UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 31 October 2026

1.

Consider the following statements about land-snail anatomy:

1.The radula is a feeding structure bearing small teeth.

2.An operculum is a lid associated with the shell opening.

3.The radula and operculum are two names for the same structure.

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: Dicharax tilariensis: A Tiny Snail Adds to Western Ghats Biodiversity Open full article →

2.

Consider the following statements about geographical information systems:

1.A GIS can combine spatial layers such as slope, geology and land use.

2.Combining layers makes their original scale and quality irrelevant.

3.A mapped recharge zone is a planning indication that can require field checks.

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: Punah Bharan: Using Geospatial Data to Plan Groundwater Recharge Open full article →

3.

Consider the following statements about Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary:

1.It lies in Bihar, in the Kharagpur Hills landscape near Munger.

2.The area is known for hot springs as well as forest habitat.

3.It is situated north of the Himalayas in a cold-desert plateau.

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: Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary: Tourism Proposals and Conservation Open full article →

4.

Consider the following statements about gig and platform work:

1.Gig work can occur outside a conventional employer-employee relationship.

2.Platform work involves an online platform connecting participants for paid tasks or services.

3.Every self-employed worker necessarily works through an online platform.

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 Social Security Board: Unorganised, Gig and Platform Workers Open full article →

5.

Consider the following statements about living cultural heritage:

1.It can include oral traditions and knowledge concerning nature.

2.It consists only of protected stone buildings.

3.Changes to places can affect opportunities for cultural practice and learning.

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: Adi Communities and the Siang Project: A River Debate and Living Heritage Open full article →

6.

Consider the following statements about a geographical indication:

1.It links a product identity with a geographical origin and associated qualities or reputation.

2.It is the same as a patent giving ownership of the entire plant species.

3.Traceability can help maintain the link between the named product and its origin.

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: Tandur Red Gram's Australia Shipment: Regional Identity and an Export Market Open full article →

7.

Consider the following statements about river measurements:

1.Water level, discharge and water-covered area are identical measurements.

2.Discharge describes the volume of flow passing a section per unit time.

3.A change in visible water area needs interpretation in its channel setting.

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: Ravi River Study Connects Water, Sediment and Vegetation Changes Open full article →

8.

Consider the following statements about seagrass and coral:

1.Seagrasses are marine flowering plants.

2.Reef-building corals are animals rather than seagrass plants.

3.A seagrass meadow and a coral reef are interchangeable names for one organism.

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: Kariyachalli Island: Reef Modules Are One Stage of Restoration Open full article →

9.

Consider the following statements about defence-industrial agreements:

1.An agreement to establish a facility and an operational facility are different milestones.

2.Final assembly necessarily means that every component is manufactured locally.

3.Inspection concerns checking compliance with applicable requirements.

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: AMRAAM Cooperation: What the US-Japan Facility Agreement Establishes Open full article →

10.

Consider the following statements about forensic science:

1.It involves systematic examination and analysis of evidence.

2.Its findings can support both identifying an offender and exonerating an innocent person.

3.A forensic result should always be interpreted as confirmation of the investigator's first suspicion.

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: Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak Recognises Professional Excellence Open full article →