UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 27 October 2026

1.

Consider the following statements about an occasional bird sighting at a wetland:

1.It can show that birds used the site at the time of observation.

2.One temporary visit does not establish a permanent migration change.

3.Repeated observations help assess how long the site supports the birds.

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: Greater Flamingos at Veeranam Put Changing Feeding Habitats in Focus Open full article →

2.

Consider the following statements about wetland feeding conditions:

1.Water depth can influence which feeding areas are accessible.

2.Rainfall is the only influence on a reservoir's water level.

3.Food availability can influence bird use of a wetland.

4.Every receding water level necessarily benefits every bird species.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Greater Flamingos at Veeranam Put Changing Feeding Habitats in Focus Open full article →

3.

Which one of the following is a key feature of flamingo feeding?

Tearing large mammals with hooked claws Extracting nectar with a long hollow tongue Filtering small food particles from water with a specialised bill Drilling into tree trunks to reach insect larvae

From: Greater Flamingos at Veeranam Put Changing Feeding Habitats in Focus Open full article →

4.

Consider the following statements about a species' conservation status:

1.A global category alone establishes the condition of every local habitat.

2.A globally widespread bird can still face the loss of an individual feeding site.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Greater Flamingos at Veeranam Put Changing Feeding Habitats in Focus Open full article →

5.

Consider the following statements about immersive technologies:

1.Virtual reality can present a surrounding digital environment.

2.Augmented reality adds digital content to a view of the physical world.

3.Mixed reality can allow physical and digital objects to interact.

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: India's Immersive Technology Forecast: Experiences, Skills and Evidence Open full article →

6.

Consider the following statements about a market forecast:

1.A projection for a future year is the same as revenue already earned.

2.The forecast should be read with its starting year and market definition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: India's Immersive Technology Forecast: Experiences, Skills and Evidence Open full article →

7.

What most clearly distinguishes a digital twin from a static three-dimensional picture?

Its inability to be updated after creation The use of bright colours on a display The absence of any physical system being represented Its link to a real system and relevant data about that system

From: India's Immersive Technology Forecast: Experiences, Skills and Evidence Open full article →

8.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: An immersive lesson does not automatically improve learning.

Statement-II: A convincing visual experience and educational effectiveness are different outcomes.

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: India's Immersive Technology Forecast: Experiences, Skills and Evidence Open full article →

9.

Consider the following statements about a nephron:

1.The glomerulus filters fluid and small substances from blood.

2.The tubule returns needed substances to the blood.

3.Filtration and reabsorption are identical processes.

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: Kidney-Drug Research in Adults Over 80: Benefits and Evidence Limits Open full article →

10.

Consider the following statements about sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors:

1.They act on a kidney transport process.

2.Inhibition can allow more glucose to leave through urine.

3.Their clinical role is necessarily confined to lowering blood sugar.

4.Every product and patient necessarily has identical approved uses and risks.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Kidney-Drug Research in Adults Over 80: Benefits and Evidence Limits Open full article →

11.

Consider the following statements about a health-record comparison:

1.Researchers necessarily assign treatment randomly.

2.Matching can improve comparability in recorded characteristics.

3.Unrecorded differences can still influence the observed association.

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: Kidney-Drug Research in Adults Over 80: Benefits and Evidence Limits Open full article →

12.

A relative reduction in an outcome is different from a percentage-point reduction because:

It measures only the total number of hospitals It compares the change with a reference risk rather than giving only the absolute gap It proves that every patient benefits by the same amount It removes the need to state the period of observation

From: Kidney-Drug Research in Adults Over 80: Benefits and Evidence Limits Open full article →

13.

Consider the following statements about hydroseeding:

1.It can spray a mixture containing water, seeds and mulch.

2.Early plant cover proves that a mature ecosystem has already recovered.

3.It can assist vegetation establishment on difficult-to-plant surfaces.

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: Hydroseeding at West Bokaro: Plant Cover and Mine Restoration Open full article →

14.

Consider the following statements about restoring a disturbed mine slope:

1.Mulch can help protect the surface and retain moisture.

2.Growing roots can contribute to holding surface soil.

3.Green cover alone establishes the safety of every deep slope layer.

