UPSC Current affairs by Santhosh Rao sir

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Q).Consider the following statements regarding the insecticide Carbosulfan: 1. It belongs to the organophosphate chemical group. 2. It breaks down into carbofuran, which is a highly hazardous substance. 3. Medical science has discovered a specific antidote to reverse its poisoning. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 2 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).Consider the following statements regarding the boundary delimitation and management between India and China: 1. Delimitation refers to the physical demarcation and marking of agreed boundaries on the ground using pillars and cartographic mapping. 2. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is a mutually agreed, legally demarcated international boundary recognized by both countries in formal treaties. 3. The 2005 Agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles envisions a mutually acceptable, package-based solution for the final boundary settlement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).Consider the following statements regarding the Essential Religious Practices (ERP) doctrine in India: 1. The ERP doctrine is explicitly defined and detailed under Article 25 of the Constitution of India. 2. The doctrine is generally traced back to the Supreme Court's ruling in the Shirur Mutt Case (1954). 3. It is used to determine which religious practices receive constitutional protection under Articles 25 and 26. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).With reference to Diving Support Vessels (DSVs) and their strategic role in the Indian Navy, consider the following statements: 1. They are specialised platforms exclusively restricted to surface warfare and anti-piracy patrols. 2. They feature advanced systems capable of supporting deep-sea saturation diving and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). 3. The construction of these vessels with high indigenous content directly contributes to the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).Consider the following statements regarding INS Nipun and the Nistar-class vessels: 1. INS Nipun is the first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Indian Navy. 2. These vessels are constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam. 3. When equipped with a Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV), these DSVs can function as a mother ship for rescuing personnel from distressed submarines. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

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Q).Consider the following statements regarding the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS): 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 2. The scheme features a Target Segment specifically created to support Indian-owned mobile phone brands with incentives for local design and R&D. 3. It provides an additional incentive for the domestic sourcing of key sub-assemblies and components. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) programme: 1. The programme envisions the acquisition of 16 specialized vessels to replace aging platforms and enhance littoral combat capabilities. 2. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) is solely responsible for designing and manufacturing the entire fleet under this programme. 3. The vessels built under this project are structurally divided into two distinct classes: the Mahe class and the Arnala class. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).With reference to the recently delivered Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) ‘Mangrol’, consider the following statements: 1. It is the third vessel of its class built by Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Indian Navy. 2. The vessel contains less than 50% indigenous content to rely on foreign technological expertise. 3. It is primarily designed for deep-ocean anti-submarine warfare and aircraft carrier escort missions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? #MCQs A: 1 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).Consider the following statements regarding the BRICS grouping: 1. The term 'BRIC' was originally coined by economist Jim O’Neill in 2001, and the very first formal BRIC summit took place in Yekaterinburg, Russia. 2. South Africa joined the bloc in 2010, changing the acronym to BRICS. 3. Indonesia became a full member of the group in 2025, making it the first Southeast Asian full member. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).Consider the following statements regarding the Jaipur Declaration, recently seen in the news: 1. It was adopted unanimously at the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting held under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship. 2. The overarching theme for the BRICS Tourism Track in 2026 is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. 3. The declaration exclusively addresses financial investments in hotel infrastructure, omitting technological integration like Artificial Intelligence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 2 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

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