14-Feb-26: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consider the following statements:

1. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a simple majority in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections.
2. Jamaat-e-Islami emerged as the single largest party in the Bangladesh Parliament.
3. Stability in Bangladesh is considered strategically important for India’s eastern security architecture.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Endangerment Finding:

1. The Endangerment Finding mandates the USEPA to regulate greenhouse gases based on scientific evidence of harm to public health and the environment.
2. In the United States, the power generation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Repealing the Endangerment Finding can potentially weaken regulations on emissions from power plants and the oil and gas sector.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Indian Parliament:

1. The office of the Leader of Opposition is mentioned in the Constitution of India.
2. The LoP must belong to the largest opposition party having at least 10% of the total strength of the House.
3. The Leader of Opposition is accorded the rank and salary equivalent to a Cabinet Minister by law.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI):

1. The new CPI series uses 2024 as the base year and updates the consumption basket to reflect current household spending patterns.
2. Comparison of inflation between the old CPI series and the new CPI series for the same month is always statistically valid.
3. The weight of food items in the CPI basket has declined in the new series compared to the old one.
4. The back-series of CPI is primarily prepared to enable meaningful comparison of inflation trends over time after a base revision.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:5

The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to increase the acquisition finance limit for commercial banks primarily aims to:

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Code on Wages?

1. It introduces a uniform definition of wages across labour laws.
2. It mandates timely payment of wages to all employees.
3. It removes the concept of minimum wages in India.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is an intergovernmental organisation promoting free trade and economic integration among its member states.

Statement 2: All EFTA members are also members of the European Union.

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

Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The United Nations was established after World War II to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.

Statement II: The UN Charter was signed in 1945 in San Francisco.

Statement III: The United Nations replaced the League of Nations.

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

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to BRICS Summit:

1. The BRICS grouping originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
2. The BRICS Summit is held annually among member countries.
3. The New Development Bank (NDB) was established under the BRICS framework.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:10

The primary objective of the Monetary Policy Committee is to maintain: