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Thursday, 8 October 2026

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Consider the following statements about tuberculosis (TB):

1.It is caused by bacteria and most often affects the lungs, although it can affect other organs too.

2.A person with TB infection who has not developed TB disease cannot spread TB to others.

3.A positive tuberculin skin test on its own confirms that a person has active TB disease.

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: JOSH Teams: Youth-Led TB Outreach Launched in 55 Districts Open full article →

Consider the following statements about District Councils under the Sixth Schedule:

1.They can make laws on the inheritance of property, marriage and divorce, and social customs.

2.Their law-making power over land extends to reserved forests.

3.Their laws under paragraph 3 have no effect until the Governor assents to them.

4.They can assess and collect land revenue in their districts.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Garo Hills Council: Another Six-Month Term Extension Approved Open full article →

Consider the following statements about the Hidimba Temple at Manali:

1.Its roof rises in four tiers: three square timber-tiled roofs topped by a conical brass roof.

2.Its sanctum encloses a large natural rock that is the focus of worship.

3.Its pagoda-style roof shows that it was built as a Buddhist monastery.

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: Hidimba Temple: President Murmu Visits Manali's 1553 Shrine Open full article →

Consider the following statements about canine distemper virus (CDV):

1.Besides dogs, it can infect other carnivores such as foxes, mustelids and large cats.

2.It is readily transmitted from infected animals to humans.

3.There is no specific cure, and treatment relies on supportive care.

4.It spreads mainly through airborne droplets from the secretions of infected animals.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Canine Distemper: Tigress With Suspected Infection Dies in Kanha Open full article →

Consider the following statements about international bodies in civil aviation:

1.The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has its headquarters in Geneva.

2.The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a trade association whose members are airlines, not States.

3.ICAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations through which States cooperate on civil aviation.

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: Mumbai Airport: IATA Urges Consultation on Terminal 1 Rebuild Open full article →

Consider the following statements about drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB):

1.Multidrug-resistant TB resists at least isoniazid and rifampicin.

2.Incorrect prescription, poor-quality drugs or stopping treatment early can cause resistance.

3.Drug-resistant TB arises only during treatment and never spreads between people.

4.Rapid molecular tests can detect drug resistance as well as the TB bacteria.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: JOSH Teams: Youth-Led TB Outreach Launched in 55 Districts Open full article →

With reference to a District Council under the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1.Its elected members hold office for five years, unless the Council is dissolved earlier.

2.The Governor can extend its term only while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation.

3.Its members nominated by the Governor hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.

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: Garo Hills Council: Another Six-Month Term Extension Approved Open full article →

Match List I with List II:

List I (Region of Himachal Pradesh)

A. Kullu valley

B. Chamba valley

C. Kinnaur

D. Lahaul

List II (River)

1.Ravi

2.Beas

3.Chandra and Bhaga

4.Sutlej

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

From: Hidimba Temple: President Murmu Visits Manali's 1553 Shrine Open full article →

Consider the following diseases:

1.Canine distemper

2.Measles

3.Mumps

4.Rinderpest

How many of the above are caused by viruses of the genus Morbillivirus?

Only one Only two Only three All four

From: Canine Distemper: Tigress With Suspected Infection Dies in Kanha Open full article →

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Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is identified by the codes BOM and VABB. With reference to the coding systems of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which one of the following statements is correct?

BOM is an ICAO location indicator, and VABB is an IATA location code Both are IATA codes, BOM for the city and VABB for the airport BOM is an IATA location code, and VABB is an ICAO location indicator Both are ICAO location indicators, BOM for civil and VABB for military flights

From: Mumbai Airport: IATA Urges Consultation on Terminal 1 Rebuild Open full article →

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