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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 07 Mar 2026

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS):

1.   It is a legally binding global treaty under the United Nations Environment Programme.

2.   It was adopted in 1979.

3.   It aims to conserve migratory species that move across national boundaries.

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

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is an international treaty aimed at protecting migratory species.


Statement 1 – Correct
CMS is a legally binding treaty under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).


Statement 2 – Correct
The convention was signed in 1979 (also known as the Bonn Convention).


Statement 3 – Correct
The treaty aims to conserve migratory species and their habitats across national borders, since such species move across countries during migration.


                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q2:
                                
With reference to the State of the World’s Migratory Species report, consider the following statements:


1.   Around half of the migratory species protected under CMS are experiencing population decline.


2.   About one-fourth of the species are currently facing extinction risk.


3.   The report was first released in 2024.


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

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  D

                                
 Explanation:

                                
According to the 2026 interim update of the State of the World’s Migratory Species report:



·         49% of migratory species listed under CMS are declining.



·         24% are threatened with extinction.



·         The first comprehensive report was released in 2024.



Additional facts:



·         Total CMS-listed species: 1,189



·         582 species are experiencing population decline



Therefore all statements are correct.

                                

                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q3:
                                
With reference to Tirumankai Alvar, consider the following statements:


1.   He was one of the twelve Alvar saints associated with the Vaishnavite Bhakti tradition.


2.   He is considered the last and among the most prolific of the Alvar saints.


3.   His devotional compositions form part of the Divya Prabandham.


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

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  D

                                
 Explanation:

                                
Tirumankai Alvar was one of the twelve Alvar saints of South India, known for their devotion to Vishnu.



Statement 1 – Correct: He was part of the Alvar tradition, saints who spread Vaishnavite Bhakti in Tamil Nadu.



Statement 2 – Correct: He is considered the last and one of the most prolific Alvars.



Statement 3 – Correct: His hymns are included in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, a Tamil anthology of about 4,000 devotional hymns.

                                

                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q4:
                                
The Strategic Partnership between India and Finland primarily focuses on cooperation in which of the following areas?


1.   Artificial Intelligence


2.   5G and 6G telecommunications


3.   Quantum computing


4.   Digital infrastructure


Select the correct answer:

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: 1 and 2 only

                            
B: 1,3 and 4 only

                            
C: 1, 2 and 3 only

                            
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  D

                                
 Explanation:

                                
The Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability focuses on emerging technologies and digital transformation.



Key areas include:



·         Artificial Intelligence (AI)



·         5G and 6G telecom technologies



·         Quantum computing



·         Digital infrastructure development



These technologies are central to future digital economies and innovation ecosystems.



Thus all four statements are correct.

                                

                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q5:
                                
With reference to the Nordic countries, consider the following:


1.   Finland


2.   Sweden


3.   Norway


4.   Denmark


5.   Iceland


Which of the above are considered Nordic countries?

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: 1 and 2 only

                            
B: 1,3 and 4 only

                            
C: 1, 2 ,3 and 4 only

                            
D: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  D

                                
 Explanation:

                                
The Nordic countries include:



·         Finland



·         Sweden



·         Norway



·         Denmark



·         Iceland



These countries cooperate through institutions like the Nordic Council.



India engages with them through the India–Nordic Summit, which promotes collaboration in:



·         Technology



·         Sustainability



·         Innovation



·         Climate action

                                

                            

                        

                    

                

                    

        
        
        
        
        
    

                
                

                    
                

                
                
                
                
            

            
            

                


    
    

    
    

    
        

        

            
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