Archive · 25 Jul 2026
UPSC Weekly Quiz Highlights Key Current Affairs
The UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz for July 19–25 covers important topics like the Mahe class ships, the National Security Act, plastic banknotes, paper leaks, the Black Sea, the Yellow Line, the Kusha missile, the Chandipura virus, the Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
The quiz helps UPSC aspirants stay updated on current affairs and prepares them for the Prelims 2027 exam.
Each question is designed to test knowledge on relevant and recurring themes, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subjects.
The Mahe class ships are designed for anti-submarine warfare in coastal waters.
The National Security Act (NSA) allows preventive detention for up to 12 months.
Plastic banknotes are more durable and secure than paper notes.
Paper leaks are treated as criminal offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
The Black Sea is bordered by Bulgaria, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, Romania, and Georgia.
- Who
- UPSC aspirants and current affairs enthusiasts.
- What
- A weekly quiz covering key current affairs topics relevant to UPSC Prelims 2027.
- When
- July 19 – July 25.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To build a strong foundation and strengthen conceptual clarity for competitive examinations.
Defense Technology
Legal and Constitutional Issues
Mahe Class Ships
Defense Technology
Designed for anti-submarine warfare in coastal waters, enhancing India's coastal security.
Legal and Constitutional Issues
Criticized for being a specialized class of warships with limited operational scope.
National Security Act (NSA)
Defense Technology
Essential for maintaining public order and national security, allowing preventive detention.
Legal and Constitutional Issues
Criticized as draconian due to its broad powers and lack of immediate criminal prosecution.
- Mahe Class Ships
- Designed for anti-submarine warfare in coastal waters, built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
- National Security Act (NSA)
- Passed in 1980, allows preventive detention for up to 12 months.
- Plastic Banknotes
- More durable and secure than paper notes, used in over 50 countries.
- Paper Leaks
- Treated as criminal offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
- Black Sea
- Bordered by Bulgaria, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, Romania, and Georgia.
- Yellow Line
- Separates Israeli military-controlled territory from Palestinian-controlled areas in Gaza.
- Kusha Missile
- Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile developed by DRDO.
- Chandipura Virus
- Rhabdoviridae family virus transmitted by sandflies and mosquitoes.
- Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve
- Located in Rajasthan, known for tiger conservation and translocation efforts.
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
- Treats homebuyers as financial creditors, allowing participation in insolvency proceedings.