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📅 Date: 12 February 2026
❓ 15 Questions

1. Why is decarbonizing the steel industry considered an economic and environmental necessity for India?

To increase steel production for exports.
To reduce carbon emissions and meet climate goals.
To attract foreign investment in the sector.
To simplify manufacturing processes.

2. Which Indian state has recently unveiled its first Biodiversity and Cultural Map?

Goa
Kerala
Maharashtra
Karnataka

3. The “Rafale Deal Green-Lit” news indicates India has taken a significant step to address a shortfall in which specific defense category?

Tanks
Submarines
Fighter Jets
Helicopters

4. The UPSC Key highlights a discussion around a “No-confidence motion against Speaker”. This is primarily a matter of:

Judicial review
International trade agreements
State government policies
National Politics and Parliamentary Procedure

5. The UPSC Key also mentions “SC/ST sub-classification”. This relates to which domain of governance?

Environmental regulations
Social justice and affirmative action
Economic liberalization
Disaster management

6. The news mentions an “India-US interim deal”. This falls under the domain of:

International Relations
Science and Technology
National Security
Environmental Policy

7. Which of the following news items is most likely to fall under the “Science & Technology” category?

Goa Unveils First Biodiversity and Cultural Map
No-confidence motion against Speaker
The potential technological advancements or challenges related to decarbonizing the steel industry.
India-US interim deal on trade.

8. The article “Knowledge Nugget: Road Accidents in India — Causes, reports and UPSC relevance” primarily focuses on which of the following?

International road safety standards
Road safety issues and their implications within India
The impact of road accidents on the global economy
Technological solutions for traffic management in developed countries

9. The news regarding the “Rafale Deal Green-Lit” has significant implications for which aspect of India’s defense preparedness?

Addressing the fighter jet shortfall.
Enhancing naval capabilities.
Developing indigenous missile technology.
Strengthening cyber warfare units.

10. Which of the following is a key economic necessity mentioned in the context of decarbonizing India’s steel industry?

Increasing reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Reducing overall industrial output.
Adopting cleaner production methods and potentially new business models.
Shifting focus away from manufacturing entirely.

11. The “India-US interim deal” as mentioned in the UPSC Key is an example of which type of international engagement?

Military alliance
Cultural exchange program
Humanitarian aid agreement
Diplomatic and possibly economic agreement.

12. Which of the following is NOT a likely category for the news “Knowledge Nugget: Road Accidents in India — Causes, reports and UPSC relevance”?

Sports
National Issues
Social Issues
Government Examinations relevance

13. The news about “SC/ST sub-classification” is a topic relevant to which of the following?

International trade disputes
Environmental conservation efforts
Policies related to affirmative action and social equity in India
Technological advancements in agriculture

14. The mention of “deciding on the best approach to tackle climate change” in relation to the steel industry would fall under which broad topic?

International Relations
Environmental Sustainability and Economic Policy
National Defense Strategy
Cultural Heritage Preservation

15. The news “Goa Unveils First Biodiversity and Cultural Map” is primarily an example of:

State-level initiative focusing on conservation and heritage.
A new international trade agreement.
A breakthrough in medical technology.
A major sporting event announcement.