UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 3 November 2026

1.

Teghaza 001 was recovered in which geographical setting?

Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa Namibia along southwestern Africa Egypt in northeastern Africa Mali in the Sahara region of West Africa

From: Teghaza 001: Reading Mars' Ancient Crust in a Meteorite Found in Mali Open full article →

2.

Consider the following statements about material arriving from space:

1.A meteoroid is the luminous streak produced in the atmosphere.

2.A meteorite is a surviving piece that reaches the ground.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Teghaza 001: Reading Mars' Ancient Crust in a Meteorite Found in Mali Open full article →

3.

Comparing the oxygen-isotope measurements of Teghaza 001 with recognised Martian meteorites principally helped researchers investigate its:

Formation age of the original rock Date of atmospheric entry Planetary origin Time of water-related mineral alteration

From: Teghaza 001: Reading Mars' Ancient Crust in a Meteorite Found in Mali Open full article →

4.

Consider the following statements about the Martian meteorite Teghaza 001 and its geological history:

1.Igneous rock forms as molten material cools and solidifies.

2.A date for water-related alteration necessarily identifies the later date on which the rock arrived on Earth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Teghaza 001: Reading Mars' Ancient Crust in a Meteorite Found in Mali Open full article →

5.

The Sabanayagar or Thillai Nataraja Temple is located at:

Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu Srirangam in Tamil Nadu Madurai in Tamil Nadu Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu

From: Chidambaram Temple: Management Orders, the Supreme Court Stay and Heritage Open full article →

6.

Consider the Madras High Court's 30 October 2026 directions for Chidambaram's Sabanayagar Temple:

1.The proposed board's responsibilities included accounts, property and conservation.

2.The directions assigned daily rituals and periodic festivals to the Podhu Dikshitars.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Chidambaram Temple: Management Orders, the Supreme Court Stay and Heritage Open full article →

7.

When the Supreme Court stays the operation of a challenged High Court judgment, the immediate effect is to:

Pause its operation while the challenge is considered Dismiss the appeal through a final decision on its merits Transfer every related dispute to a trial court Replace the challenged judgment with a new final decree

From: Chidambaram Temple: Management Orders, the Supreme Court Stay and Heritage Open full article →

8.

Consider the following statements about Article 26 of the Constitution:

1.Its protection is subject to public order, morality and health.

2.It gives religious property an unlimited exemption from administration under law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Chidambaram Temple: Management Orders, the Supreme Court Stay and Heritage Open full article →

9.

Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary is associated with which landscape?

The Eastern Ghats in Odisha The Aravalli range in Rajasthan The Shivalik foothills in Haryana The Western Ghats in Maharashtra

From: Radhanagari: A Tourist Tiger Record in the Western Ghats Forest Landscape Open full article →

10.

Consider the following statements about Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary's wildlife:

1.Gaur are large Asian wild cattle.

2.The tourist photograph was the first evidence of any tiger in the sanctuary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Radhanagari: A Tourist Tiger Record in the Western Ghats Forest Landscape Open full article →

11.

A wildlife corridor principally serves which function?

Linking habitat through which animals can move between areas Defining the fixed home range of one identified animal Measuring the number of animals photographed on a forest trail Marking the administrative buffer surrounding every national park

From: Radhanagari: A Tourist Tiger Record in the Western Ghats Forest Landscape Open full article →

12.

Consider the following statements about forest ecology:

1.Deciduous trees are identified by retaining all their leaves throughout the year.

2.An endemic species has a natural range restricted to a particular region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Radhanagari: A Tourist Tiger Record in the Western Ghats Forest Landscape Open full article →

13.

Which feature best describes the Next Generation Corvette procurement under Project 28A?

An imported design built entirely in an overseas yard A single-yard contract to build submarines An indigenous Navy design built by two Indian shipyards A transfer of existing foreign warships to India

From: Project 28A: Contracts for Eight Next Generation Corvettes Open full article →

14.

Consider the following statements about naval sensing:

1.Radar uses electromagnetic waves.

2.Active sonar examines sound echoes in water.

