ponnaniyar and Kannuthu dams would receive the transferred water.

3.The proposal has already received final approval for construction.

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: Ponnaniyar Dam: Solar Pumping for Cauvery Water Transfer Open full article →

27.

The revised estimate of Rs 94 lakh reported for the Ponnaniyar proposal covers:

The construction cost of the entire transfer system Survey and investigation work supporting a detailed project report The purchase of solar panels for the pumping stations Annual electricity charges for pumping

From: Ponnaniyar Dam: Solar Pumping for Cauvery Water Transfer Open full article →

28.

The Food and Agriculture Organization cautions that cheaper solar-powered irrigation pumping can:

Raise the salinity of groundwater directly Reduce the total sunlight available for crops Make electricity supply to households unreliable Encourage unsustainable levels of water use

From: Ponnaniyar Dam: Solar Pumping for Cauvery Water Transfer Open full article →

29.

Consider the following statements about the Districts as Export Hubs initiative:

1.It began in August 2019.

2.The Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 included district-led export development in Chapter 3.

3.A focused implementation approach was introduced from 1 June 2026.

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: Districts as Export Hubs: District Plans and Phase One Open full article →

30.

Consider the following statements about the institutional arrangements for the initiative:

1.A District Export Promotion Committee usually has the District Collector as chairperson.

2.A designated regional authority of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade serves as co-chair.

3.The State Export Promotion Committee is headed by the State Chief Electoral Officer.

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: Districts as Export Hubs: District Plans and Phase One Open full article →

31.

Within the Districts as Export Hubs framework, implementation and coordination are anchored by:

The Reserve Bank of India The Directorate General of Foreign Trade The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises The Niti Aayog

From: Districts as Export Hubs: District Plans and Phase One Open full article →

32.

Consider the following statements about District Export Action Plans as of March 2026:

1.Draft plans had been prepared for 590 districts.

2.All of those draft plans had been formally adopted by their district committees.

3.Adoption creates an agreed local plan, while a draft only records proposed priorities.

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: Districts as Export Hubs: District Plans and Phase One Open full article →

33.

Which one of the following correctly describes the relationship between One District One Product and Districts as Export Hubs?

Districts as Export Hubs replaced One District One Product in 2023 Both restrict each district to exporting a single item One District One Product identifies distinctive local products, while Districts as Export Hubs has a wider export-development purpose Districts as Export Hubs is a funding scheme that finances One District One Product

From: Districts as Export Hubs: District Plans and Phase One Open full article →

34.

Consider the following statements about the fulvous whistling duck:

1.Its scientific name is Dendrocygna bicolor.

2.It belongs to the family Anatidae.

3.The word fulvous refers to a bluish-grey plumage.

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: Fulvous Whistling Duck: Rare Malappuram Wetland Record Open full article →

35.

The fulvous whistling duck is globally assessed as Least Concern. This means that:

It is common at every Indian wetland It cannot be recorded as a rare sighting anywhere Its habitat requires no protection Its worldwide extinction risk is low, which is a separate question from local rarity

From: Fulvous Whistling Duck: Rare Malappuram Wetland Record Open full article →

36.

Consider the following statements about the September 2026 record from Malappuram:

1.The birds were recorded at Ambalpadam in Cherumukku.

2.The account established that the species had bred at the site.

3.More than thirty birds were reported.

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: Fulvous Whistling Duck: Rare Malappuram Wetland Record Open full article →

37.

Which one of the following combinations is a useful field feature for identifying the fulvous whistling duck?

A short neck with bright green speculum and orange bill A long neck and legs with pale flank streaks and bluish-grey bill A crested head with a white collar and red legs A wholly black body with a yellow eye-ring

From: Fulvous Whistling Duck: Rare Malappuram Wetland Record Open full article →

38.

Consider the following statements about the habitat and feeding of the fulvous whistling duck:

1.It feeds only on fish caught in deep open water.

2.It uses freshwater marshes, shallow water and vegetated wetland edges.

3.Flooded agricultural fields can provide feeding habitat.

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: Fulvous Whistling Duck: Rare Malappuram Wetland Record Open full article →

39.

Allodynia is best defined as:

An increased response to a stimulus that is already normally painful Pain caused by a stimulus that does not normally provoke pain Complete loss of sensation in a limb Pain arising only from injury to the spinal cord

From: Cold Allodynia: Brain Pathway Behind Chemotherapy Pain Open full article →

40.

Consider the following statements about chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy:

1.It involves damage to nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.

2.Its symptoms are confined to complete loss of movement.

3.Sensory changes from it can interfere with ordinary daily tasks.

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: Cold Allodynia: Brain Pathway Behind Chemotherapy Pain Open full article →

41.

Consider the following statements about the brain circuit reported in the 2026 study:

1.The pathway ran from the lateral parabrachial nucleus to the parafascicular region of the thalamus.

2.The pathway became more responsive in the neuropathy model.

3.The neighbouring centromedian thalamic region was found to perform an identical role.

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: Cold Allodynia: Brain Pathway Behind Chemotherapy Pain Open full article →

42.

The researchers did not rely on recorded brain activity alone, and instead also activated and suppressed the circuit. This was mainly to:

Reduce the number of animals needed Confirm the published anatomy of the thalamus Shorten the duration of the experiments Move beyond correlation towards evidence of causation

From: Cold Allodynia: Brain Pathway Behind Chemotherapy Pain Open full article →

43.

Which one of the following correctly describes the standing of these findings for patients?

They identify a target for future treatment development, not an available therapy They establish a safe method of manipulating the circuit in people They justify stopping chemotherapy when cold sensitivity appears They show that reported symptoms need no clinical assessment

From: Cold Allodynia: Brain Pathway Behind Chemotherapy Pain Open full article →

44.

Sepsis is best defined as:

The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream An infection confined to the lungs Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a poorly controlled response to infection A permanent immune deficiency following antibiotic treatment

From: Sepsis and AMR: Rising Child Antibiotic Resistance Open full article →

45.

Consider the following statements about the World Health Organization's antibiotic classification:

1.The Access group is reserved for last-resort use against multidrug-resistant bacteria.

2.The Watch group needs closer attention because of its greater potential to select resistance.

3.The categories guide responsible antibiotic use rather than ranking drugs by strength.

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: Sepsis and AMR: Rising Child Antibiotic Resistance Open full article →

46.

Consider the following statements about the childhood resistance study published in JAMA Pediatrics on 20 July 2026:

1.It analysed 106,581 bacterial isolates from children aged up to eighteen years.

2.The records covered the period 2004 to 2022 across eighty-two countries.

3.It drew on the Antimicrobial Testing Leadership and Surveillance database.

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: Sepsis and AMR: Rising Child Antibiotic Resistance Open full article →

47.

Which one of the following statements about antimicrobial resistance is correct?

It is the microbe, not the patient's body, that becomes resistant to the medicine A patient's body develops resistance to antibiotics after repeated courses Resistance affects all antibiotics and all organisms to the same degree Antibiotic resistance concerns viruses and antiviral medicines

From: Sepsis and AMR: Rising Child Antibiotic Resistance Open full article →

48.

Consider the following statements about preventing sepsis and resistant infections:

1.Vaccination, clean water, sanitation and hand hygiene all reduce infections.

2.Hospitals need dependable infection-control practices and appropriate antibiotic use.

3.Functioning laboratories and reviewed resistance data support treatment policy.

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: Sepsis and AMR: Rising Child Antibiotic Resistance Open full article →