UPSC Current Affairs Quiz #4 | 5-6 April 2026

Q1. How does the Finance Commission facilitate "Fiscal Federalism" in the context of export-oriented growth at the state level? Consider the following:By providing "Performance-based Incentives" to states that show significant growth in their GSDP from exports.By recommending specific "Sectoral Grants" for infrastructure development like Cold Chains or Export Zones.By allowing states to retain 100% of the Integrated GST (IGST) collected on exports.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (A) 1 and 2 only
• (B) 2 only
• (C) 1 and 3 only
• (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Which of the following are the primary criteria used for the Horizontal Devolution of taxes among States by the 16th Finance Commission? Income DistancePopulation (2011 Census)Forest and EcologyExport Performance Index Select the correct option from the codes given below:

• (A) Only 1 & 2 
• (B) Only 1, 2 & 3
• (C) Only 2
• (D) Only 2 & 3

Q3. The Finance Commission addresses "Fiscal Discipline" by encouraging states to maintain their fiscal health. Which of the following are monitored under the FRBM (Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management) framework as per FC guidelines? Fiscal DeficitRevenue DeficitOutstanding Debt-to-GSDP ratioInterest Payment to Revenue Receipt ratio Select the correct option from the codes given below:

• (A) 1 and 3 only
• (B) 1, 2 and 3 only
• (C) 2 and 4 only
• (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q4. Consider the following tribal groups: KamarBaigaBirhorHill Korwa Which of the above are recognized as PVTGs specifically residing in the state of Chhattisgarh?

• (A) 1 and 2 only
• (B) 2, 3 and 4 only
• (C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
• (D) 1 and 3 only

Q5. Consider the following pairs of Tribes and their unique Cultural/Social traits: Abujhmadiya : Kaksar DanceBaiga : Godna (Tattooing) cultureMuria : Ghotul systemKamar : Expert bamboo handicraft How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

• (A) Only one pair
• (B) Only two pairs
• (C) Only three pairs
• (D) All four pairs