UPSC Current affairs by Santhosh Rao sir

Q).With reference to the MAHASAGAR vision, consider the following statements: 1.   MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. 2.   It reflects India’s emphasis on maritime cooperation and regional partnerships. 3.   It seeks to promote cooperation exclusively among Indian Ocean littoral states, excluding other regions. 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 classification and characteristics of ethanol feedstocks in India: 1. First-generation (1G) ethanol is produced from food and sugar crops such as sugarcane and maize. 2. Second-generation (2G) ethanol utilizes non-food lignocellulosic biomass like agricultural residues and bagasse. 3. B-heavy molasses retains a higher sugar content than C-heavy molasses, making it a preferred choice for sugar-to-ethanol conversion prior to current restrictions. 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 wildlife conservation in India, consider the following pairs: Constitutional/legal provision Subject 1. Article 48A Duty of the State to protect and improve the environment 2. Article 51A(g) Fundamental duty of citizens to protect the natural environment 3. Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 Legal framework for wildlife protection and protected areas 4. Biological Diversity Act, 2002 Conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use and equitable benefit-sharing Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1,3 and 4 only C: 1, 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q).Consider the following statements regarding the recent wildlife survey in Kerala: 1.   The survey was conducted by the Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department in collaboration with the Travancore Nature History Society. 2.   The survey recorded 36 species newly discovered by science for the first time. 3.   The Western Ghats are recognised as a global biodiversity hotspot with high species endemism. 4.   Butterflies and odonates can contribute to ecological monitoring and assessment of ecosystem health. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1,3 and 4 only C: 1, 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q).With reference to white dwarfs, consider the following statements: 1.   White dwarfs are stellar remnants formed after low- or intermediate-mass stars exhaust their nuclear fuel and shed their outer layers. 2.   Electron degeneracy pressure supports a white dwarf against gravitational collapse. 3.   A white dwarf continues to generate energy primarily through sustained nuclear fusion in its core. 4.   The Chandrasekhar limit is approximately 1.4 times the mass of the Sun. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1,3 and 4 only C: 1, 2 and 4 only D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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The Hindu Highlights for UPSC | 22 OCTOBER 2026 🔍 | Daily CA Booster 🚀 by Santhosh Rao Menneni sir: NATIONAL 1. SC stays corruption probe against former Keralam CM Vijayan for seven days 2.Data breach exposes 3,897 SBI customers’ key data on Dark Web 3.SC extends date to publish final list of candidates in the fray for A.P. civic polls 4.New campaign to harvest rainwater launched in T.N. 5.Reimpose President’s Rule in Manipur, say Kuki-Zo groups 6.Supreme Court judgment opens up debate on religion-neutrality of OBC classification 7.Trade ties, Russia-Ukraine war in focus as Modi set to meet Polish PM today 8.As Delhi’s air quality turns ‘poor’, restrictions enforced EDITORIAL 1.The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in dire straits 2.The struggle to preserve a fair international law 3.Peace for progress 4.Bitter and sweet OPINION 1.Why sensitive legal language matters 2.Unlocking agri-potential of FRA lands TEXT & CONTEXT 1.How exposed is India to foreign tech? SCIENCE 1. The whales never stopped coming to Gujarat’s beaches, the watchers did INTERNATIONAL 1.Putin agrees to resume three-way peace talks with Ukraine and U.S. 2.Macron slams foreign leaders for exploiting France unrest 3.Toppling Iran govt. only way to end threat, says Netanyahu 4.U.S. invokes rarely used 1994 torture law in revamped case against Maduro ECONOMY 1.Core industrial growth hits historic high of 7.9% 2.Eight web security keys of eMudhra firm leaked 3.Blurs into background: How Hermes Birkin bag is losing its scarcity appeal #TheHinduHighlights #TheHinduCurrentAffairs #TheHinduExplained #UPSCCurrentAffairs

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Q).Golden Revolution’ is related to which of the following? A: Jute B: Pulses C: Horticulture and Honey D: Precious minerals #MCQs

Q).Which of the following indices is used in determining monetary policy? A: Wholesale Price Index B: Retail Price Index C: Both of the above D: Producer Price Index #MCQs

Q).The Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee is – A: RBI Governor B: Finance Secretary of the country C: Finance Minister of the country D: Prime Minister #MCQs

Q).What is the total number of members of the Monetary Policy Committee? A: 12 B: 8 C: 5 D: 6 #MCQs

Q).Who is the Chairman of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council in India? A: Prime Minister B: Union Finance Minister C: RBI Governor D: Union Finance Secretary #MCQs

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The Hindu Highlights for UPSC | 21 OCTOBER 2026 🔍 | Daily CA Booster 🚀 by Santhosh Rao Menneni sir: NATIONAL 1. Rubio pitches U.S., Venezuelan oil to India 2.Terror ecosystem must be dismantled, Rajnath tells SCO 3.China announces export curbs on critical machinery 4.Help sugar cane growers,Karnataka CM urges Centre 5.Centre’s plan for Ladakh gives L-G final authority over laws 6.India and U.S. are perfectly aligned on core issues: Rubio 7.Political differences must not hinder national interest: PM 8.Aditya-L1 mission offers new insights into the direction of solar eruptions EDITORIAL 1.The RSS at 101, between change and continuity 2.Moves by the North of England to unlock India trade 3.Unknown gaps 4.Fall of the centre OPINION 1.The ECI’s unfinished lessons 2.On paddy field conservation in Keralam TEXT & CONTEXT 1. The impact of U.S.’s crackdown on skilled migrant labour 2.How conversion affects reservation SCIENCE 1.Scientists unearth new instance of ‘contagious cancer’ in animals INTERNATIONAL 1.China pulls out of key investment in Sri Lanka port logistics venture 2.Lula takes to the streets as Flavio leans on Big Tech in Brazil’s runoff polls ECONOMY 1.Why Big Tech is giving away open-weight AI models and what the companies want in return 2.As Japan seeks chip-industry reboot, it’s being pressed to build in the U.S. #TheHinduHighlights #TheHinduCurrentAffairs #TheHinduExplained #UPSCCurrentAffairs

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