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UPSC Daily MCQ: India Space Policy, IN-SPACe and NSIL
With reference to the institutional architecture of India’s space sector after the Indian Space Policy, 2023, consider the following statements: 1. The Department of Space provides overall policy guidelines for the space…
Practice Question →UPSC Daily MCQ: ISRO Semi-Cryogenic Engine and LVM3 Upgrade
With reference to ISRO’s semi-cryogenic propulsion programme, consider the following statements: 1. The Power Head Test Article (PHTA) contains all major engine systems except the thrust chamber. 2. On 5 September 2026,…
Practice Question →UPSC Daily MCQ: Biodiversity Governance, PBRs and 30-by-30
With reference to India’s biodiversity governance framework, consider the following statements: 1. The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 and the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024 form part of the updated legal framework governing…
Practice Question →UPSC Daily MCQ: Access and Benefit Sharing under Biodiversity Law
With reference to Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) under India’s biodiversity framework, consider the following statements: 1. A recent National Biodiversity Authority disbursement of ₹8.23 crore to State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory…
Practice Question →UPSC Daily MCQ: Low Pressure Systems and Monsoon Rainfall
With reference to recent IMD weather updates and low-pressure systems, consider the following statements: 1. IMD indicated subdued rainfall activity over Peninsular India for the next several days in its 7 September…
Practice Question →UPSC Daily MCQ: Vulture Conservation and Ecological Role
With reference to vulture conservation in India, consider the following statements: 1. Vultures act as efficient scavengers and contribute to nutrient recycling and ecological balance. 2. The sharp decline in Indian vulture…
Practice Question →UPSC Daily MCQ: ECLGS 5.0 and Credit Guarantee Support
With reference to the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0, consider the following statements: 1. It is implemented through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC). 2. It provides government-backed credit…
Practice Question →UPSC Daily MCQ: Vibrant Villages Programme I and II
With reference to the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), consider the following statements: 1. VVP-I is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme focused on villages along the northern border. 2. VVP-II is a Central Sector…
Practice Question →UPSC Daily MCQ: APNIC 62, NIXI and Internet Infrastructure
With reference to APNIC 62, recently hosted in Mumbai, consider the following statements: 1. APNIC is the Asia Pacific region’s not-for-profit Internet number registry. 2. APNIC 62 was hosted by the National…
Practice Question →UPSC Daily MCQ: Zonal Councils and Cooperative Federalism
With reference to the Zonal Councils in India, consider the following statements: 1. Five Zonal Councils were established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. 2. The Western Zonal Council comprises Goa, Gujarat,…
Practice Question →With reference to the Reserve Bank of India’s key policy rates in August 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The Policy Repo Rate was 5.25%. 2. The Standing Deposit Facility Rate was 5.00% and the Marginal Standing Facility Rate was 5.50%. 3. Under the Standing Deposit Facility, the RBI is required to provide government securities as collateral while absorbing liquidity from banks. 4. An increase in the Cash Reserve Ratio, other things remaining the same, increases the lendable resources of commercial banks. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Reserve Bank of India’s key policy rates in August 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The Policy Repo Rate was 5.25%. 2. The Standing Deposit Facility Rate was…
Practice Question →With reference to the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha. 2. It was passed by the Lok Sabha but failed to become law because it remained pending in the Rajya Sabha. 3. A Constitution Amendment Bill cannot be considered passed unless it secures the special majority required under Article 368. 4. Every amendment to the Constitution of India requires ratification by at least one-half of the States. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha. 2. It was passed by the Lok Sabha…
Practice Question →With reference to the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve recently included in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, consider the following statements: 1. It is located in the Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh. 2. It includes Pin Valley National Park and the Kibber and Chandratal Wildlife Sanctuaries. 3. The Core Zone of a Biosphere Reserve permits the highest level of economic and human activity. 4. Inclusion in UNESCO’s World Network removes the sovereign jurisdiction of the concerned country over the Biosphere Reserve. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve recently included in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, consider the following statements: 1. It is located in the Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh.…
Practice Question →With reference to the GenomeIndia Project, consider the following statements: 1. It is funded by the Department of Biotechnology. 2. Whole Genome Sequencing has been carried out for more than 10,000 individuals. 3. The study is limited only to mitochondrial DNA. 4. Its data can support the development of precision medicine tailored to Indian populations. 5. The project involves a national collaboration of several academic and research institutions. How many of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the GenomeIndia Project, consider the following statements: 1. It is funded by the Department of Biotechnology. 2. Whole Genome Sequencing has been carried out for more than 10,000 individuals.…
Practice Question →With reference to the India Meteorological Department’s long-range forecast for the Southwest Monsoon 2026, consider the following statements: 1. Based on the 1971–2020 period, the Long Period Average (LPA) of all-India seasonal rainfall is about 87 cm. 2. The initial long-range forecast estimated the 2026 seasonal rainfall at about 92% of the LPA. 3. The development of El Niño during the monsoon season was considered a possibility. 4. A strong negative Indian Ocean Dipole was expected to persist throughout the monsoon season. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the India Meteorological Department’s long-range forecast for the Southwest Monsoon 2026, consider the following statements: 1. Based on the 1971–2020 period, the Long Period Average (LPA) of all-India seasonal…
Practice Question →Consider the following pairs relating to constitutional writs in India: 1. Habeas Corpus — Producing a person alleged to be illegally detained before the court 2. Mandamus — Directing a public authority to perform a statutory duty 3. Prohibition — Preventing a subordinate court or tribunal from proceeding beyond its jurisdiction 4. Certiorari — Removing a person unlawfully occupying a public office How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs relating to constitutional writs in India: 1. Habeas Corpus — Producing a person alleged to be illegally detained before the court 2. Mandamus — Directing a public authority…
Practice Question →With reference to the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. An elected member may be disqualified if he voluntarily gives up membership of his political party. 2. A member automatically becomes disqualified in every case of voting against the party whip. 3. If at least two-thirds of the members of a legislature party agree to a merger with another political party, they may avoid disqualification. 4. The question of disqualification on the ground of defection is decided by the Speaker or Chairman of the concerned House. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. An elected member may be disqualified if he voluntarily gives up membership of his political party.…
Practice Question →With reference to parliamentary privileges of Members of Parliament in India, consider the following statements: 1. No proceedings can be initiated in any court against a Member for anything said in Parliament. 2. A Member enjoys constitutional immunity from judicial proceedings in respect of any vote given in Parliament. 3. A Member of Parliament enjoys immunity from arrest in all kinds of criminal cases. 4. Parliamentary privileges have developed from the Constitution as well as parliamentary laws and conventions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to parliamentary privileges of Members of Parliament in India, consider the following statements: 1. No proceedings can be initiated in any court against a Member for anything said in Parliament.…
Practice Question →With reference to a Money Bill under the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. The final decision whether a Bill is a Money Bill rests with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. 2. The Rajya Sabha can retain a Money Bill for a maximum of 14 days. 3. The Lok Sabha is bound to accept the amendments suggested by the Rajya Sabha. 4. There can be no joint sitting of both Houses in respect of a Money Bill. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to a Money Bill under the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. The final decision whether a Bill is a Money Bill rests with the Speaker of the…
Practice Question →With reference to Article 123 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. The President can promulgate an Ordinance only when both Houses of Parliament are not in session. 2. An Ordinance has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament. 3. An Ordinance ceases to operate six weeks after Parliament reassembles, unless approved earlier. 4. The President may withdraw an Ordinance before Parliament reassembles. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to Article 123 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. The President can promulgate an Ordinance only when both Houses of Parliament are not in session. 2.…
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