UPSC Daily Quiz 13 May 2026
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsBinsar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which Indian state?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
The forest department has begun preparations for a scientific wildlife census in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary to assess the population and movement of key species, including tigers, leopards, bears, deer, and foxes.
About Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is situated in the Kumaon region of the Himalayas, in the Almora district of Uttarakhand.
- It is perched at an altitude ranging from 900 to 2,500 meters.
- From Zero Point, also known as Jhandi Dhaar, which is the highest point in the sanctuary, the Himalayan peaks of Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Shivling, Trisul, and Nanda Devi, are visible among many others.
- Apart from protecting wildlife, the sanctuary was established with an aim to conserve the broadleaf oak forests, mainly located in the Central Himalayan region.
- History:
- Binsar was the erstwhile summer capital of the Chand Dynasty rulers, who ruled Kumaon from the 7th to 18th century AD.
- It was later converted to a summer retreat for British bureaucrats.
- It is named after the Bineshwar Mahadev temple, a 16th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Flora: It is covered by oak and rhododendron forests at higher altitudes and by chir pine forests at a lower height.
- Fauna:
- It is home to Barking Deer, Himalayan bear, leopard, fox, musk deer, langur, porcupine, flying squirrel, chital, jungle cat, etc.
- It has been declared an Important Bird Area by Bird Life International, as there are more than 200 species of birds in the sanctuary, including Fork tail, Blackbirds, Laughing Thrush, Pheasant, Nuthatches, Parakeets, and Monal.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsNational Technology Day commemorates which major event?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
The Prime Minister recently greeted people on National Technology Day.
About National Technology Day (NTD):
- It is celebrated in India on May 11 every year, commemorating the successful nuclear tests conducted at Pokhran in 1998.
- This day also acknowledges the country’s scientific achievements and technological advancements, honouring the contributions of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
- History:
- On May 11, 1998, India marked a significant milestone with successful nuclear tests at the Pokhran range in Rajasthan, led by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
- India conducted three underground nuclear tests on May 11, followed by two additional tests on May 13.
- These tests, known as Operation Shakti, established India as the sixth country to join the ‘Nuclear Club’.
- On the same day, India performed a successful test firing of the Trishul Missile (a surface-to-air short-range missile) and had test-flown the first indigenous aircraft, ‘Hansa – 3’.
- The day was officially declared by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1998, and since 1999, it has been celebrated as NTD.
- Every year, the Technology Development Board of India (a statutory body under the Ministry of Science and Technology) celebrates the day by awarding individuals with the National Award for their contribution to science and technology in India.
- NTD 2026 Theme: ‘Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth’
Hence option a is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
The Prime Minister recently greeted people on National Technology Day.
About National Technology Day (NTD):
- It is celebrated in India on May 11 every year, commemorating the successful nuclear tests conducted at Pokhran in 1998.
- This day also acknowledges the country’s scientific achievements and technological advancements, honouring the contributions of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
- History:
- On May 11, 1998, India marked a significant milestone with successful nuclear tests at the Pokhran range in Rajasthan, led by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
- India conducted three underground nuclear tests on May 11, followed by two additional tests on May 13.
- These tests, known as Operation Shakti, established India as the sixth country to join the ‘Nuclear Club’.
- On the same day, India performed a successful test firing of the Trishul Missile (a surface-to-air short-range missile) and had test-flown the first indigenous aircraft, ‘Hansa – 3’.
- The day was officially declared by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1998, and since 1999, it has been celebrated as NTD.
- Every year, the Technology Development Board of India (a statutory body under the Ministry of Science and Technology) celebrates the day by awarding individuals with the National Award for their contribution to science and technology in India.
- NTD 2026 Theme: ‘Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth’
Hence option a is the correct answer.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP), recently seen in the news:
- It has been created to ensure uninterrupted maritime insurance coverage for Indian-flagged vessels only.
- It will provide coverage for a wide range of maritime risks, including Hull and Machinery, Cargo, and War Risk insurance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) formally inaugurated India’s domestic insurance pool, that is, the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP).
About Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP):
- It was launched by the Central Government as a $1.5 billion domestic insurance mechanism backed by a sovereign guarantee of $1.4 billion, or nearly Rs 12,980 crore.
- BMIP has been created to ensure uninterrupted maritime insurance coverage for Indian-flagged or Indian-controlled vessels, as well as ships operating to and from India.
- It will provide coverage for a wide range of maritime risks, including Hull and Machinery, Cargo, Protection and Indemnity (P&I), and War Risk insurance.
- Policies will be issued by domestic insurers that are Pool members, using the combined underwriting capacity of the Pool.
