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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 04 Feb 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the Arab League (League of Arab States), consider the following statements:

1.   The Arab League was established in 1945 with its headquarters in Cairo.

2.   Decisions of the League Council are binding on all member states irrespective of their consent.

3.   India is a full member of the Arab League.

4.   The 2nd India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) was held in New Delhi

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 4only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Arab League was established on 22 March 1945 in Cairo, which also hosts its headquarters.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Decisions of the League Council are binding only on those member states that adopt them, not on all members.

Statement 3 is incorrect: India holds observer status, not full membership.

Statement 4 is correct: The 2nd India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) was held in New Delhi on 31 January 2026. This landmark event revived the high-level dialogue after a 10-year gap since the inaugural meeting in Bahrain in 2016.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding India–Arab League engagement:

1. India’s formal engagement with the Arab League began with an MoU signed in 2002.

2. India designated a Permanent Representative to the Arab League in 2015.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 2 only

C: Both 1 and 2

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: India–Arab League engagement was institutionalised through an MoU in March 2002.

Statement 2 is incorrect: India’s Ambassador to Egypt was designated as Permanent Representative to the Arab League in 2010, not in 2015.

Q3:

With reference to the Gaza Strip, consider the following statements:

1.   Gaza borders Israel to the north and east, and Egypt to the southwest.

2.   Since 2007, Gaza has been governed by Hamas.

3.   Hamas is designated as a terrorist organisation by Israel, the United States, and the European Union.

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: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Gaza Strip borders Israel to the north and east, and Egypt to the southwest.Gaza’s geography explains its strategic vulnerability—small, densely populated, and heavily contested.

Statement 2 is correct: Hamas has governed Gaza since 2007, following its takeover from Fatah.

Statement 3 is correct: Hamas is designated a terrorist organisation by Israel, the U.S., and the EU.

Q4:

With reference to Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan unveiled in September 2025, consider the following statements:

1.   It proposes a demilitarised Gaza with phased Israeli withdrawal.

2.   Governance in Gaza would initially be handled by Hamas under international supervision.

3.   A multinational International Stabilization Force is proposed to maintain security.

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 plan links Israeli withdrawal to de-escalation and demilitarisation.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Governance is proposed under a transitional technocratic committee, not Hamas.

Statement 3 is correct: A multinational International Stabilization Force would help ensure security and train local police.

Q5:

With reference to the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA), consider the following statements:

1.   It extends the provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment to Fifth Schedule areas.

2.   It mandates consultation with Gram Sabhas for land acquisition and resettlement.

3.   The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the nodal ministry for PESA implementation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: PESA operationalises grassroots self-governance in Scheduled Areas.

Statement 2 is correct: Gram Sabha consent/consultation is central to land acquisition and rehabilitation decisions.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, not MoTA, is the nodal ministry for PESA.

Q6:

Which of the following rights are recognised under the Forest Rights Act, 2006?

1.   Individual forest land rights up to a maximum of 4 hectares

2.   Community rights over Minor Forest Produce such as bamboo and tendu leaves

3.   Ownership rights over sub-surface minerals in forest areas

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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: FRA provides individual land titles up to 4 hectares for cultivation prior to 13 December 2005.

Statement 2 is correct: Communities can collect, use, and sell MFP, strengthening livelihoods.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Sub-surface mineral rights remain with the State, not with FRA beneficiaries.