UPSC Current affairs by Santhosh Rao sir

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Q).Consider the following statements: 1. The first outline of planning in India was presented by M. Vishwaiwariah. 2. The National Planning Committee was formed in 1938 at the initiative of Congress President Subhash Chandra Bose. 3. Jawaharlal Nehru was made the first chairman of the National Planning Committee formed in 1938. How many of the statements given above are correct?  #MCQs A: Only one B: Only two C: All three D: None

Q).Which of the following activities/activities in the economy is related to quaternary activities? 1. Medical tourism 2. Production and spread of information 3. Research and development 4. Consultancy services How many of the statements given above are correct?  #MCQs A: Only one B: Only two C: Only three D: All four

Q).Which of the following is not an example of 'Sunrise' industry? A: Hydrogen fuel production B: Petrochemical industry C: Automobile industry D: Space tourism #MCQs

Q).Consider the following statements regarding India Infrastructure Fund (IIF). 1. It is a Sebi-regulated domestic enterprise capital fund focused on investing in infrastructure projects. 2. It only invests in greenfield projects. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? #MCQs A: 1 only B: 2 only C: Both 1 and 2 D: Neither 1 nor 2

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) can print hard currency to complete the fiscal deficit in extraordinary circumstances. But why does RBI not take such measures? Q).A: The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1935 has no provision to print currency to complete the deficit. B: RBI has to follow the criteria of the International Monetary Fund, completing the deficit. C: The Reserve Bank of India has to get permission from the President to print currencies, which is a cumbersome process. D: Printing of hard currency to complete the deficit can cause hyperinflation. #MCQs

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The Hindu Highlights for UPSC | 11 November 2026 🔍 | Daily CA Booster 🚀 by Santhosh Rao Menneni sir: NATIONAL 1.U.S. court allows suits on NSA Doval, RAW ex-chief 2.Pinarayi alleges graft, seeks judicial probe into GNA power deal 3.A.P. seeks investments in key sectors like AI, pharma 4.Supreme Court goes beyond Deepavali AQI, flags vehicular emissions polluting Delhi air EDITORIAL 1.Transparency is essential to institutional credibility 2.Strategic autonomy must guide India’s Starlink policy 3.Caste and class 4.Without rationale OPINION 1.World Wars and India’s sacrifice 2.Keralam at 70: holding a mirror to India TEXT & CONTEXT 1.Is right-wing populism set to retreat? 2.Why Jamaica’s reparations petition has a solid legal basis SCIENCE 1.India’s efforts to clean its air need not slow its economic growth INTERNATIONAL 1.Russia, Ukraine begin talks mediated by U.S. to end war 2.FBI probing Jensen Huang’s affair with alleged Chinese agent: Trump 3.Hasina will be executed if she returns: prosecutor 4.After midterm maelstrom, U.S. House Republicans to choose new leadership 5.U.S. draws criticism as it boycotts UN Human Rights Council review, again 6.Residents of Turkish province despair at being Europe’s plastic dumpyard ECONOMY 1.PSU insurers dodge questions on underuse of own TPA #TheHinduHighlights #TheHinduCurrentAffairs #TheHinduExplained #UPSCCurrentAffairs

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APPSC GROUP-2 NOTIFICATION 2026 Update

Q).What is the second largest source of toxic air pollution in India after thermal power plants? A: Industrial emissions B: Emissions from agricultural activities C: Exhaust emissions from motor vehicles D: Pollution from construction sites #MCQs

Q).Which of the following countries were part of the inaugural Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APPCDC) meeting? A: Brazil, Russia, India, China B: India, China, Australia, South Korea, Japan, United States of America C: India, Japan, Russia, United States of America D: India, China, United Kingdom, France #MCQs

Q).Consider the following: 1. Energy planting 2. Remains of agricultural crops 3. Waste materials from municipalities and industries Which of the above are sources of biomass energy? #MCQs A: Only one B: Only two C: All three D: None

Q).With reference to the Chipko movement, consider the following statements: 1. This movement was started in December 1982. 2. In this, the agitators had to face police bullets in the year 1985 . 3. This movement was led by Pandurang Hegde. How many of the above statements are correct ? #MCQs A: Only one B: Only two C: All three D: None

Q).What are free floating hydrophytes? 1. They do not remain in contact with water and air. 2. They remain in contact with the soil. 3. They do not float freely on the water surface. How many of the above statements are correct ? #MCQs A: Only one B: Only two C: All three D: None

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