Daily Current Quiz for UPSC : 22 Jan 2026

With reference to AFSPA, consider the following statements:

1. It grants special powers to armed forces in “disturbed areas.”
2. The Governor of a State or the Central Government can declare an area as “disturbed.”
3. Under AFSPA, armed forces personnel enjoy complete immunity from prosecution without sanction of the Central Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term ‘Trade Bazooka’ is often used in global economics to refer to:

1. A large-scale trade stimulus or protectionist measure by a major economy.
2. A WTO mechanism for resolving disputes.
3. A UN initiative for fair trade in developing countries.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Graça Machel, recipient of the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize (2024):

1. She was Mozambique’s first Minister of Education and expanded school participation significantly.
2. She authored the UN report “The Impact of Armed Conflict on Children” (1996).
3. She is the only woman to have been First Lady of two different nations.
4. She co-founded the NGO “Girls Not Brides.”

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, consider the following statements:

1. It is awarded annually by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.
2. It recognizes individuals or organizations for contributions to peace, disarmament, and development.
3. The award includes a citation and a monetary award.
4. The first Indian recipient of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development was Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?