Consider the following statements regarding the protection of migratory birds and wetlands:1.The Central Asian Flyway covers Eurasian bird migration routes extending to India.2.The Convention on Migratory Species is an environmental treaty administered under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) rather than international bodies.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 4 October 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 4 October 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
With reference to the recent survey in the Kovalam-Nemmeli backwaters, which of the following best describes the Central Asian Flyway?
Consider the following statements about Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committees (DRSCs):1.DRSCs consist of a total of 31 members, with 21 members coming from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha.2.The recommendations and reports produced by DRSCs are legally binding on the respective government ministries.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary function of Department-Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) in the Indian parliamentary system?
Consider the following statements regarding digital currency and technology frameworks in India:1.Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is legal tender issued directly by the Ministry of Finance.2.Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) serves as the underlying decentralized technology framework used in tokenisation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best defines a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) based on the Reserve Bank of India's framework?
Consider the following statements regarding the Second Water Bodies Census:1.The census is conducted by the Ministry of Rural Development to map rural and urban water structures.2.Maharashtra recorded the largest number of water bodies at 4.74 lakh in the second census.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
According to the findings of the Second Water Bodies Census, which state recorded the highest number of water bodies?
Consider the following statements regarding urban land governance in India:1.Land is a State subject listed under Entry 18 of the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.2.The central Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act was repealed by Parliament in 2005, making state adoption optional.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Why did certain State Governments, such as West Bengal, advocate for the repeal or review of legacy urban land ceiling regulations?
Consider the following statements regarding the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):1.FSSAI is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.2.Phosphorus found in milk is exclusively added as an artificial chemical preservative during processing and does not occur naturally.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the regulation of food safety and dairy products in India, which of the following best describes the status and presence of phosphorus in milk?
Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Key Distribution (QKD):1.QKD utilizes quantum principles to detect interception instantly during key exchange.2.The technology relies entirely on classical encryption algorithms without involving quantum mechanics.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of secure communications and recent technological demonstrations in India involving free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), what is the primary role of the Quantum Bit Error Rate?
Consider the following statements regarding the Jal Arpan reform under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0:1.Jal Arpan formalises the transfer of water supply management to local Gram Panchayats.2.The implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission is centrally overseen by the Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following bodies is primarily tasked with managing local rural water schemes and community-level water infrastructure under initiatives like the Jal Jeevan Mission?
Consider the following statements regarding the PM-SETU scheme:1.The PM-SETU scheme utilizes a Hub-and-Spoke framework with industry-led Special Purpose Vehicles.2.The scheme is exclusively administered by the Ministry of Culture to promote ancient heritage handicrafts.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary architectural design concept used under the PM-SETU scheme for upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)?
Consider the following statements regarding Centres of Excellence for Studies in Classical Languages:1.Deccan College, Pune, hosts one of the approved Centres of Excellence for classical language research.2.The approval for these Centres of Excellence was granted by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the recent approval of Centres of Excellence for classical language studies, which institution is specifically noted for hosting a recognized CoE in Pune?