UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 01 January 2026

Question 1:  With reference to the recent decision of the Union Government regarding Vodafone Idea Ltd. (VIL), consider the following statements:

1. The Union Cabinet has approved freezing of VIL’s Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues for five years, rescheduling the frozen dues to be paid between FY 2031-32 and FY 2040-41.
2. The AGR dues for FY 2017-18 and FY 2018-19, as finalised by the Supreme Court, remain unchanged and are to be paid between FY 2025-26 and FY 2030-31.
3. The Government of India currently holds a majority equity stake of more than 51% in Vodafone Idea Ltd.
4. One of the stated objectives of the move is to protect competition in the telecom sector and safeguard VIL’s consumers.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Question 2: With reference to a recent judgment of the Delhi High Court on child maintenance, consider the following statements:

1. The Court held that child maintenance is a recognition of shared parental responsibility and the child’s right to be supported.
2. The earning capacity of the mother absolves the father from paying maintenance for the children if she is employed.
3. In the case concerned, the Court directed the father to pay a consolidated sum every month towards the maintenance of three minor children.
4. The Court ruled that interim maintenance was payable to the wife in addition to the children.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Question 3:  With reference to the ‘Pralay’ missile recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. Pralay is an indigenously developed short-range ballistic missile.
2. The missile is being developed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
3. The recent test involved a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles from the same launcher as part of user evaluation trials.
   

How many of the above statements are correct?

Question 4: With reference to the recently pre-published draft Rules under the four Labour Codes, consider the following statements:

1. The draft Rules mandate a maximum of 48 working hours per week.
2. The Rules propose that the minimum wage shall be fixed based on the consumption needs of a standard working-class family.
3. The National Social Security Board, under the draft Rule,s will include representatives of gig and platform workers.
4. The Rules prohibit the employment of women on night shifts under any circumstance.
   

How many of the above statements are correct?

Question 5: With reference to the Vande Bharat sleeper train recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The Vande Bharat sleeper train is an indigenously manufactured long-distance train set.
2. During its recent high-speed trial on the Kota–Nagda section, it achieved a top speed of 180 kmph.
3. The trial focused on assessing the train’s safety and stability parameters, including oscillation and vibration behaviour.
4. The Vande Bharat sleeper rake used in the trial consisted of 12 coaches.
   

How many of the above statements are correct?