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UPSC EXAM QUIZ 19.01.2026

Question 1 of 5
Q1:

Consider the following statements:

1.            Recent archaeological excavations in the Zehnapora region of North Kashmir have yielded significant remains of Kushan-era Buddhist structures.

2.            These findings shed light on Kashmir's historical role as a major center for the spread of Buddhism and inter-regional trade in ancient times.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q2:

. Consider the following statements:

1.            World Economic Forum (WEF) released its Youth Pulse 2026 report, which captures how young people worldwide perceive inequality, governance, technology and climate change while navigating rapid global transformation.

2.            It is WEF’s flagship report on youth perspectives that gathered responses from nearly 4,600 young people aged 18 to 30 across 144 countries and territories.

3.            The study explores youth responses to ongoing economic, political, technological, social and environmental changes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3:

. Consider the following statements:

1.            India has lodged a strong protest against the construction activities being carried out by China in the Shaksgam Valley, located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

2.            India has a legitimate sovereign claim over the Shaksgam Valley, which was illegally ceded to China by Pakistan in 1973.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4:

. Consider the following statements:

1.            United Nations Secretary-General has appointed senior Indian diplomat D.B. Venkatesh Verma as the chairperson of the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters for the 2026-27 term.

2.            Indian diplomats have previously served as members of the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters (ABDM), but 2026 marks the first time an Indian has been appointed as its chairperson.

3.            The ABDM was established in 1968 following the 10th special session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5:

. Consider the following statements:

1.            India and Germany made eight key announcements and signed 19 MoUs.

2.            The announcements include a joint declaration of intent to strengthen bilateral defence industrial cooperation.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

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