UPSC Daily Quiz 12 June 2026
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Vajiram & Ravi’s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims & Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following best describes Mortonagrion santha, recently seen in the news?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India and the University of Madras recently discovered a new species of damselfly, named Mortonagrion santha, among the tropical vegetation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
About Mortonagrion santha:
- It is a new species of damselfly.
- It was discovered around a small farm pond surrounded by a coconut plantation in Dasarathpur, Rangat tehsil, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- It belongs to a genus of insects known for their incredible secrecy, often blending perfectly into the shaded coastal vegetation.
- The Mortonagrion santha’s physical distinct features separate it from its closest known relative, Mortonagrion arthuri, a species found further east in Southeast Asia.
- The new damselfly has unique pale-blue, crescent-shaped postocular spots located just behind its eyes.
- It also has a distinctive bright-blue splash of colour on its ninth abdominal segment.
- Under a microscope, M. santha also shows a uniquely shaped, three-lobed collar area (the prothorax) and different proportions in its tail-like mating appendages, where the upper parts are only about half the length of the lower parts.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
News: https://researchmatters.in/news/new-blue-spotted-damselfly-discovered-andaman-islands
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India and the University of Madras recently discovered a new species of damselfly, named Mortonagrion santha, among the tropical vegetation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
About Mortonagrion santha:
- It is a new species of damselfly.
- It was discovered around a small farm pond surrounded by a coconut plantation in Dasarathpur, Rangat tehsil, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- It belongs to a genus of insects known for their incredible secrecy, often blending perfectly into the shaded coastal vegetation.
- The Mortonagrion santha’s physical distinct features separate it from its closest known relative, Mortonagrion arthuri, a species found further east in Southeast Asia.
- The new damselfly has unique pale-blue, crescent-shaped postocular spots located just behind its eyes.
- It also has a distinctive bright-blue splash of colour on its ninth abdominal segment.
- Under a microscope, M. santha also shows a uniquely shaped, three-lobed collar area (the prothorax) and different proportions in its tail-like mating appendages, where the upper parts are only about half the length of the lower parts.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
News: https://researchmatters.in/news/new-blue-spotted-damselfly-discovered-andaman-islands
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- It is an early 8th-century complex of rock-cut Hindu temples.
- It is located in the Kangra Valley of the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh.
- It resembles the North Indian Nagara architecture style.
The above statements correctly describe which of the following monuments?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Tucked away in the hills of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Valley lies Masroor Rock-Cut Temples, an extraordinary piece of Indian heritage that is mostly ignored.
About Masroor Rock-Cut Temples:
- Masroor Rock-Cut Temples, also referred to as Masroor Temples, is an early 8th-century complex of rock-cut Hindu temples in the Kangra Valley of the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh.
- They are often referred to as the Ellora of Himachal and the Himalayan pyramid.
- History:
- Archaeological surveys say that they have been built around the 8th century — almost 1200 years ago — due to their resemblance to the “Gupta style of architecture” from the same period.
- However, there is no mention of the temple in any of the scriptures or historical records.
- The temple complex was first reported by Henry Shuttleworth in 1913, bringing it to the attention of archaeologists.
- They were independently surveyed by Harold Hargreaves of the Archaeological Survey of India in
- Architecture:
- The 15-monument temple complex resembles the North Indian Nagara architecture style and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lord Lakshmana.
- Unlike other Hindu temples in the country that face the east, this one faces northeast towards the Dhauladhar mountains.
- The temples were carved out of monolithic rock with a shikhara and provided with a sacred pool of water.
- The temple complex follows a symmetrically laid-out square grid.
- The main temple, with a square plan, is surrounded by smaller temples arranged in a mandala pattern.
- Three entrances adorn the temple, facing northeast, southeast, and northwest. Interestingly, evidence points towards a planned but unfinished fourth entrance, often overlooked in historical records.
- The Masrur Temples display elaborate reliefs portraying significant Vedic and Puranic deities.
- These reliefs are accompanied by captivating friezes that narrate ancient tales from Hindu texts.
- Much of the Masroor temple’s sculpture and reliefs have been lost. They were also quite damaged, most likely from earthquakes.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Tucked away in the hills of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Valley lies Masroor Rock-Cut Temples, an extraordinary piece of Indian heritage that is mostly ignored.
About Masroor Rock-Cut Temples:
- Masroor Rock-Cut Temples, also referred to as Masroor Temples, is an early 8th-century complex of rock-cut Hindu temples in the Kangra Valley of the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh.
