5 September 2026

Quiz — 5 September 2026

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Questions

1. What is the primary product of the coal gasification process as mentioned in the government scheme?

   1. A Refined Coal Tar
   2. B Liquid Petroleum Gas
   3. C Synthetic gas (syngas)
   4. D Compressed Natural Gas

2. Which of the following is a stated objective of the government's coal gasification incentive scheme?

   1. A To mandate the closure of all lignite mines by 2030
   2. B To increase the export of raw coal to neighboring countries
   3. C To replace all thermal power plants with gasification units
   4. D To reduce dependence on imports of urea, methanol, and LNG

3. The 'Global Methane Pledge' aims to reduce anthropogenic methane emissions by at least 30% below 2020 levels by which year?

   1. A 2040
   2. B 2025
   3. C 2030
   4. D 2050

4. Which of the following best describes the status of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in international law?

   1. A It is considered the 'constitution of the oceans' and its transit passage provisions are recognized as customary international law.
   2. B It has been superseded by the International Maritime Organization's recent maritime security protocols.
   3. C It is binding only on the 172 signatory nations.
   4. D It explicitly prohibits the passage of warships through international straits.

5. Which of the following best describes the primary legal basis for SEBI's enforcement action against entities involved in trading based on non-public information?

   1. A Violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)
   2. B Violation of rules aimed at preventing market fraud
   3. C Breach of the Companies Act, 2013
   4. D Non-compliance with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)

6. What is the primary objective of the Reserve Bank of India conducting Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auctions?

   1. A To regulate the foreign exchange rate directly
   2. B To absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system
   3. C To provide long-term loans to commercial banks
   4. D To inject liquidity into the banking system

7. Under the revised SHAKTI policy, which of the following is true regarding coal-linkage allocation?

   1. A Window I is exclusively for private sector power plants at market-determined prices.
   2. B The policy mandates that all coal must be imported to meet the requirements of Window II.
   3. C Window II allows eligible producers to procure coal through auctions at a premium over the notified price.
   4. D Both windows are restricted to central government-owned generating companies only.

8. Which of the following best describes the clinical definition of menopause?

   1. A The transition phase characterized by hot flashes and mood swings.
   2. B The onset of irregular menstrual cycles due to hormonal changes.
   3. C The immediate cessation of all hormonal production in the body.
   4. D The period of 12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle.

9. What are the primary hormonal changes associated with the onset of perimenopause?

   1. A Lower levels of oestrogen and progesterone.
   2. B An increase in thyroid-stimulating hormones.
   3. C Increased production of testosterone and insulin.
   4. D A sudden spike in progesterone levels.

10. Which of the following bodies provided recommendations on the draft 2015 Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) in its 260th report?

    1. A Finance Commission
    2. B NITI Aayog
    3. C Law Commission of India
    4. D Competition Commission of India

11. The 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' involves which of the following countries?

    1. A Iran, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia
    2. B United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye
    3. C Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Pakistan
    4. D Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan

12. Which of the following best describes India's current diplomatic approach toward the Russia-Ukraine conflict as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs?

    1. A Adopting a policy of strict isolationism from European security affairs.
    2. B Maintaining continuous contact with both sides to explore ideas for conflict mitigation.
    3. C Imposing unilateral economic sanctions to force a cessation of hostilities.
    4. D Formally mediating a binding peace treaty between the two nations.

13. Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's recommendation regarding the retirement age of district judicial officers?

    1. A Mandatory retirement at 65 years for all states.
    2. B Uniform retirement age of 60 years across all states.
    3. C Enhancement from 60 to 62 years, subject to suitability assessment.
    4. D Immediate retirement at 60 years to allow for the induction of younger talent.

14. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) functions under the administrative control of which of the following ministries?

    1. A Ministry of Women and Child Development
    2. B Ministry of Labour and Employment
    3. C Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
    4. D Ministry of Home Affairs

15. Which organization is responsible for the development of the indigenous Cell Broadcasting Service (CBS) in India?

    1. A Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
    2. B Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
    3. C Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
    4. D National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

16. Which of the following is the primary source of historical caste-based population data in India that is frequently cited in contemporary debates?

    1. A 1991 Census
    2. B 1931 Census
    3. C 2011 Socio-Economic Caste Census
    4. D 1951 Census

17. Which of the following reservoirs are identified as common storage facilities between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana under the Krishna River Management Board?

    1. A Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar
    2. B Pulichintala and Jurala
    3. C Prakasam and Srisailam
    4. D Tungabhadra and Almatti

18. Which international body is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka as per the recent report?

    1. A International Court of Justice
    2. B United Nations Security Council
    3. C United Nations Development Programme
    4. D Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

19. The proposed NSE IPO is structured as an 'Offer for Sale' (OFS). What does this imply for the company?

    1. A Existing shareholders will sell their stake, and no new capital will be raised by the company.
    2. B The exchange will be delisted from all other trading platforms.
    3. C The company will issue new shares to raise capital for business expansion.
    4. D The government will acquire a majority stake in the exchange.

