Current Affairs Quiz 2 November 2026
6 UPSC Prelims-style questions from the day's news. Tap an option to check your answer.
Q1.The Madras High Court, in a recent ruling regarding the refund of court fees, decided to follow which of the following Supreme Court judgments?
EXPLANATION
Justice P.B. Balaji of the Madras High Court refused to follow the 2017 M.C. Subramaniam verdict and instead followed the 2010 Afcons Infrastructure judgment.
Q2.The recently flagged off 'Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express' connects Bengaluru and Mumbai via which of the following cities?
EXPLANATION
The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express connects the two cities via Anantapur, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Solapur, and Pune.
Q3.The decline in Avarekai cultivation in Kolar district has been primarily attributed to which of the following factors?
EXPLANATION
The 70% drop in Avarekai cultivation is attributed to inadequate rainfall, depleting groundwater levels, and dry weather conditions.
Q4.Regarding the recent Madras High Court ruling on court fee refunds, which of the following statements is correct?
EXPLANATION
The Madras High Court ruled that litigants are not entitled to a refund of court fees if disputes are settled out of court after the commencement of trial, opting to follow the 2010 Afcons Infrastructure judgment rather than the 2017 M.C. Subramaniam case.
Q5.With reference to Cyclone Murasu, which of the following is true according to the IMD's reported location?
EXPLANATION
According to the IMD, the cyclonic storm was centered about 350 km east of Chennai.
Q6.What is the primary concern raised by helicopter operators regarding the DGCA's new mandate for Char Dham services?
EXPLANATION
Helicopter operators claim that the two-pilot rule, introduced following the Joshimath crash, is not financially viable for their operations.
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