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UPSC Daily Quiz 6 January 2026
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Which among the following best describes ‘Calamaria mizoramensis’, recently seen in the news?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
A new species of reed snake was recently found in Mizoram, which the researchers named after the state where it was found, calling it Calamaria Mizoramensis.
About Calamaria mizoramensis:
It is a new species of non-venomous reed snake.
It was discovered in Mizoram.
The new species is nocturnal and semi-fossorial, inhabiting humid, forested hill environments.
Habitats of C. Mizoramensis have been recorded at elevations ranging from 670 to 1,295 metres above sea level, including locations close to human settlements.
The new species is small with a dark brown to blackish body with faint stripes and a yellow underside.
Its occurrence in other parts of India remains unverified, but it is likely to be present in adjoining states such as Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam.
A new species of reed snake was recently found in Mizoram, which the researchers named after the state where it was found, calling it Calamaria Mizoramensis.
About Calamaria mizoramensis:
It is a new species of non-venomous reed snake.
It was discovered in Mizoram.
The new species is nocturnal and semi-fossorial, inhabiting humid, forested hill environments.
Habitats of C. Mizoramensis have been recorded at elevations ranging from 670 to 1,295 metres above sea level, including locations close to human settlements.
The new species is small with a dark brown to blackish body with faint stripes and a yellow underside.
Its occurrence in other parts of India remains unverified, but it is likely to be present in adjoining states such as Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam.
Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, lies in which state?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
A tiger cub identified as PKT7CP1, rescued three years ago, has been recently sent to Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district for rewilding.
About Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary:
It is located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, near the Dnyanganga River.
It is part of the Melghat Tiger Reserve.
Spanning around 205 sq.km., the sanctuary features two lakes.
Thе sanctuary is bordеrеd by thе scеnic hills of thе Wеstеrn Ghats, which is a UNESCO World Hеritagе Sitе.
The terrain is undulating, interspersed with hillocks having gentle slopes.
It has a very extreme climate; the winters are very cold, whereas the summers are very hot.
Flora: The forest area is Southern tropical dry deciduous forest, consisting mainly of Teak and Anjan.
Fauna:
The sanctuary is home to diverse wildlife, including leopards, sloth bears, barking deer, blue bulls (nilgai), spotted deer, hyenas, jungle cats, jackals, and occasionally tigers.
A tiger cub identified as PKT7CP1, rescued three years ago, has been recently sent to Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district for rewilding.
About Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary:
It is located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, near the Dnyanganga River.
It is part of the Melghat Tiger Reserve.
Spanning around 205 sq.km., the sanctuary features two lakes.
Thе sanctuary is bordеrеd by thе scеnic hills of thе Wеstеrn Ghats, which is a UNESCO World Hеritagе Sitе.
The terrain is undulating, interspersed with hillocks having gentle slopes.
It has a very extreme climate; the winters are very cold, whereas the summers are very hot.
Flora: The forest area is Southern tropical dry deciduous forest, consisting mainly of Teak and Anjan.
Fauna:
The sanctuary is home to diverse wildlife, including leopards, sloth bears, barking deer, blue bulls (nilgai), spotted deer, hyenas, jungle cats, jackals, and occasionally tigers.
Consider the following statements regarding Socotra Island, recently seen in the news:
It is an island in the Indian Ocean.
It is a part of Oman.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Hundreds of tourists are stuck on the Yemeni island of Socotra after flights were grounded over clashes on the mainland.
About Socotra Island:
It is an island in the Indian Ocean about 340 km southeast of Yemen, to which it belongs.
The largest of several islands extending eastward from the Horn of Africa, Socotra has an area of about 3,600 sq.km.
The Hajhir Mountains occupy Socotra’s interior, whereas narrow coastal plains lie in the north and a broader plain in the south.
To the southwest and west are the smaller islands of Samḥah and Darzah, called al-Ikhwān (“the Brothers”), and ʿAbd al-Kūrī, all of which also belong to Yemen.
