28 July 2026

Quiz — 28 July 2026

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Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the RBI's current stance on the exchange rate of the Indian Rupee?

   1. A Targeting a specific exchange rate band to ensure export competitiveness.
   2. B Pegging the rupee to a basket of major global currencies to ensure stability.
   3. C Intervening only to curb excessive volatility without targeting a specific rate.
   4. D Allowing the rupee to float freely without any intervention from the central bank.

2. According to the RBI, what is the primary mandate of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?

   1. A Maintaining a specific target for foreign exchange reserves.
   2. B Managing the fiscal deficit of the central government.
   3. C Ensuring inflation control and price stability.
   4. D Prioritizing economic growth above all other macroeconomic indicators.

3. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the implementation of the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal?

   1. A Cauvery Water Management Authority
   2. B Inter-State Council
   3. C National Water Development Agency
   4. D Central Water Commission

4. Which of the following reports is published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) that provides data on student suicides in India?

   1. A National Education Statistics Report
   2. B Youth Mental Health Survey
   3. C Higher Education Status Report
   4. D Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI)

5. Which entity is responsible for the periodic inspection of physical gold vaulted under the EGR ecosystem?

   1. A Clearing Corporations
   2. B Stock Exchanges
   3. C Depositories
   4. D Jewellers

6. What does the term 'fungibility' imply in the context of the Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) ecosystem?

   1. A The process of melting gold bars into smaller denominations.
   2. B The automatic conversion of gold jewellery into electronic receipts.
   3. C Gold represents a standard quantity and purity, not tied to a specific physical bar.
   4. D The ability to trade gold across international borders.

7. Which of the following provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, empowers the Union government to direct the blocking of public access to information on grounds of national security and public order?

   1. A Section 80
   2. B Section 66A
   3. C Section 79(3)(b)
   4. D Section 69A

8. Which of the following best describes the term 'salami-slicing' in the context of India-China border relations?

   1. A A trade agreement involving the exchange of agricultural commodities
   2. B A military strategy involving full-scale invasion of disputed territories
   3. C A formal diplomatic process for border demarcation
   4. D The systematic, incremental alteration of the status quo at the Line of Actual Control

9. The Great Indian Bustard, recently in the news for a rewilding project, is the state bird of which Indian state?

   1. A Punjab
   2. B Gujarat
   3. C Rajasthan
   4. D Haryana

10. The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes (BUDS) Act, 2019 was enacted primarily to:

    1. A Monitor the criminal records of sitting members of the legislature
    2. B Regulate the functioning of political parties
    3. C Streamline the judicial process for murder trials in district courts
    4. D Prevent the promotion of unregulated deposit schemes and protect depositors

11. Which of the following conditions can be an underlying cause of anaemia?

    1. A Autoimmune disorders
    2. B Thalassaemia
    3. C Chronic kidney disease
    4. D All of the above

12. Under which Schedule of the Indian Constitution are the provisions for disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the grounds of defection contained?

    1. A Ninth Schedule
    2. B Eighth Schedule
    3. C Tenth Schedule
    4. D Eleventh Schedule

13. Who is the final authority to decide on the disqualification of a member of a State Legislative Assembly under the Tenth Schedule?

    1. A The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
    2. B The Governor of the State
    3. C The High Court of the respective state
    4. D The Election Commission of India

14. Under which legislation were the Zonal Councils established?

    1. A The Constitution of India
    2. B The States Reorganisation Act, 1956
    3. C The Seventh Amendment Act, 1956
    4. D The Inter-State Council Act, 1990

15. What is the primary requirement for a safe and effective dengue vaccine to avoid Antibody-Dependent Enhancement (ADE)?

    1. A It must be monovalent, targeting only the most prevalent serotype.
    2. B It must be a non-live vaccine to prevent any viral replication.
    3. C It must be tetravalent, targeting all four DENV serotypes simultaneously.
    4. D It must be administered only to individuals who have never contracted dengue.

16. In the context of the Qdenga vaccine trials, what does the term 'seronegative' refer to?

    1. A Individuals who are immune to DENV-1 and DENV-2 but not DENV-3 or DENV-4.
    2. B Individuals who have developed severe dengue symptoms after a second infection.
    3. C Individuals who have not been exposed to a natural dengue infection and lack specific antibodies.
    4. D Individuals who have been vaccinated against all four dengue serotypes.

17. Which of the following is a markup language specifically designed for the structured publishing of legal documents, as mentioned in the context of international standards?