- They are often referred to as the Ellora of Himachal and the Himalayan pyramid.
- History:
- Archaeological surveys say that they have been built around the 8th century — almost 1200 years ago — due to their resemblance to the “Gupta style of architecture” from the same period.
- However, there is no mention of the temple in any of the scriptures or historical records.
- The temple complex was first reported by Henry Shuttleworth in 1913, bringing it to the attention of archaeologists.
- They were independently surveyed by Harold Hargreaves of the Archaeological Survey of India in
- Architecture:
- The 15-monument temple complex resembles the North Indian Nagara architecture style and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lord Lakshmana.
- Unlike other Hindu temples in the country that face the east, this one faces northeast towards the Dhauladhar mountains.
- The temples were carved out of monolithic rock with a shikhara and provided with a sacred pool of water.
- The temple complex follows a symmetrically laid-out square grid.
- The main temple, with a square plan, is surrounded by smaller temples arranged in a mandala pattern.
- Three entrances adorn the temple, facing northeast, southeast, and northwest. Interestingly, evidence points towards a planned but unfinished fourth entrance, often overlooked in historical records.
- The Masrur Temples display elaborate reliefs portraying significant Vedic and Puranic deities.
- These reliefs are accompanied by captivating friezes that narrate ancient tales from Hindu texts.
- Much of the Masroor temple’s sculpture and reliefs have been lost. They were also quite damaged, most likely from earthquakes.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsKinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
The Forest Department is set to launch safari tours at Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Kothagudem district Telangana.
About Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, on the right bank of the Godavari River.
- It derives its name from the perennial Kinnerasani River, which flows through the heart of the forest and eventually joins the Godavari
- It is also part of Dandakaranya Forest and lies close to the Kinnerasani Dam.
- It is spread over an area of 635.4 sq km with the picturesque Kinnerasani Lake and densely forested islands in the middle of the sanctuary.
- It is predominantly inhabited by tribal communities like Koyas and Gonds.
- Flora: The forest comprises dry deciduous vegetation dominated by teak (Tectona grandis), bamboo, Terminalia, Anogeissus, Pterocarpus, and medicinal plants.
- Fauna: It is home to an impressive diversity of fauna, including Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards (Panthers), Sloth Bears, Indian Gaurs (Bison), Dholes, Sambar, Cheetal, Chinkara, Chousingha (Four-horned antelope), Blackbucks, Wild Boars, Hyenas, and Jackals.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
News: https://telanganatoday.com/safari-tours-to-be-launched-in-kothagudems-kinnerasani-wildlife-sanctuary
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
The Forest Department is set to launch safari tours at Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Kothagudem district Telangana.
About Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, on the right bank of the Godavari River.
- It derives its name from the perennial Kinnerasani River, which flows through the heart of the forest and eventually joins the Godavari
- It is also part of Dandakaranya Forest and lies close to the Kinnerasani Dam.
- It is spread over an area of 635.4 sq km with the picturesque Kinnerasani Lake and densely forested islands in the middle of the sanctuary.
- It is predominantly inhabited by tribal communities like Koyas and Gonds.
- Flora: The forest comprises dry deciduous vegetation dominated by teak (Tectona grandis), bamboo, Terminalia, Anogeissus, Pterocarpus, and medicinal plants.
- Fauna: It is home to an impressive diversity of fauna, including Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards (Panthers), Sloth Bears, Indian Gaurs (Bison), Dholes, Sambar, Cheetal, Chinkara, Chousingha (Four-horned antelope), Blackbucks, Wild Boars, Hyenas, and Jackals.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
News: https://telanganatoday.com/safari-tours-to-be-launched-in-kothagudems-kinnerasani-wildlife-sanctuary
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Vitamin C, consider the following statements:
- It is a fat-soluble vitamin.
- It is a powerful antioxidant.
- Humans do not have the ability to synthesize vitamin C.
- Vitamin C deficiency can lead to a condition called Beriberi.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Researchers in Japan recently found that older adults with higher levels of vitamin C in their blood have a higher volume of gray matter in their brains and higher connectivity across brain regions involved in memory and attention.
About Vitamin C:
- Vitamin C (also known as L-ascorbic acid or ascorbate) is a water-soluble vitamin.
- Function:
- It is a powerful antioxidant that can neutralize harmful free radicals.
- It is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body.
- It helps make several hormones and chemical messengers used in the brain and nerves.
- It is used to:
- Form an important protein called collagen, used to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels.
- Heal wounds and form scar tissue.
- Repair and maintain cartilage, bones, and teeth.
