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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exam 29 Jun 2026

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exam

Q1:

With reference to the India–Bangladesh Teesta Water Dispute, consider the following statements:

  1. The Teesta Water Sharing Agreement negotiated in 2011 has been formally ratified by both India and Bangladesh.
  2. The Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) was established in 1972 to manage shared rivers between India and Bangladesh.
  3. India has expressed strategic concerns over Chinese involvement in the Teesta project due to its proximity to the Siliguri Corridor.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2

B: 1 and 3

C: 2and 3

D: 1,2 and 3

Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Incorrect.
Although a draft Teesta Water Sharing Agreement was negotiated in 2011, it has not been signed due to objections from the Government of West Bengal, which raised concerns over water availability for farmers.


Statement 2 – Correct.
The Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) was established in 1972 to facilitate cooperation over the management of the nearly 54 rivers shared by India and Bangladesh.


Statement 3 – Correct.
India has raised concerns over Chinese participation in the TRCMRP because the Teesta basin lies close to the strategically sensitive Siliguri Corridor (Chicken's Neck), a narrow land corridor connecting mainland India to its northeastern states.


                            

Q2:

With reference to the Reserve Bank of India's revised compensation framework for victims of digital payment frauds, consider the following statements:

  1. The revised compensation framework will apply to electronic banking transactions carried out on or after January 1, 2027.
  2. A customer must report the fraud to both the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal/Helpline 1930 and the concerned bank within five calendar days to be eligible for compensation.
  3. The compensation benefit under the framework can be claimed multiple times, provided each fraud is reported within the prescribed time.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2

B: 1 and 3

C: 2 and 3

D: 1,2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Correct


The RBI has notified the revised compensation framework under the RBI (Commercial Banks — Responsible Business Conduct) Third Amendment Directions, 2026. The provisions will apply to Electronic Banking Transactions (EBTs) undertaken on or after January 1, 2027.


Statement 2 – Correct


To become eligible for compensation, a genuine customer must:



  • Report the fraud to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or Helpline 1930, and

  • Inform the concerned bank,

  • Within five calendar days of the fraudulent transaction.


Failure to comply with the reporting timeline may affect eligibility.


Statement 3 – Incorrect


The compensation benefit is not available multiple times. It can be claimed only once during the customer's lifetime,.


                            

Q3:

With reference to the Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system, consider the following statements:

  1. Netra AEW&C is developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), a laboratory under DRDO.
  2. It is mounted on the indigenous HAL Tejas aircraft platform.
  3. Its Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar provides 240-degree surveillance coverage.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2

B: 1 and 3

C: 2 and 3

D: 1,2 and 3

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Correct: Netra AEW&C has been developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), a Bengaluru-based laboratory of DRDO.



Statement 2 – Incorrect: Netra is integrated on the Brazilian Embraer EMB-145I aircraft, not on the HAL Tejas platform.



Statement 3 – Correct: The indigenous AESA radar provides 240-degree surveillance coverage, leaving a blind spot behind the aircraft.


                            

Q4:

 

With reference to the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag, consider the following statements:

  1. A Geographical Indication (GI) identifies products whose qualities or reputation are essentially attributable to their geographical origin.
  2. GI registration in India is governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, and is administered by the GI Registry at Chennai.
  3. A registered GI remains valid for 20 years and cannot be renewed.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2

B: 1 and 3

C: 2 and 3

D: 1,2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Correct.
A GI is an intellectual property right that identifies goods possessing qualities, reputation, or characteristics attributable to their geographical origin.


Statement 2 – Correct.
GI protection in India is:



  • Governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999

  • Effective since 2003

  • Administered by the GI Registry, Chennai


Statement 3 – Incorrect.
A GI registration is:



  • Valid for 10 years

  • Renewable indefinitely every 10 years.


                            

Q5:

Consider the following pairs regarding the recently GI-tagged tribal crops of Madhya Pradesh:

Crop

Characteristic

1. Sitahi Kutki

Traditional variety of Little Millet cultivated mainly by Baiga and Gond tribes

2. Baigani Arhar

Traditional variety of Pigeon Pea cultivated using tribal organic farming practices

3. Mahakoshal Chhatriya Chawal

Polished rice variety valued primarily for high starch content

4. Nagdaman Kutki

Climate-resilient, drought-resistant Little Millet variety

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched

A: Only one

B: Onlytwo

C: Only three

D: all four

Answer: C

Explanation:

Pair 1 – Correct


Sitahi Kutki



  • Traditional Little Millet

  • Cultivated mainly in Dindori district

  • Grown by Baiga and Gond tribes

  • Naturally organic and drought-resistant


Pair 2 – Correct


Baigani Arhar



  • Traditional Pigeon Pea (Arhar)

  • Native to Dindori

  • Closely associated with the Baiga tribe

  • Cultivated using traditional organic tribal farming

  • Richer in protein, fibre, iron and calcium than many commercial varieties


Pair 3 – Incorrect


Mahakoshal Chhatriya Chawal



  • It is not a polished rice variety.

  • It retains its nutrient-rich bran layer.

  • Rich in:


    • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

    • Essential minerals

    • Healthy fats

    • Balanced amino acids




Pair 4 – Correct


Nagdaman Kutki



  • Traditional Little Millet

  • Naturally drought-resistant

  • Suitable for rain-fed farming

  • Climate-resilient

  • Rich in fibre, iron, magnesium and antioxidants

  • Low glycaemic index


Hence, three pairs are correctly matched.


                            
Aliganj Gomti Nagar Prayagraj