3.Passive sonar works by transmitting sound pulses.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

From: Project 28A: Contracts for Eight Next Generation Corvettes Open full article →

15.

In a shipbuilding project, a projection expressed in person-days principally measures:

The volume of work equivalent to people working for specified days The number of distinct permanent jobs created The elapsed calendar duration of the whole project The annual wage received by each employee

From: Project 28A: Contracts for Eight Next Generation Corvettes Open full article →

16.

Consider the following statements about ship specifications:

1.Beam measures the ship's length from bow to stern.

2.A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Project 28A: Contracts for Eight Next Generation Corvettes Open full article →

17.

The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union is best described as:

A regional regulator assigning broadcasting frequencies to every station A United Nations agency administering all international telecommunications A non-governmental association promoting cooperation among broadcasters A treaty organisation imposing binding media laws on national governments

From: Prasar Bharati’s Two ABU Honours: Public-Service Messages and Broadcast Engineering Open full article →

18.

Consider the following statements about the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union honours:

1.Beyond the Call received a Special Commendation in the audio public service announcement category.

2.The engineering award was given to Nongmaithem Nandakumar Singh of Prasar Bharati.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Prasar Bharati’s Two ABU Honours: Public-Service Messages and Broadcast Engineering Open full article →

19.

An over-the-top media service delivers its content principally through:

Terrestrial television broadcast spectrum alone A conventional cable television line alone Short-wave radio transmission alone An internet connection to the user's device

From: Prasar Bharati’s Two ABU Honours: Public-Service Messages and Broadcast Engineering Open full article →

20.

Consider the following statements about the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union:

1.The Administrative Council is the union's highest governing body.

2.Council members are elected for one-year terms.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Prasar Bharati’s Two ABU Honours: Public-Service Messages and Broadcast Engineering Open full article →

21.

Bupleurum oslaense belongs to which plant family?

Brassicaceae, which includes mustard and cabbage Poaceae, which includes rice and wheat Apiaceae, which includes carrot and coriander Fabaceae, which includes pea and gram

From: Bupleurum oslaense: A Newly Described Himalayan Herb and Its Small Recorded Population Open full article →

22.

Consider the following statements about the identification of Bupleurum oslaense:

1.The study relied on leaf colour alone, without comparing related species.

2.Comparison of the same deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) region can help infer species relationships.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Bupleurum oslaense: A Newly Described Himalayan Herb and Its Small Recorded Population Open full article →

23.

A botanical type specimen primarily serves as:

A lasting reference anchoring the application of a scientific name A count of every living individual of the species A ranking of the species' economic value A forecast of the species' extinction date

From: Bupleurum oslaense: A Newly Described Himalayan Herb and Its Small Recorded Population Open full article →

24.

Consider the following statements about Bupleurum oslaense and plant life cycles:

1.The study recorded the herb in several known populations.

2.A perennial herb completes its entire life in one growing season.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Bupleurum oslaense: A Newly Described Himalayan Herb and Its Small Recorded Population Open full article →

25.

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) principally provides:

Reimbursement of all hospital expenses during the policy year A pension beginning automatically at retirement Compensation only for accidental permanent disability A specified payment following the insured member's death under the policy conditions

From: PMJJBY in Jammu and Kashmir: Reported Enrolments and How the Life Cover Works Open full article →

26.

Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana:

1.A previously unenrolled person can first join at age 55.

2.Enrolment requires consent for automatic premium deduction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: PMJJBY in Jammu and Kashmir: Reported Enrolments and How the Life Cover Works Open full article →

27.

Under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, why does a new entrant's first-year premium vary with the joining quarter?

Each entrant receives a separate full year ending on their joining anniversary The death benefit rises by the same amount each quarter The scheme converts into a quarterly savings deposit Cover joins a common policy year ending on 31 May

From: PMJJBY in Jammu and Kashmir: Reported Enrolments and How the Life Cover Works Open full article →

28.

Consider the initial waiting period under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana:

1.It applies to non-accidental deaths after a member joins or rejoins.

2.Accidental death is exempt from that initial restriction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: PMJJBY in Jammu and Kashmir: Reported Enrolments and How the Life Cover Works Open full article →

29.

