20-Apr-26: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding public communication and electoral fairness in India:

1. The Election Commission of India can regulate government communication once the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into force.
2. The Common Cause vs Union of India (2015) case laid down guidelines to prevent misuse of public funds for political advertisements.
3. Digital communication platforms used by the government cannot be scrutinised under electoral norms if they are used for welfare awareness.
4. Use of taxpayer-funded communication infrastructure for political promotion can create an uneven electoral playing field.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding Early Childhood Development (ECD) as reflected in Meghalaya’s model:

1. Early childhood development focuses only on pre-school education and excludes health and nutrition aspects.
2. The Guide for Monitoring Child Development (GMCD) relies on caregiver interaction and observation rather than rigid testing methods.
3. Early interventions in childhood are considered to have the highest returns in terms of human capital formation.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding labour issues and workers’ protests in India:

1. A large proportion of India’s workforce is employed in the informal sector with limited social security protection.
2. Labour Codes in India primarily aim to strengthen collective bargaining mechanisms of trade unions.
3. Statutory minimum wages in India are uniformly enforced across all states without significant violations.
4. Weak implementation of labour rights and absence of effective grievance redressal mechanisms can contribute to industrial unrest.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements in the context of social justice and constitutional developments in India:

1. The First Backward Classes Commission identified backward communities and recommended affirmative action, but its report was not implemented by the government at that time.
2. The Mandal Commission recommendations were implemented immediately after submission in 1980.
3. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar resigned from the Union Cabinet partly due to differences over the dilution of the Hindu Code Bill.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Ques:5

Consider the following pairs:

Conflict Zone	Geographical Feature
1. Gaza Strip	Borders the Mediterranean Sea
2. Lebanon	Shares boundary with the Red Sea
3. Israel	Located entirely in the Arabian Peninsula

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Vice President of India?

1. The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament.
2. The Vice President acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
3. The Vice President is directly elected by the people of India.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Monsoon Session of Parliament is usually held between July and September.

Statement 2: It is constitutionally mandatory to hold a Monsoon Session every year.

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

Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The Model Code of Conduct applies equally to all political parties and candidates.

Statement II: Government advertisements highlighting achievements can continue without restriction during MCC.

Statement III: It is applicable only to national parties and not to regional parties.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to the physiographic divisions of West Bengal:

1. The northern part of West Bengal includes the Eastern Himalayas.
2. The Terai and Duars regions lie south of the Himalayas.
3. The Rarh region forms part of the coastal plains of West Bengal.

How many of the above is/are not correct?

Ques:10

Which of the following is not a discretionary power of the Governor?