- Aid in the absorption of iron.
- Sources:
- Unlike most mammals and other animals, humans do not have the ability to synthesize vitamin C and must obtain it from the diet.
- Vitamin C comes from fruits and vegetables.
- Good sources include berries, cantaloupe, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, spinach, and citrus fruits, such as oranges.
- Some juices and cereals have added vitamin C.
- Vitamin C is sensitive to heat, so some of its nutritional benefits can be lost during cooking. Raw foods are more beneficial as dietary sources.
- Vitamin C Deficiency:
- Vitamin C is not stored in your body, so deficiency can happen quickly.
- Vitamin C deficiency is more likely in people who:
- Smoke or are around secondhand smoke.
- Have certain conditions of the digestive tract or certain types of cancer.
- Have a diet that doesn’t include enough fruits and vegetables.
- Not having enough vitamin C can lead to a condition called scurvy.
- Scurvy causes anemia, bleeding gums, bruising, and poor wound healing.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Researchers in Japan recently found that older adults with higher levels of vitamin C in their blood have a higher volume of gray matter in their brains and higher connectivity across brain regions involved in memory and attention.
About Vitamin C:
- Vitamin C (also known as L-ascorbic acid or ascorbate) is a water-soluble vitamin.
- Function:
- It is a powerful antioxidant that can neutralize harmful free radicals.
- It is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body.
- It helps make several hormones and chemical messengers used in the brain and nerves.
- It is used to:
- Form an important protein called collagen, used to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels.
- Heal wounds and form scar tissue.
- Repair and maintain cartilage, bones, and teeth.
- Aid in the absorption of iron.
- Sources:
- Unlike most mammals and other animals, humans do not have the ability to synthesize vitamin C and must obtain it from the diet.
- Vitamin C comes from fruits and vegetables.
- Good sources include berries, cantaloupe, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, spinach, and citrus fruits, such as oranges.
- Some juices and cereals have added vitamin C.
- Vitamin C is sensitive to heat, so some of its nutritional benefits can be lost during cooking. Raw foods are more beneficial as dietary sources.
- Vitamin C Deficiency:
- Vitamin C is not stored in your body, so deficiency can happen quickly.
- Vitamin C deficiency is more likely in people who:
- Smoke or are around secondhand smoke.
- Have certain conditions of the digestive tract or certain types of cancer.
- Have a diet that doesn’t include enough fruits and vegetables.
- Not having enough vitamin C can lead to a condition called scurvy.
- Scurvy causes anemia, bleeding gums, bruising, and poor wound healing.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the SOLAR-1 satellite, recently seen in the news:
- It is designed exclusively for continuous operational space weather observation.
- It was developed by the European Space Agency (ESA).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
The United States recently activated SOLAR-1, its first dedicated space weather monitoring satellite, designed to provide faster warnings of solar storms that can affect GPS, communications, satellites and power grids.
About SOLAR-1:
- It is the first United States satellite designed exclusively for continuous operational space weather observation.
- It is operated by theS. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- Originally named Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1), the satellite was renamed to Space Weather Observations at L1 to Advance Readiness – 1 (SOLAR-1).
- Primary Mission: Continuous monitoring of solar activity and space weather.
- Launch Date: 24 September 2025
- Launch Vehicle: SpaceX Falcon 9
- Orbit:
- Positioned at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1, about 1.6 million kilometres from Earth towards the Sun, SOLAR-1 enjoys a constant, unobstructed view of solar activity.
- From this vantage point, it continuously measures solar wind and tracks coronal mass ejections (CMEs) before they reach Earth.
- The location’s gravitational stability allows the spacecraft to maintain position with minimal fuel use.
- It uses a special telescope, called a compact coronagraph, to monitor the sun’s activity in addition to a suite of instruments to make real-time measurements of the solar wind.
- It can transmit CME images to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center within 30 minutes, compared to up to eight hours for older systems.
- Its enhanced capabilities are expected to improve aurora forecasts and strengthen the protection of power grids, navigation, communications, and space missions from severe space weather.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
The United States recently activated SOLAR-1, its first dedicated space weather monitoring satellite, designed to provide faster warnings of solar storms that can affect GPS, communications, satellites and power grids.
About SOLAR-1:
- It is the first United States satellite designed exclusively for continuous operational space weather observation.
- It is operated by theS. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- Originally named Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1), the satellite was renamed to Space Weather Observations at L1 to Advance Readiness – 1 (SOLAR-1).
- Primary Mission: Continuous monitoring of solar activity and space weather.
