07 September 2026
Practice today’s important current affairs through exam-oriented questions designed primarily for APSC, UPSC and ADRE aspirants. Questions are framed from moderate to difficult level and are also useful for other competitive examinations.
Current Affairs MCQs
Moderate to difficult questions designed to test conceptual understanding along with current-affairs knowledge.
With reference to the fish survey in eastern Assam, consider the following statements:
- The survey recorded 112 fish species across rivers, landing centres and markets.
- Golden Mahseer and Chocolate Mahseer were among the conservation-significant species recorded.
- The survey covered river systems including the Brahmaputra, Lohit and Dibang.
- The survey concluded that rare ornamental fish trafficking was confined exclusively to Guwahati.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following best describes the four-pillar approach mentioned in the Union government’s roadmap for a drug-free India?
With reference to the final electoral rolls of Manipur, consider the following statements:
- Female electors outnumbered male electors.
- The final rolls contained 308 third-gender electors.
- The gender ratio was reported as 1,056.
- The final rolls covered fewer than 50 Assembly constituencies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
India’s proposed engagement with Sri Lanka, as highlighted in the current-affairs material, is associated with which of the following?
- Maritime security
- Defence cooperation
- Economic and trade cooperation
- Regional security
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Centre’s onion buffer intervention:
- The Centre was holding 1.21 lakh tonnes of onion as buffer stock for 2026 through NCCF and Nafed.
- Buffer onions were being transported through trucks and a dedicated rail rake called “Kanda Express”.
- Selected price-sensitive cities were receiving onions at a subsidised rate of Rs 35 per kg.
- The intervention was unrelated to concerns over damage to the rabi onion crop.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following statements about the 57th GST Council meeting is correct according to the current-affairs material?
Which of the following factors was cited as contributing to weaker foreign investor sentiment towards Indian equities?
- Higher crude oil prices
- Stronger US bond yields
- A firmer US dollar
- A complete cessation of foreign investment in Indian debt markets
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Gangetic river dolphin and the proposed Kulsi hydropower project, consider the following statements:
- The Kulsi river is an important habitat and hotspot for river dolphins.
- The Gangetic river dolphin was declared Assam’s State Aquatic Animal in 2008.
- The species was declared India’s National Aquatic Animal in 2009.
- The proposed project could affect dolphins through changes in river flow and underwater disturbances.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and the Nepal-Tibet disaster:
- A GLOF occurs when a natural barrier holding back meltwater fails and releases a sudden flood.
- The newspaper described the Nepal-Tibet disaster itself as a confirmed GLOF.
- Glacier collapse and landslide activity can contribute to sudden flood and debris flows in unstable Himalayan terrain.
- The Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush were identified as particularly vulnerable regions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Panbari Corridor, consider the following statements:
- The Panbari Corridor forms part of nine animal corridors notified in 2022.
- The notified corridors connect the Karbi Anglong Hills and Kaziranga National Park.
- The issue highlights the importance of wildlife corridors for landscape-level conservation.
- The Panbari Corridor was excluded from the 2022 notification according to Kaziranga authorities.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following correctly describes EOS-05?
With reference to the Mizoram-Assam boundary dispute, consider the following statements:
- The dispute dates back to 1972 in the context described in the current-affairs material.
- Mizoram relies on the 1875 notification under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873.
- Assam relies on the 1933 notification.
- The inter-State boundary referred to in the report is 164.6 km long.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
What is the significance of the Pitt Rivers Museum decision highlighted in the current-affairs material?
Which of the following is correctly associated with Assam’s traditional manuscript painting discussed in today’s material?
Consider the following statements regarding the Bairabi-Sairang railway link:
- The Bairabi-Sairang broad-gauge project is 51.38 km long.
- It provides an important railway connectivity link for Mizoram.
- Soil erosion damaged a section of track between Jamira in Assam and Bairabi in Mizoram.
- The affected disruption had no connection with erosion-prone terrain.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Prelims Answer Key
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Answers & Explanations
Concise explanations focusing on the concepts tested by each question.
