UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 5 October 2026

1.

Consider the following statements about creatine:

1.It is made by organs such as the liver and kidneys, and is also obtained from foods such as meat and fish.

2.Most of the body's creatine is stored in the liver.

3.Creatine monohydrate is the most widely studied form of creatine supplement.

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: Creatine: 12-Week Trial Finds Lean Tissue Gains in Adults 45-65 Open full article →

2.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Creatine supplementation is better supported for prolonged endurance events than for repeated short bursts of high-intensity exercise.

Statement-II: Phosphocreatine stored in muscle rapidly regenerates adenosine triphosphate (ATP) during brief, intense effort.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is not correct Statement-I is not correct, but Statement-II is correct

From: Creatine: 12-Week Trial Finds Lean Tissue Gains in Adults 45-65 Open full article →

3.

Consider the following statements about clinical trials:

1.In a double-blind trial, neither participants nor researchers know who gets the active intervention.

2.A placebo is an inactive substance that looks like, and is given in the same way as, the treatment being tested.

3.If participants choose whether to exercise, comparing exercisers with non-exercisers is as unbiased as a randomised comparison.

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: Creatine: 12-Week Trial Finds Lean Tissue Gains in Adults 45-65 Open full article →

4.

With reference to measuring changes in the body, consider the following statements:

1.For the same mass, muscle occupies a larger volume than fat.

2.Lean mass measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) includes organs and body water, not just skeletal muscle.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

From: Creatine: 12-Week Trial Finds Lean Tissue Gains in Adults 45-65 Open full article →

5.

Consider the following statements:

1.Creatinine is a waste product of muscle metabolism that the kidneys filter out of the blood.

2.Blood creatinine levels are used mainly to assess how well the liver is working.

3.Creatine is a protein made up of long chains of amino acids.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

From: Creatine: 12-Week Trial Finds Lean Tissue Gains in Adults 45-65 Open full article →

6.

Consider the following statements about terms used in court proceedings:

1.A court takes up a matter suo motu only after an aggrieved party files a petition.

2.An amicus curiae is someone, usually a lawyer, who assists the court in a case.

3.An affidavit is a written statement of facts made on oath.

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: Central Secretariat Library: Supreme Court Seeks Relocation Plan Open full article →

7.

In the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, the entry 'Libraries, museums and other similar institutions controlled or financed by the State' is found in:

The Union List The Concurrent List The State List None of the three Lists, as it is a residuary subject

From: Central Secretariat Library: Supreme Court Seeks Relocation Plan Open full article →

8.

Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court of India:

1.Article 129 makes it a court of record with power to punish for contempt of itself.

2.Article 142 lets it pass orders needed for complete justice in a pending matter.

3.Article 144 requires all civil and judicial authorities in India to act in its aid.

4.Article 145 lets it frame procedural rules without the President's approval.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1, 2 and 3 only 1 and 2 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

From: Central Secretariat Library: Supreme Court Seeks Relocation Plan Open full article →

9.

With reference to the preservation of books and paper records, consider the following statements:

1.Relative humidity above about 60 per cent raises the risk of mould growth on books.

2.Storing books in very dry air, below about 30 per cent relative humidity, carries no risk of damage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

From: Central Secretariat Library: Supreme Court Seeks Relocation Plan Open full article →

10.

Consider the following statements about the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and its Doomsday Clock:

1.The Bulletin was founded in 1945 by scientists who had helped develop the first atomic weapons.

2.The Clock's setting is a statistical forecast of the chance of nuclear war in the coming year.

3.Climate change and disruptive technologies, not only nuclear weapons, now shape the Clock's setting.

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: Nuclear Notebook: India May Have Assembled Up to 190 Warheads Open full article →

11.

Consider the following statements about India's nuclear doctrine made public in 2003:

1.It adopts a posture of 'No First Use' of nuclear weapons.

2.The National Security Adviser chairs the Nuclear Command Authority's Political Council.

3.It rules out a nuclear response to a major biological or chemical weapons attack.

4.It commits to non-use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 1 and 4 only

From: Nuclear Notebook: India May Have Assembled Up to 190 Warheads Open full article →

12.

