National Current Affairs From The Hindu
1. The Supreme Court has directed the Centre, States, RBI and other agencies to frame Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to curb which type of fraud?
A. ATM cloning fraud
B. UPI payment fraud
C. Digital arrest scam
D. SIM swap fraud
Answer: C. Digital arrest scam
Explanation: The Supreme Court directed the Centre, State Governments, RBI and law enforcement agencies to formulate detailed SOPs to prevent “digital arrest” scams. The Court also emphasized better coordination among investigating agencies, financial institutions and telecom service providers to combat cyber-enabled financial fraud.
2. The Supreme Court recently extended the mandatory third-party insurance coverage for new motor vehicles from how many years to five years?
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Four years
Answer: C. Three years
Explanation: The Supreme Court extended the mandatory third-party insurance period for new motor vehicles by one year. The move aims to increase insurance compliance and improve compensation coverage for road accident victims.
3. Which State has announced that it will establish a State-of-the-Art Disaster Resilience System to strengthen preparedness against recurring floods?
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Telangana
Answer: B. Kerala
Explanation: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced that the State will establish a State-of-the-Art Disaster Resilience System on a pilot basis at Pathanamthitta. The system aims to improve flood forecasting, disaster preparedness, early warning, climate research, and emergency response using advanced technology.
4. Telangana has announced that the master plan for which upcoming urban development project will be unveiled in December 2026?
A. Hyderabad Knowledge City
B. Bharat Future City
C. Green Hyderabad Mission
D. Pharma Smart City
Answer: B. Bharat Future City
Explanation: The Telangana Government announced that the master plan for Bharat Future City, a proposed world-class urban development project on the outskirts of Hyderabad, will be unveiled in December. The project aims to promote sustainable urban planning and attract global investments.
5. The Karnataka High Court recently upheld the “Right to be Forgotten” by permitting the masking of whose identity in online judicial records?
A. A convicted offender
B. An acquitted woman
C. A juvenile accused
D. A government witness
Answer: B. An acquitted woman
Explanation: The Karnataka High Court permitted the identity of an acquitted woman to be masked in online judicial records, recognizing the Right to be Forgotten as an important aspect of protecting an individual’s dignity and privacy in the digital age.
6. The second phase of the Census is likely to include the enumeration of which population group?
A. Only urban population
B. Only rural population
C. Entire population through Population Enumeration
D. Only economically weaker sections
Answer: C. Entire population through Population Enumeration
Explanation: The second phase of the Census will involve Population Enumeration, during which demographic, socio-economic and housing details of the entire population will be collected across the country.
7. Parliament recently passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to amend which Act?
A. Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
B. Civil Registration Act, 1972
C. National Population Register Act, 2003
D. Census Act, 1948
Answer: A. Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
Explanation: Parliament passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. The amendment aims to strengthen the civil registration system and improve the maintenance and accessibility of birth and death records.
8. According to the Union Government, how many fugitive criminals have been brought back to India from 36 countries during the last seven years?
A. 174
B. 224
C. 274
D. 324
Answer: C. 274
Explanation: The Union Government informed Parliament that 274 fugitive criminals have been brought back to India from 36 countries over the past seven years through extradition, deportation, and other international legal cooperation mechanisms.
9. Which Act was enacted to prevent unfair means and paper leaks in public examinations conducted by the Central Government and its agencies?
A. Public Examinations (Integrity) Act, 2023
B. Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
C. National Examination Security Act, 2024
D. Examination Reforms Act, 2024
Answer: B. Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
Explanation: The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 was enacted to curb paper leaks and other unfair practices in public examinations. It provides stringent penalties for offences related to examination malpractice and seeks to protect the integrity of recruitment and entrance examinations.
International Current Affairs
10. Former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi recently stated that which country would never become a member of NATO?
A. Georgia
B. Moldova
C. Ukraine
D. Finland
Answer: C. Ukraine
Explanation: Former Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi stated that Ukraine is unlikely to become a NATO member, citing the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia and the strategic realities surrounding NATO expansion.
11. Which country’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has supported achieving a “national consensus” before drafting a new Constitution?
A. Nepal
B. Bhutan
C. Sri Lanka
D. Maldives
Answer: C. Sri Lanka
Explanation: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a broad national consensus should be achieved before drafting a new Constitution, emphasizing inclusive consultation with political parties and communities.
