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❓ 15 Questions

1. Which ancient Indian bronze sculptures, specifically dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the US set to return to India?

Nataraja idols
Shiva Lingam sculptures
Parvati statues
Ganesha idols

2. According to the provided news, what significant economic agreement has India inked with the European Union?

Free Trade Agreement
Investment Protection Treaty
‘Mother of all deals’
Technology Transfer Pact

3. What cultural aspect does Devdutt Pattanaik explore in his article, as mentioned in the provided news snippets?

How metaphors reveal ancient India’s cultural secrets
The influence of foreign cultures on Indian art
The evolution of Indian mythology
The role of ancient texts in modern society

4. The Supreme Court has declared menstrual health a fundamental right. Which of the following is a related fundamental right that this decision likely strengthens or relates to?

Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
Right to Equality
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Right to Life and Personal Liberty

5. The President addresses Parliament ahead of the budget session. What does the Constitution of India state about this address?

The President addresses Parliament only during general elections.
The President addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first Session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first Session of each year.
The President addresses Parliament solely on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
The President’s address is a ceremonial event with no constitutional mandate.

6. The UGC has introduced new rules regarding caste bias. What is the aim of these rules?

To reserve more seats for SC/ST students.
To monitor the implementation of Gram Swaraj.
To address and prevent caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions.
To streamline the functioning of the Economic Survey.

7. What is the approximate annual pledge made by the World Bank to India, as reported in the news?

USD 8-10 Billion
USD 5-7 Billion
USD 10-12 Billion
USD 15-20 Billion

8. The news mentions “Budget 2026: Three Big Macro Challenges for India”. Which of the following could be considered a macro challenge for the Indian economy?

Increased sales of local handicrafts
A rise in the popularity of traditional Indian sports
The successful completion of a specific state-level infrastructure project
Inflationary pressures and fiscal deficit

9. A US armada has moved closer to Iran. This development falls under which category of international affairs?

Geopolitical tension and naval deployment
Diplomatic negotiations and trade talks
Cultural exchange programs
Humanitarian aid and disaster relief

10. The news mentions that Xi purges top PLA General. PLA stands for:

People’s Liberation Army
People’s Land Army
People’s Local Army
People’s Leading Army

11. Who was the hockey coach who took India to several international successes, as mentioned in the news?

Terry Walsh
Michael Nobbs
Ric Charlesworth
Roelant Oltmans

12. Which Indian state’s film awards for the period 2016-2022 are mentioned in the provided news?

Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu

13. The news mentions the European Council president holding an OCI card. What does OCI stand for in this context?

Overseas Citizens’ Initiative
Official Certificate of Immigration
Overseas Citizenship of India
Ordinary Citizen’s Identity

14. The article “UPSC Key: Economic survey, New UGC rules on caste bias and Gram Swaraj” mentions Gram Swaraj. Gram Swaraj is a concept closely associated with whom?

Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B.R. Ambedkar

15. The news mentions the “US armada moves closer to Iran”. What is an armada primarily?

A land-based military force
A large fleet of warships
A strategic air command
A cyber warfare unit