Consider the following statements regarding the recent India-UAE bilateral developments:1.The UAE has announced an additional $25 billion investment plan in India targeting strategic petroleum reserves and subsea energy pipelines.2.Bilateral trade between the two nations has reached a target of $200 billion ahead of the 2032 deadline.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 29 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 29 September 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
With reference to bilateral economic mechanisms between India and the UAE, the 'Local Currency Settlement System' refers to:
Consider the following statements regarding the SpaceX Starship launch vehicle:1.Starship successfully achieved orbital insertion of its fully integrated Starship super-heavy launch vehicle during its 14th test flight.2.Starship uses conventional unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine and solid propellants for maximum thrust.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of aerospace technology, 'Methalox' propellant combination consists of:
Consider the following statements regarding India's stance on the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM):1.India and 17 other nations reserved third-party rights in Russia's WTO dispute against the EU's CBAM.2.The Dispute Settlement Body is an arm of the World Bank responsible for administering environmental sanctions.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What are 'Third-party rights' in the context of WTO dispute proceedings?
Consider the following statements regarding the recent Rabi crop planning initiatives:1.The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti directed States to implement water budgeting and prioritize pulses and oilseeds cultivation.2.Central teams were deputed to assess drought impact across affected regions in Karnataka and Maharashtra ahead of winter sowing.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In agricultural planning, 'water budgeting' primarily involves:
Consider the following statements based on the FAO FRA 2025 and India's forestry targets:1.India ranks 9th globally in total forest area and 3rd in net annual forest area gain.2.Under the Bonn Challenge, India has restored 26 million hectares out of its 21.76 million hectares target for 2030.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 'Bonn Challenge', referenced in international forestry discussions, is a global effort to:
Consider the following statements regarding the Livestock Insurance Portal:1.The Livestock Insurance component functions as a risk management activity under the National Livestock Mission.2.The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Rural Development rather than the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The National Livestock Mission (NLM) is designed to drive sustainable growth, risk coverage, and productivity in which of the following sectors?