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UPSC · General Awareness

Current Affairs · 04 Nov 2026 · Medium

Under the Telecommunication Interconnection (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The regulations will take effect from 1st January 2027. 2. The amendment enables interconnection providers and seekers to mutually agree on locations for handing over or taking over telecommunication traffic. Which statement(s) is/are correct?

A1 only B2 only CBoth 1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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UPSC · Polity

Current Affairs · 04 Nov 2026 · Medium

Consider the following statements regarding the VARTALAP Media Conference on 'Naxal Mukt Bharat': 1. It aims to sensitize media professionals about the Government's efforts towards building a Naxal-free India. 2. The workshop will only focus on security measures without addressing development interventions. Which statement(s) is/are correct?

A1 only B2 only CBoth 1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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UPSC · Defence

Current Affairs · 04 Nov 2026 · Medium

Under the discussions held at the seminar on Cyber-Enabled Cognitive Warfare, consider the following statements: 1. The seminar emphasized the importance of coordinated functioning among stakeholders to enhance operational efficacy. 2. The discussions were limited to technical aspects without addressing ethical considerations. Which statement(s) is/are correct?

A1 only B2 only CBoth 1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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UPSC · Environment

Current Affairs · 04 Nov 2026 · Medium

Consider the following statements regarding the SUVIKALP Mine Repurposing Tool: 1. It aims to establish a scientific framework for identifying suitable post-mining land-use opportunities. 2. The tool focuses solely on environmental restoration without considering socio-economic development. Which statement(s) is/are correct?

A1 only B2 only CBoth 1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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UPSC · Science and Technology

Current Affairs · 04 Nov 2026 · Medium

Consider the following statements regarding meteor showers: 1. The Southern Taurids and Northern Taurids meteor showers originate from Comet 2P/Encke. 2. The Leonids meteor shower originates from Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle and is most famous in November. Which statement(s) is/are correct?

A1 only B2 only CBoth 1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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UPSC · Science and Technology

Current Affairs · 04 Nov 2026 · Medium

Match the following NASA programs with their respective focuses: Context: Happy 65 Years: NASA’s Johnson Space Center Then and Now. Select the correct matching code.

Match List I with List II

List I	List II
1. Project Mercury	A. Lunar exploration
2. Artemis Program	B. Deep space missions
3. Orion Program	C. International Space Station operations
4. Low Earth Orbit Program	D. Human spaceflight

A1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C B1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B C1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A D1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D

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UPSC · General Awareness

Current Affairs · 04 Nov 2026 · Easy

Consider the following statements regarding the Monthly Adalat Diwas organized by the Maharashtra Postal Circle: 1. It aims to strengthen the grievance redressal mechanism. 2. It will be conducted only once a year. Which statement(s) is/are correct?

A1 only B2 only CBoth 1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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UPSC · Sports

Current Affairs · 04 Nov 2026 · Medium

Consider the following statements regarding India's anti-doping initiatives: 1. The Extramural Research Grant Policy aims to promote research in anti-doping. 2. India has a zero-tolerance policy for doping in sports. Which statement(s) is/are correct?

A1 only B2 only CBoth 1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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UPSC · Polity

Current Affairs · 04 Nov 2026 · Medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026: 1. The regulations simplify the applicability clause by removing the alternative criterion based on annual financial turnover. 2. Consumers can now file appeals only through traditional methods such as email and post. Which statement(s) is/are correct?

A1 only B2 only CBoth 1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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UPSC · Environment

Current Affairs · 04 Nov 2026 · Medium

Match the following geothermal energy concepts with their descriptions: Context: Geothermal Energy. Select the correct matching code.

Match List I with List II

List I	List II
1. Geothermal Energy	A. Drilled to access geothermal energy.
2. National Policy on Geothermal Energy	B. Aims to harness geothermal potential in India.
3. Puga Valley	C. A clean energy source derived from the Earth's heat.
4. Geothermal Wells	D. A significant site for geothermal exploration in India.

A1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A B1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C C1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B D1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D

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UPSC · Science and Technology

Current Affairs · 03 Nov 2026 · Hard

Match the institutions in List I with their principal contributions to the cobalt–nickel recovery collaboration described in the November 2026 release.

