UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 26 October 2026

1.

Consider the following statements about a tree-fungus root partnership:

1.Fungal threads can extend beyond the root surface into the soil.

2.The fungus supplies photosynthetic sugars to the tree.

3.The association can help the tree obtain water and minerals.

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: Rugda Mushroom: Forest Ecology and Tribal Livelihoods in Jharkhand Open full article →

2.

Consider the following statements about pumped-storage hydropower:

1.Charging uses electricity to raise water to a higher reservoir.

2.The plant produces more electricity each cycle than pumping consumes.

3.Water released downhill can drive a turbine during discharge.

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: Saidongar-1: Forest Dispute Around a 3,000 MW Pumped-Storage Project Open full article →

3.

Consider the following statements about the Standard Model of particle physics:

1.It describes electromagnetic, strong and weak interactions.

2.It already provides a complete quantum description of gravity.

3.Its incompleteness does not erase its success within tested domains.

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: Ashoke Sen Receives the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal Open full article →

4.

Consider the following statements about a perennial flowering shrub:

1.Perennial means it completes its entire life in one growing season.

2.Flowering and fruiting can occur during particular seasons.

3.Repeated visits can help researchers compare its reproductive features.

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: Osbeckia assamensis: A Newly Described Plant from Manas Open full article →

5.

Consider the following statements about ski-jump carrier operations:

1.A ski-jump assists an aircraft during take-off.

2.Arresting wires bring returning aircraft to a stop.

3.The ski-jump is the equipment that stops a landing aircraft.

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: Rafale Marine Trials: Preparing for Carrier Operations on INS Vikrant Open full article →

6.

Consider the following statements about the Hindu Kush Himalaya:

1.It is a mountain region extending across national boundaries.

2.Upstream changes can affect downstream communities.

3.Regional cooperation removes the need to consider local conditions.

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: G.B. Pant Institute and ICIMOD: Coordinating Himalayan Research Open full article →

7.

Consider the following statements about the Golden Triangle:

1.It concerns the area where Myanmar, Thailand and Laos meet.

2.It is the same three-country grouping as India, Myanmar and Bangladesh.

3.Myanmar is relevant to both groupings.

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: Operation Trident Targets a Cross-Border Drug Network and Its Finances Open full article →

8.

Consider the following statements about a selected hospital study:

1.Its percentage applies automatically to all residents of the country.

2.The entry criteria help define the population to which its results refer.

3.The denominator should remain attached to any reported percentage.

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: Indian Hospital Study Highlights Gaps in Recognising Melioidosis Open full article →

9.

Consider the following statements about the Democratic Republic of the Congo:

1.It is a different country from the Republic of the Congo.

2.It has a short outlet to the Atlantic Ocean.

3.Kinshasa and Bunia are alternative names for the same city.

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: DRC Begins a Bundibugyo Vaccine Trial During an Ebola Outbreak Open full article →

10.

Consider the following statements about a newly observed tiger litter:

1.The sighting establishes reproduction and survival up to that observation.

2.Every observed cub is already an independent breeding adult.

3.Later survival and movement affect the litter's contribution to the population.

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: Three Cubs Reported at Ranthambore: Survival and Habitat Connectivity Open full article →