UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 09 June 2026

Answer:

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. HAL is the principal production agency manufacturing Tejas Mk1A aircraft for the Indian Air Force.
• Statement 2 is correct. The LCA programme was initiated to replace the ageing MiG-21 fleet of the IAF.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Tejas Mk1A is currently powered by the GE F404 engine supplied by the United States. The indigenous Kaveri engine has not yet been inducted for operational use.
• Statement 4 is correct. Tejas Mk1A is a flagship indigenous defence programme and supports the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat objective by promoting domestic aerospace manufacturing and reducing dependence on imports.

Answer:

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Great Nicobar Island occupies a strategic location near the Six Degree Channel, one of the world's busiest sea lanes. Its proximity to this crucial maritime route enhances India's ability to monitor shipping traffic, strengthen maritime domain awareness, and improve security in the Indian Ocean Region. Therefore, the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: The article calls it a "dual-use airport" for civilian and Navy operations.
• Statement 2: An International Container Trans-shipment Port is listed as a major component.
• Statement 3: A ₹2,220 crore conservation plan is mentioned for protecting leatherback turtles and other species.
• Statement 4: INS Baaz expansion was rejected due to technical constraints and environmental concerns.

Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation: Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct. The India–Oman CEPA provides duty-free access on over 98% of Oman's tariff lines, includes provisions related to services and professional mobility, and leverages Oman's strategic location as a gateway to GCC and East African markets. Statement 3 is incorrect because the agreement contains dedicated provisions on SPS and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) to facilitate trade.

Answer:

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Correct. Article 324 empowers the Election Commission of India to conduct elections and supervise electoral processes.
• Statement 2: Correct. Article 326 establishes universal adult suffrage for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
• Statement 3: Correct. Electoral roll preparation and revision are governed primarily by the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
• Statement 4: Correct. Article 325 mandates one general electoral roll for every constituency and prohibits exclusion on grounds of religion, race, caste, or sex.