Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 13 Jan 2026

Consider the following statements:

1. The Monroe Doctrine (1823) primarily aimed to prevent European colonial expansion in the Americas.
2. It was originally framed as a collective security pact among Latin American nations against external aggression.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The POCSO Act, 2012 defines a child as any person below 18 years of age.
2. The Act makes provision for special courts to ensure speedy trial of sexual offences against children.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. A vassal state is politically subordinate to a more powerful state but retains limited internal autonomy.
2. In medieval Europe, vassal states were bound by feudal obligations, including military support and tribute.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The term Pax Sinica refers to periods of relative peace and stability in East Asia under Chinese dominance.
2. It is historically associated with the Tang and Han dynasties, when China’s cultural and political influence spread widely.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?