Consider the following statements regarding electoral rolls and application forms under the election laws in India:1.Form 6 is used for objecting to or seeking the deletion of an entry in electoral rolls.2.The Electoral Registration Officer is a statutory authority appointed under the Representation of the People Act, 1950.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 10 October 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 10 October 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
In the context of the recent electoral roll revisions by the Election Commission of India, what is the purpose of Form 8?
With reference to the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), consider the following statements:1.UNMOGIP is financed directly through the UN regular budget rather than standard peacekeeping mission allocations.2.The 1972 Simla Agreement reinforced the mandatory jurisdiction of UNMOGIP to resolve bilateral disputes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 1972 Simla Agreement, signed by Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, prominently resulted in which of the following?
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) and drug regulation in India:1.The IPC publishes the Indian Pharmacopoeia, which lays down legal standards for drugs in India.2.The CDSCO functions as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture to oversee clinical trials.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary distinction between the Indian Pharmacopoeia and the National Formulary of India, both published by the IPC?
Consider the following statements regarding constitutional reservations in India:1.The 50% ceiling limit on total vertical reservation was mandated by the Supreme Court in the landmark Indra Sawhney case (1992).2.Article 15(4) and Article 16(4) are the constitutional provisions that enable States to make provisions for the advancement and reservation of backward classes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following landmark concepts was introduced alongside the 50% ceiling limit in the 1992 Indra Sawhney Supreme Court judgment?
Consider the following statements regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) treatment of exports in India:1.Export of services under GST is classified as zero-rated, allowing for the refund of input tax credits.2.Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are treated as intermediary services subject to local domestic taxation instead of zero-rating.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, what does a 'zero-rated supply' signify?
Consider the following statements regarding international criminal tribunals and human rights law:1.The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) was the first international tribunal to classify sexual violence as an instrument of genocide.2.The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established by the 1998 Rome Statute to prosecute war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay, recipient of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, is prominently known for her prior high-profile role as which of the following?
Consider the following statements regarding India's logistics targets and initiatives:1.DPIIT has set a target to expand the logistics sector to $600 billion by 2031-32.2.The Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) was launched under the National Logistics Policy to integrate digital services across logistics agencies.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following departments or ministries is responsible for administering the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)?
Consider the following statements regarding the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) 'Mangrol':1.'Mangrol' is the third ASW-SWC built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.2.It utilizes air-cushion technology and an indigenous airborne radar system for shallow coastal operations.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of naval warfare, what is the primary purpose of a 'Torpedo Decoy System'?
Consider the following statements regarding the Tele-MANAS initiative:1.It operates as a two-tiered digital mental health support mechanism coordinated by NIMHANS.2.It was primarily launched and overseen by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 'Treatment Gap' in the context of mental healthcare refers to:
Consider the following statements regarding global telecommunications standards and the Bharat 6G Alliance:1.IMT-2030 serves as the formal International Telecommunication Union (ITU) roadmap governing 6G mobile technology development.2.The Bharat 6G Alliance hosted the international symposium to align Indian innovation strictly with regional 4G LTE-Advanced parameters.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary characteristic of 'Non-Terrestrial Networks' envisioned for advanced wireless systems like 6G?
Consider the following statements regarding the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign):1.It is implemented by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD).2.It targets accessibility exclusively across the agricultural productivity and rural livelihood verticals.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which legislative statute operationalizes the rights of disabled persons in India and mandates accessibility standards across multiple sectors?