- Launch Date: 24 September 2025
- Launch Vehicle: SpaceX Falcon 9
- Orbit:
- Positioned at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1, about 1.6 million kilometres from Earth towards the Sun, SOLAR-1 enjoys a constant, unobstructed view of solar activity.
- From this vantage point, it continuously measures solar wind and tracks coronal mass ejections (CMEs) before they reach Earth.
- The location’s gravitational stability allows the spacecraft to maintain position with minimal fuel use.
- It uses a special telescope, called a compact coronagraph, to monitor the sun’s activity in addition to a suite of instruments to make real-time measurements of the solar wind.
- It can transmit CME images to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center within 30 minutes, compared to up to eight hours for older systems.
- Its enhanced capabilities are expected to improve aurora forecasts and strengthen the protection of power grids, navigation, communications, and space missions from severe space weather.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Jordan:
- It is located in the rocky desert of the northern Arabian Peninsula.
- It is bordered by Syria and Iraq.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, Iran has reportedly launched missile strikes targeting a US airbase in Jordan.
- Location: It is a landlocked country located in the rocky desert of the northern Arabian Peninsula.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by 5 Nations: Syria in the north, Iraq in the east, Saudi Arabia in the south and southeast and Israel and West Bank in the west.
- Water bodies: Dead Sea, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Sea of Galilee.
- The Dead Sea is located along the western borders of the country.
- Capital City: Amman
- Geographical Features of Jordan:
- Terrain: It has arid desert plateau; a great north-south geological rift along the west of the country is the dominant topographical feature.
- Highest Point: Jabal Umm ad Dami is the highest point of Jordan.
- Rivers: The Jordan River which drains into the Dead Sea.
- Ports: Al-Aqabah, the only port of Jordan is located in the south-western part of the country along the coasts of the Gulf of Aqaba.
- Natural Resources: It mainly consists of phosphates, potash and shale oil.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.ndtv.com/video/iran-launches-fresh-strikes-on-jordan-reports-of-us-airbase-hit-1111491
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, Iran has reportedly launched missile strikes targeting a US airbase in Jordan.
- Location: It is a landlocked country located in the rocky desert of the northern Arabian Peninsula.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by 5 Nations: Syria in the north, Iraq in the east, Saudi Arabia in the south and southeast and Israel and West Bank in the west.
- Water bodies: Dead Sea, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Sea of Galilee.
- The Dead Sea is located along the western borders of the country.
- Capital City: Amman
- Geographical Features of Jordan:
- Terrain: It has arid desert plateau; a great north-south geological rift along the west of the country is the dominant topographical feature.
- Highest Point: Jabal Umm ad Dami is the highest point of Jordan.
- Rivers: The Jordan River which drains into the Dead Sea.
- Ports: Al-Aqabah, the only port of Jordan is located in the south-western part of the country along the coasts of the Gulf of Aqaba.
- Natural Resources: It mainly consists of phosphates, potash and shale oil.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.ndtv.com/video/iran-launches-fresh-strikes-on-jordan-reports-of-us-airbase-hit-1111491
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding One Station One Product (OSOP) Initiative:
- It aims to enhance livelihoods through skill development for local artisans, weavers, and craftsmen.
- It is an initiative of Indian Railways.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is promoting the products of Divyangjan artisans through the One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative.
- It was launched on 25 March 2022.
- It is an initiative of Indian Railways.
- It aims to enhance livelihoods through skill development for local artisans, weavers, and craftsmen. Sale outlets are provided at stations nationwide, allotted through a tendering process.
- It leverages the extensive reach of Indian Railways to transform stations into accessible marketplaces for regional products.
- OSOP was scaled up through a structured rollout, with stalls allotted on a rotational basis at nominal fees to ensure wider participation.
- The OSOP initiative is helping artisans expand their market reach by improving visibility, creating better sales opportunities, and supporting sustainable livelihoods.
- Implementation: Railway divisions implement the scheme in coordination with state agencies, SHGs, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
- Significance: It is playing a crucial role in reviving traditional crafts that were gradually losing prominence.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2271522®=48&lang=1
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is promoting the products of Divyangjan artisans through the One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative.
- It was launched on 25 March 2022.
- It is an initiative of Indian Railways.
- It aims to enhance livelihoods through skill development for local artisans, weavers, and craftsmen. Sale outlets are provided at stations nationwide, allotted through a tendering process.
- It leverages the extensive reach of Indian Railways to transform stations into accessible marketplaces for regional products.
