Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 7 Jan 2026 : : Vaid ICS Institute

With reference to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in India, consider the following statements:

The CEO is typically a senior officer from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
The CEO conducts elections to local bodies such as Panchayats and Municipalities.
The CEO acts as the nodal officer at the State level for implementing guidelines of the Election Commission of India during Parliamentary and Assembly elections.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 only

3 only

1 & 3 only

2 & 3 only

Consider the following statements regarding the National Medical Commission (NMC):

It was established under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, which replaced the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
The NMC regulates medical education, medical professionals, and medical institutions in India.
It consists of four autonomous boards for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, assessment and rating, and ethics and registration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 only

1 & 3 only

2 & 3 only

All

Consider the following statements regarding Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs):

In PTAs, participating countries reduce tariffs on an agreed number of tariff lines using a positive list approach.
PTAs are more comprehensive than Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) as they cover substantially all trade between partners.
Examples of India’s PTAs include India-MERCOSUR PTA and India-Afghanistan PTA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 & 3 only

2 only

2 & 3 only

All

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) is related to

COP 30

COP28

COP 27

COP 26

Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 7 Jan 2026