Consider the following statements regarding the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006:1.The Gram Sabha initiates the determination of forest rights under the Act.2.The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal central ministry for implementing the FRA.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 7 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 7 September 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
With reference to the Forest Rights Act, 2006, what is the role of the Gram Sabha?
Consider the following statements regarding the civil aviation sector in India:1.The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 replaces the colonial-era Aircraft Act, 1934.2.The Ministry of Railways holds statutory powers for the enforcement of airline tariffs and safety norms.
In the context of modern commercial aviation, what does 'unbundling of services' refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding India's defence diplomacy initiatives:1.The Ministry of Defence allocated a dedicated ₹400 crore fund to strengthen defence diplomacy.2.Defence Attachés operate independently without any linkage to Indian diplomatic missions.
What is the primary role of a Defence Attaché in an Indian diplomatic mission abroad?
Consider the following statements regarding the geography of the Strait of Hormuz:1.It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.2.The northern coast of the strait is formed by the Musandam Peninsula, an enclave of Oman.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz considered a critical geographical location for global commerce?
Consider the following statements regarding female political representation and environmental outcomes in India:1.Recent studies demonstrate that electing female legislators in state assemblies is linked to faster annual forest-cover growth.2.These empirical observations are exclusively documented in general unreserved urban constituencies.
In environmental science, what is a 'carbon sink'?
Consider the following statements regarding the Price Stabilisation Fund:1.It covers essential commodities like onions, pulses, and potatoes.2.It operates directly under the administrative control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary objective of a 'Buffer Stock' in the open market context?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK):1.It was originally established under the NCSK Act, 1993.2.It currently functions as a statutory body with binding judicial powers over state governments.
The Ministry responsible for appointing the Chairperson and members of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) is:
Consider the following statements regarding Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0:1.Poshan 2.0 integrates Anganwadi Services, POSHAN Abhiyaan, and the Scheme for Adolescent Girls.2.It is implemented centrally by the Ministry of Rural Development.
The multi-ministerial convergence mission 'POSHAN Abhiyaan', which aims to improve nutritional outcomes, was launched in which year?
Consider the following statements regarding the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC):1.It serves as the Regional Internet Registry for the Asia-Pacific region managing IP address allocations.2.It operates exclusively under the direct regulatory control of the Ministry of Finance.
What is the primary purpose of the IPv6 protocol designed to replace IPv4?