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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 16 Feb 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the National Biobank for Rare Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs), consider the following statements:

1.   It is India’s first government-supported national biobank dedicated exclusively to LSDs.

2.   It stores genomic DNA samples along with associated clinical data.

3.   It covers patients from multiple states across India.

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 – Correct: Recently, India established its first government-supported national biobank dedicated to LSDs.

Statement 2 – correct: The biobank stores genomic DNA along with plasma, urine, and detailed clinical, enzyme activity, and genetic profiles.

Statement 3 – Correct: It includes data from 530 patients across 15 states.

Q2:

With reference to pangolins in India, consider the following statements:

1.   Pangolins are the only mammals wholly covered in keratin scales.

2.   Both Indian and Chinese pangolins are listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

3.   Pangolins are migratory mammals found only in arid desert ecosystems.

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 – Correct: Pangolins are the only mammals covered entirely with protective keratin scales.

Statement 2 – Correct: They are protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act.

Statement 3 – Incorrect: Pangolins are non-migratory and inhabit forests, grasslands, and foothills—not arid desert ecosystems exclusively.

Q3:

Consider the following regarding the protection status of pangolins:

1.   Indian Pangolin – Endangered (IUCN)

2.   Chinese Pangolin – Critically Endangered (IUCN)

3.   Both species are listed under Appendix I of CITES

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 Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to high levels of poaching for its meat and scales.

Statement 2 is correct: The Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN, reflecting a more severe decline in its wild population compared to the Indian species.

Statement 3 is correct: As of 2017, all eight species of pangolins, including both the Indian and Chinese species, were moved to Appendix I of CITES. This provides them the highest level of international protection, effectively banning all commercial international trade in their parts and derivatives.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding India–Bangladesh economic relations:

1.   Bangladesh is India’s largest trade partner in South Asia.

2.   Bilateral trade stood at approximately USD 14 billion in FY 2023–24.

3.   India has extended over USD 8 billion in Lines of Credit (LoC) to Bangladesh.

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: Bangladesh has consistently maintained its position as India’s largest trade partner in South Asia over the last several years.

Statement 2 is correct: For the fiscal year 2023–24, total bilateral trade was reported at approximately USD 14.01 billion. This included roughly USD 12.05 billion in Indian exports and USD 1.97 billion in imports from Bangladesh.

Statement 3 is correct: India has extended four Lines of Credit (LoC) to Bangladesh totaling approximately USD 8 billion. This represents the largest concessional credit assistance India has provided to any single country, primarily aimed at infrastructure projects like roads, railways, and ports.

Q5:

With reference to the recent Supreme Court ruling on telecom spectrum in insolvency proceedings, consider the following statements:

1.   Telecom spectrum is a corporate asset that can be liquidated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016.

2.   Spectrum is a scarce public resource owned by the Union of India and held in trust for citizens.

3.   A telecom licence grants ownership rights over spectrum to the service provider.

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: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Supreme Court held that spectrum cannot be treated as a corporate asset available for liquidation under the IBC.

Statement 2 – Correct: Spectrum is a scarce public resource owned by the Union of India and held in public trust.

Statement 3 – Incorrect: A telecom licence grants only the right to use spectrum, not ownership.

The ruling arose in insolvency proceedings involving companies like Aircel and Reliance Communications, whose lenders sought to monetise spectrum to recover dues.