The island has a total population of around 70,000 people who speak their Socotri language.
Apart from the main town of Hadibo, there exists little infrastructure on the island.
It broke off from the Arabian Peninsula some 80 million years ago and is often called the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean.”
Socotra is a treasure trove of endemic flora and fauna, meaning they are found nowhere else on Earth.
For example: 37% of Socotra’s 825 plant species, 90% of its reptile species, and 95% of its land snail species do not occur anywhere else in the world.
In 2008, Socotra was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hundreds of tourists are stuck on the Yemeni island of Socotra after flights were grounded over clashes on the mainland.
About Socotra Island:
It is an island in the Indian Ocean about 340 km southeast of Yemen, to which it belongs.
The largest of several islands extending eastward from the Horn of Africa, Socotra has an area of about 3,600 sq.km.
The Hajhir Mountains occupy Socotra’s interior, whereas narrow coastal plains lie in the north and a broader plain in the south.
To the southwest and west are the smaller islands of Samḥah and Darzah, called al-Ikhwān (“the Brothers”), and ʿAbd al-Kūrī, all of which also belong to Yemen.
The island has a total population of around 70,000 people who speak their Socotri language.
Apart from the main town of Hadibo, there exists little infrastructure on the island.
It broke off from the Arabian Peninsula some 80 million years ago and is often called the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean.”
Socotra is a treasure trove of endemic flora and fauna, meaning they are found nowhere else on Earth.
For example: 37% of Socotra’s 825 plant species, 90% of its reptile species, and 95% of its land snail species do not occur anywhere else in the world.
In 2008, Socotra was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Consider the following statements regarding C-reactive protein (CRP), recently seen in the news:
It is a protein made by the liver.
The level of CRP increases when there’s inflammation in the body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Accumulating evidence over the past two decades demonstrates that a biomarker called C-reactive protein – which signals the presence of low-grade inflammation – is a better predictor of risk for heart disease than cholesterol.
About C-reactive protein (CRP):
It is a protein made by the liver.
The level of CRP increases when there’s inflammation in the body.
Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting your tissues and helping them heal from an injury, infection, or other disease.
A CRP test measures the level of CRP in your blood.
By measuring the levels of CRP in your blood, a CRP test can tell your health care provider how much inflammation you have in your body.
High CRP levels may mean you have an acute or chronic health condition, such as:
Infections from bacteria or viruses.
Inflammatory bowel disease, disorders of the intestines that include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and vasculitis.
Lung diseases, such as asthma.
Smoking and exposure to environmental toxins such as polluted air and hazardous waste can also cause high CRP levels.
Accumulating evidence over the past two decades demonstrates that a biomarker called C-reactive protein – which signals the presence of low-grade inflammation – is a better predictor of risk for heart disease than cholesterol.
About C-reactive protein (CRP):
It is a protein made by the liver.
The level of CRP increases when there’s inflammation in the body.
Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting your tissues and helping them heal from an injury, infection, or other disease.
A CRP test measures the level of CRP in your blood.
By measuring the levels of CRP in your blood, a CRP test can tell your health care provider how much inflammation you have in your body.
High CRP levels may mean you have an acute or chronic health condition, such as:
Infections from bacteria or viruses.
Inflammatory bowel disease, disorders of the intestines that include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and vasculitis.
Lung diseases, such as asthma.
Smoking and exposure to environmental toxins such as polluted air and hazardous waste can also cause high CRP levels.
Consider the following statements regarding Justice Mission 2025, recently seen in the news:
It is a large-scale inter-service military exercise.
It was conducted by the United States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
China’s military moved army, naval, air force, and artillery units around Taiwan recently for its “Justice Mission 2025” drills.
About Justice Mission 2025:
It is a large-scale inter-service military exercise by China around Taiwan.
It involves coordinated ground, air, navy, and missile units.
The activities focussed on “sea-air combat readiness patrol, joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, blockade on key ports and areas, as well as all-dimensional deterrence outside the island chain.
