02-Mar-26: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran:

1. It was established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution to safeguard the ideological foundations of the Iranian state.
2. The IRGC functions purely as a military force and has no role in Iran’s political or economic spheres.
3. Former IRGC commanders have occupied important political offices in Iran in recent decades.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding institutional and societal approaches to strengthening integration of India’s border regions:

1. Development-focused institutional mechanisms for the Northeast were initiated during the tenure of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
2. Legal and policing measures alone are sufficient to achieve long-term national integration of culturally distinct regions.
3. Introducing curriculum content on border regions in school education can contribute to attitudinal change among citizens.
4. Experiential exposure of civil servants to border areas can improve administrative sensitivity toward regional concerns.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding regulation of India’s capital markets:

1. The securities market regulator in India follows a principle of optimal regulation to balance investor protection and market growth.
2. Regulatory action has highlighted that a majority of retail participants in the options segment incur losses.
3. The regulator has mandated compulsory certification for all retail investors before they can trade in derivatives.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements:

1. If nominal GDP is revised downward while the fiscal deficit in absolute terms remains unchanged, the fiscal deficit as a percentage of GDP will increase.
2. Higher nominal GDP growth makes it easier for the government to achieve a lower fiscal deficit target as a percentage of GDP, even if borrowing remains constant.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:5

The Strait of Hormuz lies between which of the following countries?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana:

1. It was launched under the Skill India Mission in 2015.
2. It provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to informal workers.
3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Finance Commission is constituted by the President of India under Article 280 of the Constitution.

Statement 2: The Finance Commission is a permanent constitutional body.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: GSDP represents the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a State during a given financial year.

Statement II: GSDP cannot be calculated using production, income, and expenditure methods similar to those used for national GDP estimation.

Statement III: GSDP includes income earned by residents of the State from foreign countries but excludes income generated within the State by non-residents.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to Article 275 of the Indian Constitution:

1. It provides for grants-in-aid from the Union to certain States.
2. The grants are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
3. It specifically provides for grants for promoting the welfare of Scheduled Tribes and administration of Scheduled Areas.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Which of the following is not audited by The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?