UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 11 October 2026

1.

Consider the following statements about the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve:

1.Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks form its core areas.

2.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognises these two parks as two separate World Heritage properties.

3.Besides the two parks, it includes agricultural land, community land and alpine meadows.

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: Nanda Devi: Landslide-Prone Zones Nearly Doubled Since 2015 Open full article →

2.

Consider the following statements about the Central Asian Flyway initiative under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS):

1.It covers waterbirds, landbirds and raptors.

2.It was formally established at a CMS Conference of the Parties held in Samarkand.

3.Its Coordinating Unit is hosted by the Government of Uzbekistan.

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 Asian Flyway: Online Hub Launched to Share Bird Records Open full article →

3.

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana:

1.It targets 100 districts selected for gaps in agricultural productivity, cropping intensity and access to credit.

2.It creates a new standalone fund that replaces the existing Central schemes in the selected districts.

3.At least one district was to be selected from every State.

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: Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Average Score Up 28.04 Points Open full article →

4.

Consider the following statements about the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):

1.The Prime Minister is its Chairperson, ex officio.

2.It can have up to nine other members, nominated by the Chairperson.

3.Its Vice-Chairperson is appointed in addition to these nine 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: NDMA: Amended Law Requires National Plan Review Every Three Years Open full article →

5.

Consider the following statements about the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV):

1.The body clears the virus completely once the first illness is over.

2.It belongs to the herpesvirus family and is also called human herpesvirus 4.

3.It spreads mainly through saliva.

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: Epstein-Barr Virus: Group 1 Carcinogen That Infects Most People Open full article →

6.

Consider the following statements about Karwar, the site of Project Seabird:

1.Goa lies to the south of Uttara Kannada district.

2.Karwar is the headquarters of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.

3.Karwar lies on the Arabian Sea coast, with the Western Ghats rising inland.

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: Project Seabird: Phase IIA Planned for 32 Ships and Submarines Open full article →

7.

Which one of the following vultures found in India does NOT belong to the genus Gyps?

White-rumped vulture Slender-billed vulture Himalayan griffon Red-headed vulture

From: Red-Headed Vulture: Sighting at About 2,650 Metres Near Munsiyari Open full article →

8.

Consider the following statements about Panama:

1.It shares land borders with Costa Rica and Colombia.

2.The Caribbean Sea lies to its north and the Pacific Ocean to its south.

3.Its capital, Panama City, lies on the Caribbean coast.

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: Panama: Preliminary Magnitude 7.7 Quake Damages Hotel and Church Open full article →

9.

Consider the following statements about the Indian Navy's next-generation offshore patrol vessels:

1.The 11 vessels ordered in 2023 are being built by Goa Shipyard Limited and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).

2.The launch of a vessel marks its commissioning into naval service.

3.Their roles include search and rescue, anti-piracy operations and protection of offshore assets.

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: Shreyas: Third of GRSE's Four Next-Gen Patrol Vessels Launched Open full article →

10.

Consider the following statements about the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC):

1.It is a statutory body set up under an Act of Parliament.

2.It functions under the Ministry of Textiles.

3.Its functions include training, supply of raw materials, marketing and quality standards.

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: KVIC: Khadi Spinning and Weaving Wages Revised From April 2025 Open full article →