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 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 →

3.

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 →

4.

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 →

5.

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 →

6.

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 →

7.

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 →

8.

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 →

9.

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 →

10.

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 →