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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 12 Jun 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following rivers originating from the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region:

Ganga

Brahmaputra

Indus

Mekong

How many of the rivers mentioned above are fed by the HKH region's ice and snow reserves?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: Only three

D: All four

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Answer: D

Explanation:

The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) is known as the "Water Tower of Asia" and possesses the largest ice and snow reserves outside the polar regions. It is the origin point of ten major Asian river systems that support the water and food security of nearly two billion people. These include the Ganga, Brahmaputra, Indus, Mekong, Yangtze, and Irrawaddy, among others.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding India's inward remittances:

Despite traditional dominance, the share of Gulf (GCC) countries in India's total inward remittances has witnessed a decline in recent years.

Advanced economies, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, have now emerged as the single largest regional contributors to India's remittances.

Remittances are classified under the "capital account" of the Balance of Payments (BoP) because they bring direct foreign exchange into the country.

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: Traditionally, Gulf countries have been the largest source of remittances. However, their share has significantly declined over the last decade (dropping from about 47% in 2016–17 to around 38% in recent years) due to changing migration patterns and localization policies.

Statement 2 is correct: The geographical composition of remittances has undergone a structural shift. Advanced economies like the USA and the UK have emerged as major contributors, overtaking the Gulf region in cumulative share, reflecting a rise in high-skilled Indian professionals migrating to developed nations.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Remittances are personal transfers sent by individuals working abroad to their families. Because they are not associated with any return claim of ownership (i.e., they are unrequited transfers), they are categorized under "Invisibles" in the Current Account of the Balance of Payments (BoP), not the Capital Account.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the findings of the Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) study (2025):

1.   Human activities accounted for the vast majority of the global temperature rise in 2025, reaching their highest recorded level.

2.   Global greenhouse gas emissions saw a slight decline in 2025 due to rapid renewable energy adoption.

3.   Natural climate variability, specifically La Niña conditions, prevented 2025 from surpassing 2024 as the warmest year on record.

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: In 2025, global warming was about 1.39°C above pre-industrial levels, of which approximately 1.37°C was attributed to human activities, marking the highest recorded human contribution.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Global greenhouse gas emissions reached an all-time high of 56.8 billion tonnes CO₂ equivalent in 2025, driven by continued fossil fuel dependence.

Statement 3 is correct: La Niña conditions had a temporary cooling effect, preventing 2025 from surpassing 2024 as the warmest year on record.

Q4:

With reference to global carbon budget and human-induced global warming, consider the following statements:

1.   At the current rate of emissions, the remaining global carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5°C could be exhausted within a few years.

2.   The enhanced greenhouse effect is primarily driven by anthropogenic emissions of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), Methane (CH₄), and Nitrous Oxide (N₂O).

3.   Changes in ocean-atmosphere patterns like El Niño and La Niña reverse long-term global warming trends over time.

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: Climate assessments, including IGCC findings, indicate that the remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C is rapidly shrinking and could be exhausted within a few years at current emission rates.

Statement 2 is correct: The enhanced greenhouse effect is driven by CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O, primarily from fossil fuels, agriculture, and industrial activities.

Statement 3 is incorrect: El Niño and La Niña only modulate short-term climate variability; they do not reverse long-term human-induced warming trends.

Q5:

With reference to India's space sector reforms, consider the following statements:

1.   The Indian Space Policy, 2023 provides regulatory clarity for private participation in the space sector.

2.   IN-SPACe is responsible for promoting and authorizing non-governmental participation in space activities.

3.   IN-SPACe functions as a commercial arm of ISRO for marketing space technologies.

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. The Indian Space Policy, 2023 provides strategic direction and regulatory clarity to stakeholders.

Statement 2 is correct. IN-SPACe facilitates, promotes, authorizes, and supervises private participation across the space value chain.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The commercial arm of ISRO is NewSpace India Limited, not IN-SPACe.