The Visakhapatnam venue of Tiger Triumph lies in which coastal setting?

Tamil Nadu, facing the Gulf of Mannar Karnataka, facing the Arabian Sea Andhra Pradesh, facing the Bay of Bengal Gujarat, facing the Gulf of Khambhat

From: Tiger Triumph 2026: India–US Joint Planning for Disaster Relief in Visakhapatnam Open full article →

30.

Consider the following statements about a tabletop exercise:

1.Participants discuss how they would respond to a hypothetical emergency.

2.It necessarily requires physical deployment of every resource discussed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Tiger Triumph 2026: India–US Joint Planning for Disaster Relief in Visakhapatnam Open full article →

31.

In joint disaster relief, interoperability most directly concerns:

A single organisation's total number of personnel The purchase price of every item of relief equipment The ability of different organisations to coordinate and work together effectively The geographical area assigned to a municipal authority

From: Tiger Triumph 2026: India–US Joint Planning for Disaster Relief in Visakhapatnam Open full article →

32.

Consider the following statements about disaster response in India:

1.The National Disaster Response Force is a joint combat command of the three military services.

2.State governments have primary responsibility, supported by the Centre.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Tiger Triumph 2026: India–US Joint Planning for Disaster Relief in Visakhapatnam Open full article →

33.

Singalila National Park lies in which geographical setting?

Northern Assam beside Bhutan, with Arunachal Pradesh to the west Western Arunachal Pradesh beside Nepal, with Sikkim to the east Southern Sikkim beside Bhutan, with West Bengal to the north Northern West Bengal beside Nepal, with Sikkim to the north

From: Asiatic Black Bear: Camera-Trap Evidence of a Red Panda Predation Event Open full article →

34.

Consider the following statements about the Asiatic black bear:

1.Its diet includes both plant and animal food.

2.All populations follow the same fixed winter hibernation season.

3.Its wild distribution is confined to the Indian Himalayas.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

From: Asiatic Black Bear: Camera-Trap Evidence of a Red Panda Predation Event Open full article →

35.

Which pair correctly matches a mammal with its taxonomic family?

Red panda - Ursidae Red panda - Ailuridae Asiatic black bear - Ailuridae Asiatic black bear - Felidae

From: Asiatic Black Bear: Camera-Trap Evidence of a Red Panda Predation Event Open full article →

36.

Consider conservation status under Indian law and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List:

1.The Asiatic black bear is protected under Schedule II of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

2.The red panda is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Asiatic Black Bear: Camera-Trap Evidence of a Red Panda Predation Event Open full article →

37.

Mayon Volcano is located in:

Bali province in Indonesia Albay province on Luzon in the Philippines Hokkaido in Japan North Island in New Zealand

From: Mayon Volcano: Fresh Ash Activity, Alert Level 3 and the Hazards Around Its Slopes Open full article →

38.

Consider the following statements about volcanic processes:

1.Stratovolcanoes build up layers of lava and fragmented volcanic material.

2.Gases can separate from magma as pressure falls during ascent.

3.Subduction describes plates moving apart to open a gap.

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: Mayon Volcano: Fresh Ash Activity, Alert Level 3 and the Hazards Around Its Slopes Open full article →

39.

Consider the following hazard-transport pairs:

1.Ashfall - wind dispersal followed by settling

2.Pyroclastic density current - rapid movement of hot gas and fragments near the ground

3.Lahar - a stream of molten rock without water

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

From: Mayon Volcano: Fresh Ash Activity, Alert Level 3 and the Hazards Around Its Slopes Open full article →

40.

Which description correctly relates Mayon to the Albay Biosphere Reserve?

The reserve includes Mayon and a wider landscape of inland and coastal ecosystems The reserve is limited to Mayon's summit crater and upper slopes The reserve covers only offshore coral ecosystems, excluding Luzon The reserve is the name of a global belt of active volcanoes

From: Mayon Volcano: Fresh Ash Activity, Alert Level 3 and the Hazards Around Its Slopes Open full article →