UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 27 March 2026

Question 1:  Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz:

1. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
2. It lies entirely within the territorial waters of Iran.
3. It is one of the world’s most important chokepoints for global oil trade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2:  With reference to recent geopolitical developments involving Iran, consider the following countries:

1. India
2. China
3. Russia
4. Iraq
5. Pakistan

Which of the above countries were permitted by Iran to pass ships through the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict?

Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding the single-use plastic ban in India:

1. The ban applies uniformly across all types of plastic, including multi-use plastics.
2. Thin plastic carry bags, disposable cutlery, and plastic straws are among the banned items.
3. The enforcement of the ban has been largely uniform across urban and informal sectors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4: Consider the following statements regarding delays in S-400 deliveries to India:

1. The delays were partly due to the Russia–Ukraine conflict.
2. Global supply chain disruptions affected the delivery timeline.
3. India unilaterally cancelled part of the agreement leading to delays.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5:  Consider the following statements:

1. The Sahyog portal is used by law enforcement agencies to send takedown notices.
2. The portal was challenged in court by a social media platform.
3. The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Sahyog portal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?