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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 04 February 2026

February 4, 2026
Daily Current Affairs Quiz

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 04 February 2026

The Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC is based on the PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, and other reliable sources that we update every day on our website. This quiz is designed to help aspirants reinforce current affairs concepts and facts relevant to both Prelims and Mains in a quick and effective manner.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 04 February 2026

Total Questions : 05

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Question 1: With reference to the recently announced India–U.S. trade deal, consider the following statements:

The deal excludes sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy.
The U.S. agreed to reduce its reciprocal tariffs on India from 25% to 18%.
The U.S. removed additional penalty tariffs imposed on India for importing Russian oil.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 1 only

Answer: (c)

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The Commerce Minister explicitly stated that agriculture and dairy were excluded as sensitive sectors.
Statement 2: Correct. Reciprocal tariffs were reduced from 25% to 18%.
Statement 3: Correct. The 25% penalty tariffs imposed due to India’s Russian oil imports were fully removed. All three are factual statements drawn directly from the passage.

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Question 2: Which of the following sectors are expected to benefit from the India–U.S. trade deal as labour-intensive export sectors?

Textiles and apparel
Gems and jewellery
Aircraft components
Marine exports

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 3 only

C. 1, 2, 3 and 4

D. 2 and 4 only

Answer: (c)

Explanation: The Minister listed multiple labour-intensive sectors that will gain export opportunities:

Textiles & apparel
Gems & jewellery
Aircraft components
Marine exports (mentioned as affected earlier and expected to benefit). Hence, all four are correct.

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Question 3: The term “arribada” refers to:

A. Seasonal migration of marine mammals

B. Mass nesting behaviour of sea turtles

C. Coral reef bleaching

D. Protected coastal buffer zones

Answer: (b)

Explanation: Arribada is a biological term used for synchronised mass nesting of sea turtles, especially Olive Ridleys.

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Question 4: Why are conservationists opposed to the proposed “turtle trails”?

A. It violates international tourism agreements

B. It increases coastal erosion

C. It introduces anthropogenic disturbance in sensitive nesting habitats

D. It reduces local employment opportunities

Answer: (c)

Explanation: Conservationists argue that:

Nesting sites require darkness and tranquility
Tourism introduces noise, light, construction, and crowd pressure
Even controlled ecotourism can alter turtle behaviour. Thus the core issue is anthropogenic disturbance.

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Question 5: With reference to the proposed Kerala Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), consider the following statements:

The proposed RRTS corridor will run from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod.
Phase 1 of the project connects Thrissur to Kozhikode.
The project aims to integrate with existing metro systems in the State.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (b)

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct- The full RRTS stretch is 583 km from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod.
Statement 2: Incorrect - Phase 1 is Thiruvananthapuram to Thrissur (Travancore line). Thrissur–Kozhikode is Phase 2.
Statement 3: Correct - Integration with Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi Metro is planned.

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