Consider the following statements regarding the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement:1.The European Commission holds exclusive competence to negotiate trade agreements on behalf of all EU member states.2.The European Council is the sole executive body responsible for proposing legislation and managing EU trade policy.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 12 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 12 September 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
What is the primary purpose of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between international partners?
Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA):1.FCRA registration is mandatory for any NGO intending to receive foreign funds.2.FCRA registration and approvals are granted by the Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) in the context of the Indian Parliament?
Consider the following statements regarding BRICS business mechanisms:1.BRICS business mechanisms primarily focus on intra-group trade facilitation and removing non-tariff barriers.2.The term 'Global South' exclusively refers to lower-income countries located in Eastern Europe.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes 'Non-Tariff Barriers' in international trade?
Consider the following statements regarding post-harvest losses in India:1.Post-harvest losses in India are highest in perishable commodities due to gaps in end-to-end cold chains.2.The recent Cold Chain Summit emphasized expanding raw storage capacity rather than improving operational capability.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What are 'Reefer Transport' systems primarily designed to handle?
Consider the following statements regarding the BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition:1.Bharat Innovates is administered by the Ministry of Education as a higher education accelerator.2.The exposition was organized exclusively by the Ministry of Rural Development alongside the BRICS Summit.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of technology ecosystems, what does 'Deep-Tech' primarily refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC):1.NMHC is located at Lothal, Gujarat under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways.2.Lothal is recognized as the northern-most city of the Indus Valley Civilisation featuring a mountain pass trading post.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Lothal is historically famous in the context of the Indus Valley Civilisation for which of the following features?
Consider the following statements regarding the Cochin International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF):1.ISRF is located at Cochin and operated via a partnership between Cochin Shipyard Limited and Drydocks World of UAE.2.The project is structured as a sole proprietorship managed entirely by the Ministry of Agriculture.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary function of a specialized Ship Repair Facility like the one at Cochin?