Answer: B
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The eastern Assam survey recorded 112 fish species and covered the Brahmaputra, Lohit, Dibang and other river systems as well as landing centres and markets. Golden Mahseer and Chocolate Mahseer were among the conservation-significant species recorded. Statement 4 is incorrect because the material identifies Dibrugarh as a reported transit point for rare ornamental fish trafficking, not Guwahati exclusively.
Answer: B
The roadmap uses four pillars: intelligence and operation-based enforcement, control on synthetic drugs, demand and harm reduction, and capacity and coordination. The material also links the strategy with the NCORD mechanism, Anti-Narcotics Task Forces and strengthened Narcotics Control Bureau capabilities.
Answer: B
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The final Manipur rolls contained 10,06,962 female electors, 9,53,350 male electors and 308 third-gender electors, with a reported gender ratio of 1,056. The rolls covered all 60 Assembly constituencies, making statement 4 incorrect.
Answer: D
All four statements are correct according to the material. Rajnath Singh’s proposed Sri Lanka visit is linked with maritime security, defence cooperation, economic and trade cooperation and regional security, within the broader framework of India’s Neighbourhood First policy and MAHASAGAR vision.
Answer: B
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Centre was holding 1.21 lakh tonnes of onion buffer stock through NCCF and Nafed, with supplies transported by road and the “Kanda Express”. Selected cities were receiving onions at Rs 35 per kg. Statement 4 is incorrect because damage to the rabi crop from untimely rain was cited as a concern.
Answer: A
The 57th GST Council meeting was originally scheduled for September 12 and was postponed to October 7 because of the BRICS summit. The officers’ meeting is scheduled for October 5 and 6. The material also notes possible discussions on GST registration and related automation.
Answer: B
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Higher crude prices raised concerns about inflation and the current account, while stronger US bond yields and a firmer dollar reduced foreign risk appetite for emerging markets. Statement 4 is incorrect because the material says foreign investors also withdrew from debt through specified routes; it does not say foreign investment in debt markets ceased completely.
Answer: D
All four statements are correct. The Kulsi river, particularly the Kukurmara stream, is an important river-dolphin habitat. The Gangetic river dolphin was declared Assam’s State Aquatic Animal in 2008 and India’s National Aquatic Animal in 2009. The proposed hydropower project could affect the species through altered river flow, habitat disturbance and underwater noise.
Answer: B
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. A GLOF occurs when a natural barrier holding back meltwater fails. The material specifically states that the Nepal-Tibet disaster was not currently believed to be a GLOF because satellite imagery did not show a major lake before the landslide. The Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush are identified as particularly vulnerable glacier-related regions.
Answer: B
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Kaziranga authorities clarified that the Panbari Corridor is one of nine animal corridors notified on April 1, 2022, connecting the Karbi Anglong Hills and Kaziranga National Park. Statement 4 is incorrect because the clarification specifically affirmed the Panbari Corridor’s inclusion.
Answer: B
EOS-05 is an Earth-observation satellite launched aboard GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota. It is designed for near-real-time imaging across visible, infrared, multispectral and hyperspectral bands, with applications including disaster monitoring and agriculture.
Answer: D
All four statements are correct according to the current-affairs material. The Mizoram-Assam boundary dispute is linked to the 1972 reorganisation context. Mizoram relies on the 1875 notification under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, while Assam relies on the 1933 notification. The boundary mentioned in the report is 164.6 km long.
Answer: A
The Pitt Rivers Museum of the University of Oxford agreed to return 39 ancestral human remains of Nagas. One additional remain was not approved for return because its Naga origin could not be established. The development is significant in the context of repatriation and decolonisation of cultural and human remains.
Answer: A
The material states that Assam’s traditional manuscript painting is created on sanchipat using materials such as hengul and haital. It is deeply rooted in Assam’s Vaishnavite heritage and reflects historical, literary, religious and folk traditions.
Answer: B
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Bairabi-Sairang broad-gauge project is 51.38 km long and is an important railway link for Mizoram. Soil erosion damaged a section between Jamira in Assam and Bairabi in Mizoram, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure in erosion-prone terrain. Statement 4 is therefore incorrect.
Mains Answer Writing
Analytical questions for APSC and UPSC Mains, with Assam-specific relevance wherever applicable.