Current Affairs questions from UPSC 2020

Question 1 · Buddhism and Jainism

With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term 'paramitas' ?

Question 2 · International Organizations

In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20 ?

Question 3 · International Relations

Consider the following pairs : International agreement / set-up — Subject 1. Alma-Ata Declaration — Healthcare of the people 2. Hague Convention — Biological and chemical weapons 3. Talanoa...

Question 4 · Tribal and Peasant Movements

With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events ?

Question 5 · Economy

The term 'West Texas Intermediate', sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of

Question 6 · British Administration

Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because

Question 7 · Ancient Scholars and Literature

With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga. 2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardh...

Question 8 · Economic Impact of British Rule

Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of

Question 9 · Socio-Religious Reform Movements

In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around 1. women's right to gain education 2. age of consent 3. restitution of conjugal rights Select the correct answer...