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Daily-mcqs 17 Oct 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 17 Oct 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

With reference to the GSAT-7C communication satellite, consider the following statements:

1.       It is a dedicated military communication satellite intended to enhance the operational network of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

2.      The contract for its acquisition has been signed with the NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO.

3.      It completely replaces the older GSAT-7 (Rukmini) satellite which was exclusively built and launched for the Indian Army.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 3

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: GSAT-7C is an indigenously designed military communication satellite contracted to provide real-time connectivity for IAF assets.

Statement 2 is correct: The contract was signed by the Ministry of Defence with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL).

Statement 3 is incorrect: GSAT-7 (Rukmini) was launched for the Indian Navy, and GSAT-7C actually complements/succeeds the GSAT-7A.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding Sukhna Lake (Sukhna Wetland), which was recently designated as a Ramsar Site:

1.       It is a natural alpine lake formed at the high-altitude zone of the Greater Himalayas.

2.      It was created in 1958 by damming the seasonal Sukhna Choe stream originating in the Shivalik Hills.

3.      It serves as a vital stopover for migratory birds traveling along the Central Asian Flyway.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 3

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Sukhna Lake is not a natural alpine lake; it is a human-made freshwater reservoir spread over approximately 565 acres in Chandigarh, located at the foothills of the Shivalik Range (Outer Himalayas), not the Greater Himalayas.

Statement 2 is correct: The lake was artificially created in 1958 by architect Le Corbusier and Chief Engineer P.L. Verma by damming the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream flowing down from the Shivalik Hills.

Statement 3 is correct: It acts as an important peri-urban ecosystem providing feeding, breeding, roosting, and wintering habitats for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. It also supports threatened species like the Common Pochard, Pallas's Fish Eagle, and Black Pond Turtle.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026:

1.       The report was jointly released by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide with the theme “No Security Without Food Security.”

2.      The index is calculated using four key indicators: Undernourishment, Child Stunting, Child Wasting, and Child Mortality.

3.      The global GHI score improved in 2026 compared to the score recorded in 2018.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 3

D: 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The GHI 2026 was indeed jointly released by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide, and its theme is “No Security Without Food Security.”

Statement 2 is correct: The GHI evaluates hunger using four metrics: Undernourishment (inadequate calorie intake), Child Stunting (chronic malnutrition for under-5s), Child Wasting (acute malnutrition for under-5s), and Child Mortality.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Progress towards ending global hunger has stalled, and the situation has deteriorated. The global GHI score increased (worsened) to 18.1 in 2026, compared to 17.6 in 2018.

Q4:

With reference to India’s performance in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026, consider the following statements:

India ranks 100th out of 122 countries and is placed in the “Serious” hunger category.

India’s child wasting rate stands at 19%, which is among the highest globally.

Pakistan is placed in a better position than India in the GHI 2026 rankings.

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: India ranks 100th out of 122 countries with a GHI score of 24.1, placing it in the “Serious” category.

Statement 2 is correct: India faces a major challenge with acute malnutrition, reflected in its child wasting rate of 19%, which is among the highest in the world.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Pakistan has a GHI score of 25.5 (Serious category) and is placed behind India, whereas countries like Nepal (14.5) and Bangladesh (19.2) are ahead of India.

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol:

It is a legally binding international agreement aimed at the complete phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) globally.

It was adopted as an amendment to the Montreal Protocol in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2016.

Full implementation of the amendment is estimated to prevent up to 0.3°C to 0.5°C of global warming by 2100.

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: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Kigali Amendment aims for a phase-down (gradual reduction) of HFC production and consumption, not a complete phase-out. Developing and developed countries reduce them according to differentiated timelines, rather than eliminating them entirely.

Statement 2 is correct: The amendment was adopted at the 28th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in Kigali, Rwanda, on 15 October 2016, and entered into force on 1 January 2019.

Statement 3 is correct: Scientific assessments indicate that phasing down HFCs under the Kigali Amendment can avoid up to 0.3°C to 0.5°C of global temperature rise by 2100, making a significant contribution to climate action.