- OSOP was scaled up through a structured rollout, with stalls allotted on a rotational basis at nominal fees to ensure wider participation.
- The OSOP initiative is helping artisans expand their market reach by improving visibility, creating better sales opportunities, and supporting sustainable livelihoods.
- Implementation: Railway divisions implement the scheme in coordination with state agencies, SHGs, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
- Significance: It is playing a crucial role in reviving traditional crafts that were gradually losing prominence.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2271522®=48&lang=1
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsonsider the following statements regarding Network Survey Vehicle:
- It is a specialized infrastructure management tool comprising vehicles equipped with advanced sensors and data acquisition systems.
- It collects data on road inventory and condition of both National Highways and state highways.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) announced that it has rolled out a nationwide deployment of advanced Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs).
- It is a specialized infrastructure management tool comprising vehicles equipped with advanced sensors and data acquisition systems.
- These vehicles systematically collect data on road inventory and condition of National Highways.
- Key Features:
- It is equipped with laser profilers, GPS and cutting-edge imaging technology.
- It is equipped with advanced 3D laser-based systems across all states and its network.
- With advanced technology, NSV surveys up to 300 km daily.
- It is usually a specialised van or SUV equipped with multiple sensors and instruments.
- It consists of Laser, Global Positioning System (GPS), and Video image processing tools, High-resolution cameras, Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), and DMI (Distance Measuring Indicator).
- Working of Network Survey Vehicle:
- The survey will capture 13 types of defects, including crack measurement, ravelling, patch area, potholes, edge break, roughness, rutting, lane marking, etc.
- It will also cover details like carriageway type, road type, pavement and shoulder width, topography, median details, right of way, utilities, land use, etc.
- The data will be collected for all projects involving 2/4/6 and 8 lanes with NSV before the start of work and thereafter at regular intervals of six months.
- Data collected through NSV survey will be uploaded on NHAI’s ‘AI’ based portal Data Lake, where it will be analysed to transform data into knowledge and subsequent actionable insights.
- Raw survey data is encrypted and transmitted to the centralised NSV centre within 48 hours.
- Expert teams, strategically deployed across five zones, monitor and report findings systematically.
- Within 10 days, raw data is transformed into actionable insights — a process that earlier stretched to 4-6 months.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2271576®=3&lang=1
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) announced that it has rolled out a nationwide deployment of advanced Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs).
- It is a specialized infrastructure management tool comprising vehicles equipped with advanced sensors and data acquisition systems.
- These vehicles systematically collect data on road inventory and condition of National Highways.
- Key Features:
- It is equipped with laser profilers, GPS and cutting-edge imaging technology.
- It is equipped with advanced 3D laser-based systems across all states and its network.
- With advanced technology, NSV surveys up to 300 km daily.
- It is usually a specialised van or SUV equipped with multiple sensors and instruments.
- It consists of Laser, Global Positioning System (GPS), and Video image processing tools, High-resolution cameras, Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), and DMI (Distance Measuring Indicator).
- Working of Network Survey Vehicle:
- The survey will capture 13 types of defects, including crack measurement, ravelling, patch area, potholes, edge break, roughness, rutting, lane marking, etc.
- It will also cover details like carriageway type, road type, pavement and shoulder width, topography, median details, right of way, utilities, land use, etc.
- The data will be collected for all projects involving 2/4/6 and 8 lanes with NSV before the start of work and thereafter at regular intervals of six months.
- Data collected through NSV survey will be uploaded on NHAI’s ‘AI’ based portal Data Lake, where it will be analysed to transform data into knowledge and subsequent actionable insights.
- Raw survey data is encrypted and transmitted to the centralised NSV centre within 48 hours.
- Expert teams, strategically deployed across five zones, monitor and report findings systematically.
- Within 10 days, raw data is transformed into actionable insights — a process that earlier stretched to 4-6 months.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2271576®=3&lang=1
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra, consider the following statements:
- It is a WhatsApp-based artificial intelligence-powered advisory service.
- It is developed by the Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru.
- It provides round-the-clock, research-based support to oilseed farmers in multiple Indian languages.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra.
- It is a WhatsApp-based artificial intelligence-powered advisory service.
- It is developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad.
- It aimed at strengthening oilseed (groundnut, mustard, sesame, sunflower, soybean, niger, and other oilseed crops) cultivation and improving farmers’ access to scientific guidance.
- Features:
- It provides round-the-clock, research-based support to oilseed farmers in multiple Indian languages.
