APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –21/02/2026
For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily MCQs is vital. This blog covers most important Prelims questions from the Assam Tribune today (21-02-2026). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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From The Assam Tribune, 21 February 2026
Q1. The Vibrant Villages Programme–II (VVP-II) primarily focuses on:
A. Coastal urban infrastructure
B. Digital startup incubation
C. International border village development
D. Smart city governance
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
VVP-II targets development of villages located along India’s international borders, integrating infrastructure, welfare saturation, and security strengthening.
Q2. The MAHASAGAR vision articulated in India’s foreign policy primarily relates to:
A. Arctic cooperation
B. Global financial reforms
C. Indian Ocean regional security and growth
D. Multilateral climate financing
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) expands India’s maritime cooperation framework in the Indian Ocean region.
Q3. Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) are mainly used in:
A. Agricultural yield estimation
B. Quantum encryption
C. Synthetic media generation
D. Satellite propulsion
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
GANs are machine learning models used to generate realistic images, videos, and deepfakes.
Q4. The principle of “Most Favoured Nation (MFN)” under WTO implies:
A. Equal tariff treatment to all member countries
B. Free movement of labour
C. Highest tariff preference to developing nations
D. Zero tariff on agricultural goods
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
MFN requires that any trade concession given to one WTO member must be extended to all members.
Q5. Under the Constitution of India, the power to impose customs duties rests with:
A. Parliament
B. President exclusively
C. State Legislatures
D. Supreme Court
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Customs duties fall under the Union List (Entry 83), and Parliament has exclusive authority to legislate on them.
Q6. The Blue Economy concept refers to:
A. Digital financial systems
B. Marine-based sustainable economic activities
C. Renewable solar energy expansion
D. Urban waste recycling
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Blue Economy promotes sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, including fisheries and maritime trade.
Q7. Which of the following is NOT a component of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in India?
A. Aadhaar
B. CoWIN
C. GST Council
D. UPI
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The GST Council is a constitutional body, not part of digital public infrastructure platforms.
Q8. In the context of international trade, a safeguard duty is imposed to:
A. Encourage exports
B. Prevent dumping
C. Protect domestic industry from sudden import surge
D. Promote currency stability
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Safeguard duties are temporary measures to protect domestic industries from sudden increases in imports.
Q9. The United Nations reform debate often includes proposals to:
A. Abolish the General Assembly
B. Expand the Security Council
C. Merge IMF with UN
D. Replace the Secretary-General annually
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
India advocates expansion of the UN Security Council to provide greater representation to developing countries.
Q10. Deepfakes pose a threat to democracy primarily because they:
A. Increase internet speed
B. Lower data costs
C. Manipulate public perception through synthetic media
D. Replace traditional newspapers
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Deepfakes can distort electoral discourse by fabricating realistic but false audio/video content.
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