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UPSC Prelims 2026: Reflections from PT365, Monthly Magazine & News Today
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UPSC Prelims 2026 reinforced the importance of structured and examination-oriented current affairs preparation. For aspirants who consistently followed the VisionIAS Digital Current Affairs ecosystem—including PT365 2026, Monthly Magazine, and News Today—more than 40 questions found direct or indirect reflections in topics covered during the year.
These reflections extended beyond factual references to conceptual understanding, contextual analysis, and issue-based perspectives increasingly tested by UPSC.
Reflections from VisionIAS Current Affairs Ecosystem
The table below presents a question-wise mapping of UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 with corresponding references from VisionIAS Current Affairs sources.
Ancient History and Art & Culture
| UPSC Prelims 2026 Questions (GS Paper-1) | Reflections from VisionIAS Current Affairs Source | Digital Current Affairs Links |
| Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched?1. Vitasta : Chenab2. Asikni : Jhelum3. Parushni : Ravi4. Yavyavati : BeasSelect the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 and 2(b) 3 and 4(c) 3 only(d) 4 only | News Today (05 July, 2025): AIN (Chenab River)News Today (06 Sept, 2025): AIN (Beas River) | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-07-05/also-in-news#chenab-river-1 https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-09-06/also-in-news#beas-river |
| Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct?1. They acted as army fortresses.2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles.3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles.4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 3(c) 3 only(d) 2 and 4 | News Today: 9th March, 2026, AIN (Shantiniketan) | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-03-09/also-in-news |
| Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct?1. It was located in the lower Krishna valley.2. In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size.3. The Amaravati school of sculpture made a lasting impact on the later South Indian sculpture, and its products were carried to Sri Lanka and South-east Asia.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 | Monthly Current Affairs April 2026: Article 8.1. AMARAVATINews Today (3rd May, 2025): Prime Minister Inaugurated Projects Worth ₹58,000 Crore in the Capital City Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh (AP) | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-05-03/culture/prime-minister-inaugurated-projects-worth-rs58000-crore-in-the-capital-city-amaravati-andhra-pradesh-ap |
| Consider the following statements with regard to the film ‘Boong’:1. The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children’s and Family Film category.2. The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.3. This is the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children’s and Family Film category.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1, 2 and 3(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 2 only(d) 3 only | PT 365 2026 Updated 2: Article 6.9.5.2. BAFTA AWARDS 2026News Today 23rd Feb, 2026 BAFTA Awards 2026 | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-02-23/also-in-news#bafta-awards-2026 |
Environment
| Which of the following statements with regard to Green Hydrogen is/are correct?1. It is decarbonized hydrogen obtained from natural gas reforming combined with carbon capture and storage (CCS).2. It is produced using electrolysis of water with electricity generated by renewable energy.3. National Green Hydrogen Mission of India aims for abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 2 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 | PT 365 2026 Environment: Article 4.3.4. NATIONAL GREEN HYDROGEN MISSION (NGHM)News Today (13 Nov 2025): Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters (HVICs) | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-11-13/economy/hydrogen-valley-innovation-clusters-hvics |
| Which of the following best explain(s) the rationale for protecting mangrove ecosystems in the context of climate resilience?1. Mangroves reduce tidal energy and store freshwater, making them ideal sites for paddy cultivation in saline estuarine belts.2. Their salt-sensitive roots filter seawater, making mangroves key to converting coastal land into freshwater aquaculture zones.3. By withstanding tidal surges and offering biomass resources, mangroves function both as natural bio-shields and livelihood bases for rural communities.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2(c) 2 and 3(d) 3 only | PT 365 2026 Environment: Article 1.3.5. Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems (SAIME)News Today (21 Mar 2026): SC refuses to interfere with Bombay HC order on mangrove treesNews Today (17 Oct 2025): Sundarbans Aquaculture Model Wins FAO Global Recognition | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-10-17/environment/sundarbans-aquaculture-model-wins-fao-global-recognition-1https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-03-21/environment/sc-refuses-to-interfere-with-bombay-hc-order-on-mangrove-trees |
| With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025.2. Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park.3. Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2(c) 2 and 3(d) 3 only | Monthly Magazine March 2025: Article 5.8.5, 58th Tiger Reserve | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-04-16/environment/news-in-shorts#58th-tiger-reserve |
| Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct?1. It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds.2. It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites.3. It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2(c) 2 and 3(d) 3 only | “News Today: 18th May, 2026AIN (Amur Falcons)” | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-05-18/also-in-news#amur-falcons |
| With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.2. They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees.3. They possess a strong and heavy build like gorillas, yet are remarkably agile tree climbers.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2(c) 2 and 3(d) 3 only | News Today: 16th May, 2026AIN (Western Hoolock Gibbons) | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-05-16/also-in-news#western-hoolock-gibbon |
| Consider the following statements with reference to India’s response to climate change:I. India’s Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is a crucial tool for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.II. India’s 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted in December, 2024 recorded around 8% decrease in Greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 over 2019.III. Climate-resilient development necessarily depends on quick and short-term achievement of emission reduction targets.Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?1. Statement I is empirically supported by statement II.2. Statement III contradicts the approach implicit in statement I.3. Statement I and statement III together establish the premise of long-term sustainability.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2(c) 2 and 3(d) 3 only | PT 365 2026 Economy: Article 2.2.2. GREENHOUSE GASES EMISSION INTENSITY (GEI) TARGET RULES, 2025News Today (03 Jan, 2025): India submits its Fourth Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to UNFCCC | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-01-03/environment/india-submits-its-fourth-biennial-update-report-bur-4-to-unfccc |
Geography
| Which of the following statements with regard to India’s indigenous new high resolution weather model, the ‘Bharat Forecast System,’ is/are correct?1. Its objective is to generate forecasts at the Panchayats cluster level.2. It was developed by IIT Delhi.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2 | Monthly Current Affairs June 2025: Article 5.5. Bharat Forecast SystemPT 365 2026 Environment: Article 6.3. Bharat Forecast System (BFS)News Today, May 27, 2025Ministry Of Earth Science Launches Bharat Forecast System with Improved 6 Km-Grid Accuracy | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-05-27/environment/ministry-of-earth-science-launches-bharat-forecast-system-with-improved-6-km-grid-accuracyhttps://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-07-22/environment/bharat-forecast-system |
| Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct?1. It is the largest desert lake in the world.2. The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert.3. The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the ‘Jade Sea’.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 | Monthly Current Affairs Nov 2026: Article 5.6.17. Lake TurkanaNews today: 10th July, 2025 AIN (Lake Turkana) | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-12-23/environment/news-in-shorts#lake-turkana-3https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-07-10/also-in-news#lake-turkana-1 |
| Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean?1. Bahrain2. Syria3. Qatar4. EgyptSelect the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 and 2(b) 1 and 3(c) 2 and 3(d) 3 and 4 | PT 365 2026 Update: Article 2.8.1. STRATEGIC LOCATIONS AFFECTED BY THE CONFLICT IN THE WEST ASIA | |
| Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?1. Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas2. Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions3. Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2(c) 2 and 3(d) 3 only | News Today: 11th May 2026 Government targets additional 100 lakh hectares under micro-irrigationNews Today: 9th Feb 2026 The Union Agriculture Minister urged scientists to develop Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) for small farmers | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-05-11/economy/government-targets-additional-100-lakh-hectares-under-micro-irrigationhttps://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-02-09/environment/the-union-agriculture-minister-urged-scientists-to-develop-integrated-farming-systems-ifs-for-small-farmers |
Economics
| Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India:I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure.II. The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings.III. Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions.Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?1. Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in statement I.2. Statement III extends the objectives of statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework.3. Statement I contradicts statement III by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2(c) 2 and 3(d) 3 only | Monthly Magazine August 2025: Article 3.15, 10 years of Sagarmala ProgrammePT 365 2026 Economy: Article 9.1.2. SAGARMALA PROGRAMMEPT 365 2026 Scheme in News: Article 21.2.1. SAGARMALA Programme | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-09-04/economy/10-years-of-sagarmala-programme |