The drills aim to test joint combat capabilities and serve as a warning against “Taiwan independence” and external interference, asserting China’s sovereignty over the island.
Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its sovereign territory and has refused to rule out using military action to seize the island democracy.
The exercise follows large-scale arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than USD 10 billion by the United States, Taiwan’s main security backer.
China’s military moved army, naval, air force, and artillery units around Taiwan recently for its “Justice Mission 2025” drills.
About Justice Mission 2025:
It is a large-scale inter-service military exercise by China around Taiwan.
It involves coordinated ground, air, navy, and missile units.
The activities focussed on “sea-air combat readiness patrol, joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, blockade on key ports and areas, as well as all-dimensional deterrence outside the island chain.
The drills aim to test joint combat capabilities and serve as a warning against “Taiwan independence” and external interference, asserting China’s sovereignty over the island.
Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its sovereign territory and has refused to rule out using military action to seize the island democracy.
The exercise follows large-scale arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than USD 10 billion by the United States, Taiwan’s main security backer.
Consider the following statements regarding Rice Crop:
It is primarily a Kharif crop which is grown during the southwest monsoon season.
It requires an average annual rainfall of 150 cm.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the Union agriculture minister said India’s rice production has reached 150.18 million tonnes, compared to China’s 145.28 million tonnes.
Rice is a tropical crop and the staple food for the majority of the Indian population.
Growing Season: It is primarily a Kharif crop, grown during the southwest monsoon season (June to October) but it can also be cultivated in Rabi and summer seasons under assured irrigation.
Required Climatic Conditions for Rice Crop:
Rice is grown under varying conditions in India from 8°N to 30°N latitude and from sea level to about 2,500 metre altitude.
The average annual rainfall required for rice is 150 cm.
Temperature: Between 25°C and 35°C.
Soil: It can be grown on a variety of soils including silts, loams and gravels and can tolerate acidic as well as alkaline soils.
The crop requires standing water (10-12 cm deep) during most of its growing season.
Major Rice Producing states: It is most commonly cultivated in states such as West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Odisha, and Assam.
Nutrition: It has a higher nutritional value and rich in Vitamins A, B, and calcium.
Recently, the Union agriculture minister said India’s rice production has reached 150.18 million tonnes, compared to China’s 145.28 million tonnes.
Rice is a tropical crop and the staple food for the majority of the Indian population.
Growing Season: It is primarily a Kharif crop, grown during the southwest monsoon season (June to October) but it can also be cultivated in Rabi and summer seasons under assured irrigation.
Required Climatic Conditions for Rice Crop:
Rice is grown under varying conditions in India from 8°N to 30°N latitude and from sea level to about 2,500 metre altitude.
The average annual rainfall required for rice is 150 cm.
Temperature: Between 25°C and 35°C.
Soil: It can be grown on a variety of soils including silts, loams and gravels and can tolerate acidic as well as alkaline soils.
The crop requires standing water (10-12 cm deep) during most of its growing season.
Major Rice Producing states: It is most commonly cultivated in states such as West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Odisha, and Assam.
Nutrition: It has a higher nutritional value and rich in Vitamins A, B, and calcium.
Consider the following statements regarding Industrial Research and Development Promotion Program:
It is an initiative of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India.
It focuses on research in agriculture, medical and social sciences.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, government announced relaxation for deep-tech startups to avail recognition under Department of Scientific and Industrial Research’s (DSIR) Industrial Research and Development Promotion Program.
It is a research and Development programme of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India.
Focus Area: Engineering Science, Environment Science, Natural and Applied sciences, Agricultural, Medical and Social sciences
Funding Agency: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Govt. of India
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 or 2013.
The company shall be eligible for consideration only after the completion of three financial years after formation.
The applicant should have regular source of income at least during the last two years.
The companies seeking recognition to their in-house R&D units should be engaged in manufacture or production.
The R&D unit(s) should be located in non -residential areas.
Recently, government announced relaxation for deep-tech startups to avail recognition under Department of Scientific and Industrial Research’s (DSIR) Industrial Research and Development Promotion Program.