- These risks would then be reinsured by all Pool members, in proportion to their capacity commitment in the Pool.
- Under the structure, claims up to USD 100 million will be met through pooled capacity, while higher claims will be backed by the sovereign guarantee after exhausting reserves and reinsurance arrangements.
- A governing body has been constituted to oversee the functioning of the pool, including approvals regarding the invocation of the sovereign guarantee.
- In addition, an Underwriting Committee (UC) responsible for ensuring prudent, consistent, and technically sound underwriting of risks ceded to the pool has been formed.
- The General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) will act as the pool administrator.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) formally inaugurated India’s domestic insurance pool, that is, the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP).
About Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP):
- It was launched by the Central Government as a $1.5 billion domestic insurance mechanism backed by a sovereign guarantee of $1.4 billion, or nearly Rs 12,980 crore.
- BMIP has been created to ensure uninterrupted maritime insurance coverage for Indian-flagged or Indian-controlled vessels, as well as ships operating to and from India.
- It will provide coverage for a wide range of maritime risks, including Hull and Machinery, Cargo, Protection and Indemnity (P&I), and War Risk insurance.
- Policies will be issued by domestic insurers that are Pool members, using the combined underwriting capacity of the Pool.
- These risks would then be reinsured by all Pool members, in proportion to their capacity commitment in the Pool.
- Under the structure, claims up to USD 100 million will be met through pooled capacity, while higher claims will be backed by the sovereign guarantee after exhausting reserves and reinsurance arrangements.
- A governing body has been constituted to oversee the functioning of the pool, including approvals regarding the invocation of the sovereign guarantee.
- In addition, an Underwriting Committee (UC) responsible for ensuring prudent, consistent, and technically sound underwriting of risks ceded to the pool has been formed.
- The General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) will act as the pool administrator.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsAgalega Islands, recently seen in the news, is a dependency of which country?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
As strategic competition in the Indian Ocean intensifies, Agaléga is no longer being seen as merely a remote island territory.
About Agalega Islands:
- It is a two-island dependency of Mauritius, in the western Indian Ocean.
- It comprises two low-lying coral islands: North Island, the main inhabited island, and South Island.
- They lie about 1,000 km north of Mauritius and have a total land area of 70 sq.km.
- Together, they extend over 24 kilometres in length and measure no more than 3.25 kilometres in width.
- The two islands are connected by a natural sandbank that can be crossed on foot during low tide.
- It has a native population of about 300
- The archipelago’s economy is mostly reliant on the exportation of coconut oil.
- The islands are famous for their coconuts, which are their main source of income, as well as the Agalega day gecko.
- Significance for India:
- Agalega is strategically important because of its location in the Indian Ocean sea lanes.
- It lies about 3,400 kilometers southwest of India’s southern tip.
- India, under a bilateral agreement with Mauritius, has constructed a 3,000-meter-long airstrip and deep-sea jetty on Agalega.
- The island is now effectively being transformed into a logistics and surveillance base that gives India an unprecedented maritime reach across the southern and western Indian Ocean.
- Its location bridges India’s western command with Africa, linking to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the east.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
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Answer: d
Explanation:
As strategic competition in the Indian Ocean intensifies, Agaléga is no longer being seen as merely a remote island territory.
About Agalega Islands:
- It is a two-island dependency of Mauritius, in the western Indian Ocean.
- It comprises two low-lying coral islands: North Island, the main inhabited island, and South Island.
- They lie about 1,000 km north of Mauritius and have a total land area of 70 sq.km.
- Together, they extend over 24 kilometres in length and measure no more than 3.25 kilometres in width.
- The two islands are connected by a natural sandbank that can be crossed on foot during low tide.
- It has a native population of about 300
- The archipelago’s economy is mostly reliant on the exportation of coconut oil.
- The islands are famous for their coconuts, which are their main source of income, as well as the Agalega day gecko.
- Significance for India:
- Agalega is strategically important because of its location in the Indian Ocean sea lanes.
- It lies about 3,400 kilometers southwest of India’s southern tip.
- India, under a bilateral agreement with Mauritius, has constructed a 3,000-meter-long airstrip and deep-sea jetty on Agalega.
- The island is now effectively being transformed into a logistics and surveillance base that gives India an unprecedented maritime reach across the southern and western Indian Ocean.
- Its location bridges India’s western command with Africa, linking to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the east.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Block-Level Monsoon Forecasting System, recently seen in the news:
- It is an AI-enabled weather forecasting system developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- The forecasting model can provide forecasts up to 4 weeks in advance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
IMD recently launched India’s first AI-enabled block-level monsoon forecasting system to deliver hyperlocal rainfall and onset predictions weeks in advance.
