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

Ques:1

With reference to the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in India, consider the following statements:

1. Fast Breeder Reactors are designed to produce more fissile material than they consume, thereby enhancing fuel efficiency.
2. The PFBR primarily uses thorium as its initial fuel for sustaining nuclear fission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

1. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India primarily deals with controlling inflation while supporting economic growth.
2. Stagflation refers to a situation of high economic growth along with high inflation.
3. Supply-side shocks such as a rise in global crude oil prices can limit the effectiveness of monetary policy in controlling inflation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements with reference to women’s representation in India:

1. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam provides for reservation of one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
2. The implementation of women’s reservation is contingent upon a delimitation exercise to be undertaken after the next Census.
3. The Constitution of India originally provided reservation for women in Parliament and State Legislatures.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements:

1. Disruptions in West Asia can significantly impact global energy supply chains and trade flows.
2. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has been consistently effective in resolving major geopolitical conflicts in recent times.
3. Rivalry between the United States and China is shaping emerging global power blocs.
4. India’s foreign policy approach in such crises requires both strategic autonomy and domestic political consensus.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:5

“Operation Epic Fury,” recently seen in news, is most closely associated with:

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Constitutional Amendment Bills?

1. A Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament.
2. It requires prior permission of the President before introduction.
3. It must be passed by a special majority in both Houses.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil transit chokepoints.

Statement 2: It connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Oman.

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

Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Fast Breeder Reactors are designed to produce more fissile material than they consume.

Statement II: They use fast neutrons and do not require a moderator.

Statement III: They commonly use liquid and solid both sodium as a coolant.

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

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII):

1. It is a non-government, not-for-profit industry-led organisation.
2. It works to create and sustain an environment conducive to industrial growth.
3. It is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament.

How many of the above is/are not correct?

Ques:10

Who was the first Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission?