Skip to content

February 5, 2026 Academy | Blog | Community | Our Philosophy | Events Registration

Subscribe to ForumIAS

Feb 05, 2026 Academy | Blog | Community | Our Philosophy | Events Reg...

Resources and Guides
Current Affairs
Prelims
Buy IAS Books
Enquiry Form
Free Daily Initiatives
PYQs and Ques. Bank
Interview
Downloads
Toppers
Miscellaneous

Updates

All India Simulators for Prelims 2026 Starts from 1st March 2026 Click Here to know more | PTS 2026 Batch-23 available in English & Hindi Medium, Starts on 11th January 2026 | SFG Essential Current Affairs: Quarterly compilation for Civil Services Prelims Examination |

10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | April 26, 2023

Posted on April 26th, 2023 Last modified on April 26th, 2023 Comments

sfg-2026

Dear Friends, We are posting 10 PM Current Affairs MCQs for today. On a daily basis, we post 10 MCQs, based on daily current affairs from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, DTE, TOI, and Live mint.

10 PM Current Affairs MCQs Archive – Click Here

Marking Pattern

Correct Answer : 2

Wrong Answer : -0.66

Answered

Not Answered

Marked For Review

Not Visited

CHOOSE A QUESTION

Time Left :5

Question No. 1

With referenced to Logistics Performance Index 2023, consider the following statements::
1.The index has been released by the World Bank.
2.It is an interactive benchmarking tool created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities they face in their performance on trade logistics.
3.The rank of India in the index has declined.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 only

C2 and 3 only

D3 only

✕

Question No. 2

With reference to “LockBit Ransomware” consider the following statements::
1.It is designed to infiltrate victims’ systems and encrypt important files.
2.The virus is categorized as a crypto virus due to its requests for payment in cryptocurrency.
3.It works as a self-spreading malware, and it does not require additional instructions once it has successfully infiltrated a single device with access to an organizational intranet.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

✕

Question No. 3

The European Parliament has approved the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations. With reference to “MiCA” consider the following statements::
1.The rules require every crypto asset service provider (CASPs) to get incorporated as a legal entity in the EU.
2.The rules require the CASPs to register with every member of the EU to get authorization and conduct business.
3.The rules address environmental concerns surrounding crypto.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

✕

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements with respect to “Ponzi scheme”:
1.Under the scheme, organizers often promise to invest money and generate high returns with little or no risk.
2.Under the scheme, older investors get profits from the money earned from their investments.
3.In India, Ponzi schemes are banned under the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019..
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

Dd)1, 2 and 3

✕

Question No. 5

With reference to National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme (NAQUIM) consider the following statements:
1.The programme aims to identify and map aquifers at the micro level to quantify the available groundwater resources.
2.There are four stages of activities in NAQUIM.
3.It aims to adopt a cluster-based approach for locating the aquifers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

✕

Question No. 6

With reference to Indian Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Program, consider the following statements:
1.It is an initiative to develop and deploy a multi-layered ballistic missile defence system to protect India from ballistic missile attacks.
2.India launched the BMD program after Sino-India war of 1962..
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

✕

Question No. 7

Consider the following statements:
1.India is the largest importer of gold.
2.India’s official gold imports has risen in the Fiscal Year 2022-23.
3.There has been a sharp increase in the smuggling of gold in the recent years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

✕

Question No. 8

With reference to “Census of water bodies” consider the following statements:
1.As per the census, most of the water bodies are used in drinking purposes.
2.As per the census, 55.2% of water bodies are owned by private entities.
3.As per the census, 78% of enumerated water bodies are man-made.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

✕

Question No. 9

With reference to “Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)” consider the following statements:
1.It authorizes the Executive Magistrate of any state or territory to issue an order to prohibit the assembly of four or more people in an area.
2.The order issued under the Section 144 can remain operative for the duration of four months.
3.Section 144 empowers the authorities to block the internet access.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D3 only

✕

Question No. 10

Matarbari Deep Sea Port is located in –

ASri Lanka

BBangladesh

CAfghanistan

DMalaysia

✕

Total Number of Questions :

Total Not Attempted Questions :

Total Correct :

Total Wrong :

For 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – Click Here

Share this:

WhatsApp
Post
Telegram

Print Friendly and PDF

Published April 26, 2023By ForumIAS

Categorized as 10 pm quiz PUBLIC

1 comment

Komal Meena says:
April 27, 2023 at 10:57 pm
Your Score Card
Total Number of Questions : 10
Total Not Attempted Questions : 0
Total Correct : 10
Total Wrong : 0
You have scored
20.00 / 20
Reply

Leave a Reply to Komal MeenaCancel reply

Post navigation

Previous post

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 26th, 2023

Next post

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 27th, 2023

Post-Mains Strategy Session by Mr. Ayush Sinha | ForumIAS

About ForumIAS

ForumIAS Academy is a leading institute for Civil Services Preparation based out of New Delhi. Since 2012, we have helped thousands of students achieve their dreams - from freshers getting IAS in their first attempt to candidates for rank improvement. Our students have secured IAS AIR 1 4 times in the past 6 years. You can read about our toppers here and read about our philosophy here.

Guides by ForumIAS

Polity | Environment | Economy | IFoS Preparation Guide | Crack IAS in first Attempt | Interview Preparation Guide

About

About Us
Our Philosophy
Work With Us
Our Mission
Credits
Team
Privacy Policy

Reach Us

Queries: ravi@forumias.com
Academy Support: helpdesk@forumias.academy
Admissions Enquiry: admissions@forumias.academy

Our Initiatives

Must Read News Articles
Prelims Marathon
Mains Marathon
Toppers Interview
Preparation Strategy
9 PM BRIEF
Buy IAS Books

Site Links

Check UPSC Eligibility
Discussion Forum
ForumIAS Academy
Blog
Portal ( Deprecated )
FAQ

Visit Us At

ForumIAS Classroom Centre

#Delhi - Plot No. 36, 4th Floor (Above Kalyan Jewellers) Pusa Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi – 110005 | Contact. +919311740400, View Google Map Location

#Delhi - Mukherjee Nagar - ForumIAS Learning Center - 862, Banda Bahadur Marg, First Floor, Dr. Mukherji Nagar, Near Batra Cinema, Delhi 110009. Landmark : Above Octave, Next to Burger Express View Google Map Location

#Patna - 2nd floor, AG Palace, E Boring Canal Rd, Patna, Bihar 800001, View Google Map Location

#Hyderabad - 1st Floor, SM Plaza, RTC X Rd, Indira Park Road, Jawahar Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500020, View Google Map Location

#Gurgaon - Forum Learning Centre, Property No. 894, Ground Floor, Saraswati Vihar, Chakkarpur, Near MG Road Metro Station, Sector-28, Gurgaon, Haryana. View Google Map Location

CIN No.: U80904DL2018PTC338126 | GST No.: 07AADCF4830D1Z0

© ForumIAS Blog. Designed & Developed by Stellar Digital Pvt. Ltd.Privacy & Terms of Use

Stay Ahead in Your UPSC Journey!

Just a few details to keep you updated with free compilations, test papers, and strategy materials from ForumIAS. You’ll get instant access to this download and more resources like it.

Name *

Email *

Mobile Number (optional)

🎯 Join 50,000+ aspirants who download and learn with ForumIAS every week!