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

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the International Space Summit 2026:

It was held at the Grand Palais in Paris, France.

The summit marked the first global gathering of its kind, focusing exclusively on deep-space mining regulations rather than Earth orbit management.

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: The inaugural International Space Summit 2026 took place on 9–10 September 2026 at the historic Grand Palais in Paris, France, convening delegations from around 120 countries.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The summit did not focus exclusively on deep-space mining. Its primary focus areas included space sustainability, space traffic management, orbital congestion, space debris, security, commercialisation, and international cooperation.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) 3.0 (2026–2031):

It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented jointly by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Ministry of Rural Development.

The programme introduces a GIS-enabled "Land Stack" designed to integrate land records, cadastral maps, and property registration across states into a federated national framework.

Under this phase, a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) or Universal Bhu-Aadhaar is issued to provide an unambiguous identity to every land parcel.

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: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: DILRMP is a Central Sector Scheme (100% funded by the Central Government) implemented exclusively by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development, not as a joint venture with MeitY.

Statement 2 is correct: A core shift in DILRMP 3.0 is moving from mere digitisation to integrated land governance. It utilizes GIS and APIs to build state-level Land Stacks that feed into a federated National Land Stack while keeping data ownership with respective state authorities.

Statement 3 is correct: The 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), also called Universal Bhu-Aadhaar, assigns a unique, scientific identifier to each land parcel to curtail fraud and streamline real estate and agricultural transactions.

Q3:

With reference to the initiatives associated with land administration and DILRMP 3.0 in India, consider the following statements:

The NAKSHA pilot under the programme specifically focuses on promoting GIS-based urban land records and improving municipal property mapping.

The Revenue Court Case Management System (RCCMS) integration aims to establish paperless revenue courts to curb delays in mutation and dispute resolution.

DILRMP works in complete isolation from the SVAMITVA scheme, as SVAMITVA handles only urban municipal properties.

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 NAKSHA pilot is targeted at modernising and promoting GIS-based urban land records, addressing historical gaps in urban property documentation and mapping.

Statement 2 is correct: DILRMP 3.0 integrates the Revenue Court Case Management System (RCCMS) with core land databases to enable paperless revenue courts, cutting down administrative delays related to land mutations and legacy litigations.

Statement 3 is incorrect: DILRMP complements—rather than operates in isolation from—the SVAMITVA scheme. SVAMITVA uses drone-based mapping specifically for rural inhabited areas (Abadi) to issue property cards, working synergistically with DILRMP to strengthen formal property rights across the country.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding the recent defence-related Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed between India and Sri Lanka:

An MoU was signed for the upgradation of L70 anti-aircraft guns of the Sri Lankan Air Force, supported through a Government of India grant.

The agreement between the National Defence Colleges of both nations is strictly limited to sharing military hardware.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) MoU formalizes youth and cadet exchanges between the two countries.

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: India and Sri Lanka signed an MoU for upgrading six L70 anti-aircraft guns belonging to the Sri Lankan Air Force, funded via a Government of India grant.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The MoU between the National Defence Colleges (NDC) of India and Sri Lanka focuses on academic cooperation, knowledge sharing, and professional exchanges, moving defence cooperation beyond military hardware toward human resource development and capacity building.

Statement 3 is correct: The MoU signed between the National Cadet Corps of both countries formalizes youth and cadet exchange programs to enhance leadership and people-to-people ties.

Q5:

With reference to India–Sri Lanka bilateral relations and regional security, consider the following statements:

Sri Lanka is a member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), which focuses on regional maritime security and counter-terrorism.

Bilateral military exercises conducted between the two nations include Mitra Shakti (Army) and SLINEX (Navy).

The first visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Sri Lanka took place in the year 2026, marking a complete zero-contact historical defence baseline prior to this year.

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: Sri Lanka is a core member of the Colombo Security Conclave (along with India, Maldives, and Mauritius), which collaborates on maritime security and humanitarian assistance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Statement 2 is correct: India and Sri Lanka routinely conduct joint bilateral military exercises, namely Mitra Shakti (between the armies) and SLINEX (between the navies).

Statement 3 is incorrect: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent visit in September 2026 was historic because it was the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Sri Lanka in 38 years (since KC Pant visited in 1988)—not the first-ever in history.