Under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), a 'nuclear-weapon State' is one that:

is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council possesses nuclear delivery systems on land, at sea and in the air has placed all its nuclear facilities under international safeguards had manufactured and exploded a nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive device before 1 January 1967

From: Nuclear Notebook: India May Have Assembled Up to 190 Warheads Open full article →

13.

Consider the following statements about nuclear materials:

1.Natural uranium consists mostly of the fissile isotope uranium-235.

2.Plutonium-239 is formed in nuclear reactors when uranium-238 absorbs a neutron.

3.Both uranium-235 and plutonium-239 are fissile isotopes.

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: Nuclear Notebook: India May Have Assembled Up to 190 Warheads Open full article →

14.

Consider the following statements about the wood of a tree trunk:

1.Sapwood is the outer band of wood, next to the bark, that actively conducts sap.

2.Heartwood lies inside the sapwood and is usually darker in colour.

3.Extractives that give many timbers their natural resistance to decay are deposited mainly in the sapwood.

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: Sal Heartwood Borer: Felling of 1.47 Lakh Trees Approved in MP Open full article →

15.

Consider the following statements about sal (Shorea robusta):

1.It belongs to the family Dipterocarpaceae.

2.It is endemic to the Western Ghats.

3.It grows mainly in tropical areas with a pronounced dry season.

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: Sal Heartwood Borer: Felling of 1.47 Lakh Trees Approved in MP Open full article →

16.

Consider the following statements about the sal heartwood borer (Hoplocerambyx spinicornis):

1.It is a longhorn beetle of the family Cerambycidae.

2.Its adults bore deep into the heartwood to lay their eggs.

3.It passes through egg, larva, pupa and adult stages.

4.Its adults emerge with the onset of the monsoon rains.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

From: Sal Heartwood Borer: Felling of 1.47 Lakh Trees Approved in MP Open full article →

17.

With reference to the control of the sal heartwood borer, consider the following statements:

1.Sanitation felling removes heavily infested trees that would otherwise keep supporting the pest's life cycle.

2.In a trap-tree operation, freshly felled sal is used to attract adult beetles, which are then collected.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

From: Sal Heartwood Borer: Felling of 1.47 Lakh Trees Approved in MP Open full article →

18.

Consider the following statements about tropical deciduous forests in India:

1.They are the most widespread forests in India and are also called monsoon forests.

2.Teak and sal are among the main species of the moist deciduous forests.

3.In the dry deciduous forests, trees keep their leaves through the dry season.

4.Tendu, palas and khair are common trees of the dry deciduous forests.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 1, 2 and 4 only

From: Sal Heartwood Borer: Felling of 1.47 Lakh Trees Approved in MP Open full article →

19.

Consider the following statements about the rivers of the lower Ganga delta:

1.The Ganga splits into two distributaries, the Bhagirathi and the Padma.

2.The Churni and the Ichamati both branch from the Mathabhanga in the Nadia district of West Bengal.

3.The Ichamati forms the India-Bangladesh boundary along its entire course.

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: Ichamati River: Taki's Joint Durga Immersion Tradition Fades Open full article →

20.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: In the tidal lower delta, heavy rain that coincides with high tide can worsen flooding farther inland.

Statement-II: A high tide raises water levels at the lower end of the rivers and slows the outflow of drainage water to the sea.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is not correct Statement-I is not correct, but Statement-II is correct

From: Ichamati River: Taki's Joint Durga Immersion Tradition Fades Open full article →

21.

Consider the following statements about the India-Bangladesh border:

1.It is longer than India's land border with any other country.

2.It runs along five Indian States: West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

3.The 2015 exchange of enclaves with Bangladesh was effected by a constitutional amendment.

4.West Bengal shares an international border with no country other than Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

From: Ichamati River: Taki's Joint Durga Immersion Tradition Fades Open full article →

22.

Consider the following statements:

1.'Durga Puja in Kolkata' is on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

2.This list is maintained under UNESCO's 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

3.The immersion of the idols marks the opening of Durga Puja.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

From: Ichamati River: Taki's Joint Durga Immersion Tradition Fades Open full article →

23.

Consider the following statements about coral bleaching:

1.Corals bleach when stress makes them expel the microscopic algae, called zooxanthellae, that live in their tissues.

2.A bleached coral is still alive and can recover if the stress eases.