    1. A Akoma Ntoso
    2. B USLM
    3. C CLML
    4. D Indigo

18. Which of the following missiles/systems were mentioned as being successfully tested by the DRDO recently?

    1. A BrahMos and Akash
    2. B Astra and Nirbhay
    3. C Agni-V and Prithvi-II
    4. D Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket and Kusha missile

19. The 'City Flood Alert' platform, recently launched to forecast urban flooding, is a collaborative initiative involving which of the following entities?

    1. A NDMA, RTGS, and IIT-Delhi
    2. B APSDMA, Ministry of Earth Sciences, and IIT-Hyderabad
    3. C NITI Aayog, APSDMA, and IIT-Madras
    4. D RTGS, APSDMA, and IIT-Gandhinagar

20. Under the current provisions of the Constitution of India, what is the minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha?

    1. A 18 years
    2. B 25 years
    3. C 30 years
    4. D 21 years

21. What is the primary mandate of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India?

    1. A Managing the exchange rate of the Rupee
    2. B Regulating foreign direct investment inflows
    3. C Direct financing of government fiscal deficits
    4. D Inflation control and price stability

22. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the State Finance Commission constituted to review the financial position of Panchayats and Municipalities?

    1. A Article 280
    2. B Article 263
    3. C Article 243-G
    4. D Article 243-I and 243-Y

23. Which of the following components is typically included in a State's Own Tax Revenue (SOTR)?

    1. A Goods and Services Tax (GST)
    2. B Grants-in-aid from the Union
    3. C External commercial borrowings
    4. D Interest income on state deposits

24. Which of the following factors is identified as a primary barrier to the effective use of low-floor buses by persons with disabilities in urban areas?

    1. A Excessive use of tactile tiles
    2. B Over-standardization of bus stop designs
    3. C Lack of electric buses in the fleet
    4. D Inconsistent platform heights at bus stops

25. Which of the following best describes the 'open-weight' or 'open-source' approach in AI development as discussed in the context of Chinese firms?

    1. A Models that are restricted to cloud-based inference provided only by the original manufacturer.
    2. B Models where the source code or weights are shared, allowing third parties to run them locally.
    3. C Models that are exclusively available to government-approved research institutions.
    4. D Models that require specific high-end GPUs from Western manufacturers to function.

26. Which of the following districts in Assam were identified as severely affected by the recent floods as per official reports?

    1. A Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat
    2. B Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Dhemaji, and Lakhimpur
    3. C Kamrup, Nalbari, Barpeta, and Baksa
    4. D Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, and Dima Hasao

27. In the context of human-wildlife conflict in Kerala, which of the following months have been identified by the Forest Department as witnessing a peak in elephant intrusions into human settlements?

    1. A July and August
    2. B January and February
    3. C April and May
    4. D October and November

28. Which of the following is identified as a major systemic issue in the current Indian doctoral research ecosystem for Social Sciences?

    1. A Excessive focus on patent development and commercialisation
    2. B Insufficient funding for laboratory-based social science experiments
    3. C Lack of mandatory publication requirements in peer-reviewed journals
    4. D Over-reliance on voluminous dissertations and lack of real-world application

29. Which of the following is the primary objective of the Tamil Nadu government's proposed AI-powered software initiative?

    1. A To expedite the building plan approval process in urban areas
    2. B To monitor the structural integrity of existing tenements
    3. C To automate the construction of new public housing projects
    4. D To replace the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority

30. The Intelligent Transport System (ITS) project in Chennai is being implemented with the financial assistance of which international organization?

    1. A Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
    2. B World Bank
    3. C New Development Bank
    4. D Asian Development Bank

31. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Surasksha Sanhita, which of the following is a primary procedural concern raised by accused persons regarding their arrest?

    1. A Failure to provide legal counsel during the initial police interrogation
    2. B The absence of a judicial magistrate during the initial custodial questioning
    3. C Lack of access to the original First Information Report (FIR) in the local language
    4. D Non-compliance with the issuance of notice under Section 35(3) and the 24-hour production rule

32. Which section of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, deals with the penalty for filing false affidavits or suppressing material information by a candidate?

