13-Jan-26: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

1. It replaces the 10+2 structure with a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure.
2. It emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy as a national priority.
3. It mandates compulsory education till the age of 18 years.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States.

Statement 2: In case of conflict, the law made by Parliament prevails over the State law.

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

Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) was established to achieve planned and coordinated development of teacher education in India.

Statement II: The Act empowers NCTE to grant recognition to teacher education institutions.

Statement III: The Act authorizes NCTE to lay down norms and standards for teacher education programmes.

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

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to Nipah Virus:

1. Fruit bats (Pteropus species) are the natural reservoir of the virus.
2. The virus can spread through human-to-human transmission.
3. Infection primarily affects the respiratory system only.

How many of the above is/are not correct?

Ques:5

Which of the following reflects the constitutional balance Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) tries to maintain?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements about the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA):

1. A comprehensive India–EU FTA is expected to be concluded by end of January 2026.

2. The EU’s motivation includes reducing dependency on Chinese supply chains.

3. India has agreed to significantly reduce import duties on agricultural products as a pre-condition for the FTA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:7

Which of the following describes the recent judicial development on the definition of “terror”?

Ques:8

Which of the following organisations does Venezuela belong to?

1. OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)

2. United Nations

3. SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)

Select the correct answers using the codes given below:

Ques:9

The Integrated Security Hub inaugurated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands primarily aims to:

Ques:10

Which rare animal sighting was recently reported from Karnataka?