3.Besides unusually warm water, pollution and exposure to air during extreme low tides can also cause bleaching.

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: Tuvalu: An Estimated 99.9% of Its Coral Died in 2024 Heatwave Open full article →

24.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Tropical reef-building corals grow mainly in shallow, clear water.

Statement-II: The zooxanthellae in their tissues need sunlight for photosynthesis.

Statement-III: Coral larvae can settle and start a reef only on soft, sandy sea floors.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I Only one of Statement-II and Statement-III is correct and that is the explanation of Statement-I Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

From: Tuvalu: An Estimated 99.9% of Its Coral Died in 2024 Heatwave Open full article →

25.

According to the subsidence theory proposed by Charles Darwin, an atoll forms when:

falling sea levels during ice ages wear down island platforms, on which corals regrow as the sea rises a submarine coral platform is lifted above sea level by tectonic uplift waves erode the centre of a limestone island, leaving a ring of rock around a lagoon a fringing reef keeps growing upward while the volcanic island it surrounds slowly sinks, leaving a ring of reef around a lagoon

From: Tuvalu: An Estimated 99.9% of Its Coral Died in 2024 Heatwave Open full article →

26.

Consider the following statements about Tuvalu:

1.It lies in the Pacific Ocean, roughly midway between Hawaii and Australia.

2.It belongs to Melanesia, the island region that includes Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

3.Its capital, Funafuti, is an atoll.

4.It is a member of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), a group open only to island nations.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

From: Tuvalu: An Estimated 99.9% of Its Coral Died in 2024 Heatwave Open full article →

27.

Consider the following statements about sea-level rise:

1.Melting floating sea ice raises sea level as much as melting an equal mass of ice on land.

2.Seawater expands as it warms, which raises sea level.

3.On low-lying atolls, seawater washing over the land can contaminate the freshwater lens beneath the 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: Tuvalu: An Estimated 99.9% of Its Coral Died in 2024 Heatwave Open full article →

28.

Consider the following statements about rock art:

1.A petroglyph is made by pecking, carving, scraping or grinding a rock surface.

2.A pictograph is an image painted on a rock surface with pigment.

3.Petroglyphs and pictographs are distinguished by age, petroglyphs always being the older.

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: Peralam-Kozhummal: Petroglyphs Found Near Kannur Umbrella Stones Open full article →

29.

Match List I with List II:

List I (Dating method)

A. Radiocarbon dating

B. Thermoluminescence dating

C. Dendrochronology

D. Potassium-argon dating

List II (Typically used to date)

1.Volcanic rock

2.Annual growth rings in wood

3.Pottery, to the time it was last heated

4.Organic remains such as charcoal and bone

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1 A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4 A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

From: Peralam-Kozhummal: Petroglyphs Found Near Kannur Umbrella Stones Open full article →

30.

Consider the following statements about dating rock art:

1.Where one carving cuts across another, the carving that cuts across is the later of the two.

2.Such superimposition shows both the order in which marks were made and the number of years between them.

3.On its own, the degree of repatination, the re-darkening of a carved surface, gives only a relative indication of age.

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: Peralam-Kozhummal: Petroglyphs Found Near Kannur Umbrella Stones Open full article →

31.

With reference to megalithic monuments in India, consider the following statements:

1.Many megalithic burials in central and south India date to the first millennium before the Common Era (BCE).

2.In many megalithic burials, the dead were buried with iron tools and weapons.

3.Umbrella stones in Keralam (formerly Kerala) are megalithic monuments associated with burials.

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: Peralam-Kozhummal: Petroglyphs Found Near Kannur Umbrella Stones Open full article →

32.

Consider the following statements about the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps):

1.It is listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

2.It is listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

3.It is listed as Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

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: Great Indian Bustard: Two Captive-Reared Males Released at Sam Open full article →

33.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Overhead power lines are a major cause of death for the Great Indian Bustard.

Statement-II: The bird has poor frontal vision, so it often fails to see power lines ahead of it in time.

Statement-III: Being heavy, the bird is unable to manoeuvre around power lines at close range.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I Only one of Statement-II and Statement-III is correct and that is the explanation of Statement-I Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

From: Great Indian Bustard: Two Captive-Reared Males Released at Sam Open full article →

34.

