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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 24 Aug 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Jaipur Declaration, recently seen in the news:

It was adopted unanimously at the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting held under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship.

The overarching theme for the BRICS Tourism Track in 2026 is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.

The declaration exclusively addresses financial investments in hotel infrastructure, omitting technological integration like Artificial Intelligence.

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:

Statements 1 & 2 are correct: The Declaration was unanimously adopted in Jaipur under India's 2026 Chairship, guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.

Statement 3 is incorrect: A key pillar of the declaration is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Tourism, aiming to use technology for better visitor experiences, rather than focusing solely on infrastructure.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the BRICS grouping:

The term 'BRIC' was originally coined by economist Jim O’Neill in 2001, and the very first formal BRIC summit took place in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

South Africa joined the bloc in 2010, changing the acronym to BRICS.

Indonesia became a full member of the group in 2025, making it the first Southeast Asian full member.

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: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The acronym BRIC was created by Jim O'Neill of Goldman Sachs in 2001 to describe fast-growing emerging markets. The inaugural summit was held in 2009 in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

Statement 2 is correct: South Africa was formally integrated into the group in 2010, transforming the acronym from BRIC to BRICS.

Statement 3 is correct: Indonesia officially attained full membership status in January 2025, extending the bloc’s footprint into Southeast Asia.

Q3:

With reference to the recently delivered Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) ‘Mangrol’, consider the following statements:

It is the third vessel of its class built by Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Indian Navy.

The vessel contains less than 50% indigenous content to rely on foreign technological expertise.

It is primarily designed for deep-ocean anti-submarine warfare and aircraft carrier escort missions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 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: Mangrol is indeed the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) delivered by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, to the Indian Navy.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The vessel comprises more than 80 percent indigenous content, underlining India's firm commitment to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defense manufacturing.

Statement 3 is incorrect: These craft are specifically built for shallow and coastal water operations, subsurface surveillance, and mine warfare in littoral zones—not for deep-ocean carrier battle group escort duties.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) programme:

The programme envisions the acquisition of 16 specialized vessels to replace aging platforms and enhance littoral combat capabilities.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) is solely responsible for designing and manufacturing the entire fleet under this programme.

The vessels built under this project are structurally divided into two distinct classes: the Mahe class and the Arnala class.

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: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The ASW-SWC programme involves the construction of 16 vessels for the Indian Navy. Its core objective is to replace aging legacy platforms and significantly upgrade the Navy's specialized capabilities in shallow-water (littoral) warfare.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The manufacturing contract is split evenly between two public sector shipyards. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is building eight vessels, while Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) is building the other eight. GRSE does not hold sole production rights.

Statement 3 is correct: The 16 vessels are divided into two distinct classes based on the shipyards building them. The vessels constructed by CSL form the Mahe class, whereas the vessels built by GRSE form the Arnala class.

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS):

It is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The scheme features a Target Segment specifically created to support Indian-owned mobile phone brands with incentives for local design and R&D.

It provides an additional incentive for the domestic sourcing of key sub-assemblies and components.

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 MPMS is notified and administered by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), not the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Statement 2 is correct: The scheme is split into two tracks: Target Segment 1 (TS1) for large-scale manufacturers/EMS, and Target Segment 2 (TS2) which specifically fosters Indian mobile phone brands with design and R&D incentives.

Statement 3 is correct: The framework offers an extra incentive of up to 1.5% tied to local domestic sourcing of essential sub-assemblies (such as batteries and camera modules) when localization criteria are fulfilled.