Consider the following statements regarding the Central Information Commission (CIC):1.The CIC is a statutory body constituted under Section 12 of the Right to Information Act, 2005.2.Proactive disclosure obligations for public authorities are mandated under Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 25 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 25 September 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
Regarding the recent recommendations concerning the disclosure of marks in civil services examinations, which central agency was noted by the directive as having no formal record or written order justifying the discontinuation of detailed score disclosures after 2018?
Consider the following statements regarding climate patterns and the Indian monsoon:1.El Niño typically results in weakened Indian southwest monsoon rainfall due to suppressed convection over South Asia.2.Monsoon withdrawal begins traditionally from southern India in September as maritime high pressure builds.
Meteorological forecasts recently highlighted concentrated late-season rainfall over which regions during the southwest monsoon withdrawal phase?
Consider the following statements about Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank [FCNR(B)] deposits:1.FCNR(B) deposits can be opened as savings accounts, current accounts, or term deposits.2.Commercial banks raised foreign currency through FCNR(B) deposit routes using the RBI's forex swap window to replace high-cost liabilities.
Under the framework regulating FCNR(B) deposits, which institution's forex swap window is utilized by commercial banks to exchange foreign currency for local currency with a repurchase agreement?
Consider the following statements regarding the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024:1.Offences under this Act are bailable and compoundable.2.A Delhi court recently allowed arguments on charges under this Act to proceed without delay during paper leak trials.
Which of the following best describes an 'organised crime syndicate' in the context of public examinations and prevention of unfair means?
Consider the following statements regarding the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):1.IRDAI is a statutory body established under the IRDA Act, 1999.2.The headquarters of IRDAI is located in New Delhi.
In the context of the recent regulatory developments concerning insurance commissions, what action did the IRDAI propose across the health, term, and motor segments?
Consider the following statements regarding domestic tourism statistics and related schemes in India:1.Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest share of domestic visitor trips, followed by Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan.2.The Swadesh Darshan scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Culture for integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to tourism infrastructure initiatives in India, consider the following:- PRASHAD Scheme: Implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development for national pilgrimage rejuvenation.- Domestic Tourist Visit: Defined as a visit by a domestic traveler to a state or UT outside their usual place of residence.Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the East Asia Summit (EAS) and India-ASEAN relations:1.The East Asia Summit includes all 10 ASEAN nations along with India, Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, and the United States.2.The AITIGA is a trade in services agreement signed between India and ASEAN member countries in 2009.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following bodies or agreements is correctly described in the context of India's foreign economic policy?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC):1.The NCSC was established as a separate body by the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, which bifurcated the erstwhile joint commission.2.While investigating complaints regarding the violation of SC rights, the NCSC is vested with the powers of a criminal court.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the constitutional provisions and statutory protections for Scheduled Castes in India, consider the following:- Article 338: Provides for the establishment, powers, and duties of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.- Protection of Civil Rights Act: The constitutional provision enacted exclusively by the Ministry of Finance to monitor tribal funds.Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini:1.INS Sudarshini is an indigenously built sail training vessel operated by the Indian Navy.2.The ship is currently participating in the transoceanic Lokayan 26 expedition managed by the Ministry of Rural Development.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to nautical terms and naval operations, consider the following statements:1.A barque is defined as a sailing vessel with three or more masts having fore-and-aft sails on the mizzenmast and square sails on the others.2.A nautical mile is a unit of marine distance equal to exactly five kilometers.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?