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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 12 January 2026

January 12, 2026
Daily Current Affairs Quiz

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 12 January 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 : 12 January 2026

Total Questions:05

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Question 1: With reference to the Union government’s proposed Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (TSAR) for smartphones, consider the following statements:

The proposed standards mandate access to smartphone source codes for vulnerability analysis at designated Indian laboratories.
Smartphone manufacturers will be required to store records of a phone’s activities on the device for at least one year.
The proposal makes it mandatory for users to install the government’s cyber safety app Sanchar Saathi on all smartphones sold in India.
Manufacturers will have to inform the National Centre for Communication Security about major software updates and security patches before releasing them.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 4 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 3 and 4 only

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 Correct: The draft TSAR proposes access to the source code of smartphones for vulnerability analysis, to be examined and tested in designated Indian labs. This has drawn objections from companies like Apple, which earlier refused similar demands from China and U.S. law enforcement.
Statement 2 Correct: The proposal requires automatic and periodic malware scanning and storage of phone activity logs for at least one year on the device itself, one of the major concerns raised by industry bodies.
Statement 3 Incorrect: The Centre revoked its earlier order mandating the installation of the state-run cyber safety app Sanchar Saathi last month due to surveillance concerns. The new proposal does not mandate the compulsory installation of the app.
Statement 4 Correct: Smartphone makers will have to inform the National Centre for Communication Security about major software updates and security patches before rolling them out, and the Centre will have the right to test them.

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Question 2: With reference to the recent protests in Iran, consider the following statements:

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that while protesting is a legitimate right of the people, acts of rioting should not be allowed to disrupt society.
He accused the United States and Israel of attempting to escalate unrest in Iran by exploiting public anger over economic hardships.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

Statement 1 Correct: President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged that protesting is the people’s right, but differentiated between peaceful protest and rioting, urging Iranians not to allow violence and disorder to disrupt society.
Statement 2 Correct: He directly accused the United States and Israel of trying to escalate the unrest, particularly by linking the protests to Iran’s economic difficulties and ongoing policy debates.

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Question 3: With reference to the PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 mission, consider the following statements:

The mission is being launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre and marks the 105th launch from Sriharikota.
EOS-N1 and most of the co-passenger satellites of the mission are to be injected into a Sun Synchronous Orbit.
After satellite injection, the PS4 stage will remain in orbit as space debris without any planned de-orbiting manoeuvre.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 Correct: The PSLV-C62 mission is launched by ISRO from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, and it is the 105th launch from this spaceport. It is also the 64th flight of PSLV and the 5th mission of the PSLV-DL variant.
Statement 2 Correct: EOS-N1, along with 14 co-passenger satellites, will be injected into a Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The mission includes satellites developed by Indian and foreign start-ups and academic institutions.
Statement 3 Incorrect: After satellite injection, the PS4 stage will be restarted to de-boost and placed on a re-entry trajectory, followed by separation of the KID Capsule. Both will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere and impact the South Pacific Ocean, reflecting ISRO’s efforts toward space-debris mitigation.

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Question 4: With reference to the recent recommendations of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on public sector enterprise (PSE) privatisation, consider the following statements:

CII has advocated a demand-led approach to PSE privatisation, focusing on sectors where private participation can improve efficiency and competitiveness.
CII has suggested that the government should immediately reduce its stake in all listed PSEs to below 26% in one phase.
According to CII, reducing the government’s stake to 51% in listed PSEs would still allow it to remain the single largest shareholder.
CII estimates that reducing the government’s stake to 51% in 78 listed PSEs could unlock resources of about ₹10 lakh crore.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 3 and 4 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 Correct: CII has called for a demand-driven and faster privatisation strategy, targeting sectors where private participation can bring efficiency, technology infusion, and global competitiveness.
Statement 2 Incorrect: CII has not recommended an immediate reduction of the government stake below 26%. Instead, it suggested a phased reduction—first to 51%, and later potentially to 33–26%.
Statement 3 Correct: A reduction to 51% stake would still enable the government to remain the single largest shareholder, balancing strategic control with value creation.
Statement 4 Correct: CII estimates that reducing the government’s stake to 51% in 78 listed PSEs could unlock close to ₹10 lakh crore in capital.

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Question 5: With reference to Community Forest Resource (CFR) management under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), consider the following statements:

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is seeking financial support from the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change to fund Community Forest Resource Management (CFRM) committees constituted by gram sabhas.
Under the Forest Rights Act, community forest resources are managed by the Forest Department, while gram sabhas only have an advisory role.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 Correct: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is in discussions with the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change to secure funding for CFRM committees, which need resources for staffing, planning, training, and day-to-day forest management.
Statement 2 Incorrect: The Forest Rights Act vests Community Forest Resource rights directly in gram sabhas, empowering them to protect, conserve, regenerate, and manage forests. The Forest Department’s role is supportive and alignatory, not managerial.

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