UPSC current affairs quiz, 24 October 2026

With reference to military doctrines in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Land Warfare Doctrine 2026 replaced an earlier edition issued in December 2018.
2. The Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations was released by the Chief of Defence Staff in August 2025.
3. The Army Commanders' Conference is chaired by the Defence Minister.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements about the Land Warfare Doctrine 2026:
1. It was released at the Army Commanders' Conference in New Delhi.
2. It is the first revision of the Army's land warfare doctrine since Operation Sindoor.
3. Its full operational provisions have been made public.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Consider the following joint doctrines and the month of their release:
1. Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations: August 2025
2. Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations: August 2025
3. Joint Doctrine of the Indian Armed Forces: April 2017
4. Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations: October 2026
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All four

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Land Warfare Doctrine 2026 is the first revision of the Army's land warfare doctrine since Operation Sindoor.
Statement-II: The previous Land Warfare Doctrine was issued in December 2018, well before Operation Sindoor in May 2025.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Which one of the following best describes a military doctrine?

1. A detailed war plan for a specific front
2. A set of broad principles on how a force prepares for and conducts operations
3. An annual statement of defence procurement priorities
4. A treaty setting rules of engagement with a neighbour

Consider the following statements:
1. India's defence production in 2025-26 was a record ₹1.78 lakh crore.
2. Defence exports in 2025-26 were about ₹38,000 crore.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to the United Nations Security Council, consider the following statements:
1. Its non-permanent members are elected for two-year terms.
2. An amendment to the UN Charter comes into force only after ratification by two-thirds of UN members, including all permanent members of the Council.
3. The Council has been expanded twice since 1945.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements about India's statement of 22 October 2026:
1. India supported expansion of only the non-permanent category as a first step.
2. India said any veto must be held by all permanent members, new and old.
3. India called for text-based negotiations on Council reform.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Consider the following countries:
1. Brazil
2. Germany
3. Italy
4. Japan
How many of the above are members of the G4 along with India?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All four

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The five permanent members of the Security Council can each block an expansion of the Council.
Statement-II: Under Article 108 of the UN Charter, an amendment comes into force only when ratified by two-thirds of members including all permanent members of the Security Council.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

The Intergovernmental Negotiations, often in the news, relate to:

1. Reform of the UN Security Council
2. A treaty on pandemic preparedness at the WHO
3. Reform of IMF voting quotas
4. A global plastics treaty

Consider the following statements:
1. The Security Council has been expanded only once since 1945.
2. The Asia-Pacific Group holds more than half of the world's population.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Shamonda virus, recently in the news after its first reported human case, is transmitted mainly by:

1. Aedes mosquitoes
2. Culicoides biting midges
3. Ixodid ticks
4. Sand flies of the genus Phlebotomus

Consider the following statements about Shamonda virus:
1. It is a DNA virus.
2. It spreads among animals mainly through biting midges.
3. It was considered unable to infect humans before October 2026.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Consider the following animals:
1. Cattle
2. Sheep
3. Horses
4. Alpacas
How many of the above are animals in which Shamonda virus has been found?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All four

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: French authorities said the Shamonda case poses no identified risk to the general population.
Statement-II: The patient was severely immunocompromised and no human-to-human transmission has been found.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Consider the following statements:
1. Shamonda and Schmallenberg viruses belong to the same serogroup.
2. Shamonda was first detected in Europe and later spread to Africa.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

The approach of investigating a disease using combined expertise in human, animal and environmental health is known as:

1. Health in All Policies
2. One Health
3. Planetary Health Diet
4. Universal Health Coverage

With reference to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project, consider the following statements:
1. The loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency carries an interest rate of 0.1% with a 50-year tenure.
2. The equity of the implementing company is shared equally between the Centre and the governments of Gujarat and Maharashtra, one-third each.
3. The project includes an undersea tunnel under Thane Creek.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements about the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail line:
1. It has 12 stations.
2. Its design speed is 320 km/h.
3. The indigenous B28 train has a top operating speed equal to the line's design speed.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Consider the following components of the bullet train project and their present source:
1. Track design: Japan
2. Signalling system: European-Indian joint venture
3. Trains: BEML, India
4. Main loan: World Bank
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All four

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: India decided to build its own high-speed train for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad line.
Statement-II: Japan's E5 trainset intended for India was being phased out and the E10 was unlikely to be available before 2034.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

The 'moratorium' in the JICA loan for the bullet train project refers to:

1. A ban on importing Japanese trains
2. A period during which repayment of the loan does not begin
3. A cap on the interest rate
4. A freeze on project cost revisions

Consider the following statements:
1. The estimated cost of the bullet train project has nearly doubled from its original figure.
2. Land acquisition in Gujarat was the main cause of delay cited for the project.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), consider the following statements:
1. It guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household in a financial year.
2. Its costs are shared between the Centre and general category States in the ratio 75:25.
3. States may notify a period of up to 60 days in a year, covering peak agricultural seasons, when no works are taken up.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following features of the upgraded NMMS app:
1. Liveness detection
2. Offline attendance
3. Anti-cloning safeguards
How many of the above are part of the upgrade launched in October 2026?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Consider the following statements about VB-G RAM G:
1. It replaced MGNREGA from 1 July 2026.
2. It guarantees 100 days of work per household a year.
3. Its costs are shared 90:10 between the Centre and north-eastern and Himalayan States.
4. It does away with the unemployment allowance.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All four

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Rural Development Ministry added liveness detection to the NMMS app in October 2026.
Statement-II: Field checks after March 2026 found photographs of photographs being uploaded instead of live images.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

In the context of face authentication, 'liveness detection' is used to:

1. Measure a worker's body temperature
2. Confirm that a real, live person and not a photo is in front of the camera
3. Track a worker's location through the day
4. Match a face against a criminal database

Consider the following statements about payments under the upgraded system:
1. Marking attendance on the app automatically triggers wage payment.
2. Approved wages are paid through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2