- The AI-powered chatbot responds instantly with research-based guidance on variety selection, crop management, pest and disease control, irrigation, and post-harvest practices, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of cost.
- How It Works?
- It uses advanced AI and a robust knowledge base developed from the collective scientific expertise of multiple ICAR institutes.
- It understands questions typed or sent in regional languages and provides precise, crop-specific answers.
- Farmers need no special app or internet browser; the familiar WhatsApp interface is all that is needed.
- The chatbot covers the entire crop cycle including variety selection, agronomic practices, pest and disease management, irrigation scheduling, and post-harvest guidance and seed availability.
- The knowledge base has been built collaboratively with ICAR-National Soybean Research Institute, Indore (ICAR-NSRI), ICAR-Indian Institute of Groundnut Research, Junagadh (ICAR-IIGR), ICAR-Indian Institute of Rapeseed and Mustard Research, Bharatpur (ICAR-IIRMR) and PC-Unit (Sesame & Niger).
Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2271749®=48&lang=1
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra.
- It is a WhatsApp-based artificial intelligence-powered advisory service.
- It is developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad.
- It aimed at strengthening oilseed (groundnut, mustard, sesame, sunflower, soybean, niger, and other oilseed crops) cultivation and improving farmers’ access to scientific guidance.
- Features:
- It provides round-the-clock, research-based support to oilseed farmers in multiple Indian languages.
- The AI-powered chatbot responds instantly with research-based guidance on variety selection, crop management, pest and disease control, irrigation, and post-harvest practices, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of cost.
- How It Works?
- It uses advanced AI and a robust knowledge base developed from the collective scientific expertise of multiple ICAR institutes.
- It understands questions typed or sent in regional languages and provides precise, crop-specific answers.
- Farmers need no special app or internet browser; the familiar WhatsApp interface is all that is needed.
- The chatbot covers the entire crop cycle including variety selection, agronomic practices, pest and disease management, irrigation scheduling, and post-harvest guidance and seed availability.
- The knowledge base has been built collaboratively with ICAR-National Soybean Research Institute, Indore (ICAR-NSRI), ICAR-Indian Institute of Groundnut Research, Junagadh (ICAR-IIGR), ICAR-Indian Institute of Rapeseed and Mustard Research, Bharatpur (ICAR-IIRMR) and PC-Unit (Sesame & Niger).
Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2271749®=48&lang=1
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Shigellosis:
- It is a highly contagious bacterial diarrhoeal disease caused by shigella.
- It can only spread through contaminated food and water.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, more cases of shigellosis (bacillary dysentery) are being reported across Keralam.
- It is a highly contagious bacterial diarrhoeal disease caused by shigella.
- It can affect anyone, but children under five are particularly susceptible.
- It is one of the leading bacterial causes of diarrhoea worldwide.
- Humans are the only natural reservoir of the Shigella bacteria.
- The disease may be more severe in young children, older adults, immune-compromised individuals or malnourished persons.
- Transmission:
- The infection is transmitted through direct, close contact with infected individuals, through the faecal-oral route and through sexual contact.
- It can also spread through contaminated food and water or contact with faeces of an infected person.
- Symptoms:
- The most common symptoms is diarrhoea, which can be bloody, contain mucus and last for a prolonged period of three days or more.
- Other symptoms include stomach cramps, vomiting, fever and feeling the need to pass stool even when the bowels are empty.
- Treatment: Medicines, including antibiotics may be prescribed for a serious infection.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-reports-34-cases-of-shigellosis-in-june-so-far/article71090342.ece
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, more cases of shigellosis (bacillary dysentery) are being reported across Keralam.
- It is a highly contagious bacterial diarrhoeal disease caused by shigella.
- It can affect anyone, but children under five are particularly susceptible.
- It is one of the leading bacterial causes of diarrhoea worldwide.
- Humans are the only natural reservoir of the Shigella bacteria.
- The disease may be more severe in young children, older adults, immune-compromised individuals or malnourished persons.
- Transmission:
- The infection is transmitted through direct, close contact with infected individuals, through the faecal-oral route and through sexual contact.
- It can also spread through contaminated food and water or contact with faeces of an infected person.
- Symptoms:
- The most common symptoms is diarrhoea, which can be bloody, contain mucus and last for a prolonged period of three days or more.
- Other symptoms include stomach cramps, vomiting, fever and feeling the need to pass stool even when the bowels are empty.
- Treatment: Medicines, including antibiotics may be prescribed for a serious infection.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-reports-34-cases-of-shigellosis-in-june-so-far/article71090342.ece
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