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Daily news quiz · 4 October 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 4 October 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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News · Central Asian Flyway Kovalam Nemmeli Wetland Impact

Consider the following statements regarding the protection of migratory birds and wetlands:1.The Central Asian Flyway covers Eurasian bird migration routes extending to India.2.The Convention on Migratory Species is an environmental treaty administered under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) rather than international bodies.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Central Asian Flyway Kovalam Nemmeli Wetland Impact

With reference to the recent survey in the Kovalam-Nemmeli backwaters, which of the following best describes the Central Asian Flyway?
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News · RBI Stance on Cryptocurrencies and Distributed Ledger Technology

Consider the following statements regarding digital currency and technology frameworks in India:1.Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is legal tender issued directly by the Ministry of Finance.2.Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) serves as the underlying decentralized technology framework used in tokenisation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · RBI Stance on Cryptocurrencies and Distributed Ledger Technology

Which of the following best defines a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) based on the Reserve Bank of India's framework?
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News · Second Water Bodies Census

Consider the following statements regarding the Second Water Bodies Census:1.The census is conducted by the Ministry of Rural Development to map rural and urban water structures.2.Maharashtra recorded the largest number of water bodies at 4.74 lakh in the second census.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Second Water Bodies Census

According to the findings of the Second Water Bodies Census, which state recorded the highest number of water bodies?
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News · Urban Land Ceiling and Regulation Act 1976

Consider the following statements regarding urban land governance in India:1.Land is a State subject listed under Entry 18 of the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.2.The central Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act was repealed by Parliament in 2005, making state adoption optional.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Urban Land Ceiling and Regulation Act 1976

Why did certain State Governments, such as West Bengal, advocate for the repeal or review of legacy urban land ceiling regulations?
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News · FSSAI Dairy Compliance and Phosphorus Standards

Consider the following statements regarding the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):1.FSSAI is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.2.Phosphorus found in milk is exclusively added as an artificial chemical preservative during processing and does not occur naturally.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · FSSAI Dairy Compliance and Phosphorus Standards

With reference to the regulation of food safety and dairy products in India, which of the following best describes the status and presence of phosphorus in milk?
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