Consider the following statements regarding the geographical mapping initiatives in Ladakh:1.Survey of India is the central authority responsible for publishing official national maps.2.Survey of India functions directly under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 3 October 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 3 October 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
With reference to the strategic geographical terms associated with Ladakh, Gogra-Hot Springs are best described as:
Consider the following statements regarding the National PNG Drive 3.0:1.It was launched by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).2.PNGRB operates as a department under the Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of energy distribution networks, Piped Natural Gas (PNG) primarily consists of which of the following gases delivered to consumers?
Consider the following statements regarding the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP):1.It is implemented nationally by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).2.The scheme primarily focuses on providing direct equity infusion for large-scale heavy manufacturing industries.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Under the definitions applicable to micro enterprises in India, what is the maximum turnover criterion for an enterprise to be classified as a micro enterprise?
With reference to international trade agreements and services, GATS Mode 4 specifically deals with which of the following?
Consider the following statements regarding trade and environmental mechanisms involving the European Union:1.The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a tariff mechanism taxing carbon-intensive imports.2.CBAM is administered directly by the World Trade Organization as an export subsidy.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
According to the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which of the following rivers were allocated primarily to India?
Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty:1.The Permanent Indus Commission is a bilateral body established under the IWT to oversee its implementation.2.Run-of-the-river projects involve large water storage reservoirs that permanently submerge vast upstream valleys.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Indo-Brazilian defence cooperation initiative in Nagpur:1.The C-390 Millennium is a heavy strategic bomber aircraft manufactured exclusively by Embraer.2.The joint assembly line initiative in Nagpur involves the Mahindra Group for aerospace manufacturing.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The term 'Tactical Airlifter', often seen in the context of defence cooperation, refers to:
Consider the following statements regarding the standardization of geographic names in the Union Territory of Ladakh:1.Official place name standardization on national maps is executed by the Survey of India.2.The Survey of India operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following agencies acts as India's national mapping agency under the Department of Science and Technology?
Consider the following statements regarding the Wild Life (Protection) Act (WPA), 1972:1.Section 49B of the WPA explicitly prohibits the unlicensed possession and trade of ivory.2.Tigers, leopards, and pangolins are categorized under Schedule VI of the Act.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), which frequently undertakes operations against wildlife trafficking, operates under which of the following?
Consider the following statements regarding local governance planning in India:1.'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas' is the annual campaign dedicated to the preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP).2.The Panchayat NIRNAY portal is a digital platform designed to record and stream proceedings of Gram Sabhas.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Article 243G of the Constitution of India primarily deals with which of the following?
Consider the following statements regarding the Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal:1.Jawahar Dweep, also known as Butcher Island, is located within the Mumbai harbour.2.It operates under the direct administrative purview of the Kandla Port Authority.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which international maritime regulation primarily prohibits the discharge of plastics and garbage from ships into the sea?