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UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (April 05 to 11, 2026) : 15 key questions with detailed answers for Prelims 2026 | UPSC Current Affairs News

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (April 05 to 11, 2026) : 15 key questions with detailed answers for Prelims 2026 | UPSC Current Affairs News

As UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 is just a few months away, current affairs should be your primary focus. UPSC Weekly Quiz is a current affairs–based quiz on relevant topics from the past week, curated for aspirants of competitive examinations. Attempt the weekly quiz every Saturday and find detailed answers to the MCQs with explanations. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for March 2026. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at [email protected]🚨 With reference to the timeline of the Chagos Islands, consider the following statements: 1. In 2009, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion that the UK must hand over the islands to Mauritius “as soon as possible”. 2. In 2015, the UK and Mauritius agreed to begin negotiations on the exercise of sovereignty over the Chagos archipelago. 3. In 2025, the UK signed a formal agreement transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Why this question for UPSC Prelims 2026? …

Weekly UPSC Current Affairs Quiz

Weekly UPSC Current Affairs Quiz

As UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 is just a few months away, current affairs should be your primary focus. UPSC Weekly Quiz is a current affairs–based quiz on relevant topics from the past week, curated for aspirants of competitive examinations. Attempt the weekly quiz every Saturday and find detailed answers to the MCQs with explanations. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for February 2026. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at [email protected]🚨 1. The MILAN-2026 was organised by the Indian Navy. 2. Navies of more than 50 countries participated in the exercise. 3. The first edition of the exercise was held in 2005 at Visakhapatnam. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Why this question for UPSC Prelims 2026? The multinational naval exercise MILAN was conducted recently, making it a current affairs–linked defence topic. It reflects India’s growing maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. UPSC can ask prelims questions on recent military exercises, participating countries, and organising forces. Explanation: — Iran frigate IRIS Dena—which had …

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | January 26 to February 1, 2025 | UPSC Current Affairs News

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | January 26 to February 1, 2025 | UPSC Current Affairs News

UPSC Weekly Quiz is a current affairs-based quiz on relevant topics from the past week, curated for the aspirants of competitive examinations. Attempt the weekly quiz every Saturday and find answers to the MCQs with explanations. 🚨New Year Special: Click Here to read the January 2025 issue of the UPSC Essential monthly magazine. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at [email protected]🚨 QUESTION 1 Narayan Apte, Vishnu Karkare and Madanlal Pahwa are the names associated with: (a) Revolt of 1857 (b) Salt March in 1930 led by Gandhi.  (c) Swadeshi Movement (d) None of the above Explanation Story continues below this ad On January 30, 1948, at exactly 5.17 pm, Nathuram Godse fired three shots at Mahatma Gandhi from his Beretta M1934. The Mahatma died on the spot. During his trial, Godse tried to take sole responsibility for the crime. But his arguments were rejected. A Bench of the Punjab High Court in Shimla in 1949 upheld the convictions and sentences of five people for the larger conspiracy: Godse, his younger brother Gopal, Narayan Apte, Vishnu Karkare, and Madanlal Pahwa. Therefore, (d) is the …

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 50) | UPSC Current Affairs News

UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Each day, we cover one new subject. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to check your progress. Come back tomorrow to solve the MCQs on Weekly Current Affairs. Don’t miss checking the answers and explanations at the end of the quiz. With reference to the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC), consider the following statements: 1. The SASEC initiative was commenced in 2001 at the request of the South Asian Growth Quadrangle (SAGQ). 2. The World Bank provided technical assistance for implementation of subregional cooperation projects under the SASEC Program. 3. India is not a part of SASEC. 4. SASEC countries share a common vision of boosting intraregional trade and cooperation in South Asia. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four QUESTION 2 Marinka town was recently in the news. The town is …