About Block-Level Monsoon Forecasting System:
- It is India’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled monsoon advance forecasting model launched by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- It was developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF).
- It aims to deliver hyperlocal, impact-based, and AI-driven weather services across the country.
- It combines existing numerical weather prediction models with AI to generate probabilistic forecasts of monsoon progression every Wednesday up to four weeks in advance, with a model error margin of around four days.
- The system will base its assessment on the onset of a continuous five-day rainfall spell and the absence of prolonged dry spells over the subsequent 30 days.
- It will disseminate alerts through mobile applications, SMS, and local agricultural extension networks.
- The forecasting system currently covers 3,196 blocks across 15 states and one Union Territory, largely concentrated in rainfed regions where monsoon onset plays a critical role in agriculture and water management.
- The coverage will gradually be expanded to other parts of the country.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
IMD recently launched India’s first AI-enabled block-level monsoon forecasting system to deliver hyperlocal rainfall and onset predictions weeks in advance.
About Block-Level Monsoon Forecasting System:
- It is India’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled monsoon advance forecasting model launched by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- It was developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF).
- It aims to deliver hyperlocal, impact-based, and AI-driven weather services across the country.
- It combines existing numerical weather prediction models with AI to generate probabilistic forecasts of monsoon progression every Wednesday up to four weeks in advance, with a model error margin of around four days.
- The system will base its assessment on the onset of a continuous five-day rainfall spell and the absence of prolonged dry spells over the subsequent 30 days.
- It will disseminate alerts through mobile applications, SMS, and local agricultural extension networks.
- The forecasting system currently covers 3,196 blocks across 15 states and one Union Territory, largely concentrated in rainfed regions where monsoon onset plays a critical role in agriculture and water management.
- The coverage will gradually be expanded to other parts of the country.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsMelanoseris pendryi, recently in news is a:
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
A team of botanists has discovered a new plant species in the Sikkim Himalayas named Melanoseris pendryi.
- It is a new plant species found at altitudes over 4,000m in Sikkim.
- Melanoseris is a genus of flowering plantsbelonging to the family Asteraceae.
- Its native range is Iran to Southern Central China and Northern Central Indo-China, Java.
- Features of Melanoseris Pendryi:
- It has uniquely hairy purple petals high in the alpine grasslands of India.
- It has lavender-coloured petals, known as ligules, were covered in long, white hairs on their undersides.
- It has a shorter reproductive tube and a distinctly stout seed structure,
- It grows close to the ground amongst cushion-like shrubs, the plant relies on a fleshy, branching root system to survive the harsh alpine conditions.
- Researchers have suggested it be classified as Critically Endangered due to habitat pressure from tourism and grazing.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://researchmatters.in/news/rare-purple-petaled-alpine-plant-discovered-sikkim-himalayas
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Answer: d
Explanation:
A team of botanists has discovered a new plant species in the Sikkim Himalayas named Melanoseris pendryi.
- It is a new plant species found at altitudes over 4,000m in Sikkim.
- Melanoseris is a genus of flowering plantsbelonging to the family Asteraceae.
- Its native range is Iran to Southern Central China and Northern Central Indo-China, Java.
- Features of Melanoseris Pendryi:
- It has uniquely hairy purple petals high in the alpine grasslands of India.
- It has lavender-coloured petals, known as ligules, were covered in long, white hairs on their undersides.
- It has a shorter reproductive tube and a distinctly stout seed structure,
- It grows close to the ground amongst cushion-like shrubs, the plant relies on a fleshy, branching root system to survive the harsh alpine conditions.
- Researchers have suggested it be classified as Critically Endangered due to habitat pressure from tourism and grazing.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://researchmatters.in/news/rare-purple-petaled-alpine-plant-discovered-sikkim-himalayas
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding International Fund for Agricultural Development:
- It is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations.
- India is not a member of this organization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, the Government of India and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched a new eight-year Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for 2026–2033.
- It is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations.
- It was established as an international financial institution in 1977 through United Nations General Assembly Resolution.
- Objective: It is dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.
- IFAD is the only UN agency exclusively dedicated to transforming agriculture, rural economies and food systems.
- IFAD seeks to empower rural people to increase their food security, improve the nutrition of their families.
- Its projects and programmes are carried out in remote and environmentally fragile locations, including least-developed countries and Small Island developing States.
- It is a member of the United Nations Development Group (UNDP).
- IFAD extends two types of grants, depending on the nature of the innovation and the scope of intervention: global or regional grants and country-specific grants.
