Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005:1.The Act mandates a 30-day timeline for general information disclosures and 48 hours for matters involving life and liberty.2.Information Commissions are constitutional bodies established directly under Article 280 of the Constitution of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 13 October 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 13 October 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
Under Section 20 of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, which of the following authorities is empowered to penalize a Public Information Officer (PIO) for unreasonable delays in providing information?
Consider the following statements regarding the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC):1.GEAC functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.2.It is responsible for approving the environmental release of Genetically Modified (GM) organisms.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of agricultural biotechnology and environmental regulation in India, what does the term 'Herbicide-Tolerant Crops' refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding renewable energy regulation in India:1.Renewable energy generation holds 'Must-Run' statutory status under Grid Code regulations, barring grid security emergencies.2.Grid curtailment refers to the mandatory increase of power generation to handle sudden urban electricity shortages.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary function of a Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in the context of electrical power grids?
Consider the statutory application forms used by the Election Commission of India for electoral roll maintenance:1.Form 6 is used for new voter registrations.2.Form 7 is used exclusively for correcting spelling mistakes in existing voter entries.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statutory forms is specifically designated for overseas electors seeking registration in the Indian electoral roll?
Consider the following statements regarding India's domestic carbon market initiatives:1.The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) is notified under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.2.The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) acts as the administrator for the domestic carbon market.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In international trade discussions involving the European Union, what does the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) primarily entail?
Consider the following statements regarding Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs):1.RSETIs are managed by Lead Banks in partnership with the Ministry of Rural Development.2.They function under the direct administrative control of the Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Kaushal Panjee' portal under the Ministry of Rural Development?
Consider the following statements regarding meteorological services in India:1.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.2.RSMC New Delhi is designated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for tropical cyclone warnings in the North Indian Ocean.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In meteorological forecasting, what does the term 'Cone of Uncertainty' typically represent?