UPSC CSE 2026 Essay Paper Discussion
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3 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "General Studies". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

Agriculture and Allied Activities 56 Money, Banking and Monetary Policy 43 Environmental Pollution 43 Biotechnology 37 Parliament 33 Climate Change 32 Finance and Financial Markets 29 Emerging Technologies 28 Trade and External Sector 26 Life Sciences 26 Core Concepts and Foundational Science 20 Public Finance in India 19 International Environmental Framework 18 Continents 18 Religions in India 18 Fundamental Rights 18 Concept and Salient Features of the Constitution 17 Indian Biodiversity - Fauna 17 Renewable Energy 16 Major Physical Divisions of India 16 Multilateral Groupings 16 International Institutions 15 Art and Architecture 15 Drainage System 15 Institutional Measures for Environment Conservation 14 Regional Groupings 14 Rivers and Drainage 14 Infrastructure and Investment Models in India 14 Atmosphere 13 Space Technology 13

  1. Which of the following statements with regard to Black Boxes used in modern aircrafts is/are correct?

    Which of the following statements with regard to Black Boxes used in modern aircrafts is/are correct?

    1. They carry a beacon emitting red light pulses to facilitate underwater detection.


    2. They record both the cockpit voice and flight data.


    3. Their memory units are made using either stainless steel or titanium.

    Select the answer using the code given below:

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 and 3 only
    3. C1 and 2 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Modern Cockpit Voice Recorders and Flight Data Recorders ('black boxes', actually orange) record cockpit audio and hundreds of flight parameters (2 correct), and their crash-survivable memory units are housed in stainless steel or titanium casings with thermal insulation (3 correct). Statement 1 is wrong: the Underwater Locator Beacon emits an ultrasonic acoustic 'ping' at 37.5 kHz, not red light pulses — light would be useless at depth. Hence 2 and 3 only.

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  2. A bond whose proceeds are used only to finance or refinance a combination of both environmental and social projects is called:

    A bond whose proceeds are used only to finance or refinance a combination of both environmental and social projects is called:

    1. AGreen Bond
    2. BSocial Bond
    3. CSustainability Bond
    4. DSovereign Bond
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    Per ICMA's Green, Social and Sustainability Bond Principles, a Sustainability Bond is one whose proceeds finance or refinance a combination of green (environmental) and social projects. Green Bonds fund only environmental projects, Social Bonds fund only social projects, and Sovereign Bonds refer to the issuer (government) rather than use of proceeds. The defining 'both environmental and social' criterion points squarely to a Sustainability Bond. Read more: Norms in Society: Social Expectations, Principles and Behaviour Regulation (UPSC Ethics — GS IV).

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  3. Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

    Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

    1. List I (INTERPOL Notice)


    2. List II (Description)


    3. A. Silver Notice


    4. 1. To seek information on unidentified bodies


    5. B. Blue Notice


    6. 2. To collect additional information about a person's identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation


    7. C. Black Notice


    8. 3. To provide warning about a person's criminal activities, where the person is considered to be a possible threat to public safety


    9. D. Green Notice


    10. 4. To identify and trace criminal assets


    11. Code:


    12. A


    13. B


    14. C


    15. D

    1. A3 1 2 4
    2. B3 2 1 4
    3. C4 2 1 3
    4. D4 1 2 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    INTERPOL operates eight colour-coded notices. Silver Notice (introduced 2024 as a pilot) targets identification, location, recovery and tracing of criminal assets — A-4. Blue Notice collects additional information about a person's identity, location or activities in relation to a criminal investigation — B-2. Black Notice seeks information on unidentified bodies — C-1. Green Notice provides warning about a person's criminal activities and possible threat to public safety — D-3. Hence A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3 matches option (c). Common trap: confusing Black (unidentified bodies) with Yellow (missing persons) and Silver (assets) with Purple (modus operandi).

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