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

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Bauxite distribution in India?

1. Odisha is the largest producer of bauxite in India.
2. Jharkhand has significant deposits of bauxite.
3. Bauxite deposits are mostly found in alluvial plains.

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Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is responsible for weather forecasting and cyclone warnings in India.

Statement 2: IMD operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

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

Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The Ganga River system supports one of the most densely populated regions in the world.

Statement II: The fertile alluvial plains of the Ganga basin support intensive agriculture.

Statement III: The Ganga originates from the Satopanth Glacier in the Himalayas.

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

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to Paris Agreement:

1. It aims to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
2. It is legally binding on all countries to reduce emissions uniformly.
3. It follows a bottom-up approach through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

The Hague Conventions primarily dealt with:

Ques:6

With reference to the ideas and contributions of Jyotirao Phule, consider the following statements:

1. He advocated compulsory primary education and state-supported measures for marginalized communities.
2. He linked caste oppression with broader structures of economic exploitation and governance failure.
3. He was directly involved in the drafting of the Constitution of India.
4. His work Gulamgiri drew inspiration from global struggles such as the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

1. The right to vote in India is a Fundamental Right guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution.
2. The Election Commission of India has the constitutional mandate to supervise, direct, and control the preparation of electoral rolls.
3. The Supreme Court of India can pass orders under Article 142 to ensure complete justice even in electoral matters.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

1. India imports more than 80% of its crude oil requirements and has been actively diversifying its sources of supply.
2. Venezuela was among the top five crude oil suppliers to India prior to the imposition of US sanctions in 2019.
3. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for India’s oil imports from West Asia.
4. Venezuelan crude is lighter in nature and produces lower quantities of middle distillates like diesel.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:9

Which of the following countries border the Strait of Hormuz?

1. Iran
2. Oman
3. United Arab Emirates
4. Saudi Arabia

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Ques:10

Consider the following statements with reference to the Artemis II mission:

1. The spacecraft follows a “free-return trajectory” which uses the Moon’s gravity to bring it back to Earth without major propulsion requirements.
2. The mission involves placing the spacecraft in a stable circular orbit around the Moon for several days.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?