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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 02 Nov 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica):

It is an obligate freshwater cetacean officially declared as India's National Aquatic Animal in 2009.

It has well-developed eyes with lenses that allow clear vision in turbid river waters.

It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Ganges River Dolphin is a freshwater cetacean known locally as 'Susu' and was declared India's National Aquatic Animal in 2009.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Ganges River Dolphin is functionally blind; its eyes lack a lens, and it relies heavily on high-frequency echolocation clicks to navigate, communicate, and hunt for prey in muddy or turbid waters.

Statement 3 is correct: It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, included in Appendix I of CITES, and afforded the highest level of legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Q2:

With reference to the report titled Nature’s Comeback – Scaling Ecosystem Restoration for People and Planet and India's conservation efforts, consider the following statements:

The report was jointly published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

India’s Ganges River Dolphin Recovery Programme has been recognized as one of the 35 UN World Restoration Flagships.

According to the report, freshwater ecosystems account for the largest share of global land and water area currently under restoration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The global assessment report Nature’s Comeback – Scaling Ecosystem Restoration for People and Planet was released jointly by UNEP, FAO, and the CBD Secretariat.

Statement 2 is correct: India's Ganges River Dolphin Recovery Programme—supported by initiatives like the Comprehensive Action Plan (2022–2047) and Project Dolphin—was highlighted among the 35 UN World Restoration Flagships for combining species conservation with green job creation and community participation.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The report notes that freshwater ecosystems account for only 11 million hectares out of the total documented restoration (which spans 252 million hectares globally), highlighting that freshwater habitats receive disproportionately less attention compared to terrestrial areas.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the recently unearthed Chola-era bronze idols in Nagapattinam:

The Lord Nataraja idol is depicted in the Ananda Tandava posture with four arms, while the Goddess Sivagami idol is represented in the Tribhanga posture with two arms.

Chola bronze sculptures were typically mass-produced by pouring molten metal into reusable stone or metal moulds.

The Tribhanga posture involves a graceful, three-fold bending of the body at the neck, waist, and knee.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) unearthed the 12th-century bronze alloy idols in Nagapattinam, featuring Lord Nataraja (110 cm height, 100 cm width) in the four-armed Ananda Tandava stance and Goddess Sivagami (82 cm height, 23 cm width) in the Tribhanga stance.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Chola bronzes were crafted using the lost-wax technique (Cire Perdue or Madhuchista Vidhana). In this process, a unique wax model is covered in clay and melted out to create a cavity; the clay mould is subsequently broken open to extract the final metal piece, meaning no two statues are identical.

Statement 3 is correct: Tribhanga is a classic Indian artistic posture where the body naturally bends in three points (neck, waist, and knee), creating a dynamic S-curve that imparts life and fluidity to metal and stone sculptures.

Q4:

With reference to the NVS-03 satellite and the NavIC system, consider the following statements:

NVS-03 was launched aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F18) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

It introduces the civil-friendly L1 frequency band alongside the existing L5 and S-band signals to improve compatibility with consumer smartphones.

The NavIC constellation is designed exclusively as a global positioning system with complete satellite coverage across all continents.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: ISRO successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite on October 30, 2026, using the GSLV-F18 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Statement 2 is correct: NVS-03 introduces the civilian-friendly L1 frequency band in addition to the legacy L5 and S-band signals, which enhances its integration and compatibility with standard commercial smartphones and consumer-grade GNSS receivers.

Statement 3 is incorrect: NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is an indigenous regional (not global) satellite navigation system. It provides Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services over the Indian landmass and a region extending approximately 1,500 km beyond its geopolitical boundaries.

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding the newly notified National Social Security Boards:

Both the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and the National Social Security Board for Gig and Platform Workers are chaired by the Union Minister for Labour and Employment.

Both boards are statutorily mandated to meet at least two times a year.

The National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers has a fixed strength of 40 members, whereas the National Social Security Board for Gig and Platform Workers comprises 22 members.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya serves as the chairperson of both statutory boards, with the Union Labour Secretary acting as the vice-chairperson.

Statement 2 is incorrect: According to the operational guidelines and statutory requirements of the boards, both bodies are required to meet at least three times a year (not two times).

Statement 3 is correct: The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment constituted the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers with 40 members and the National Social Security Board for Gig and Platform Workers with 22 members.