UPSC PRELIMS + MAINS CURRENT AFFAIRS DAILY TEST SERIES: 17 MARCH 2026

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Question: “Persistent under-utilisation of budgetary allocations reflects deeper issues in public financial management rather than mere administrative delays.” Critically examine in the context of cash management provisions in India. (GS-2)

प्रश्न: “बजटीय आवंटन का निरंतर कम उपयोग, केवल प्रशासनिक देरी के बजाय लोक वित्तीय प्रबंधन में विद्यमान गहन समस्याओं को दर्शाता है।” भारत में नकदी प्रबंधन प्रावधानों के संदर्भ में इस कथन का आलोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए। (GS-2)

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Question 1: With reference to the Appropriation Bill, consider the following statements:
1. It authorises withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. It includes both voted expenditure and charged expenditure.
3. Article 114 of the Constitution of India provides for the introduction of the Appropriation Bill after grants are voted by the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 2: Consider the following statements regarding the Great Indian Bustard:
1. It is a grassland species and an indicator of grassland ecosystem health.
2. It is a strong and agile flier capable of long-distance aerial manoeuvres.
3. Males participate actively in incubation and care of chicks.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question 3: The Litani River is often mentioned in the news with reference to:
(a) Russia-Ukraine
(b) Saudi Arabia-Yemen
(c) Thailand-Cambodia
(d) Israel-Lebanon

Question 4: With reference to ISRO’s CE20 cryogenic engine, consider the following statements:
1. The CE20 engine powers the upper stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle.
2. It is critical for missions requiring heavy payloads.
3. A Cryogenic rocket stage provides more thrust for every kilogram of propellant it burns compared to solid and earth-storable liquid propellant rocket stages.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 5: Consider the following statements regarding Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV):
1. It primarily spreads by skin-to-skin contact.
2. It is treatable and completely curable.
3. Herpes can be transmitted from mother to child during delivery.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question 6: Consider the following statements:
1. Kurumba painting is practiced in Nilgiri Hills.
2. The Kurumbas are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 7: With reference to the syndicated loan, consider the following statements:
1. Under this facility, lending is provided by a group of lenders to fund a single borrower.
2. A syndicated loan can not be used to fund a corporate buyout.
3. It may involve a fixed amount of funds and/or a line of credit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 8: With reference to Article 105 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. Members of Parliament are immune from legal proceedings in courts for anything said or any vote given in Parliament.
2. Under Article 105, Parliamentary Privileges also include immunity for publication of parliamentary proceedings authorised by the House.
3. It provides immunity from all criminal offences committed by Members of Parliament.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

1 (d), 2 (a, 1), 3 (d), 4 (d), 5 (b, 1 & 3), 6, (c), 7 (b), 8 (b, 1 & 2)

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