    1. A Section 33A
    2. B Section 123
    3. C Section 77
    4. D Section 125A

33. Which fundamental right under the Constitution of India provides the basis for citizens to hold peaceful protests?

    1. A Article 19(1)(b)
    2. B Article 14
    3. C Article 21
    4. D Article 25

34. Which of the following countries shares a coastline with the Strait of Hormuz alongside Iran?

    1. A Qatar
    2. B Saudi Arabia
    3. C United Arab Emirates
    4. D Oman

35. What does the acronym 'PRAXIS' stand for in the context of NASA's recent mission concept?

    1. A Planetary Rings Autonomous EXploration with In-situ Sampling
    2. B Planetary Research and Autonomous X-ray In-situ Sampling
    3. C Probing Rings and Autonomous X-ray Imaging System
    4. D Planetary Robotic Analysis and X-ray In-situ System

36. Which of the following best describes the sampling mechanism of the proposed PRAXIS mission?

    1. A Using high-powered lasers to vaporize and analyze ring particles from a distance
    2. B Landing on the surface of a ringed planet to extract geological samples
    3. C Directly flying through the ring plane to collect dust particles
    4. D Performing a touch-and-go sample using a long deployable boom while grazing the ring plane

37. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is governed by which of the following international treaties?

    1. A The Rome Statute
    2. B The Treaty of Versailles
    3. C The Geneva Convention
    4. D The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

38. Which of the following phenomena is identified by scientists as a primary driver for the increased frequency and intensity of recent wildfires in Europe?

    1. A Climate change
    2. B Deforestation for industrial expansion
    3. C Increased volcanic activity
    4. D Changes in tectonic plate movement

39. Under the current motor vehicle registration framework in India, which of the following documents are primarily required to be signed by both the buyer and seller to initiate the transfer of ownership?

    1. A Form 60 and 61
    2. B Form 12 and 13
    3. C Forms 29 and 30
    4. D Form 15 and 16

40. Which of the following best describes the role of the Ramayana as discussed in the context of Indian ethical traditions?

    1. A A historical record of ancient political administration
    2. B A legal code for resolving property disputes
    3. C A manual for military strategy and statecraft
    4. D A treatise on human conduct and the pursuit of dharma

41. Which of the following best describes the 'Indian Monsoon' metaphor as discussed in the context of contemporary democratic discourse?

    1. A A period where accumulated societal aspirations and frustrations seek peaceful democratic expression.
    2. B A seasonal shift in agricultural policy and irrigation planning.
    3. C A technological framework designed to enhance digital public infrastructure.
    4. D A government initiative to decentralize administrative power to the district level.

42. In the context of land acquisition for public infrastructure projects in India, what is the primary role of a tribunal when compensation amounts are disputed by landowners?

    1. A To bypass the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act
    2. B To provide direct financial grants to farmers exceeding the market value
    3. C To act as an adjudicatory body for farmers to claim deposited compensation
    4. D To unilaterally set the market price based on government valuation

43. Which of the following best describes the constitutional mechanism for states to seek financial assistance from the Union Government during a natural disaster?

    1. A Mandatory executive order by the President of India
    2. B Disaster Management Act, 2005 and the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
    3. C Automatic allocation based on state GDP
    4. D Direct legislative mandate under Article 370

44. Which of the following authorities is primarily responsible for investigating the mechanical and regulatory compliance aspects of a commercial bus accident in India?

    1. A Motor Vehicles Department
    2. B Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
    3. C National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
    4. D Public Works Department

45. With reference to the recent amendment in Tamil Nadu's liquor vending rules, what is the new minimum area requirement for a Tasmac bar?

    1. A 25 sq.m
    2. B 10 sq.m
    3. C 15 sq.m
    4. D 20 sq.m

46. In the context of TNEA counselling, what is the mandatory action for a student who has received a 'tentative' allotment order?

    1. A Submit original certificates at a TNEA Facilitation Center and pay the tuition fee.
    2. B Submit a request for seat withdrawal to the TNEA office.
    3. C Report directly to the allotted college for final admission.
    4. D Wait for the second round of counselling to confirm the seat.

47. Which of the following authorities is primarily responsible for the regulation and licensing of fireworks manufacturing units in India?

    1. A Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
    2. B Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO)
    3. C State Pollution Control Board
    4. D National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

48. Which authority is responsible for granting safety clearance for the opening of new Metro Rail stretches in India?

    1. A Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
    2. B National Highways Authority of India
    3. C Chennai Metro Rail Limited
    4. D Commissioner of Railway Safety

49. Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which of the following is considered a 'consumer right' that is relevant to the safety of food served in public transport?

    1. A Right to safety
    2. B Right to be heard
    3. C Right to seek redressal
    4. D Right to choose

50. Which of the following bodies is responsible for issuing maritime administration advisories for Indian seafarers?

    1. A Directorate General of Maritime Administration
    2. B Ministry of Defence
    3. C Indian Coast Guard
    4. D Ministry of Shipping