UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 17 Apr 2026

In multilateral settings, foreign policy engagement may often take the form of articulation rather than direct action. Participation can involve presenting positions, negotiating language and aligning with broader groupings. For states with limited material or diplomatic capacity, such avenues may constitute an important mode of engagement.

At the same time, differences in power, resources and influence shape how interactions unfold. In these settings, outcomes may reflect not only stated positions but also the relative capacity of participants and the structure within which decisions are made.

With reference to the above passage, which of the following inferences can be drawn?

1. States with limited resources may depend more on multilateral forums for expressing their positions.
2. Differences in power among states can affect their ability to influence outcomes in such forums.

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

Curiosity is often described as a spontaneous inclination to seek information, yet its operation reflects a more complex interaction between uncertainty and expectation. When individuals encounter gaps in their understanding, attention may become directed toward resolving that incompleteness. This process does not arise uniformly; the degree of curiosity can depend on how much is already known and how much remains uncertain.

Studies of such behaviour suggest that curiosity may not simply increase with ignorance. Instead, it appears to be strongest at intermediate levels of knowledge, where individuals possess enough familiarity to recognise what is missing but not enough to resolve it.

Which one of the following statements best reflects the central idea of the passage?

In many classroom settings, instructional methods are often designed around a standard format of explanation and demonstration. While such approaches may be effective for some learners, others may respond differently depending on how they engage with the material. Group interaction, hands-on tools or individual practice can each shape understanding in distinct ways.

These variations suggest that learning does not occur through a single pathway. The same concept may be approached through different forms of engagement, with outcomes influenced by how learners interact with the process rather than the format alone.

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:

1. A uniform method of instruction may not address the needs of all learners.
2. Learners may benefit from engaging with concepts through different forms of interaction.

Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct?

While shopping, Riya bought two jackets. The shopkeeper offered her the first jacket for Rs. 1800 and told her that it is usually sold for of this price. He then offered her the second jacket for Rs. 2200 and told her that it is usually sold for of this price. What is the total percentage discount offered to her on the jackets?

In the web series “Squid Game” there are 180 characters. Of these characters, 70 wear Red dress, 65 wear Blue dress, 55 wear Green dress, 25 wear Red and Blue dress, 20 wear Blue and Green dress, 15 wear Red and Green dress, and 5 wear all the three dresses. If ‘x’ represents those characters who do not wear a dress having any of these three colours, then which one of the following is correct about ‘x’?