Daily 10: 5 Nov 2026

1.On 4 Nov 2026 the Cabinet changed the Agnipath scheme. Besides the 25% kept in regular service after four years, what will the other 75% of Agniveers be offered?

Correct. The other 75% get an additional two-year engagement, six years in all. Willing Agniveers can then be enrolled subject to selection criteria.

Not quite. The other 75% get an additional two-year engagement, six years in all. Willing Agniveers can then be enrolled subject to selection criteria.

2.The Agnipath scheme for recruiting Agniveers to the armed forces was introduced in which year?

Correct. Agnipath was introduced in 2022. The Cabinet changed it on 4 Nov 2026.

Not quite. Agnipath was introduced in 2022. The Cabinet changed it on 4 Nov 2026.

3.On 4 Nov 2026 a Supreme Court bench said laws penalising people for more than two children have lost relevance. What reason did it give?

Correct. The court said the overpopulation fear has faded as fertility has fallen. Javed (2003) had upheld Haryana's two-child rule, and the Maharashtra rule goes to a larger bench.

Not quite. The court said the overpopulation fear has faded as fertility has fallen. Javed (2003) had upheld Haryana's two-child rule, and the Maharashtra rule goes to a larger bench.

4.A total fertility rate of about 2.1 is called the:

Correct. A total fertility rate of 2.1 is the replacement rate. The court said India's rate has fallen to about 1.9.

Not quite. A total fertility rate of 2.1 is the replacement rate. The court said India's rate has fallen to about 1.9.

5.Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total value of:

Correct. GDP counts final goods and services produced inside the territory in a period, whoever owns the producer. GNP instead follows the nationals.

Not quite. GDP counts final goods and services produced inside the territory in a period, whoever owns the producer. GNP instead follows the nationals.

Revision (first asked 3 Nov): the same story again, asked a new way, so it sticks.

6.The International Solar Alliance, whose Assembly met alongside the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit, has its headquarters in which Indian city?

Correct. The ISA is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. It was launched by India and France in 2015.

Not quite. The ISA is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. It was launched by India and France in 2015.

7.The Central Information Commission was set up in 2005 under which law?

Correct. The CIC was formed on 12 October 2005 under the RTI Act.

Not quite. The CIC was formed on 12 October 2005 under the RTI Act. Pakka yaad trick: 12 October twins: the NHRC was born on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993; the CIC on 12 October 2005 under the RTI Act, 2005. Same date, Act named for the same year as the body. CIC 2005 = RTI 2005.

8.Which of the following classical dance forms originated in Kerala?

Correct. Kerala has two classical dances, Kathakali and Mohiniyattam. Kuchipudi is from Andhra, Odissi from Odisha, Sattriya from Assam.

Not quite. Kerala has two classical dances, Kathakali and Mohiniyattam. Kuchipudi is from Andhra, Odissi from Odisha, Sattriya from Assam. Pakka yaad trick: Mohini dance is Malayali.

9.The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at CBD COP15 in 2022 includes the target of protecting what share of the world's land and seas by 2030?

Correct. The '30 by 30' target asks for 30% of land and sea to be conserved by 2030; India's updated NBSAP 2024-2030 is aligned to the framework.

Not quite. The '30 by 30' target asks for 30% of land and sea to be conserved by 2030; India's updated NBSAP 2024-2030 is aligned to the framework. Pakka yaad trick: 30 by 30: thirty per cent by 2030.

10.Which of the following is correct about a motion of no confidence in the Council of Ministers?

Correct. Under Lok Sabha Rule 198 a no-confidence motion needs 50 members to rise in support for admission; it lies only in the Lok Sabha, to which the Council of Ministers is responsible (Article 75(3)).

Not quite. Under Lok Sabha Rule 198 a no-confidence motion needs 50 members to rise in support for admission; it lies only in the Lok Sabha, to which the Council of Ministers is responsible (Article 75(3)). Pakka yaad trick: Responsibility is to the Lok Sabha, so only the Lok Sabha can withdraw confidence; fifty members open the door.