4.Site conditions and suitable plant choices affect restoration.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Hydroseeding at West Bokaro: Plant Cover and Mine Restoration Open full article →

15.

Consider the following statements about evaluating mine restoration:

1.Plant survival after the initial growing period is useful evidence.

2.The area sprayed alone establishes the recovery of local biodiversity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Hydroseeding at West Bokaro: Plant Cover and Mine Restoration Open full article →

16.

Which observation would most directly strengthen an assessment of ecological recovery on restored mine land?

The colour of a spraying vehicle Only the date on which work was announced Only the quantity of mixture purchased Sustained plant survival and the return of suitable ecological functions

From: Hydroseeding at West Bokaro: Plant Cover and Mine Restoration Open full article →

17.

Consider the following statements about an air-quality index:

1.It is a summary indicator based on specified pollutant measurements.

2.Its value alone identifies every emission source contributing to the mixture.

3.Chemical analysis can add information beyond the index value.

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: Delhi's Air-Pollution Laboratory Links Chemical Evidence with Targeted Action Open full article →

18.

Consider the following statements about atmospheric particles:

1.Some are emitted directly by a source.

2.Some form in the atmosphere through chemical processes.

3.A wind change can alter which sources influence a location.

4.A fall in concentration always proves a permanent fall in emissions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Delhi's Air-Pollution Laboratory Links Chemical Evidence with Targeted Action Open full article →

19.

Consider the following statements about source apportionment:

1.It estimates contributions from different pollution sources.

2.Its conclusions depend on observations and assumptions.

3.It makes emission-control decisions unnecessary.

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: Delhi's Air-Pollution Laboratory Links Chemical Evidence with Targeted Action Open full article →

20.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: A new pollution laboratory does not itself demonstrate reduced public exposure.

Statement-II: Exposure reductions still depend on effective action and assessment.

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: Delhi's Air-Pollution Laboratory Links Chemical Evidence with Targeted Action Open full article →

21.

Consider the following statements about Phuket:

1.It is in southern Thailand.

2.It lies on the Andaman Sea side of the peninsula.

3.It is an inland plateau without a coastline.

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: Phuket Flash Floods: Risks Across Hills, Settlements and Waterways Open full article →

22.

Consider the following statements about flash flooding:

1.It can involve a rapid rise in water with little response time.

2.The same rainfall total always produces identical flooding at different sites.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Phuket Flash Floods: Risks Across Hills, Settlements and Waterways Open full article →

23.

Consider the following statements about runoff:

1.Impervious surfaces can reduce infiltration into the ground.

2.Blocked waterways can worsen local flooding.

3.Steep slopes guarantee that settlements below cannot flood.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

From: Phuket Flash Floods: Risks Across Hills, Settlements and Waterways Open full article →

24.

Why can water and debris from an upland slope create a hazard for a settlement below?

Sediment cannot be carried by flowing water Flood risk ends whenever the rainfall has paused Runoff can move quickly downhill and carry mud or rocks into drainage routes An island has no land-based catchments

From: Phuket Flash Floods: Risks Across Hills, Settlements and Waterways Open full article →

25.

Consider the following statements about an infrastructure investment trust:

1.It pools investment to hold infrastructure assets.

2.A unit holder must personally operate each road or transmission asset.

3.Holding a unit does not guarantee the same future income in every period.

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: Infrastructure Investment Trusts and the Financing of Operating Assets Open full article →

26.

Consider the following statements about infrastructure finance:

1.A completed asset can continue to require operation and maintenance.

2.Debt costs can affect cash remaining for distribution.

3.Releasing capital from operating assets can support further investment.

4.More investors by itself proves guaranteed future returns.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

From: Infrastructure Investment Trusts and the Financing of Operating Assets Open full article →

27.

Consider the following statements about an infrastructure trust's cash flows:

1.Gross asset revenue is always identical to cash available for distribution.

2.Operating conditions can affect income from the assets.

3.Investors need to examine risk as well as distributions.

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: Infrastructure Investment Trusts and the Financing of Operating Assets Open full article →

28.

What is the central idea of monetising an operating infrastructure asset?

