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Daily-mcqs 29 Jan 2026
Q1:
With reference to the recently concluded India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), consider the following statements: 1. It links the world’s second and fourth largest economies. 2. The combined market under the agreement accounts for about one-fourth of global GDP. 3. The agreement covers a market of nearly 2 billion people. 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
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The agreement links the world's second largest economy (the European Union) and the world's fourth largest economy (India).
Statement 2 is correct: The combined market under the agreement accounts for approximately 25% (one-fourth) of the global GDP.
Statement 3 is correct: The agreement covers a combined market of nearly 2 billion people (specifically India's 1.4 billion people plus the EU population).
Q2:
Consider the following statements regarding the euro: 1. The euro was introduced in 1999. 2. The euro became legal tender in all European Union member states in 2002. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: None
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The euro was introduced in 1999 for electronic transactions and accounting.
Statement 2 is incorrect: In 2002, the euro became legal tender only in eurozone countries, not all EU members.
Q3:
Which of the following are examples of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)? 1. Aadhaar 2. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) 3. eSanjeevani 4. MyGov Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1,3 and 4 only
C: 1, 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation:
India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) includes platforms such as Aadhaar, UPI, eSanjeevani, and MyGov, enabling large-scale service delivery, inclusion, and citizen participation.
Q4:
With reference to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, consider the following statements: 1. It establishes the Data Protection Board of India. 2. It grants citizens rights such as consent, access, correction, and erasure of personal data. 3. It applies only to government entities. 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
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Act establishes the Data Protection Board of India for enforcement and redressal.
Statement 2 is correct: Citizens are granted rights including consent, access, correction, erasure, and special protections for children and persons with disabilities.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Act applies to both government and private entities handling personal data.
Q5:
Which of the following sites constitute Odisha’s ‘Diamond Triangle’? 1. Ratnagiri 2. Udayagiri 3. Lalitgiri 4. Dhauli Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1,3 and 4 only
C: 1, 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Diamond Triangle consists of Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri.
Dhauli, though a significant Buddhist site in Odisha, is not part of the Diamond Triangle.
Q6:
With reference to UNESCO, consider the following statements: 1. UNESCO was established in 1945 and is headquartered in Paris. 2. India has been a member of UNESCO since 1946. 3. Protection of World Heritage Sites is governed by the 1972 Convention. 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
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: UNESCO was founded on November 16, 1945, and its headquarters are in Paris.
Statement 2 is correct: India has been a member of UNESCO since 1946.
Statement 3 is correct: The 1972 World Heritage Convention governs the protection of cultural and natural heritage.