Current Affairs Quiz 25 February 2026

Q1.With reference to cervical cancer in India, consider the following statements:

1. India accounts for nearly one-fifth of the global cervical cancer burden.
2. Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women in India.
3. The age-standardised incidence rate of cervical cancer in India is significantly lower than most developed countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q1. (A)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. India contributes nearly 20% of global cervical cancer cases, with approximately 80,000 new cases annually (ICMR/GLOBOCAN estimates). This makes India a major contributor to global disease burden.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among Indian women, after breast cancer. UPSC often tests this ranking confusion.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. India’s age-standardised incidence rate (~18 per 100,000 women; GLOBOCAN 2020) is higher than many developed countries due to lower screening coverage and delayed detection.

Q2.Which of the following changes require a constitutional amendment under Article 368, and not merely a law under Article 3?

1. Formation of a new State.
2. Alteration of the name of an existing State.
3. Abolition of the Legislative Council of a State.
4. Alteration of the boundaries of a State affecting the First Schedule.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A) 1 and 4 only
B) 2 only
C) None of the above
D) 3 and 4 only

Q2. (C)

Explanation:

• Statements 1, 2 and 4 fall under Article 3, which empowers Parliament to alter areas, boundaries, and names of States.
• Article 4 explicitly clarifies that laws made under Articles 2 and 3 are not deemed constitutional amendments under Article 368, even if they amend the First Schedule.
• Statement 3 (Abolition of Legislative Council) is governed by Article 169, which also requires only an ordinary law after State Assembly resolution—not Article 368 amendment.

Q3.Consider the following statements about the Uruguay Round (1986–1994):

1. It led to the establishment of the WTO.
2. It introduced agreements on agriculture and intellectual property rights.
3. It abolished tariff barriers completely among member nations.

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

Q3. (A)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. The Uruguay Round culminated in the creation of the World Trade Organization (1995), replacing GATT as a formal institution.
• Statement 2 is correct. It introduced binding agreements such as Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) and TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights).
• Statement 3 is incorrect. WTO aims at progressive tariff reduction, not complete abolition. Tariffs still exist subject to negotiated commitments.

Q4.Which of the following judgments explicitly recognised the Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India?

A) State of Uttar Pradesh vs Raj Narain
B) Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs Union of India
C) Minerva Mills vs Union of India
D) Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India

Q4. (B)

Explanation:

• In Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs Union of India (2017), a 9-judge Constitution Bench unanimously declared privacy a fundamental right under Article 21.
• The Court laid down the triple test of legality, necessity, and proportionality for restrictions on privacy.
• Raj Narain (1975) recognised the right to know under Article 19(1)(a), not privacy.
• Maneka Gandhi (1978) expanded due process under Article 21.

Q5.Which of the following aircraft have participated in Exercise ‘Vayu Shakti’?

1. Su-30 MKI
2. MiG-29
3. Rafale
4. Chinook helicopter

Select the correct answer:

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
D) 2 and 3 only

Q5. (C)

Explanation:

• Su-30 MKI: Multirole air superiority fighter forming backbone of IAF.
• MiG-29: Upgraded Soviet-origin fighter used for air defence and strike roles.
• Rafale: Advanced French-origin fighter inducted for precision strike capability.
• Chinook: Heavy-lift helicopter used for logistics and artillery transport.

All these platforms have featured in Vayu Shakti firepower demonstrations, showcasing integrated air operations.

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