| In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India’s maritime trade and logistics policy?1. By functioning exclusively as a domestic cargo hub to reduce reliance on coastal shipping and eliminate the need for foreign collaborations.2. By focusing primarily on passenger cruise tourism and heritage shipping to increase Kerala’s profile as a maritime heritage destination.3. By leveraging its natural deep draft and strategic location to reduce dependence on foreign trans-shipment ports, enhance revenue retention, and reposition India in regional maritime trade.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2(c) 2 and 3(d) 3 only | PT 365 2026 Economy: Article 9.1.5. VIZHINJAM INTERNATIONAL SEAPORTNews Today (03 May 2025): Prime Minister inaugurated Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Kerala | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-05-03/economy/prime-minister-inaugurated-vizhinjam-international-deepwater-multipurpose-seaport-in-kerala |
| Which one of the following correctly represents the three key sub-indices of the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?(a) Credit access, Insurance depth, and Pension coverage(b) Banking access, GDP contribution, and Financial literacy(c) Access, Usage, and Quality(d) Access, Affordability, and Transparency | PT 365 2026 Economy: Article 5.4.3. FINANCIAL INCLUSION INDEXMonthly Current Affairs July 2025: Article 3.6. Financial Inclusion in India New Today (23 Jul 2025): Financial Inclusion Index | “https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-07-23/also-in-news#financial-inclusion-index-2https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-08-19/economy/financial-inclusion-in-india |
| Which one of the following best describes the key objective of India’s ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’ (ONDC) initiative?(a) To allow government control over all digital commerce transactions(b) To replace private e-commerce players(c) To break the dominance of large e-commerce platforms by enabling interoperability across networks(d) To mandate UPI-based payments for all online transactions | News Today (15 Apr 2025): Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)Monthly Magazine: July 2025, 1.1 Digital Colonialism | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-04-15/also-in-news#open-network-for-digital-commerce-ondc-2https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-08-19/polity-and-governance/digital-colonialism |
| Which one of the following statements about Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Central Bank Digital Currency (Digital Rupee) is NOT correct?(a) UPI is a real-time payment system but Digital Rupee is akin to sovereign paper currency.(b) In case of UPI, settlement for end users happens instantly as the money gets immediately debited or credited but in the case of Digital Rupee, there is no settlement as the wallet balance gets transferred to another wallet.(c) UPI transactions are recorded by banks and reflected in bank statements but in case of Digital Rupee, no data is captured in bank statements as transactions are from one wallet to another.(d) In both the cases (UPI and Digital Rupee), the liability lies with the users and their respective banks. | PT 365 2026 SnT: Article 2.5.1. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)News Today (16 Oct 2025): RBI Governor suggested other central banks to promote CBDCs over stablecoinNews Today (16 Feb 2026): Union Government launched CBDC-based Digital Food Coupons Pilot | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-10-16/economy/rbi-governor-suggested-other-central-banks-to-promote-cbdcs-over-stablecoinhttps://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-02-16/economy/union-government-launched-cbdc-based-digital-food-coupons-pilot |
| Which of the following statements about Real-World Assets (RWA) Tokenization are correct?1. Tokenization is the process of turning real world assets into digital tokens using blockchain technology.2. Tokenization of real world assets offers 24×7 access, promoting financial inclusion.3. Tokenization of real world assets will allow the access to high growth investment opportunities for individuals in India.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1, 2 and 3(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 2 only(d) 1 and 3 only | News Today: 14th October 2025AIN (New Initiatives by RBI) | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-10-14/also-in-news#key-initiatives-unveiled-by-rbi |
| Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct?1. Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs).2. China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India.3. The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector.4. Rare Earth Elements are a set of 13 metallic elements.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 and 3 only(b) 3 only(c) 1, 3 and 4(d) 1, 2 and 4 | PT 365 2026 SnT: Article 8.2.1. Rare Earth Elements (REEs)News Today: 10th October 2025 China Curbs Rare Earth Mineral Exports | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-10-10/international-relations/china-curbs-rare-earth-mineral-exports |
| Consider the following statements about the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India:1. NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits.2. All the NBFCs operating in India have to be registered with the RBI.3. NBFCs form part of the payment and settlement system and can issue cheque drawn on itself.4. Deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) is not available to the depositors of deposit taking NBFCs.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 and 4(b) 1, 2 and 3(c) 4 only(d) 2, 3 and 4 | PT 365 2026 Economy: Article 1.2. Self-Regulatory Organisation for NBFCsNew Today (11 Apr 2026): RBI proposes new methodology for identification of Upper Layer NBFCsNews Today: 16th June, 2025 RBI has granted Non-Bank Finance Company (NBFC) licence to FlipkartMonthly October 2025 3.9.3. SELF-REGULATORY ORGANISATION FOR NBFCS | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-06-16/economy/rbi-has-granted-non-bank-finance-company-nbfc-licence-to-flipkarthttps://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-11-12/economy/news-in-shorts#self-regulatory-organisation-for-nbfcshttps://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-04-11/economy/rbi-proposes-new-methodology-for-identification-of-upper-layer-nbfcs |
| Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI):1. MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology.2. MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators.3. Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1, 2 and 3(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 2 only | PT 365 2026 Economy: Article 5.4.1. MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY INDEXMonthly Current Affairs Oct 2025: Article 3.1. Multidimensional Poverty | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-11-12/economy/multidimensional-poverty |
Science and Technology
| Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct?1. Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible for disease.2. Engineered viruses and lipid nanoparticles are used as carriers of the genetic medicine.3. Genetic medicines alter the entire DNA sequence.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 2 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 | PT 365 2026 SnT: Article 1.1.1. GENE EDITING, 5.5.2. ONCOLYTIC & PERSONALIZED MRNA VACCINES | |
| Which of the following statements with regard to Black Boxes used in modern aircrafts is/are correct?1. They carry a beacon emitting red light pulses to facilitate underwater detection.2. They record both the cockpit voice and flight data.3. Their memory units are made using either stainless steel or titanium.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 2 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 | PT 365 2026 SnT: Article 8.9.5. Black BoxNews Today (14 June 2025): AIN (Black Box)Monthly Magazine June 2025: Article 3.3. AVIATION SAFETY | “https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-06-14/also-in-news#black-boxhttps://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-07-22/economy/aviation-safety |
| Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India?1. Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets2. T-90 MK-III Tanks3. Akula Class SubmarineSelect the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 and 2(b) 1 and 3(c) 1 only(d) 2 only | News Today (22 Apr 2026): TRAWL Assembly for T-72/T-90 Tanks | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-04-22/also-in-news#trawl-assembly-for-t-72t-90-tanks |
| Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India’s space programme:1. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities.2. Agnikul Cosmos launched the world’s first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine.3. Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 2 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 | PT 365 2026 Updated 2: Article 5.12.10. AGNITE ENGINEPT 365 2026 SnT: Article 4.17.5. VIKRAM-1News Today (20 Dec 2025): AIN (IN-SPACe)28th Nov 2025 Vikram 110th July 2025 In-SPACe grants 5 year authorisation to Starlink for satellite services in India | “https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-11-28/also-in-news#vikram-1https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-07-10/science-and-technology/in-space-grants-5-year-authorisation-to-starlink-for-satellite-services-in-india |
| Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi:1. The Summit’s intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras: People, Planning, and Progress.2. The Preamble of the Summit stresses Democratising AI Resources, which acknowledges the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI as a binding framework to support locally relevant innovation and strengthen resilient AI ecosystems while respecting national laws.3. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was structured around seven Access Chakras (Pillars), which included Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1, 2 and 3(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 3 only | PT365 2026 Updated 2: Article 5.3. AI IMPACT SUMMITMonthly Current Affairs February 2026: Article 7.1. AI Impact SummitNews Today (17 Feb 2026): ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ Begins in New DelhiNews Today (23 Feb 2026): AI Impact Summit 2026 Concludes with Adoption of New Delhi Declaration | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-02-17/science-and-technology/india-ai-impact-summit-2026-begins-in-new-delhi |
| Which of the following statements with regard to drone swarms is/are correct?1. They use Terahertz band of frequency to communicate with the command centre.2. Individual drones in the swarm can communicate with other drones in the swarm.3. GPS Spoofing is a commonly used technique to counter drone swarm attack.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 2 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 | PT 365 2026 SnT: Article 5.9.13. CYBERATTACKS/SCAMS IN NEWS Monthly Current Affairs November 2025: Article 4.2.2 GPS Spoofing | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/upsc-daily-news-summary/article/2026-04-27/the-indian-express/science-and-technology/expert-explains-why-chinas-new-atlas-drone-swarm-system-could-worry-india-and-the-world https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-12-23/security/news-in-shorts#gps-spoofing-4 |
| Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct?1. It is a part of the Human Genome Project.2. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.3. Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 2 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 | News Today (20 Apr 2026): Genome India Project (GIP) data reveals 44 million unique Indian genetic variantsMonthly Current Affairs April 2026: Article 7.4.1. GENOME INDIA PROJECT (GIP) | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-02-22/science-and-technology/genome-india-project-giphttps://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-04-20/science-and-technology/genome-india-project-gip-data-reveals-44-million-unique-indian-genetic-variants |
| Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct?1. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50–1000 physical qubits.2. Its implementation includes setting up of four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) in academic and national R&D institutes across India.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2 | PT 365 2026 SnT: Article 2.2.3.1. NATIONAL QUANTUM MISSION (NQM)Monthly Current Affairs Feb 2026: Article 7.2. National Quantum MissionAugust 2025 Monthly 3.5 Research Development and Innovation (RDI) SchemeNews Today (09 Feb 2026): Foundation Ceremony of Amaravati Quantum Valley Held | “https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2026-02-09/science-and-technology/foundation-ceremony-of-amaravati-quantum-valley-heldhttps://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-08-19/economy/research-development-and-innovation-rdi-scheme |
| Which of the following statements with regard to India’s Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct?1. It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.2. Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration.3. Samudrayaan is a project under this mission.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 2 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 | PT 365 2026 SnT: Article 8.7. DEEP OCEAN MISSION (DOM)News Today (16 May 2025): ‘Samudrayaan Mission’ to be launched by 2026 end: NIOT16th August 2025 Two Indian aquanauts achieved historic milestone by diving deep in Atlantic Ocean | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-08-16/science-and-technology/two-indian-aquanauts-achieved-historic-milestone-by-diving-deep-in-atlantic-oceanhttps://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-05-16/science-and-technology/samudrayaan-mission-to-be-launched-by-2026-end-niot |
| Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India:1. It aims to enhance India’s air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial offensive capabilities.2. This Mission is being designed to enhance rapid, precise, and powerful defence responses, reinforcing India’s strategic autonomy.3. One of the aims of this Mission is to cover all public places of India by an expanded nationwide security shield by 2035.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1, 2 and 3(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1 only | PT 365 2026 International Relations: Article 5.3. Mission Sudarshan Chakra”Monthly Magazine August 2025 4.3. SUDARSHAN CHAKRA MISSIONNT 16th August 2025, AIN (Sudarshan Chakra Mission)” | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2025-09-04/security/sudarshan-chakra-mission-1https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-08-16/also-in-news#sudarshan-chakra-mission |
Polity & Governance
| Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct?1. The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.2. The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.3. The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 and 2(b) 2 only(c) 1 and 3(d) 2 and 3 | Monthly Current Affairs February 2026: Article 1.1. Rural Transformation Through Decentralization | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2026-03-31/polity-and-governance/rural-transformation-through-decentralization |
| Consider the following statements about the provisions pertaining to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India:1. Provisions regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are given in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.2. Some tribes of India are entitled to exemption from paying Income Tax on certain incomes.3. The Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?(a) There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.(b) There are two correct statements, that are statements 1 and 3.(c) There is only one correct statement.(d) All three statements are correct. | PT 365 Polity, Governance and Social Issues: Article 8.7. TRIBAL GOVERNANCEMonthly Current Affairs Dec 2025: Article 1.5 Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2026-01-28/polity-and-governance/panchayats-extension-to-scheduled-areas-act-1996 |
| Consider the following statements in respect of questions asked by the Members in the Parliament of India:1. Unstarred questions are those to which a Member desires an oral answer in the House.2. Starred questions are those to which a Member desires a written answer.3. No supplementary question can be asked on an unstarred question.Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?(a) All the three statements are correct.(b) There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.(c) There is only one correct statement.(d) There is no correct statement. | PT 365 Polity, gov and social issues: Article 1.10.5. QUESTION HOUR | |