Releasing capital tied up in an existing asset through an appropriate financial arrangement Eliminating the need to maintain the asset Proving that its future revenue cannot change Converting every unit holder into the asset's engineer

From: Infrastructure Investment Trusts and the Financing of Operating Assets Open full article →

29.

Consider the following statements about conservation translocation:

1.Moving an animal and restoring a self-sustaining population are different outcomes.

2.An animal's release proves it will settle within the administrative boundary of that site.

3.Follow-up monitoring can help assess its response to release.

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: A Tigress Moves from Buxa to Raimona Across Connected Forests Open full article →

30.

Consider the following statements about a radio collar:

1.Location records alone prove that a relocated animal has reproduced.

2.It can help staff follow an animal across protected-area boundaries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: A Tigress Moves from Buxa to Raimona Across Connected Forests Open full article →

31.

Consider the following statements about forest connectivity:

1.Roads, settlements and habitat gaps can influence a wildlife connection.

2.A functioning connection needs usable habitat, not merely a line on a map.

3.Local livelihoods and safety are relevant to managing connected landscapes.

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: A Tigress Moves from Buxa to Raimona Across Connected Forests Open full article →

32.

A tiger crossing from one protected area to another most directly demonstrates:

That both areas must have the same legal designation That the observed animal used a connection between parts of the landscape That every translocation objective has been achieved That no further monitoring is needed

From: A Tigress Moves from Buxa to Raimona Across Connected Forests Open full article →

33.

Consider the following statements about spinal muscular atrophy:

1.It affects motor neurons that control muscle movement.

2.Muscle atrophy means wasting of muscle tissue.

3.Its effects are necessarily limited to walking.

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: Keralam's SMA Medicine Dispute: Affordability, Evidence and Patient Trust Open full article →

34.

Consider the following statements about autosomal recessive inheritance:

1.Parents carrying one affected copy can be free of symptoms.

2.A child cannot be affected unless both parents visibly show the disease.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Keralam's SMA Medicine Dispute: Affordability, Evidence and Patient Trust Open full article →

35.

Consider the following statements about a generic medicine:

1.Its active ingredient and every other product characteristic are identical concepts.

2.Bioequivalence concerns comparable availability at the rate and extent relevant to the medicine.

3.A scientifically justified waiver means a regulatory requirement is addressed by a defined alternative basis.

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: Keralam's SMA Medicine Dispute: Affordability, Evidence and Patient Trust Open full article →

36.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: A suspected adverse-reaction report does not by itself prove that the medicine caused the event.

Statement-II: Reports can identify issues needing further assessment.

Statement-III: Every event after medicine use must have been caused by that medicine.

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: Keralam's SMA Medicine Dispute: Affordability, Evidence and Patient Trust Open full article →

37.

Consider the following statements about Acceptance of Necessity in defence procurement:

1.It is an in-principle administrative approval of a requirement.

2.It proves that the full procurement contract has been paid for.

3.Later evaluation and contracting remain distinct stages.

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: Defence Acquisition Council Gives In-Principle Approval to Rs 2.12 Lakh Crore Proposals Open full article →

38.

Consider the following statements about procurement finance:

1.An estimated package value necessarily equals expenditure already incurred.

2.Approval of a need proves that the supplier has received payment.

3.A project estimate and expenditure in one financial year measure different things.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

From: Defence Acquisition Council Gives In-Principle Approval to Rs 2.12 Lakh Crore Proposals Open full article →

39.

Consider the following statements about domestic sourcing:

1.Sourcing from an Indian firm proves every component is made in India.

2.Domestic-content requirements need their own definitions and assessment.

3.A share of procurement value need not equal the same share of equipment units.

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: Defence Acquisition Council Gives In-Principle Approval to Rs 2.12 Lakh Crore Proposals Open full article →

40.

Match the following:

Capability - Immediate purpose

A. Protective systems - 1. Observing atmospheric conditions

B. Weather sensors - 2. Reducing harm to personnel or equipment

C. Maintenance support - 3. Sustaining equipment availability

Select the correct match:

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

From: Defence Acquisition Council Gives In-Principle Approval to Rs 2.12 Lakh Crore Proposals Open full article →