Economy & Banking Current Affairs
12. The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is considering increasing the wage ceiling for insurance coverage from ₹21,000 to:
A. ₹25,000
B. ₹27,000
C. ₹30,000
D. ₹35,000
Answer: C. ₹30,000
Explanation: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is considering raising the wage ceiling for eligibility under the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme from ₹21,000 to ₹30,000. The move aims to extend social security benefits to a larger section of workers.
13. Which Union Minister introduced The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha?
A. Piyush Goyal
B. Nirmala Sitharaman
C. Arjun Ram Meghwal
D. Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: B. Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to simplify business regulations and improve the ease of doing business by addressing tax-related procedural issues.
14. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 primarily seeks to:
A. Increase GST rates
B. Simplify tax procedures and improve ease of doing business
C. Introduce a new direct tax system
D. Replace the Income Tax Act, 1961
Answer: B. Simplify tax procedures and improve ease of doing business
Explanation: The Bill seeks to remove procedural hurdles, simplify tax administration, and improve the investment climate by making compliance easier for businesses.
Science & Technology Current Affairs
15. Which international organization has classified three widely prescribed medicines as “carcinogenic” in its latest assessment?
A. UNICEF
B. WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
C. World Bank
D. FAO
Answer: B. WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Explanation: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer research arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), has classified three widely used medicines into its carcinogenicity categories based on available scientific evidence.
16. The medicines hydrochlorothiazide, tacrolimus and voriconazole were recently in the news because they were:
A. Approved under a new WHO Essential Medicines List
B. Classified as carcinogenic by IARC
C. Banned by the CDSCO
D. Included under the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM)
Answer: B. Classified as carcinogenic by IARC
Explanation: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified hydrochlorothiazide, tacrolimus, and voriconazole into carcinogenicity categories based on scientific evidence. These medicines are widely used for treating hypertension, organ transplant recipients, and fungal infections respectively.
17. A recent study suggested that the hexavalent vaccine could significantly improve immunisation by protecting children against how many diseases with a single injection?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
Answer: C. Six
Explanation: The hexavalent (six-in-one) vaccine protects infants against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) through a single injection, simplifying immunisation schedules and improving vaccine coverage.
18. According to the latest Department of Science and Technology (DST) data, which sector has emerged as India’s largest investor in research and development (R&D)?
A. Information Technology
B. Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
C. Transport
D. Banking and Financial Services
Answer: C. Transport
Explanation: According to the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the transport sector has become India’s largest private investor in research and development (R&D), overtaking pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and information technology. The shift reflects increased investment by automobile manufacturers and related industries.
Environment & Climate Change Current Affairs
19. The Supreme Court recently directed that a 10-km eco-sensitive/mining buffer should be applied around which protected areas?
A. Tiger Reserves only
B. National Parks only
C. Wetland Reserves
D. Biosphere Reserves
Answer: C. Wetland Reserves
Explanation: The Supreme Court directed that a 10-km radius mining buffer be maintained around notified wetland reserves to safeguard ecologically sensitive wetlands from mining and related activities.
20. Water released from Karnataka’s Kabini Reservoir recently reached which major reservoir in Tamil Nadu?
A. Mettur Reservoir
B. Bhavanisagar Reservoir
C. Stanley Reservoir
D. Amaravathi Reservoir
Answer: C. Stanley Reservoir
Explanation: Water released from the Kabini Reservoir in Karnataka reached the Stanley Reservoir (Mettur Dam) in Tamil Nadu after inflows into the Kabini increased due to heavy rainfall. The release is important for irrigation, drinking water supply and Cauvery basin management.
21. According to the recent climate study, what was identified as a major reason for the apparent acceleration in global warming?
A. Increased volcanic eruptions
B. Better removal of natural climate variability (“noise”) from long-term temperature records
C. Expansion of Antarctic sea ice
D. Reduction in greenhouse gases
Answer: B. Better removal of natural climate variability (“noise”) from long-term temperature records
Explanation: Researchers filtered out the effects of natural climate variability, such as volcanic eruptions and other short-term influences. This revealed that the underlying long-term warming trend is increasing more rapidly than previously estimated.
Obituaries Current Affairs
22. D.Y. Patil, who recently passed away at the age of 90, was best known for serving as:
A. Governor of Bihar
B. Governor of Tripura
C. Governor of Maharashtra
D. Governor of Karnataka
Answer: B. Governor of Tripura
Explanation: Educationist Dnyandeo Yashwantrao (D.Y.) Patil passed away at the age of 90. He served as the Governor of Tripura and was widely known for his contributions to education through the D.Y. Patil Group of Institutions.
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