20. The principle of 'Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities' (CBDR-RC) is most closely associated with which of the following?

    1. A World Trade Organization agreements
    2. B The Basel Convention on hazardous wastes
    3. C United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
    4. D The Montreal Protocol on ozone depletion

21. Which of the following best describes the scope of the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement as discussed in recent high-level dialogues?

    1. A It aims to eliminate tariffs on 50% of goods traded between the two regions.
    2. B It is a regional agreement limited only to the Indian Ocean rim countries.
    3. C It focuses exclusively on the service sector and digital trade.
    4. D It covers a market representing approximately 25% of global GDP.

22. Operation Chakra-VI, recently in the news, is primarily associated with which of the following?

    1. A Regulation of cryptocurrency exchanges
    2. B Combating illegal mining activities
    3. C Monitoring cross-border human trafficking
    4. D Crackdown on 'digital arrest' scam syndicates

23. Which of the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is correct?

    1. A The NHRC is a constitutional body established under Article 32 of the Constitution.
    2. B The recommendations of the NHRC are legally binding on the central and state governments.
    3. C The NHRC is headed by a person who must be a sitting judge of the Supreme Court.
    4. D The NHRC has the power to take suo motu cognisance of human rights violations.

24. Which of the following income sources are explicitly prohibited from being included when determining the creamy layer status of OBC candidates according to the recent Bihar government directive?

    1. A Parents' salaries and agricultural income
    2. B Professional fees and dividends
    3. C Business income and rental income
    4. D Interest from savings and capital gains

25. The Chakma and Hajong communities were originally displaced from which region before being settled in Arunachal Pradesh in the 1960s?

    1. A Sylhet region of Bangladesh
    2. B Kachin State of Myanmar
    3. C Arakan region of Myanmar
    4. D Chittagong Hill Tracts of erstwhile East Pakistan

26. The Bab el-Mandeb strait serves as a critical maritime gateway connecting which two bodies of water?

    1. A The Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
    2. B The Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean
    3. C The Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden
    4. D The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea

27. The National Teachers' Awards are conferred by which of the following authorities?

    1. A Prime Minister of India
    2. B Chairman of the University Grants Commission
    3. C President of India
    4. D Union Minister of Education

28. Which of the following platforms is mentioned as a repository for teaching modules in the context of the National Teachers' Awards?

    1. A e-PG Pathshala
    2. B DIKSHA
    3. C NPTEL
    4. D SWAYAM

29. Which of the following bodies is collaborating with the National Testing Agency (NTA) to map infrastructure for the establishment of Standard Testing Centres (STCs)?

    1. A University Grants Commission (UGC)
    2. B National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
    3. C Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
    4. D All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

30. Which of the following groups were signatories to the 2024 tripartite agreement regarding the surrender of militants in Tripura?

    1. A NLFT (Original), NLFT (PD), and ATTF
    2. B State Government, Central Government, and the Joint Action Rehabilitation Committee
    3. C NLFT (Original), Joint Action Committee, and the State Government
    4. D NLFT (Nayanbashi), Joint Action Committee, and ATTF (Old)

31. What is the primary objective of registering a 'Zero FIR'?

    1. A To provide immunity from arrest to the accused during the investigation
    2. B To allow the complainant to choose the court of jurisdiction
    3. C To ensure that the registration of a cognizable offence is not delayed by jurisdictional constraints
    4. D To bypass the need for a preliminary inquiry in all criminal cases

32. The Sammakka Sagar Project, recently in the news, is constructed across which of the following rivers?

    1. A Godavari
    2. B Krishna
    3. C Penna
    4. D Tungabhadra

33. What is the primary objective of the Sammakka Sagar Project?

    1. A Hydroelectric power generation for the Mulugu district
    2. B Flood control in the Chhattisgarh region
    3. C Industrial water supply for the Telangana corridor
    4. D Stabilization of irrigation for the Sriram Sagar Project (SRSP) Stage-II

34. Under the current guidelines of the Election Commission of India, who is primarily responsible for determining the language in which electoral notices are published?

    1. A The District Magistrate
    2. B The State Chief Electoral Officer
    3. C The Parliament of India
    4. D The Ministry of Home Affairs

35. Which of the following constitutional provisions prohibits 'begar' and other similar forms of forced labour in India?

    1. A Article 21
    2. B Article 24
    3. C Article 23
    4. D Article 32

36. Which of the following best describes the legal instrument used to bring the issue of regularisation of contractual sewer workers before the Delhi High Court?

    1. A Special Leave Petition
    2. B Review Petition
    3. C Public Interest Litigation
    4. D Writ of Mandamus

37. The implementation of an IT-based randomisation process for administrative appointments is primarily aimed at achieving which of the following?