- IFAD grants support research, innovation, institutional change, and pro-poor technologies.
- Membership: Currently, IFAD has 180 Member States, including India. (India is a founding member of IFAD).
- Governance: Its Governing Council is the highest decision-making body which meets every three years.
- Headquarter: Rome, Italy.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://ddnews.gov.in/en/india-and-ifad-partner-on-new-plan-to-boost-rural-livelihoods/
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, the Government of India and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched a new eight-year Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for 2026–2033.
- It is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations.
- It was established as an international financial institution in 1977 through United Nations General Assembly Resolution.
- Objective: It is dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.
- IFAD is the only UN agency exclusively dedicated to transforming agriculture, rural economies and food systems.
- IFAD seeks to empower rural people to increase their food security, improve the nutrition of their families.
- Its projects and programmes are carried out in remote and environmentally fragile locations, including least-developed countries and Small Island developing States.
- It is a member of the United Nations Development Group (UNDP).
- IFAD extends two types of grants, depending on the nature of the innovation and the scope of intervention: global or regional grants and country-specific grants.
- IFAD grants support research, innovation, institutional change, and pro-poor technologies.
- Membership: Currently, IFAD has 180 Member States, including India. (India is a founding member of IFAD).
- Governance: Its Governing Council is the highest decision-making body which meets every three years.
- Headquarter: Rome, Italy.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://ddnews.gov.in/en/india-and-ifad-partner-on-new-plan-to-boost-rural-livelihoods/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Social Assistance Programme:
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme which provides pensions to vulnerable groups.
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recent assessment of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) has found that the Centre’s fixed monthly pension support for elderly citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities has sharply declined in real value over the last decade due to inflation.
- It a fully funded Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 1995.
- It extends financial support to individuals living below poverty line (BPL).
- Nodal Ministry: It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- It is a key social welfare scheme that provides pensions to vulnerable groups, including the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities.
- Currently, NSAP covers five schemes
- Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS): Under IGNOAPS, the Centre provides financial assistance of Rs 200 per month to individuals aged 60–79 years and Rs 500 per month to those aged 80 and above.
- Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS): Under IGNWPS, the Centre provides Rs 300 per month to widows aged 40–79 years and Rs 500 to those 80 and above.
- Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS): Financial assistance of Rs 300 per month is provided to individuals with severe or multiple disabilities aged 18–79, and Rs 500 to those aged 80 years and above.
- National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS): Under this the amount of one-time financial assistance is fixed at Rs 20,000. This is provided to families after the death of a primary breadwinner aged 18 to 59.
- Annapurna Scheme: Under this component 10 kg of food grains per month, free of cost, are provided to those senior citizens who, though eligible, were not receiving old-age pension.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/nsap-pension-inflation-impact-report-india-10685019/
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recent assessment of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) has found that the Centre’s fixed monthly pension support for elderly citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities has sharply declined in real value over the last decade due to inflation.
- It a fully funded Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 1995.
- It extends financial support to individuals living below poverty line (BPL).
- Nodal Ministry: It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- It is a key social welfare scheme that provides pensions to vulnerable groups, including the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities.
- Currently, NSAP covers five schemes
- Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS): Under IGNOAPS, the Centre provides financial assistance of Rs 200 per month to individuals aged 60–79 years and Rs 500 per month to those aged 80 and above.
- Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS): Under IGNWPS, the Centre provides Rs 300 per month to widows aged 40–79 years and Rs 500 to those 80 and above.
- Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS): Financial assistance of Rs 300 per month is provided to individuals with severe or multiple disabilities aged 18–79, and Rs 500 to those aged 80 years and above.
- National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS): Under this the amount of one-time financial assistance is fixed at Rs 20,000. This is provided to families after the death of a primary breadwinner aged 18 to 59.
- Annapurna Scheme: Under this component 10 kg of food grains per month, free of cost, are provided to those senior citizens who, though eligible, were not receiving old-age pension.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/nsap-pension-inflation-impact-report-india-10685019/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Indian Ocean Rim Association, consider the following:
- It is an intergovernmental organisation of States on the rim of the Indian Ocean.
- It promotes sustainable growth and balanced development of the region and member states.
- Its secretariat is located in New Delhi.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the 10th edition of the Indian Ocean Dialogue was organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat.
- It was established in 1997 as an intergovernmental organisation of States on the rim of the Indian Ocean.
- It was formerly known as the Indian Ocean Rim Initiative and the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC).
- Objectives of IORA:
- To promote sustainable growth and balanced development of the region and member states.
- To focus on those areas of economic cooperation which provide maximum opportunities for development, shared interest and mutual benefits.
