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

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Dal Lake:

1. It is a freshwater lake fed by springs and inflows from the surrounding catchment area.
2. The lake is directly connected to the Arabian Sea through a natural outlet.
3. Dal Lake is part of the larger Dal–Nigeen lake system.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: Vande Mataram was originally composed in Sanskrit by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

Statement 2: The song was first published in the novel Anandamath.

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

Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Article 25 guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate religion.

Statement II: The State can impose reasonable restrictions on this right in the interest of public order, morality and health.

Statement III: The State can regulate or restrict secular activities associated with religious practices.

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

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to Substantive Motion:

1. It is a self-contained proposal capable of expressing the decision of the House.
2. It requires prior notice before being moved in the House.
3. It can be moved without the consent of the Presiding Officer.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was created as a result of which of the following negotiations?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Supreme Court proceedings on the Aravalli range:

1. The Supreme Court has kept in abeyance its earlier judgment accepting the 100-metre height definition of the Aravalli hills until an expert panel reassesses the matter.
2. The Court permitted the Haryana government to submit the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the proposed Aravalli Zoo Safari project to the Central Empowered Committee (CEC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding the functioning of the Indian Parliament:

1. A no-confidence motion against the Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be moved by any member with prior notice and is decided by a simple majority of members present and voting.
2. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha holds office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha must belong to a party that has at least 10% of the total strength of the House.

How many of the statements given above are incorrect?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and Marina Abramović:

1. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international contemporary art exhibition held in Kerala.
2. Marina Abramović is globally known for her contributions to performance art.
3. The Marina Abramović Institute primarily works for the preservation and promotion of classical Indian dance forms.
4. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale focuses exclusively on traditional Indian art forms.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding the World Health Organization (WHO):

1. The United States has traditionally been one of the largest contributors to WHO’s budget.
2. WHO’s funding structure makes it vulnerable to political decisions of major donor countries.
3. The World Health Assembly functions as the executive body of the WHO.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Ques:10

The reduction in the weight of food and beverages in the revised Consumer Price Index (CPI) is most likely to: