With reference to the NavIC constellation, which statements are correct?

Only one statement is correct. Presently, the NavIC constellation has three satellites providing Positioning, Navigation and Timing services: IRNSS-1B, IRNSS-1I and NVS-01. At least four operational satellites are required to provide a standalone positioning service. NavIC applications have been developed for aviation, shipping, railways and mobile phones, not aviation alone. NavIC was planned as a seven-satellite system covering the Indian subcontinent and an area extending 1,500 km around it. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

With reference to the Index of Industrial Production, which statements are correct?

Two statements are correct, including statement 1. The Index of Industrial Production maps changes in the volume of production in Indian industries and is released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. It tracks a weighted basket covering manufacturing, mining and electricity on a monthly basis. It is not released weekly and does not measure inflation. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

Which countries or regions receive higher rainfall due to the El Niño effect?

Peru, parts of the Horn of Africa, Central Asia and parts of northern Mexico can receive higher rainfall due to El Niño. El Niño often causes above-normal rainfall in coastal Peru and Ecuador, increased rainfall in Somalia, eastern Ethiopia and Kenya, and wetter-than-normal cold-season conditions in Central Asia. It generally weakens the southwest monsoon and causes below-average rainfall in northern India. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

With reference to an Office Memorandum, which statements are correct?

Two statements are correct, including statement 1. An Office Memorandum is an administrative instruction issued by a ministry or department. It does not have the force of law. Courts, including the Supreme Court, can examine and strike down an Office Memorandum when it is unconstitutional, unlawful or beyond executive authority. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

Which states and Union Territory are involved in the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal?

The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal involves Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. The Tribunal was constituted by the Union Government in 1990 following the interstate dispute over sharing the waters of the Cauvery River. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, how many statements are correct?

Only one statement is correct. The government approved continuation of PM-KISAN from 2026-27 to 2030-31. The scheme's impact has been assessed by independent institutions, including the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office of NITI Aayog, rather than solely by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Eligible farmer families are identified by state governments and Union Territory administrations. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

With reference to the Arctic Council, how many statements are correct?

Three statements are correct. The Arctic Council was formally established in 1996 through the Ottawa Declaration. Organisations representing Arctic Indigenous Peoples participate as Permanent Participants, and India has observer status. The Council has eight member states with territories in the Arctic, not six. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

What is Temporary General Network Access related to?

Temporary General Network Access is related to power transmission. It is a short-term transmission-access mechanism used by renewable-energy plants awaiting the commissioning of permanent transmission infrastructure. Applications and processing are facilitated through the National Open Access Registry. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

With reference to the India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks, which statements are correct?

Both statements are correct. A ₹4,000 crore Line of Credit agreement was signed between Bhutan and the Export-Import Bank of India for energy projects. The fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks focused on implementing projects under Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - Current Affairs - 2nd August 2026

Q: How many statements about the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill, 2026 are correct?

Two statements are correct. The Bill seeks to strengthen the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act, 2024, and provides for speedy trials through Special Fast Track Courts. It proposes imprisonment of not less than five years, extendable up to ten years, rather than a minimum sentence of ten years. The maximum fine is proposed to increase from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

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