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27 OCTOBER 2026

Current Affairs ยท 5 Questions
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Question 1

With reference to the Sakharov Prize, consider the following statements:

  1. It was established in 1988 by the European Parliament.
  2. It is named after Andrei Sakharov.
  3. Its inaugural award was jointly presented to Nelson Mandela and Anatoly Marchenko.
  4. It is conferred by the International Criminal Court.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 1, 2 and 3 only
  • C 2 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option B
Question 2

Consider the following statements about Geographical Indication (GI) tags in India:

  1. A GI tag identifies goods as originating from a specific geographical area.
  2. Agricultural products can receive GI registration.
  3. GI registration guarantees a fixed minimum price to producers.
  4. GI protection can help promote regional products in domestic and international markets.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

 

  • A 1 and 3 only
  • B 2 and 4 only
  • C 1, 2 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 4 only
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 3

With reference to Bengaluru Traffic Police’s ASTRAM initiative, consider the following statements:

  1. It integrates data from traffic signals, CCTV, GPS feeds and accident records.
  2. AI-based adaptive traffic signals have been deployed at 169 junctions.
  3. The initiative reduced average ambulance travel time by 14 minutes.
  4. It resulted in an estimated emissions reduction of 2,600 tonnes annually.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B 1 and 4 only
  • C 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 4

Consider the following statements about the Snow Leopard:

  1. It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
  2. It is naturally found in the high-altitude mountains of Central and South Asia.
  3. India’s first Snow Leopard Population Assessment recorded 718 snow leopards.
  4. China has no natural population of snow leopards.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 4 only
  • B 2 and 4 only
  • C 1 and 2 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3 only
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 5

With reference to the revised disability pension provisions under PMSSY, consider the following statements:

  1. Eligibility has been extended to persons with benchmark disability of at least 40%.
  2. Disability pension eligibility begins from birth.
  3. Beneficiaries aged 80 years and above receive โ‚น625 per month.
  4. The scheme covers only persons with disabilities aged 18 years and above.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B 1 and 4 only
  • C 2 and 4 only
  • D All four
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A

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