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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 15 Apr 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the recent political transition in Hungary and its relations with India:

The Tisza Party, led by Péter Magyar, won a two-thirds majority in the 2026 parliamentary elections, ending the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán.

India’s intervention in 1956 helped save the life of Dr. Árpád Göncz, who later became the President of Hungary.

Currently, India is the largest investor in Hungary with investments exceeding $10 billion, primarily in the banking sector.

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: Péter Magyar, a former associate of the Orbán administration, led his Tisza party to a historic victory in the April 2026 elections, winning 138 out of 199 seats, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.

Statement 2 is Correct: Hungary historically acknowledges India's role during the 1956 uprising, where Indian diplomat M.A. Rahman intervened with the Soviet Union to save the life of Dr. Árpád Göncz, who subsequently served as President of Hungary (1990–2000).

Statement 3 is Incorrect: While India is a significant investor, the total Indian investment in Hungary is approximately $3.3 billion (not 10 billion), concentrated in IT, pharmaceuticals, and automotive sectors, rather than banking.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the recent surge in patent filings in India (FY 2025–26):

India recorded the highest-ever patent filings in its history, surpassing 1.4 lakh applications, with a growth rate exceeding 30%.

For the first time, foreign applicants accounted for more than 60% of the total patent filings, indicating a rise in foreign R&D interest.

Tamil Nadu leads the country in the number of patent filings in the latest fiscal data.

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 FY 2025–26, patent applications in India reached a record high of 1,43,729, marking a 30.2% increase over the previous year.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Domestic innovation has seen a major boost. Over 69% of the total patents were filed by domestic applicants, not foreign applicants, indicating a structural shift towards indigenous innovation.

Statement 3 is correct: Tamil Nadu is at the top of the list in patent filings, followed by Karnataka and Maharashtra, highlighting that innovation is concentrated in industrial, technological, and startup-centric states.

Q3:

With reference to the patent ecosystem in India, consider the following statements:

The Indian patent system is governed by the Patents Act of 1970, which was amended in 2005 to align with the TRIPS Agreement.

The "Start-up Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP)" scheme provides up to 80% fee exemption for startups, MSMEs, and women entrepreneurs for patent filing.

India currently ranks among the top 10 patent-filing nations globally.

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 legal framework for patents in India is governed by the Patents Act, 1970. The 2005 amendment introduced product patents for all fields of technology, aligning with the WTO's TRIPS Agreement.

Statement 2 is correct: To encourage innovation, the government provides up to 80% fee exemption for startups, MSMEs, and women entrepreneurs under schemes like SIPP [Context].

Statement 3 is correct: With the record filings in FY 2025-26, India has emerged as the 6th largest patent filer globally, putting it well within the top 10.

Q4:

With reference to the Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica), consider the following statements:

It is the official National Aquatic Animal of India and the State Aquatic Animal of Assam.

It is a strictly freshwater species that is functionally blind and relies entirely on ultrasonic echolocation for navigation and hunting.

Its natural habitat is restricted exclusively to the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems in India.

Under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, it is listed under Schedule I, providing it the highest level of legal protection.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Ganges River Dolphin was declared the National Aquatic Animal of India in 2009 to raise awareness for its conservation. It is also recognized as the State Aquatic Animal of Assam.

Statement 2 is correct: As a freshwater cetacean, it has adapted to murky river waters where vision is limited. Evolutionarily, its eyes lack lenses, making it effectively blind; it navigates and hunts by emitting ultrasonic sound waves (echolocation).

Statement 3 is incorrect: While the Ganges and Brahmaputra are its primary habitats in India, the species is not restricted exclusively to India. Its range extends to the Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems, covering parts of Nepal and Bangladesh as well.

Statement 4 is correct: To prevent poaching and habitat degradation, it is placed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Internationally, it is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and in Appendix I of both CITES and the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).

Q5:

With reference to the contributions and movements led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, consider the following statements:

The Mahad Satyagraha of 1927 was organized to ensure the access of marginalized communities to public water resources.

Dr. Ambedkar founded the Independent Labour Party (ILP) in 1936 to exclusively represent the political interests of the Dalit community.

The Poona Pact of 1932 was an agreement between Dr. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi that replaced the demand for separate electorates with reserved seats for depressed classes.

Mooknayak was the first journal started by Dr. Ambedkar in 1920 to raise awareness about the rights of the depressed classes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1,3 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: On 20 March 1927, Dr. Ambedkar led the Mahad Satyagraha (also known as Chavdar Tank Satyagraha) at Mahad, Maharashtra, to establish the right of Dalits to access public water sources, challenging traditional caste restrictions.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Dr. Ambedkar formed the Independent Labour Party (ILP) in August 1936. However, its aim was not exclusive to Dalits; it was formed to protect the interests of the depressed classes as well as the broader working population, including landless laborers and poor tenants, to fight against both Brahmanical and capitalist structures.

Statement 3 is correct: The Poona Pact (September 1932) was signed between Dr. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi (following Gandhi's fast against the British award of separate electorates for depressed classes). It abolished the concept of separate electorates for Dalits in exchange for a higher number of reserved seats within the general electorate.

Statement 4 is correct: Dr. Ambedkar began his journalism journey to give a voice to the voiceless. He started the Marathi weekly Mooknayak (Leader of the Voiceless) on January 31, 1920, with the help of Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur.