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Daily news quiz · 3 October 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 3 October 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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News · Survey of India Ladakh Mapping

Consider the following statements regarding the geographical mapping initiatives in Ladakh:1.Survey of India is the central authority responsible for publishing official national maps.2.Survey of India functions directly under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Survey of India Ladakh Mapping

With reference to the strategic geographical terms associated with Ladakh, Gogra-Hot Springs are best described as:
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News · National PNG Drive 3.0

Consider the following statements regarding the National PNG Drive 3.0:1.It was launched by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).2.PNGRB operates as a department under the Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · National PNG Drive 3.0

In the context of energy distribution networks, Piped Natural Gas (PNG) primarily consists of which of the following gases delivered to consumers?
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News · Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme PMEGP Extension

Consider the following statements regarding the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP):1.It is implemented nationally by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).2.The scheme primarily focuses on providing direct equity infusion for large-scale heavy manufacturing industries.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme PMEGP Extension

Under the definitions applicable to micro enterprises in India, what is the maximum turnover criterion for an enterprise to be classified as a micro enterprise?
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News · India EU Free Trade Agreement

With reference to international trade agreements and services, GATS Mode 4 specifically deals with which of the following?
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News · India EU Free Trade Agreement

Consider the following statements regarding trade and environmental mechanisms involving the European Union:1.The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a tariff mechanism taxing carbon-intensive imports.2.CBAM is administered directly by the World Trade Organization as an export subsidy.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Indus Waters Treaty Provisions and Modernization Requirements

According to the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which of the following rivers were allocated primarily to India?
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News · Indus Waters Treaty Provisions and Modernization Requirements

Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty:1.The Permanent Indus Commission is a bilateral body established under the IWT to oversee its implementation.2.Run-of-the-river projects involve large water storage reservoirs that permanently submerge vast upstream valleys.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Indo-Brazilian Defence Cooperation C390 Millennium Nagpur Assembly Line

Consider the following statements regarding the Indo-Brazilian defence cooperation initiative in Nagpur:1.The C-390 Millennium is a heavy strategic bomber aircraft manufactured exclusively by Embraer.2.The joint assembly line initiative in Nagpur involves the Mahindra Group for aerospace manufacturing.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Indo-Brazilian Defence Cooperation C390 Millennium Nagpur Assembly Line

The term 'Tactical Airlifter', often seen in the context of defence cooperation, refers to:
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