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Daily-mcqs 05 Oct 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 05 Oct 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the recent withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq:

The U.S.-led military mission officially ended after the final troops departed from Erbil Air Base in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region.

The counter-ISIS campaign known as Operation Inherent Resolve lasted for approximately 12 years, having been launched in 2014.

Following this full military exit, all U.S. and coalition counter-terrorism operations and military personnel have been completely withdrawn from the entire Middle East region.

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 U.S. Central Command and the Pentagon confirmed that the final U.S. troops and equipment completed their departure from Erbil Air Base on 30 September 2026, marking the end of the formal military mission in Iraq.

Statement 2 is correct: Launched in 2014 after ISIS seized large swathes of territory in Iraq and Syria, Operation Inherent Resolve spanned a 12-year campaign that systematically dismantled the territorial "caliphate".

Statement 3 is incorrect: While the mission inside Iraq has concluded and primary security has shifted to the Iraqi Security Forces and Peshmerga, the U.S. counter-ISIS task force headquarters and regional personnel have relocated to neighboring countries like Jordan, and operations continue in areas such as Syria.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the Southwest Monsoon 2026 in India:

The southwest monsoon (June–September) ended with a cumulative rainfall of approximately 87% of the Long Period Average (LPA).

The current seasonal LPA of 868.6 mm is calculated based on rainfall data from the 1901–2000 reference period.

The 2026 southwest monsoon is the driest monsoon season recorded in India since 2015.

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: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: India’s 2026 southwest monsoon (June to September) officially ended on September 30, 2026, receiving a cumulative rainfall of about 759.4 mm, which is roughly 87% of the Long Period Average (LPA) or a deficit of about 12.6% to 13%.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) calculates the current seasonal LPA of 868.6 mm based on the 50-year benchmark period of 1971–2020 (not 1901–2000).

Statement 3 is correct: With a total of 759.4 mm, the 2026 season became the driest and weakest monsoon since 2015 (which recorded 758.2 mm) and ranks as the fourth-lowest monsoon year since 2001.

Q3:

With reference to the Indian Monsoon, consider the following statements:

The term monsoon is derived from the Arabic word mausim, which means season.

The primary driver of the monsoon is the uniform heating and cooling of the land and surrounding oceans throughout the year.

The Southwest Monsoon splits into two distinct branches upon reaching the Indian peninsula: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch.

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 word "monsoon" originates from the Arabic word mausim, meaning "season," historically used by Arab traders to describe seasonal wind patterns over the Indian Ocean.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The monsoon is caused by the differential (unequal) heating and cooling of land and sea, not uniform heating. During summer, the landmass heats up much faster than the ocean, creating a strong low-pressure area that draws in moisture-laden winds from the sea.

Statement 3 is correct: The Southwest Monsoon (June–September) divides into two main branches as it strikes the Indian subcontinent: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding the RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) scheme:

It was launched under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM).

Component II of the scheme provides up to 100% risk coverage for all energy and non-energy export shipments through the ECGC.

The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) acts as the nodal and implementing agency for the scheme.

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: Launched on 19 March 2026 under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to counter West Asia maritime disruptions.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Component II offers 95% risk coverage (not 100%) and excludes energy shipments. Component I provides 100% coverage strictly for specific pre-insured shipments.

Statement 3 is correct: ECGC Ltd. acts as the nodal and implementing agency for verification and disbursement.

Q5:

With reference to the recent extension of the RELIEF scheme by the Government of India, consider the following statements:

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) extended the eligibility timeline under Component II up to 31 March 2027.

The notification for this extension was issued under the powers conferred by the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.

The extension covers only Less than Container Load (LCL) cargo and completely excludes Full Container Load (FCL) shipments.

Which of the statements given above 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: DGFT extended Component II validity until 31 March 2027 to mitigate ongoing trade challenges.

Statement 2 is correct: Issued under Sections 3 and 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Component II covers FCL, LCL, and Reefer containers (barring energy shipments).