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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 15 January 2026

January 15, 2026
Daily Current Affairs Quiz

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 15 January 2026

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz :15 January 2026

Total Questions: 05

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Question 1: With reference to the recent protests and state response in Iran, consider the following statements:

The head of Iran’s judiciary has indicated that swift trials and executions of detained protesters are necessary to ensure deterrence.
A U.S.-based human rights group has reported that more than 2,500 people were killed during the Iranian government’s crackdown on protests.
Donald Trump has welcomed Iran’s judicial actions, stating they are an internal matter of national sovereignty.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 Correct: Iran’s judiciary chief explicitly stressed that actions, including trials and punishments, must be carried out quickly to maintain their impact, indicating possible swift executions.
Statement 2 Correct: The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported that at least 2,571 people were killed in the security crackdown, highlighting the scale of state violence.
Statement 3 Incorrect: Donald Trump did not welcome Iran’s actions. Instead, he warned of “very strong action” by the United States if executions of protesters are carried out.

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Question 2: With reference to the demand raised by the Kuki-Zo Council in Manipur, consider the following statements:

The Kuki-Zo Council has demanded the creation of a separate Union Territory with a legislature for Kuki-Zo tribes, citing failure and complicity of the State government during the ethnic conflict.
The ethnic violence that began in May 2023 has led to large-scale displacement of the Kuki-Zo population, mostly from the Imphal Valley, according to the Council.
The Council has supported the resettlement of Meitei internally displaced persons in buffer zones close to Kuki-Zo inhabited areas to promote reconciliation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 Correct: The Kuki-Zo Council reiterated its demand for a Union Territory with legislature, arguing that elements of the Manipur State government were either complicit in or failed to prevent atrocities against the Kuki-Zo people.
Statement 2 Correct: According to the Council, the violence since May 3, 2023, has resulted in over 40,000 people being displaced, mostly Kuki-Zo people forced out of the Imphal Valley.
Statement 3 Incorrect: The Council has opposed the resettlement of Meitei internally displaced persons in the buffer zones or near Kuki-Zo areas, warning that such moves could destabilise fragile peace.

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Question 3: With reference to the plea for passive euthanasia recently considered by the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:

Passive euthanasia involves the withdrawal of artificial life support in cases where medical experts conclude that recovery is impossible.
In the present case, both the family members and the medical boards were of the view that continued treatment would only prolong suffering without any prospect of recovery.
The Supreme Court has held that passive euthanasia can be permitted only through legislative approval by Parliament and not by judicial orders.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 Correct: Passive euthanasia refers to withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatment, allowing the natural course of death, especially in cases such as permanent vegetative state (PVS).
Statement 2 Correct: In this case, the parents, sibling, and both primary and secondary medical boards agreed that the patient would remain in a permanent vegetative state and that continued treatment would only prolong suffering.
Statement 3 Incorrect: The Supreme Court has already recognised the constitutional permissibility of passive euthanasia through judicial guidelines, subject to safeguards, without requiring prior legislative approval by Parliament.

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Question 4: With reference to the creation of Vulture Safe Zones (VSZs) in Tamil Nadu, consider the following statements:

Vulture Safe Zones are intended to eliminate threats to vultures, particularly from toxic veterinary non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as diclofenac.
The first Vulture Safe Zone in Tamil Nadu is proposed to be established around the Moyar River Valley within the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve.
The initiative to establish Vulture Safe Zones was announced by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change as part of a nationwide conservation programme.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 Correct: Vulture Safe Zones aim to create areas free from threats such as toxic veterinary NSAIDs, especially diclofenac, which has been a significant contributor to vulture population decline.
Statement 2 Correct: The first VSZ in Tamil Nadu is planned around the Moyar River Valley in the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, as per the State’s Vision Document for Vulture Conservation 2025–30.
Statement 3 Incorrect: The initiative was informed to the court by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department in a submission before the Madras High Court, not announced as a nationwide programme by the Union Ministry.

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Question 5: With reference to the recently notified anti-discrimination regulations by the University Grants Commission (UGC), consider the following statements:

The final regulations explicitly include Other Backward Classes (OBCs) within the ambit of caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions.
The regulations mandate the setting up of Equal Opportunity Centres (EOCs) and equity committees in all higher education institutions.

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: The UGC’s final notified rules explicitly bring OBCs within the definition of caste-based discrimination, correcting their exclusion in the draft version.
Statement 2 Correct: The regulations make it mandatory for all higher education institutions to establish Equal Opportunity Centres (EOCs) and constitute equity committees to promote social inclusion and monitor discrimination-related issues.

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