Consider the following statements about the Great Indian Bustard:

1.It inhabits open, semi-arid grasslands.

2.It nests high in trees to keep its eggs away from ground predators.

3.A female generally lays a single egg in a breeding attempt.

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: Great Indian Bustard: Two Captive-Reared Males Released at Sam Open full article →

35.

Consider the following statements about Desert National Park in Rajasthan:

1.It lies in the Jaisalmer and Barmer districts, in the Thar Desert.

2.Its final notification as a national park has been issued, so it is no longer a sanctuary in law.

3.Sewan grass (Lasiurus sindicus) is an important part of its grassland habitat.

4.The houbara bustard visits it as a winter migrant.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 3 only 2 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only

From: Great Indian Bustard: Two Captive-Reared Males Released at Sam Open full article →

36.

Consider the following statements about the Great Indian Bustard:

1.It is the State bird of Rajasthan.

2.It is listed in Appendix I of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS).

3.It is a winter visitor to India that breeds in Central Asia.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

From: Great Indian Bustard: Two Captive-Reared Males Released at Sam Open full article →

37.

Consider the following statements about the Ramappa (Rudreshwara) Temple in Telangana:

1.Its main structure is built of sandstone, a sedimentary rock.

2.Its carved beams and pillars are of marble, a metamorphic rock.

3.Its sculptures are noted for illustrating regional dance customs.

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: Ramappa Temple: Activists Oppose Coal Mine 5 km Downstream Open full article →

38.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The vimana (tower) of the Ramappa Temple was built of lightweight porous bricks.

Statement-II: Lighter bricks reduced the weight carried by the temple's roof structures.

Statement-III: The temple stands close to the Ramappa Cheruvu, a reservoir built in the Kakatiya period.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I Only one of Statement-II and Statement-III is correct and that is the explanation of Statement-I Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

From: Ramappa Temple: Activists Oppose Coal Mine 5 km Downstream Open full article →

39.

Consider the following statements about World Heritage properties:

1.A buffer zone is not part of the inscribed property itself.

2.Every property must have a buffer zone before it can be inscribed.

3.Buffer zone changes after inscription go to the World Heritage Committee as minor boundary modifications.

4.The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) evaluates cultural nominations.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 4 only 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

From: Ramappa Temple: Activists Oppose Coal Mine 5 km Downstream Open full article →

40.

Consider the following statements about heritage under the Constitution of India:

1.Valuing and preserving the rich heritage of our composite culture is a Fundamental Right.

2.Article 49 obliges the State to protect monuments of national importance declared by or under law made by Parliament.

3.Monuments declared by or under law made by Parliament to be of national importance are a Union List subject.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

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41.

When groundwater is pumped from a well or an excavation, the water table around it is drawn down into a funnel shape. This is known as:

a cone of depression a perched water table an artesian condition a groundwater divide

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42.

Consider the following statements about the Group of Seven (G7):

1.Its members are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

2.It is an informal forum without a permanent secretariat.

3.The European Union takes part in its meetings, although it is not one of the seven members.

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: G7 Oil Stock Release: 100 Million Barrels Over Four Months Open full article →

43.

Consider the following statements about the International Energy Agency (IEA):

1.It was set up in response to the oil crisis of 1973-74.

2.It was set up within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) framework.

3.Its 90-day stockholding rule is based on a member's total oil consumption.

4.Its emergency system targets short-term supply disruptions, not long-term oil prices.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 1, 2 and 4 only

From: G7 Oil Stock Release: 100 Million Barrels Over Four Months Open full article →

44.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Releasing crude oil from emergency stocks does not immediately add an equal volume of diesel to the market.

Statement-II: Diesel is widely used in freight transport, farming, construction and backup power generation.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is not correct Statement-I is not correct, but Statement-II is correct

From: G7 Oil Stock Release: 100 Million Barrels Over Four Months Open full article →

45.

India's strategic crude oil reserves at Visakhapatnam, Mangaluru and Padur are:

stored in above-ground steel tanks as part of the commercial inventory of public sector refiners stored in underground rock caverns and managed by a subsidiary of the Oil Industry Development Board held abroad in storage leased from member countries of the International Energy Agency stored in depleted offshore oil fields operated by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

From: G7 Oil Stock Release: 100 Million Barrels Over Four Months Open full article →