Consider the following statements regarding Free Trade Agreements (FTAs):1.FTAs entirely eliminate customs tariffs on all goods without exception from day one of implementation.2.Rules of Origin are criteria used to determine the national source of a product for duty concessions.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 20 October 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 20 October 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
With reference to international trade terminology, what does 'Tariff Concession' primarily refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding the AgriPV Support Scheme:1.The scheme is announced by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).2.Agrivoltaic systems restrict land use exclusively to solar power generation by prohibiting crop cultivation underneath panels.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of renewable energy economics, what is the primary purpose of 'Viability Gap Funding'?
Consider the following statements regarding AgriStack and PM-KISAN:1.AgriStack provides a unique registry linking farmers to digital land records and scheme entitlements.2.PM-KISAN is a Centrally Sponsored scheme funded equally by the Centre and States providing income support of Rs 6,000 annually.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes PMFBY as mentioned in agricultural welfare frameworks?
Consider the following statements regarding GAAR and CBDT:1.GAAR is codified under Chapter X-A of the Income-tax Act, 1961.2.CBDT is a statutory authority established under the Ministry of Finance Act, 1985.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary distinction between GAAR and JAAR in Indian tax jurisprudence?
Consider the following statements regarding the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act:1.Under the MTP Amendment Act 2021, the maximum statutory limit for special categories like rape survivors is 24 weeks.2.Beyond the 24-week statutory limit, any termination of pregnancy requires findings of substantial fetal abnormalities by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare directly.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the legal frameworks governing pregnancy termination in India, consider the following terms:1.Article 226 - Constitutional power empowering High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and legal remedies.2.Medical Board - State-level multidisciplinary panel mandated under the MTP Amendment Act, 2021 to assess late-term fetal abnormalities.Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding electrical interconnection initiatives:1.Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission systems operate at voltages exceeding 230 kV to optimize long-distance electricity transfer.2.The One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative is led by Saudi Arabia to interconnect global renewable energy grids.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes the term 'EHV Transmission' in power systems?
Consider the following statements regarding energy storage and Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSP) in India:1.Pumped storage systems function as net consumers of electricity overall due to pumping friction losses but provide high-value peak power.2.The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) projects total storage capacity requirements of 73.93 GW by 2031–32.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary role of Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSP) in modern power grids?
Consider the following statements regarding Exercise AUSTRAHIND:1.Exercise AUSTRAHIND is an annual bilateral army exercise held alternately in India and Australia.2.New Zealand participated as a permanent member of the organizing committee for the first time in the 2026 edition.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 5th edition of Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 commenced at which of the following locations?