    1. A Ensuring transparency and fairness in postings
    2. B Reducing the salary expenditure of the state government
    3. C Centralizing all judicial powers under the executive
    4. D Increasing the total number of subdivisions

38. The landmark judgment in 'D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal' (1997) primarily deals with which of the following?

    1. A Rights of arrested persons and prevention of custodial torture
    2. B Guidelines for the appointment of police chiefs
    3. C Regulation of facial recognition technology by law enforcement
    4. D Procedures for filing FIRs in cases of communal violence

39. Which of the following best describes the primary cause of the recent disaster in the Nepal-China border region?

    1. A Glacial and mountain collapse
    2. B Seismic activity leading to landslides
    3. C Dam failure in the upper reaches
    4. D Monsoon-induced cloudburst

40. Which regulatory body in Italy is responsible for approving the offer document for the acquisition of Iveco Group NV by the Tata Motors subsidiary?

    1. A Borsa Italiana
    2. B European Securities and Markets Authority
    3. C CONSOB
    4. D European Central Bank

41. Which of the following is the primary cause identified for the recent fire incident at the Asian Hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar?

    1. A Chemical spill in the laboratory
    2. B Short circuit in an AC unit
    3. C Gas cylinder explosion
    4. D Electrical overload in the main power grid

42. The Ashdar Gali forest area, recently in the news for counter-insurgency operations, is located in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?

    1. A Baramulla
    2. B Anantnag
    3. C Pulwama
    4. D Budgam

43. Gugga Navami is primarily celebrated in which of the following regions of India?

    1. A North-East India
    2. B North India
    3. C Western Ghats
    4. D Southern India

44. In the context of Indian folk traditions, what are 'marhis'?

    1. A Agricultural harvest festivals
    2. B Pilgrimage routes
    3. C Shrines dedicated to Gugga
    4. D Traditional folk songs

45. Which river was identified as the site of the flash flood that impacted the Gyirong border crossing during the 2026 Kailash Manasarovar Yatra?

    1. A Karnali River
    2. B Bhote Koshi River
    3. C Sutlej River
    4. D Indus River

46. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, was enacted primarily to:

    1. A Regulate the admission process in government-aided schools
    2. B Provide legal aid to children in civil property disputes
    3. C Establish a specialized legal framework for the protection of children from sexual abuse and exploitation
    4. D Mandate the inclusion of moral education in the national curriculum

47. The spider species 'Stegodyphus sarasinorum', recently in the news for its potential in drug discovery, is notable for which of the following characteristics?

    1. A It is one of the few known permanently social spider species.
    2. B It is an invasive species that has significantly disrupted local insect populations.
    3. C It is the only spider species known to produce venom that is non-toxic to mammals.
    4. D It is a solitary hunter found only in high-altitude Himalayan regions.

48. The India-West Asia-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) aims to connect which of the following regions?

    1. A India, Southeast Asia, and Western Europe
    2. B India, West Asia, and Europe
    3. C India, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe
    4. D India, the Mediterranean, and North America

49. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for investigating aircraft accidents in India?

    1. A Ministry of Civil Aviation
    2. B Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
    3. C Airports Authority of India (AAI)
    4. D Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)

50. Under which schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, are crocodiles protected in India?

    1. A Schedule-III
    2. B Schedule-IV
    3. C Schedule-I
    4. D Schedule-II

51. Which of the following quarters is typically referred to as the first quarter (Q1) in the context of India's national income accounting for a financial year?

    1. A January-March
    2. B July-September
    3. C April-June
    4. D October-December

52. Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's observation regarding the 'For Dismissal' caption used by the High Court?

    1. A It is a mandatory requirement under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
    2. B It is a clerical error that has no bearing on the judicial process.
    3. C It is a standard administrative procedure to expedite case disposal.
    4. D It indicates a pre-determined outcome, which is improper in criminal matters.

53. Which of the following antiviral medications is commonly prescribed for the treatment of H1N1 (swine flu) as mentioned in recent public health reports?

    1. A Acyclovir
    2. B Remdesivir
    3. C Oseltamivir
    4. D Azithromycin

54. Which of the following government units is primarily responsible for the immediate management and mitigation of human-wildlife conflict incidents in forest-adjacent areas?

    1. A Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB)
    2. B National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
    3. C Local Municipal Corporation
    4. D Rapid Response Team (RRT) of the Forest Department

55. Which constitutional provision empowers the Election Commission of India to superintend, direct, and control the conduct of elections?

    1. A Article 320
    2. B Article 356
    3. C Article 326
    4. D Article 324

56. Which of the following species are protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

    1. A All of the above
    2. B Red-crowned roofed turtle
    3. C Indian softshell turtle
    4. D Indian peacock turtle