Practice APSC Current Affairs MCQs for 6 November 2026 on Citizenship Act 1955, Pralay Missile, INS Amini and the revised Agnipath Scheme with answers and explanations,Citizenship Act 1955, Indian citizenship by birth, citizenship by descent, Pralay Missile, quasi-ballistic missile, INS Amini, ASW Shallow Water Craft, GRSE Kolkata, Agnipath Scheme, Agniveers, Seva Nidhi, APSC current affairs MCQ.
Strengthen your APSC CCE Prelims Current Affairs preparation with the Lucent IAS Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 6 November 2026.
Today’s set contains 4 exam-oriented MCQs covering an important mix of Indian Polity, defence technology, naval modernisation and military recruitment reforms.
The major topics are:
- Citizenship Act, 1955
- Pralay Missile
- INS Amini
- Revised Agnipath Scheme
Question 1: Citizenship Act, 1955 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Citizenship Act, 1955:
- The Act provides five methods of acquiring Indian citizenship, including birth, descent, registration, naturalisation and incorporation of territory.
- A person born in India on or after 3 December 2004 can acquire citizenship by birth only if one parent is an Indian citizen and the other is not an illegal migrant.
- A person born outside India on or after 10 December 1992 can acquire citizenship by descent only if both parents are Indian citizens at the time of birth.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. The Citizenship Act provides five principal modes of acquiring Indian citizenship:
- By birth
- By descent
- By registration
- By naturalisation
- By incorporation of territory
Statement 2 is also correct. For a person born in India on or after 3 December 2004, citizenship by birth requires that one parent be an Indian citizen and the other must not be an illegal migrant.
Statement 3 is incorrect. For a person born outside India on or after 10 December 1992, it is sufficient that either parent, rather than both parents, was an Indian citizen at the time of birth.
Key Facts for APSC
Citizenship Act, 1955 → Five modes of acquisition
Birth after 3 December 2004 → One parent Indian citizen + other not an illegal migrant
Descent after 10 December 1992 → Either parent can be an Indian citizen
For Prelims, pay special attention to dates associated with changes in the citizenship-by-birth and citizenship-by-descent provisions.
Question 2: Pralay Missile | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Pralay Missile:
- It is an indigenously developed, short-range, surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile powered by a solid-propellant rocket motor.
- It follows a predictable ballistic trajectory and cannot manoeuvre during its mid-course or terminal phase.
- It has an operational range of up to 500 km and can carry a payload of 500–1,000 kg.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C — 1 and 3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. Pralay is an indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile powered by a solid-propellant rocket motor.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Unlike a conventional ballistic missile following a largely predictable trajectory, a quasi-ballistic missile can manoeuvre during the mid-course and terminal phases, making interception more difficult.
Statement 3 is correct. The supplied material gives Pralay a range of up to 500 km and a payload capacity of 500–1,000 kg.
Key Facts for Prelims
Pralay → Indigenous → Surface-to-surface → Quasi-ballistic → Solid propellant
Range → Up to 500 km
Payload → 500–1,000 kg
The key conceptual distinction is between a conventional ballistic missile and a quasi-ballistic missile capable of manoeuvring to complicate interception.
Question 3: INS Amini | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding INS Amini:
- It is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
- It derives its name from Amini Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
- It was delivered to the Indian Navy with over 80 per cent indigenous content.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct.
INS Amini is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.
The vessel takes its name from Amini Island in Lakshadweep.
According to the supplied file, INS Amini was delivered to the Indian Navy on 5 November 2026 with more than 80 per cent indigenous content.
Key Facts for APSC
INS Amini → ASW Shallow Water Craft
Builder → GRSE, Kolkata
Named after → Amini Island, Lakshadweep
Indigenous content → More than 80%
This topic is especially relevant for questions on defence indigenisation, naval modernisation and Make in India.
Question 4: Revised Agnipath Scheme | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the revised Agnipath Scheme:
- Under the revised framework, the top 25% of Agniveers will continue to be selected for absorption into the regular cadre after completing four years of service.
- The remaining 75% of Agniveers will be offered an additional two-year engagement, after which they may be considered for regular enrolment.
- The revised framework increases the government’s contribution to the Seva Nidhi package to 70% for Agniveers completing the additional engagement period and choosing to exit.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are treated as correct in the supplied file.
Under the revised framework, the top 25% of Agniveers will continue to be selected on merit for regular enrolment after four years.
The remaining 75% will receive an additional two-year engagement and become eligible for consideration for regular enrolment after completing six years, subject to the applicable selection criteria.
For personnel completing the extended engagement and opting to leave, the file states that the government contribution to the Seva Nidhi package will increase to 70%.
Key Facts for Prelims
Top 25% → Regular enrolment after four years
Remaining 75% → Additional two-year engagement
Extended engagement → Eligibility for consideration after six years
Exit after extended engagement → Higher government contribution to Seva Nidhi
This question demonstrates why current-affairs preparation must include not only original government schemes but also subsequent changes in their design.
Quick Revision – 6 November 2026
Citizenship Act, 1955: Indian citizenship can be acquired through birth, descent, registration, naturalisation and incorporation of territory.
Citizenship by Birth: For births on or after 3 December 2004, one parent must be an Indian citizen and the other must not be an illegal migrant.
Pralay Missile: Indigenous quasi-ballistic missile with manoeuvring capability, a range of up to 500 km and payload capacity of 500–1,000 kg.
INS Amini: ASW Shallow Water Craft built by GRSE, named after Amini Island and delivered with over 80% indigenous content.
Revised Agnipath Framework: Top 25% continue toward regular enrolment after four years, while the remaining personnel are offered an additional two-year engagement under the framework described in the supplied material.
Why These Topics Matter for APSC CCE
The 6 November set has a strong Polity + Defence orientation, both of which are highly relevant for Prelims.
The Citizenship Act question combines static constitutional and statutory knowledge with important dates and eligibility conditions.
The Pralay Missile question tests not just a defence platform but also the conceptual distinction between ballistic and quasi-ballistic missiles.
The INS Amini question integrates naval capability with indigenisation and shipbuilding, while the Agnipath question tests scheme-specific institutional changes.
A useful revision framework for today’s topics is:
Law → Provision → Date → Exception
Missile → Type → Propulsion → Range → Special Feature
Naval Vessel → Class → Builder → Role → Indigenous Content
Scheme → Eligibility → Duration → Retention → Financial Benefit
This structure helps quickly eliminate incorrect statements in APSC-style MCQs.
Follow the Lucent IAS Daily Current Affairs Challenge regularly for exam-oriented MCQs, explanations and quick revision points relevant to APSC CCE, UPSC and other competitive examinations.
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