UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 19 January 2026

Question 1:  With reference to the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, consider the following statements:

1. It is a four-lane National Highway project passing partly through a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. The entire length of the corridor is elevated to ensure wildlife movement.
3. One of its objectives is to reduce human–wildlife conflict and road accidents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2: With reference to the Semmozhi Literary Award, consider the following statements:

1. It is a national literary award instituted by the Tamil Nadu government.
2. It will be awarded annually for literary works in seven Indian languages.
3. Each award carries a cash prize of ₹10 lakh per language.
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 3:  With reference to the recently discovered organism Indiaphonte bijoyi, consider the following statements:

1. It is a microscopic crustacean belonging to the class Copepoda.
2. It was discovered in the lagoon ecosystem of Lakshadweep.
3. It has been classified as a new species but not a new genus.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4: With reference to Telangana’s revenue receipts at the end of the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year, consider the following statements:

1. The State achieved more than half of its Budget Estimates for total revenue receipts.

2. Borrowings and other liabilities formed more than 50% of the revenue receipts during the period.
3. Tax revenue performance was weaker than grants-in-aid from the Centre.
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5: With reference to the proposed Board of Peace for Gaza, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative led by the United States to provide a temporary governance structure for Gaza.
2. It is expected to function until the Palestinian Authority completes a reform programme.
3. It will directly function under the mandate of the United Nations Security Council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?