Consider the following statements regarding the proposed Bharat Stage VII (BS-VII) emission standards:1.The BS-VII rules exclusively cover tailpipe exhaust emissions and exclude non-exhaust particulate matter.2.Bharat Stage norms in India are regulated under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 15 October 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 15 October 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
Under the proposed BS-VII emission standards, which of the following specific category of vehicles is primarily targeted for these new norms?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Social Assistance Programme (NSap):1.It is administered by the Ministry of Finance for urban areas and the Ministry of Rural Development for rural areas.2.It includes components such as the Annapurna Scheme, which provides free foodgrains to eligible senior citizens.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following ministries administers the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) across both rural and urban areas in India?
Consider the following statements regarding India's bilateral trade with China:1.India's trade deficit with China has recently surged due to increased imports of critical intermediate inputs like Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and solar wafers.2.Bilateral trade deficits are exclusively managed through the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The term 'Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)', frequently referenced in the context of India-China trade, refers to which of the following?
Consider the following statements regarding the Principal Purpose Test (PPT):1.It is an anti-abuse rule designed to deny tax treaty benefits if obtaining a tax advantage was one of the primary purposes of a transaction.2.It is part of the OECD BEPS Action 6 and has been incorporated into revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of international taxation, what does 'Treaty Shopping' primarily refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding the World Bank Group's recent funding initiatives in India:1.The World Bank Group reported a cumulative mobilization of $36 billion for development projects and job creation in India over four years.2.The private capital mobilization mechanism primarily targets credit enhancement for MSMEs.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the financial terms associated with multilateral institutions, what does 'Blended Finance' signify?
Consider the following statements regarding the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme:1.The RDI Scheme has a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore and is managed by the Ministry of Finance.2.The scheme covers concessional long-term funding for private sector R&D across critical technology sectors.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which government body manages the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme which recently expanded its technology areas to include Advanced Chemicals and Petrochemicals?
Consider the following statements regarding the recent judicial pendency initiative:1.The Ministry of Law and Justice mobilized National Law Universities to target criminal case backlogs across high-pendency hotspot districts.2.The initiative covers exactly 150 high-pendency hotspot judicial districts across the country.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of legal and judicial procedures, what is meant by 'Infructuous Cases'?
Consider the following statements regarding the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF):1.The headquarters of the Combined Maritime Forces is located in Manama, Bahrain.2.CTF 154 is primarily a combat-focused strike task force operating under the CMF.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Indian Navy recently completed its maiden tenure commanding which specific task force under the Combined Maritime Forces?