UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 14 November 2026

1.

The SHATAYU directory principally helps users to:

Register a new pension entitlement Find trained professionals for elderly care Purchase subsidised hospital insurance Apply for a public-sector medical post

From: SHATAYU: A National Directory Connects Older People with Trained Caregivers Open full article →

2.

Consider the SHATAYU callback process:

1.A one-time password verifies the callback request.

2.The OTP step completes a background investigation of the caregiver.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: SHATAYU: A National Directory Connects Older People with Trained Caregivers Open full article →

3.

Geriatric care concerns the care needs of:

Newborn infants Older people Women during childbirth Athletes during competition

From: SHATAYU: A National Directory Connects Older People with Trained Caregivers Open full article →

4.

Consider the SHATAYU framework:

1.Directory search and callback requests are provided free of charge.

2.NISD and NSDC support the training framework under the social justice and skill development ministries respectively.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: SHATAYU: A National Directory Connects Older People with Trained Caregivers Open full article →

5.

Maduru Oya, the venue of Mitra Shakti 2026, is in:

Sri Lanka Maldives Nepal Bhutan

From: Mitra Shakti 2026: India and Sri Lanka Train to Coordinate Military Operations Open full article →

6.

Consider Mitra Shakti and joint military training:

1.Mitra Shakti is hosted alternately by India and Sri Lanka.

2.Combined-arms operations coordinate different military capabilities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Mitra Shakti 2026: India and Sri Lanka Train to Coordinate Military Operations Open full article →

7.

In military training, a validation exercise brings together:

The fitness scores used to select the next contingent The equipment inventory submitted before deployment The tactics and procedures practised during training The diplomatic text governing relations between the countries

From: Mitra Shakti 2026: India and Sri Lanka Train to Coordinate Military Operations Open full article →

8.

Consider interoperability and a United Nations mandate:

1.Interoperability means forces can work independently without coordinating their actions.

2.A mandate sets out the authorised tasks of a mission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Mitra Shakti 2026: India and Sri Lanka Train to Coordinate Military Operations Open full article →

9.

IRAC Group 28 insecticides act primarily on:

Insect acetylcholinesterase Insect muscle ryanodine receptors Insect voltage-gated sodium channels Insect chitin synthesis

From: Pioxaniliprole: From an Indian Insecticide Discovery to a Registered Product Open full article →

10.

Consider a formulation described as 20% weight by volume:

1.It contains 20 grams of active ingredient per 100 millilitres of formulated product.

2.It means 20 grams of active ingredient per 100 litres of formulated product.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Pioxaniliprole: From an Indian Insecticide Discovery to a Registered Product Open full article →

11.

Which crop is paired with fall armyworm in the Pioxazon product guidance?

Chickpea Rice Wheat Maize

From: Pioxaniliprole: From an Indian Insecticide Discovery to a Registered Product Open full article →

12.

Consider insecticide formulations and mode of action:

1.A suspension concentrate contains only active material dissolved completely at the molecular level.

2.Group 28 insecticides primarily block photosynthesis in crop leaves.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Pioxaniliprole: From an Indian Insecticide Discovery to a Registered Product Open full article →

13.

The Water Rail reported at TS Chanakya is associated especially with:

Open desert dunes High alpine scree slopes Reedbeds and vegetated wetland edges Bare oceanic cliffs

From: Water Rail at TS Chanakya: A Secretive Bird in Navi Mumbai’s Wetlands Open full article →

14.

Consider the Western Water Rail:

1.Its identification features include a grey face and underparts, with a brown, dark-marked back.

2.A resident population remains in its region through the year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Water Rail at TS Chanakya: A Secretive Bird in Navi Mumbai’s Wetlands Open full article →

15.

Invertebrates, which form part of the Water Rail diet, are animals:

That feed exclusively on leaves That live exclusively in seawater Without a backbone With a bony internal skeleton

From: Water Rail at TS Chanakya: A Secretive Bird in Navi Mumbai’s Wetlands Open full article →

16.

Consider observations and conservation categories for the Water Rail:

1.Its calls can help observers detect a bird hidden among vegetation.

2.The IUCN category Least Concern measures how frequently the bird appears at each individual wetland.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Water Rail at TS Chanakya: A Secretive Bird in Navi Mumbai’s Wetlands Open full article →

17.

Kenjar, the location of the reported Willow Warbler sighting, is in:

Keralam Tamil Nadu Karnataka Goa

From: Willow Warbler at Kenjar: Karnataka’s Reported First Record Open full article →

18.

Consider Willow Warbler migration:

1.Much of the species breeds in the Palearctic and winters in sub-Saharan Africa.

2.The three-bird study published in 2018 establishes the precise route taken by the Kenjar individual.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Willow Warbler at Kenjar: Karnataka’s Reported First Record Open full article →

19.

A stopover is a place where a migratory bird:

Spends the entire non-breeding season Returns to its nest after a feeding trip Maintains a year-round breeding territory Pauses temporarily during its journey

From: Willow Warbler at Kenjar: Karnataka’s Reported First Record Open full article →

20.

Consider Willow Warbler appearance and feeding:

1.A supercilium is the bird's strongly curved bill.

2.The species eats small insects and spiders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Willow Warbler at Kenjar: Karnataka’s Reported First Record Open full article →

21.

In the 2011 Census language tables, the 10,000-speaker threshold was used principally for:

Recording individual responses during enumeration Grouping and listing mother tongues for publication Selecting household samples for enumeration Assigning one mother tongue to every member of a household

From: Kurumba in Attappady: Language Use, Census Recording and Cultural Continuity Open full article →

22.

