Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 20 Jan 2026

Consider the following statements regarding Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS):

1. It is a rare autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, potentially leading to paralysis.

2. While it can be triggered by viral infections like Zika or influenza, bacterial infections such as Campylobacter jejuni are also known triggers.

3. There is currently a definitive medicinal cure that completely reverses the nerve damage within days of administration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding “Project Suncatcher,” which was recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a “moonshot” initiative by Google to transition AI data centers from terrestrial locations to Earth’s orbit to utilize constant solar energy.

2. The project aims to use the vacuum of space and specialized radiators for cooling, thereby eliminating the need for millions of gallons of fresh water used on Earth.

3. To ensure data security, these orbital data centers will be connected to Earth via physical fiber-optic cables anchored to ground stations.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to pufferfish and the toxin Tetrodotoxin (TTX), consider the following statements:

1. Tetrodotoxin is a potent neurotoxin that is heat-stable, meaning common cooking methods do not destroy its toxicity.

2. Research indicates that pufferfish synthesize the toxin internally through a specialized glandular system unique to the species.

3. Pufferfish are found across various river basins in India, including the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Mahanadi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Army’s operational formations and missions:

1. The White Knight Corps (16 Corps) is part of the Northern Command and is primarily responsible for the security of the Jammu region.

2. Operation Trashi-I was an intelligence-led search operation launched in the upper reaches of Kishtwar to counter terrorist presence.

3. The White Knight Corps is exclusively focused on conventional warfare and border guarding, with no mandate for counter-insurgency operations.

Which of the statements given above are correct?