UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 28 October 2026

1.

Consider the following statements about barklice:

1.They are small insects that can graze on fungi and algae around vegetation.

2.The common name alone establishes that they are parasites on people.

3.Documenting them can add information about less conspicuous forest life.

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: New Nilgiri Barklouse Adds to Knowledge of Western Ghats Biodiversity Open full article →

2.

Consider the following statements about the National Startup Awards:

1.They operate under the Startup India initiative.

2.Applying automatically establishes that a startup has won.

3.Innovation and the capacity to create wider value are relevant evaluation ideas.

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: National Startup Awards 6.0 Opens Recognition and a Separate Student Route Open full article →

3.

Consider the following statements about the Orange Oakleaf butterfly:

1.Its closed wings can resemble a dry leaf.

2.Resembling a leaf can make an animal harder for a predator to recognise.

3.A public poll alone completes formal government notification as a state symbol.

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: Orange Oakleaf Wins Poll as Chhattisgarh Considers a State Butterfly Open full article →

4.

Consider the following statements about coronary angioplasty:

1.It aims to open a narrowed or blocked artery supplying the heart.

2.A stent is a mesh support that can help hold the treated artery open.

3.Its use establishes that every other part of coronary disease has been cured.

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 Angioplasty Debate: Why the Reason for a Coronary Stent Matters Open full article →

5.

Consider the following statements about technology transfer:

1.A laboratory result can need further work before reliable practical use.

2.Demonstrating a prototype establishes nationwide deployment.

3.Researchers and industry can contribute different expertise to development.

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: ESTIC 2026: Turning Indian Research into Useful Technology Open full article →

6.

Consider the following statements about macrophages:

1.They are immune cells involved in clearing unwanted material.

2.Their functions can depend on signals in surrounding tissue.

3.Their presence guarantees that a tumour is being suppressed.

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: How Ageing Macrophages Can Change the Surroundings of Lung Tumours Open full article →

7.

Consider the following statements about Kittur's resistance to Company power:

1.A dispute over succession formed part of the historical setting.

2.It was resistance to the British East India Company.

3.Every Company annexation followed a single policy announced at the same time.

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: Kittur's Proposed Freedom Park Brings a Historic Resistance Site into Focus Open full article →

8.

Consider the following statements about cicadas:

1.Their development includes an immature nymph stage.

2.A pupal stage identical to a butterfly's is essential to their development.

3.Adult emergence is only one stage of their life history.

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: New Mawphlang Cicada Shows the Value of Specimens and Sound Open full article →

9.

Consider the following statements about international anti-doping arrangements:

1.UNESCO's convention provides a framework for government cooperation.

2.A treaty meeting alone enforces every sports-rule case against an athlete.

3.Education and institutional capacity can support implementation.

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: New Delhi Anti-Doping Meetings Focus on Responsibilities Behind Clean Sport Open full article →

10.

Consider the following statements about Garuda Shakti:

1.It is a joint India-Indonesia special-forces exercise.

2.Interoperability concerns the ability to work together effectively.

3.Starting the exercise establishes the results of its concluding assessment.

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: Garuda Shakti 2026 and the India-Indonesia Defence Partnership Open full article →