It is a research and Development programme of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India.
Focus Area: Engineering Science, Environment Science, Natural and Applied sciences, Agricultural, Medical and Social sciences
Funding Agency: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Govt. of India
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 or 2013.
The company shall be eligible for consideration only after the completion of three financial years after formation.
The applicant should have regular source of income at least during the last two years.
The companies seeking recognition to their in-house R&D units should be engaged in manufacture or production.
The R&D unit(s) should be located in non -residential areas.
Consider the following statements regarding OPEC+:
It is the alliance of major oil-exporting nations formed in 2016
India is a member country of this organisaiton.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC)+ has agreed in principle to maintain steady oil output despite rising political tensions among key members and widening geopolitical uncertainty.
It is the alliance of major oil-exporting nations.
It is an extension of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries formed in 2016.
It consists of 22 oil-exporting countries which meet regularly to decide how much crude oil to sell on the world market.
Members of OPEC+: It comprises 12 OPEC countries plus Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mexico, Malaysia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Oman.
These nations aim to work together on adjusting crude oil production to bring stability to the oil market.
Recently, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC)+ has agreed in principle to maintain steady oil output despite rising political tensions among key members and widening geopolitical uncertainty.
It is the alliance of major oil-exporting nations.
It is an extension of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries formed in 2016.
It consists of 22 oil-exporting countries which meet regularly to decide how much crude oil to sell on the world market.
Members of OPEC+: It comprises 12 OPEC countries plus Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mexico, Malaysia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Oman.
These nations aim to work together on adjusting crude oil production to bring stability to the oil market.
With reference to Suryastra Rocket System, consider the following:
It is universal multi-calibre rocket launcher system.
It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisaiton.
It is capable of executing precision surface-to-surface striking targets at ranges of 150 and 300 kilometers.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the Indian Army has signed a ₹293 crore contract with private defence manufacturer NIBE Limited, in collaboration with Israel, for the supply of suryastra rocket launcher system.
It is India’s first indigenous universal multi-calibre rocket launcher system.
Key Features of Suryastra Rocket System:
It is an advanced long-range rocket launcher system.
Range: It is capable of executing precision surface-to-surface striking targets at ranges of 150 and 300 kilometers.
Multi-target Capability: It is designed to engage multiple targets simultaneously at varying ranges.
Precision: It achieves a high degree of accuracy with a circular error probable (CEP) of less than five metres during trials.
The same launcher is also capable of firing loitering munitions up to a range of 100 km.
Technology used: The system is based on Elbit Systems’ PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System) launcher technology.
It is equipped with a modern fire control system that integrates GPS, inertial navigation, and digital ballistic computation.
Its semi-automated reload and shoot-and-scoot capabilities reduce exposure to counter-battery fire.
Developed by: It is developed by Pune-based NIBE Limited in collaboration with Israel’s Elbit Systems.
Recently, the Indian Army has signed a ₹293 crore contract with private defence manufacturer NIBE Limited, in collaboration with Israel, for the supply of suryastra rocket launcher system.
It is India’s first indigenous universal multi-calibre rocket launcher system.
Key Features of Suryastra Rocket System:
It is an advanced long-range rocket launcher system.
Range: It is capable of executing precision surface-to-surface striking targets at ranges of 150 and 300 kilometers.
Multi-target Capability: It is designed to engage multiple targets simultaneously at varying ranges.
Precision: It achieves a high degree of accuracy with a circular error probable (CEP) of less than five metres during trials.
The same launcher is also capable of firing loitering munitions up to a range of 100 km.
Technology used: The system is based on Elbit Systems’ PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System) launcher technology.
It is equipped with a modern fire control system that integrates GPS, inertial navigation, and digital ballistic computation.
Its semi-automated reload and shoot-and-scoot capabilities reduce exposure to counter-battery fire.
Developed by: It is developed by Pune-based NIBE Limited in collaboration with Israel’s Elbit Systems.
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