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

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding refurbished medical devices in India:

1. Refurbished medical devices are used equipment restored to their original operating condition and typically sold at lower cost.
2. India currently has a dedicated regulatory pathway under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 specifically governing refurbished medical devices.
3. Imports of certain high-end used medical equipment have been permitted subject to stringent conditions and technical inputs from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare:

1. In low-resource settings, inaccuracies in AI systems can have disproportionately higher risks due to weaker health infrastructure.
2. The major barrier to AI adoption in developing countries is primarily the lack of user technical proficiency.
3. Unsupervised AI tools in mental health can potentially create psychological dependency among vulnerable users.
4. Concerns around AI are increasingly shifting from usability to issues of ownership, governance, and accountability.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding the Maternity Benefit Act in India:

1. The Act mandates paid maternity leave for eligible women employees in specified establishments.
2. The provisions of the Act extend to self-employed women workers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:4

The proposed RBI framework to compensate victims of small-value digital frauds represents a major policy shift primarily because it:

Ques:5

Consider the following statements regarding India’s petroleum sector:

1. Increasing consumption of petroleum products in India may lead to higher crude oil imports if domestic production does not keep pace.
2. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) consumption trends are often used to gauge the performance of the civil aviation sector.
3. Naphtha is widely used as a feedstock in the petrochemical industry.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of greenhouse gases?

1. Carbon dioxide is the largest contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse effect.
2. Methane has a higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period.
3. Nitrogen is considered a major greenhouse gas.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately after the announcement of the election schedule by the Election Commission of India.

Statement 2: The Model Code of Conduct is enforceable by law and violations automatically lead to criminal penalties.

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

Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The Election Commission of India decides the recognition of political parties and allots election symbols.

Statement II: Only the Election Commission of India has the power to disqualify the Members of Parliament.

Statement III: The Election Commission of India does not conduct elections to the office of the Vice-President of India.

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

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964:

1. A government servant must declare movable and immovable property as prescribed by the government.
2. A government servant can accept gifts from foreign dignitaries without any reporting requirement.
3. A government servant shall not engage in private trade or employment without prior sanction.

How many of the above is/are  not correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
2. ICAR is responsible for coordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture and allied sectors in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?