UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 10 November 2026

1.

Foot-and-Mouth Disease principally affects which group of animals?

Cloven-hoofed livestock such as cattle, sheep and pigs Birds such as chickens, ducks and geese Equines such as horses, donkeys and zebras Carnivores such as dogs, cats and foxes

From: VAJRA-SAT: Preparing India’s Animal-Health System for FMD SAT-1 Open full article →

2.

Consider serotypes of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease virus:

1.Protection against one serotype necessarily provides effective protection against every other serotype.

2.Laboratory identification helps determine which serotype is present.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: VAJRA-SAT: Preparing India’s Animal-Health System for FMD SAT-1 Open full article →

3.

What is the main purpose of a tabletop preparedness exercise such as VAJRA-SAT?

Measuring antibody levels in every animal in the country Producing vaccine doses through a laboratory manufacturing run Estimating a national livestock population through a household census Testing institutional decisions and coordination through a simulated outbreak

From: VAJRA-SAT: Preparing India’s Animal-Health System for FMD SAT-1 Open full article →

4.

Consider disease surveillance and investigation in livestock:

1.Clinical signs can alert veterinarians to a suspected case.

2.Records of animal movements can help identify potentially exposed herds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: VAJRA-SAT: Preparing India’s Animal-Health System for FMD SAT-1 Open full article →

5.

What does transferring a vehicle registration certificate principally update?

The manufacturer's original vehicle-design approval The official record of the registered owner The annual road-safety rating of the vehicle model The lender's general eligibility rules for all borrowers

From: EVOI 2026: How State Systems Compare on Used-Vehicle Ownership Transfers Open full article →

6.

Consider hypothecation recorded against a vehicle:

1.The vehicle serves as security for a loan.

2.Repayment automatically removes the lender's entry without a record-updating process.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: EVOI 2026: How State Systems Compare on Used-Vehicle Ownership Transfers Open full article →

7.

Two equally weighted scores are 4 and 9. What is their geometric mean?

5 6.5 13 6

From: EVOI 2026: How State Systems Compare on Used-Vehicle Ownership Transfers Open full article →

8.

Consider the interpretation of findings in EVOI 2026:

1.The 39% pending-transfer figure describes every vehicle owner in India.

2.A completed online transfer service requires connected verification, payment and record updating.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: EVOI 2026: How State Systems Compare on Used-Vehicle Ownership Transfers Open full article →

9.

Muscat, the port visited by the Indian warship Surat, faces which body of water?

Gulf of Aden Gulf of Aqaba Red Sea Gulf of Oman

From: Naseem Al Bahr: Surat’s Oman Visit and the Geography of Naval Cooperation Open full article →

10.

Consider the Strait of Hormuz:

1.It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

2.It directly connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Naseem Al Bahr: Surat’s Oman Visit and the Geography of Naval Cooperation Open full article →

11.

In naval cooperation, interoperability principally means:

The ability of forces and systems to work together effectively The legal transfer of ownership of a visiting warship The replacement of every participating ship with one common class The assignment of one permanent nationality to all crews

From: Naseem Al Bahr: Surat’s Oman Visit and the Geography of Naval Cooperation Open full article →

12.

Consider harbour activities during a naval exercise:

1.Cross-deck visits allow personnel to exchange professional experience aboard another ship.

2.Professional discussions can build understanding before connected work at sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Naseem Al Bahr: Surat’s Oman Visit and the Geography of Naval Cooperation Open full article →

13.

Begonia siangensis was described from which state?

Sikkim Arunachal Pradesh Nagaland Uttarakhand

From: Begonia siangensis: Identifying a New Flowering Plant in Upper Siang Open full article →

14.

Consider plant structures described in Begonia siangensis:

1.Stamens produce pollen.

2.Ovules within the ovary can develop into seeds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Begonia siangensis: Identifying a New Flowering Plant in Upper Siang Open full article →

15.

What is the main role of a botanical type specimen?

Recording the average annual rainfall of a habitat Anchoring the scientific name to a preserved reference Determining the market value of all related plants Providing the final extinction-risk category for a species

From: Begonia siangensis: Identifying a New Flowering Plant in Upper Siang Open full article →

16.

Consider the description and conservation assessment of Begonia siangensis:

1.Morphology concerns the visible structure of the plant.

2.The authors' provisional Data Deficient assessment means enough population information is available to establish a low extinction risk.

3.Further surveys can help establish additional occurrences and population sizes.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

From: Begonia siangensis: Identifying a New Flowering Plant in Upper Siang Open full article →

17.

Under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, safe harbour principally concerns:

Automatic copyright ownership of every user's upload A permanent ban on all government directions to platforms Exemption of every platform from all civil and criminal laws Conditional protection of intermediaries from liability for third-party information

From: Safe Harbour: How Section 79 Defines an Online Intermediary’s Protection Open full article →

18.

Consider an online intermediary and third-party content:

1.A hosting platform can store a video supplied by a user.

2.The statutory definition of intermediary is confined to social-media companies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Safe Harbour: How Section 79 Defines an Online Intermediary’s Protection Open full article →

19.

In Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, the Supreme Court linked the relevant Section 79 removal duty to:

An automatic vote by the platform's largest advertisers A private request treated as conclusive proof in every case A recommendation score assigned by another social platform A court order or notification by the appropriate government or its agency

From: Safe Harbour: How Section 79 Defines an Online Intermediary’s Protection Open full article →

20.

Consider platform recommendation systems and accountability:

1.A recommendation system can influence which material becomes visible in a user's feed.

2.Review procedures can help users contest mistaken content removals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Safe Harbour: How Section 79 Defines an Online Intermediary’s Protection Open full article →

21.

What does an actuator do in a physical AI system?

Converts reflected light into an image observation Chooses a route from the current position to the destination Archives sensor records for later analysis Turns a control command into physical movement

From: Physical AI: How Machines Sense, Plan and Act Open full article →

22.

Consider feedback and control in a mobile robot:

1.A feedback loop requires the robot to ignore observations after it starts moving.

2.Every adjustment in a feedback loop necessarily retrains the AI model.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Physical AI: How Machines Sense, Plan and Act Open full article →

23.

A digital twin is best described as:

A second physical machine that must share the same serial number A digital representation of a particular physical machine, space or system A database containing only the selling prices of robots A mandatory replacement for every real-world test

From: Physical AI: How Machines Sense, Plan and Act Open full article →

24.

Consider training and evaluation of physical AI:

1.A simulation can vary object positions, lighting and movement to test responses.

2.A simulation reproduces every real-world friction and sensor error exactly by definition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Physical AI: How Machines Sense, Plan and Act Open full article →

25.

Nyoma, the site of the reported IL-76MD landing, lies in:

Western Sikkim Southern Himachal Pradesh Northern Uttarakhand Eastern Ladakh

From: Mudh-Nyoma: Why an IL-76MD Landing at 13,629 Feet Matters Open full article →

26.

Consider air density and lift at a high-elevation airfield:

1.At the same true airspeed and wing configuration, less dense air produces less lift.

2.Lower air density necessarily improves an aircraft's climb performance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Mudh-Nyoma: Why an IL-76MD Landing at 13,629 Feet Matters Open full article →

27.

Air density describes:

The height of a runway above the surrounding ground The distance flown by an aircraft in one hour The mass of air within a given volume The fraction of an aircraft's weight carried as cargo

From: Mudh-Nyoma: Why an IL-76MD Landing at 13,629 Feet Matters Open full article →

28.

Consider performance planning for a transport aircraft:

1.Payload contributes to the aircraft's weight.

2.Weather and runway conditions are relevant alongside aircraft performance data.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Mudh-Nyoma: Why an IL-76MD Landing at 13,629 Feet Matters Open full article →

29.

Which novel won the Booker Prize 2026?

The End of Everything The God of Small Things The Inheritance of Loss The White Tiger

From: Booker Prize 2026: M. John Harrison Wins for The End of Everything Open full article →

30.

Consider the eligibility rules of the 2026 Booker Prize:

1.The work must have been originally written in English.

2.Only British citizens can enter a novel.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Booker Prize 2026: M. John Harrison Wins for The End of Everything Open full article →

31.

Which literary device is particularly associated with satire?

Writing a chronological factual account of a person's life Portraying an ideal society through an imagined setting Using irony or exaggeration to examine human behaviour and institutions Reconstructing a past event from historical documents

From: Booker Prize 2026: M. John Harrison Wins for The End of Everything Open full article →

32.

Consider the Booker awards and their selection process:

1.The 2026 Booker selection moved from a longlist to a shortlist and then to one winner.

2.The International Booker Prize recognises both the writer and translator of fiction translated into English.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Booker Prize 2026: M. John Harrison Wins for The End of Everything Open full article →

33.

Which set contains all three land-border neighbours of Paraguay?

Argentina, Chile and Peru Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia Brazil, Uruguay and Venezuela Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil

From: Paraguay: A Banking Crisis, Presidential Impeachment and Constitutional Succession Open full article →

34.

Consider a commercial bank's balance sheet:

1.Customer deposits are liabilities of the bank.

2.Loans held by the bank are liabilities because borrowers owe repayments to it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Paraguay: A Banking Crisis, Presidential Impeachment and Constitutional Succession Open full article →

35.

Under Paraguay's constitutional impeachment procedure, which body conducts the public trial and decides removal?

Chamber of Deputies Central Bank Supreme Court Senate

From: Paraguay: A Banking Crisis, Presidential Impeachment and Constitutional Succession Open full article →

36.

Consider the presidential succession reported in Paraguay:

1.Pedro Alliana was sworn in only until a replacement president could take office after an immediate fresh election.

2.The Constitution provides for the vice-president to replace a president whose office becomes vacant.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Paraguay: A Banking Crisis, Presidential Impeachment and Constitutional Succession Open full article →

37.

Faecal-oral transmission of Shigella occurs when:

Infected respiratory droplets are inhaled into another person's lungs Material contaminated with infected stool reaches another person's mouth A mosquito transfers bacteria from one person's bloodstream to another Bacteria enter through a skin wound during contact with contaminated soil

From: Shigellosis in Keralam: Tracing Infection and Interrupting Faecal–Oral Transmission Open full article →

38.

Consider Shigella infection and prevention:

1.Only a small amount of Shigella bacteria can cause illness.

2.Handwashing with soap and water before food preparation can help reduce spread.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Shigellosis in Keralam: Tracing Infection and Interrupting Faecal–Oral Transmission Open full article →

39.

What is the main purpose of oral rehydration solution during diarrhoeal illness?

Directly identifying the bacterial species in a laboratory sample Giving permanent immunity against every intestinal infection Replacing water and electrolyte losses Destroying bacteria on kitchen surfaces before cooking

From: Shigellosis in Keralam: Tracing Infection and Interrupting Faecal–Oral Transmission Open full article →

40.

Consider the investigation and treatment of Shigella clusters:

1.Every person with diarrhoea in an affected area is automatically a laboratory-confirmed Shigella case.

2.Laboratory testing can help identify antibiotics likely to work against an infection.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Shigellosis in Keralam: Tracing Infection and Interrupting Faecal–Oral Transmission Open full article →