- To promote liberalisation, remove impediments and lower barriers towards a freer and enhanced flow of goods, services and investment within the Indian Ocean Rim.
- Member countries:
- It has members from Africa, West Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia,Europe and Oceania.
- It currently comprises 23 member states and 12 dialogue partners.
- Asia: India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
- Africa: Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Somalia , South Africa, Tanzania, Comoros, Mauritius, Seychelles.
- Oceania:
- Europe: France
- Dialogue Partners: China, Egypt, the European Union, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Six priority areas of IORA: Trade and Investment, Maritime Safety and Security, Fisheries Management, Disaster Risk Management and Blue Economy.
- Governance of Indian Ocean Rim Association
- Its apex body is the Council of Foreign Ministers (COM) which meets annually.
- The secretariat is based in Ebène Mauritius and is overseen by a secretary-general who is appointed for a three-year period.
Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
News: https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/41118/10th+Indian+Ocean+Dialogue+May+0708+2026#:~:text
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the 10th edition of the Indian Ocean Dialogue was organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat.
- It was established in 1997 as an intergovernmental organisation of States on the rim of the Indian Ocean.
- It was formerly known as the Indian Ocean Rim Initiative and the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC).
- Objectives of IORA:
- To promote sustainable growth and balanced development of the region and member states.
- To focus on those areas of economic cooperation which provide maximum opportunities for development, shared interest and mutual benefits.
- To promote liberalisation, remove impediments and lower barriers towards a freer and enhanced flow of goods, services and investment within the Indian Ocean Rim.
- Member countries:
- It has members from Africa, West Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia,Europe and Oceania.
- It currently comprises 23 member states and 12 dialogue partners.
- Asia: India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
- Africa: Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Somalia , South Africa, Tanzania, Comoros, Mauritius, Seychelles.
- Oceania:
- Europe: France
- Dialogue Partners: China, Egypt, the European Union, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Six priority areas of IORA: Trade and Investment, Maritime Safety and Security, Fisheries Management, Disaster Risk Management and Blue Economy.
- Governance of Indian Ocean Rim Association
- Its apex body is the Council of Foreign Ministers (COM) which meets annually.
- The secretariat is based in Ebène Mauritius and is overseen by a secretary-general who is appointed for a three-year period.
Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
News: https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/41118/10th+Indian+Ocean+Dialogue+May+0708+2026#:~:text
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Florence Nightingale Award:
- It was given to outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State/UTs and Voluntary Organizations.
- It was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the President of India conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2026.
- It was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 1973.
- It is a prestigious award given to outstanding nursing personnelemployed in Central, State/UTs and Voluntary Organizations.
- It honours the dedication, compassion, and resilience of the nursing profession.
- These prestigious awards are presented to Registered Nurses, Midwives, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, and Lady Health Visitors serving across Central and State Governments, Union Territories, and voluntary organizations.
- Award: Each award includes a Certificate of Merit, a cash prize of ₹1,00,000, and a medal.
Hence both statements are correct
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2260185®=3&lang=2
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the President of India conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2026.
- It was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 1973.
- It is a prestigious award given to outstanding nursing personnelemployed in Central, State/UTs and Voluntary Organizations.
- It honours the dedication, compassion, and resilience of the nursing profession.
- These prestigious awards are presented to Registered Nurses, Midwives, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, and Lady Health Visitors serving across Central and State Governments, Union Territories, and voluntary organizations.
- Award: Each award includes a Certificate of Merit, a cash prize of ₹1,00,000, and a medal.
Hence both statements are correct
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2260185®=3&lang=2
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UPSC Daily Quiz FAQs
Q1. What is the Daily UPSC Quiz?+
Ans. The Daily UPSC Quiz is a set of practice questions based on current affairs, static subjects, and PYQs that help aspirants enhance retention and test conceptual clarity regularly.
Q2. How is the Daily Quiz useful for UPSC preparation?+
Ans. Daily quizzes support learning, help in revision, improve time management, and boost accuracy for both UPSC Prelims and Mains through consistent practice.
Q3. Are the quiz questions based on the UPSC syllabus?+
Ans. Yes, all questions are aligned with the UPSC Syllabus 2025, covering key areas like Polity, Economy, Environment, History, Geography, and Current Affairs.
Q4. Are solutions and explanations provided with the quiz?+
Ans. Yes, each quiz includes detailed explanations and source references to enhance conceptual understanding and enable self-assessment.
Q5. Is the Daily UPSC Quiz suitable for both Prelims and Mains?+
Ans. Primarily focused on Prelims (MCQ format), but it also indirectly helps in Mains by strengthening subject knowledge and factual clarity.
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