UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 10 July 2026

Question 1

Consider the following statements about the DOJ allegations mentioned in the article:
1. The DOJ said the alleged criminal network operated across India, Canada, the United States, and parts of Europe.
2. The DOJ said Lawrence Bishnoi was lodged in a high-security prison in Ahmedabad since 2023.
3. The DOJ stated that all members of the syndicate had full knowledge of each other’s identities and backgrounds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only

Question 2

Consider the following statements about the editorial’s core claims: 1. The memorandum of understanding was meant to extend the ceasefire by 60 days. 2. Iran and the United States disagreed over the control and navigation regime for the Strait of Hormuz. 3. The editorial says access to frozen Iranian funds had been fully resolved before the ceasefire collapsed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only

Question 3

Consider the following statements about the Strait of Hormuz: 1. It is a strategic maritime chokepoint linked to global energy security. 2. It lies between Iran and Oman. 3. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea directly without passing through any other water body. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only

Question 4

Consider the following statements about the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL):
1. It is constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. The Prime Minister chairs the NBWL.
3. The NBWL is a constitutional body under Article 48A.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only

Question 5

Consider the following statements about the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill as described in the article:
1. It proposes a single apex regulator for higher education.
2. It is under review by a joint parliamentary committee.
3. It seeks to retain the separate statutory status of UGC, AICTE and NCTE.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only

Q4.Consider the following statements about the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL): 1. It is constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. The Prime Minister chairs the NBWL. 3. The NBWL is a constitutional body under Article 48A. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?