Consider the 2011 Census instructions on mother tongue:

1.The enumerator had to record the same mother tongue for everyone in a household.

2.Each person's stated mother tongue was to be recorded in full.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Kurumba in Attappady: Language Use, Census Recording and Cultural Continuity Open full article →

23.

SPPEL is concerned with:

Documenting, archiving and revitalising lesser-known and endangered mother tongues Allocating parliamentary seats according to language Registering geographical indications for food products Licensing commercial publishers of school textbooks

From: Kurumba in Attappady: Language Use, Census Recording and Cultural Continuity Open full article →

24.

Consider language vitality:

1.Transmission of a community language from older to younger generations is a relevant factor.

2.The settings in which people use a language are relevant alongside speaker numbers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Kurumba in Attappady: Language Use, Census Recording and Cultural Continuity Open full article →

25.

The recognised headwaters of the Mississippi River are at:

Lake Superior in Ontario Lake Tahoe in California Lake Itasca in Minnesota Lake Okeechobee in Florida

From: Mississippi River Collision: New Orleans Rescue and a Major Inland Waterway Open full article →

26.

Consider a river drainage network:

1.A tributary joins a larger river.

2.A river basin includes land drained by a river and its tributaries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Mississippi River Collision: New Orleans Rescue and a Major Inland Waterway Open full article →

27.

An intermodal transport hub connects:

Different forms of transport within a journey Several terminals using the same transport mode Different cargo types stored in one warehouse Separate cruise routes operated by one shipping line

From: Mississippi River Collision: New Orleans Rescue and a Major Inland Waterway Open full article →

28.

Consider the Mississippi River system:

1.Its basin lies entirely within the United States.

2.New Orleans lies at the headwaters of the upper river.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Mississippi River Collision: New Orleans Rescue and a Major Inland Waterway Open full article →

29.

In the name Disporopsis crispata, Disporopsis identifies the:

Family Order Class Genus

From: Disporopsis crispata: A New Plant Species Described from Arunachal Pradesh Open full article →

30.

Consider botanical identification:

1.A type specimen provides the reference permanently linked to a scientific name.

2.A herbarium consists exclusively of living plants cultivated in gardens.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Disporopsis crispata: A New Plant Species Described from Arunachal Pradesh Open full article →

31.

The reported identifying feature behind the name crispata is the plant's:

Wavy, crinkled leaf margins Large underground storage tubers Bright blue fruits Needle-shaped leaves

From: Disporopsis crispata: A New Plant Species Described from Arunachal Pradesh Open full article →

32.

Consider the reported conservation information for Disporopsis crispata:

1.A record of fewer than five individuals in India establishes that fewer than five exist worldwide.

2.The reported Data Deficient proposal reflects insufficient information to assess extinction risk reliably.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Disporopsis crispata: A New Plant Species Described from Arunachal Pradesh Open full article →

33.

Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is in:

Maharashtra Chhattisgarh Odisha Telangana

From: Eturnagaram Sanctuary: Sand-Lorry Traffic, Wildlife Movement and the Proposed ESZ Open full article →

34.

Consider sanctuary protection and an eco-sensitive zone:

1.A pending ESZ notification removes the sanctuary's protection under the Wild Life (Protection) Act.

2.An ESZ regulates specified activities to protect ecological conditions around a protected area.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Eturnagaram Sanctuary: Sand-Lorry Traffic, Wildlife Movement and the Proposed ESZ Open full article →

35.

Habitat connectivity concerns the ability of animals to:

Occupy the largest available forest patch Remain within a legally protected boundary Reproduce at a particular rate each year Move between places they need within a landscape

From: Eturnagaram Sanctuary: Sand-Lorry Traffic, Wildlife Movement and the Proposed ESZ Open full article →

36.

Consider road impacts and planning around Eturnagaram:

1.Forest visible on both sides of a road guarantees that wildlife can cross without a barrier effect.

2.The 2015 ESZ draft envisaged preparing the Zonal Master Plan without consulting local people.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: Eturnagaram Sanctuary: Sand-Lorry Traffic, Wildlife Movement and the Proposed ESZ Open full article →

37.

In plant-variety registration, DUS refers to:

Distribution, utilisation and storage Distinctness, uniformity and stability Drought tolerance, uniformity and seed yield Documentation, use and sale

From: PPVFRA: Connecting Crop Diversity, Farmers’ Seed Rights and Benefit Sharing Open full article →

38.

Consider farmers' rights under the PPV&FR Act:

1.The farmer entitlement to sell farm produce includes unrestricted sale of branded seed of a protected variety.

2.A farmer who develops a new variety is barred from seeking registration as a breeder.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: PPVFRA: Connecting Crop Diversity, Farmers’ Seed Rights and Benefit Sharing Open full article →

39.

A benefit-sharing amount determined under Section 26 is deposited by the breeder in the:

National Gene Fund National Disaster Response Fund State Biodiversity Fund Consolidated Fund of India

From: PPVFRA: Connecting Crop Diversity, Farmers’ Seed Rights and Benefit Sharing Open full article →

40.

Consider benefit sharing and the National Gene Fund:

1.The National Gene Fund is a physical collection of stored seeds.

2.Every benefit-sharing claim succeeds automatically before the Authority examines it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

From: PPVFRA: Connecting Crop Diversity, Farmers’ Seed Rights and Benefit Sharing Open full article →