UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 06 January 2026

Question 1:  With reference to the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, consider the following statements:

1. It is India’s first indigenously designed pollution control vessel.
2. It has been constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
3. It is currently the largest ship in the Indian Coast Guard’s fleet.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2: With reference to recent developments in India–U.S. trade relations, consider the following statements:

1. The proposed U.S.-Russia Sanctions Bill allows tariffs up to 500% on countries importing Russian oil.
2. India currently imports more than 50% of its crude oil from Russia.
3. India has officially confirmed reducing Russian crude imports due to U.S. pressure.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Question 3: The expansion of social media monitoring cells across Indian States is primarily associated with which of the following developments?

1. Rising internet penetration
2. Increase in cyber-enabled crime
3. Digital governance initiatives
4. Decline in traditional policing networks

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Question 4: Which of the following correctly describes India’s diplomatic stance on unilateral sanctions such as those imposed by the United States on Russia?

Question 5: With reference to recent Supreme Court jurisprudence on bail in conspiracy cases, consider the following statements:

1. The Court held that denying bail uniformly to all accused in a conspiracy case may violate Article 21.
2. The Court rejected the principle that bail must reflect the degree of involvement of each accused.
3. The Court granted bail to all accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.

How many of the above statements are correct?