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

Ques:1

 With reference to the death penalty and human rights, consider the following statements:

1. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) permits death penalty only for the “most serious crimes”.
2. Iran is a signatory to the ICCPR but continues to allow capital punishment under domestic law.
3. The UN Human Rights Council can directly enforce a moratorium on executions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding high-containment biological laboratories:

1. BSL-4 laboratories deal with pathogens for which no known treatment or vaccine exists.
2. India currently has no civilian facility to study lethal pathogens.
3. Such laboratories are important for pandemic preparedness and biosecurity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements about land record systems in India:

1. Some regions in India follow customary land tenure systems distinct from revenue-based systems.
2. Coorg region historically followed a unique land record practice linked to clan ownership.
3. Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) aims to abolish traditional land rights.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:4

With reference to India–EU trade negotiations, consider the following statements:

1. The India–EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations were relaunched after a long pause.
2. The European Union is India’s largest trading partner.
3. Trade agreements aim to reduce both tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following statements about the Commonwealth:

1. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of countries, mostly former British colonies.
2. The Commonwealth Secretariat is headquartered in London.
3. The Commonwealth Speakers’ Summit deals with legislative best practices.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?