Current affairs are a major part of the UPSC prelims exam preparation. Regular practice with questions based on current affairs, even if not daily, will help you understand issues and recall facts more effectively.
Questions are largely based on Current Affairs from reputable sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’, Down To Earth and ‘PIB’. They are designed to test both understanding of concepts and factual knowledge.
Q1. With reference to gender-related indices published by international organisations, consider the following pairs: Index Publisher 1. Gender Development Index (GDI) UN Women 2. Global… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: June 18, 2025
Q1. With reference to fertility trends in India, consider the following statements: India’s current Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is below the replacement level. Replacement-level fertility… Read More »UPSC Prelims Current Affairs Quiz: June 14, 2025
Q1. With reference to the Aravali Green Wall Project, consider the following statements: 1. It seeks to create a continuous green belt from Kutch to… Read More »UPSC Prelims Current Affairs Quiz: June 12, 2025
Q1. Consider the following statements about the revision of the base year for National Accounts (GDP) in India: The base year revision scheduled for 2026… Read More »UPSC Prelims Current Affairs Quiz: June 11, 2025
Q1. Which of the following best describes the function of a ‘base year’ in national accounts? (a) It serves as the reference for computing current… Read More »UPSC Prelims Current Affairs Quiz: June 10, 2025
Q1. Consider the following pairs regarding urban forestry initiatives in India: Scheme/Concept Feature 1. Nagar Van Yojana Mandatory Miyawaki forest creation in every urban project… Read More »UPSC Prelims Current Affairs Quiz: June 9, 2025
Q. 1. Consider the following statements with respect to iron ore reserves in India. How many of the above statements is/are true? Ans: (d) Explanation:… Read More »Prelims 2024: Current Affairs Quiz, Series 17
Q1. With respect to tantalum, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are true? Ans: (a) Source: Rare metals found in Sutlej… Read More »Prelims 2024: Current Affairs Quiz, Series 16
Q.1. Consider the following terms: How many of the above terms are related to the ongoing civil war in Myanmar? Ans: (c) Source: Why are… Read More »Prelims 2024: Current Affairs Quiz, Series 15
Q.1. Consider the following statements: How many of the above terms are related to AI? Ans: (d) Source: Hallucinate (Indian Express, November 17) Explanation: Why… Read More »Prelims 2024: Current Affairs Quiz, Series 14