| Which of the following statements about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct?1. A Zero FIR can be lodged at a police station, even though the place of commission of a cognizable/non-cognizable offence is outside the territorial jurisdiction of that police station.2. The Officer-in-Charge of the police station where a Zero FIR has been lodged may, with the permission of the competent authority, initiate a preliminary enquiry.3. Under Zero FIR, it is obligatory for the informant to furnish information electronically.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1, 2 and 3(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 only(d) 2 only | PT 365 2026 Polity: Article 4.5.2. e-Zero FIR | |
| With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details:Sl. No. | Organisation | Function | Controlling Union Ministry1 | Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) | To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies | Ministry of Home Affairs2 | Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) | To investigate complex corporate frauds | Ministry of Finance (MCA)3 | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionIn how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched?(a) 1(b) 2(c) 3(d) None | PT 365 2026 Polity: Article 2.2. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONNews Today (22 Nov 2025): Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) |
International Relations
| Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries?1. Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project2. IMT Trilateral Highway3. Agartala-Akhaura Rail LineSelect the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 and 2(b) 2 and 3(c) 1 and 3(d) 2 only | PT 365 2026 International Relations: Article 4.8.3. Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP)Monthly Current Affairs July 2025: Article 2.9.1. Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP)News Today (08 Jul 2025): Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP) to be Operational by 2027: Union Minister26th May 2025 Northeast Emerging as a Strategic Trade Bridge and Gateway to ASEAN: Prime Minister | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-05-26/international-relations/northeast-to-be-gateway-for-trade-with-southeast-asia-pm |
| Consider the following statements about platforms for multilateral co-operation:1. The ‘Colombo Process’ is a regional consultative process in which member states take binding decisions by consensus.2. The ‘Abu Dhabi Dialogue’ is a voluntary non-binding consultative process among Asian countries of labour origin and destination to facilitate regional cooperation on contractual labour mobility.3. The ‘Global Forum for Migration and Development’, created upon the proposal of a former UN Secretary General, is a voluntary forum whose decisions are non-binding in nature.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1, 2 and 3(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 2 only | News Today (02 Jul 2024): AIN (Colombo Process) | |
| Consider the following UN organisations/agencies:1. World Food Programme2. United Nations Children’s Fund3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees4. International Labour OrganisationHow many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice?(a) 1(b) 2(c) 3(d) 4 | PT 365 2026 International Relations: Article 1.4. UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)PT 365 2026 Organizations in News: Article 1.1.6. UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)NT: 19th August 2025AIN United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/news-today/2025-08-19/also-in-news#united-nations-high-commissioner-for-refugees-unhcr |
| Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?1. Belarus2. Poland3. Germany4. SwitzerlandSelect the answer using the code given below:(a) 1, 2 and 4(b) 1 and 4 only(c) 2 and 3(d) 2 and 4 only | PT 365 2026 International Relations: Article 2.3.1. INDIA–EU (EUROPEAN UNION) FTAMonthly Magazine Jan 2026 2.3 INDIA–EU (EUROPEAN UNION) FTA | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2026-02-28/international-relations/india-eu-european-union-fta |
Security
| Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:List I (INTERPOL Notice) — List II (Description)A. Silver Notice — 1. To seek information on unidentified bodiesB. Blue Notice — 2. To collect additional information about a person’s identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigationC. Black Notice — 3. To provide warning about a person’s criminal activities, where the person is considered to be a possible threat to public safetyD. Green Notice — 4. To identify and trace criminal assetsCode:A B C D(a) 3 1 2 4(b) 3 2 1 4(c) 4 2 1 3(d) 4 1 2 3 | PT 365 2026 International Relations: Article 5.6. SILVER NOTICEMonthly Current Affairs June 2025: Article 4.2.1. Silver Notice | |
| Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct?1. It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme with an overall aim to enable the creation of microprocessors for India.2. It is India’s first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor.Select the answer using the code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2 | PT 365 2026 Updated 1: Article 5.9.5. DHRUV64News Today (16 Dec 2025): DHRUV64 | https://visionias.in/current-affairs/monthly-magazine/2026-01-28/science-and-technology/news-in-shorts#dhruv64-microprocessorhttps://visionias.in/current-affairs/upsc-daily-news-summary/article/2025-12-19/the-hindu/science-and-technology/making-sense-of-dhruv64-indigenous-microprocessor |
The question-wise reflections demonstrate the relevance of structured current affairs preparation in UPSC CSE Prelims 2026. Through PT365 2026, Monthly Magazine, and News Today, VisionIAS Current Affairs consistently covered many of the themes and concepts tested in the examination.