Match List I with List II

List I	List II
1. Heavy Water Board (HWB)	A. Industrial experience
2. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)	B. Technological expertise
3. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI)	C. Scientific and research capabilities

A1-C, 2-A, 3-B B1-A, 2-B, 3-C C1-B, 2-A, 3-C D1-B, 2-C, 3-A

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UPSC · Science and Technology

Current Affairs · 03 Nov 2026 · Hard

Match the research cargo announced for NASA’s CRS-25 mission with its intended application. Select the correct code.

Match List I with List II

List I	List II
1. DNA-inspired particles manufactured in space	A. Improving crew radiation safety
2. Human muscle cells and medications	B. Potential improvement in drug delivery
3. Compact radiation sensor	C. Testing therapeutics for muscle loss

A1-B, 2-C, 3-A B1-C, 2-B, 3-A C1-B, 2-A, 3-C D1-A, 2-C, 3-B

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UPSC · Environment

Current Affairs · 03 Nov 2026 · Hard

Regarding India’s announced COP31 priorities, consider the following statements: 1. Climate finance should be predictable, largely public and concessional, without adding to the debt burden. 2. Global Goal on Adaptation indicators should be compulsory conditions for access to finance. Which of the statements is/are supported by the official briefing?

A2 only BNeither 1 nor 2 C1 only DBoth 1 and 2

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UPSC · Science and Technology

Current Affairs · 03 Nov 2026 · Medium

What inference is supported by the Aditya-L1 VELC study of a coronal mass eruption reported in November 2026?

AVELC observed only the solar surface, while the corona was excluded from the analysis BThe inferred CME shape was independent of both observations and three-dimensional modelling CThe observations establish uniform expansion despite changes in the line-of-sight velocity DNon-uniform expansion can produce asymmetric geometry relevant to space-weather prediction

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UPSC · Environment

Current Affairs · 03 Nov 2026 · Medium

The discussion at AAR 2026 stressed moving algal research from laboratories to field applications. Which project best fits the environmental approach described?

ALinking algal research with wastewater treatment and circular-economy applications BDeveloping only marine navigation charts from algal distribution records CReplacing wastewater assessment with a programme concerned only with crop seed certification DLimiting the programme to taxonomy while excluding field-level environmental applications

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UPSC · Polity

Current Affairs · 03 Nov 2026 · Medium

Under the notified VB–G RAM G Grievance Redressal Rules, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. A grievance cannot be refused registration merely because of its language or procedural deficiency. 2. Only grievances submitted through the digital platform may be registered. Which statement(s) is/are correct?

ANeither 1 nor 2 BBoth 1 and 2 C2 only D1 only

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UPSC · Economy

Current Affairs · 03 Nov 2026 · Medium

The biopharma-startup roundtable discussed shared laboratories, testing facilities and clinical-trial facilities. Which policy rationale most directly follows from the release?

AReplace research validation with automatic marketing permission for all applicants BReduce the infrastructure cost faced by startups and help innovations scale CShift funding entirely from shared research infrastructure to import-only distribution DMake each early-stage startup finance and build every testing facility independently

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UPSC · Health

Current Affairs · 03 Nov 2026 · Medium

Which principle is consistent with the Good Clinical Practice framework described at AIIMS Nagpur’s ICMR-INTENT workshop?

ACredible data and ethical protection of participants are complementary requirements BA favourable expected scientific result is sufficient to dispense with informed consent CAn ethics review removes investigators’ continuing responsibility for participant safety DSource documentation may be replaced entirely by informal recollection after the trial

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UPSC · International Relations

Current Affairs · 03 Nov 2026 · Medium

The WTO report reproduces an EU investigation notice inviting questionnaire replies and written evidence from interested parties. What can be concluded from this procedural stage alone?

AEvery exporter has already been found responsible for injury BAn investigation is gathering information; the notice alone does not establish a final adverse finding CThe notice itself proves that a permanent import ban has taken effect DOnly EU producers are permitted to submit any views

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UPSC · Economy

Current Affairs · 03 Nov 2026 · Medium

Why did the MoSPI–UN Women conference emphasise gender-disaggregated statistics and state-level analysis rather than relying only on national aggregate participation figures?

AA national participation total alone captures wage disparities and unpaid-care burdens BHealth-sector indicators alone are sufficient to assess women’s employment pathways CStatistics on account ownership alone fully measure access to credit and markets DThey can reveal gaps in employment quality, wages, unpaid care and access to opportunities