UPSC Daily Quiz 11 March 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 pointsRoopkund Lake, also known as the” lake of skeletons”, is located in which Indian state?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Roopkund Lake, often called Skeleton Lake, is famous for the hundreds of human skeletons found around its icy waters.
About Roopkund Lake:
- Roopkund, also known as the ” lake of skeletons” is a glacial lake in Uttarakhand.
- It is situated at 5,029 metres (16,500 ft) above sea level at the base of Mt. Trishul in the Garhwal Himalayas.
- Measuring a mere 130 feet in width, the lake is encased in ice for the majority of the year.
- It is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and lush green meadows.
- Mystery:
- It is called the “lake of skeletons” as the glacial body conceals numbers of human skeletons, some with preserved flesh.
- Depending on the season and weather, the lake, which remains frozen for most of the year, expands and shrinks.
- Only when the snow melts are the skeletons visible.
- The skeletons in the lake were first discovered by a patrolling British forest ranger in 1942.
- These skeletal remains, dating back to around the 9th century AD, have led to various theories about the cause of death.
- Scientific studies used radiocarbon dating and DNA analysis to learn more about the victims.
- Key discoveries from scientific studies:
- The remains belong to more than 300 individuals.
- The skeletons came from different time periods.
- Deaths occurred in at least two separate events.
- Researchers identified three ancestry groups:
- South Asian individuals who died around 800 CE
- A Southeast Asian individual from around 1800 CE
- A group with ancestry linked to Eastern Mediterranean regions such as Greece and Crete
- This discovery challenged the earlier belief that all the skeletons belonged to a single disaster.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Roopkund Lake, often called Skeleton Lake, is famous for the hundreds of human skeletons found around its icy waters.
About Roopkund Lake:
- Roopkund, also known as the ” lake of skeletons” is a glacial lake in Uttarakhand.
- It is situated at 5,029 metres (16,500 ft) above sea level at the base of Mt. Trishul in the Garhwal Himalayas.
- Measuring a mere 130 feet in width, the lake is encased in ice for the majority of the year.
- It is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and lush green meadows.
- Mystery:
- It is called the “lake of skeletons” as the glacial body conceals numbers of human skeletons, some with preserved flesh.
- Depending on the season and weather, the lake, which remains frozen for most of the year, expands and shrinks.
- Only when the snow melts are the skeletons visible.
- The skeletons in the lake were first discovered by a patrolling British forest ranger in 1942.
- These skeletal remains, dating back to around the 9th century AD, have led to various theories about the cause of death.
- Scientific studies used radiocarbon dating and DNA analysis to learn more about the victims.
- Key discoveries from scientific studies:
- The remains belong to more than 300 individuals.
- The skeletons came from different time periods.
- Deaths occurred in at least two separate events.
- Researchers identified three ancestry groups:
- South Asian individuals who died around 800 CE
- A Southeast Asian individual from around 1800 CE
- A group with ancestry linked to Eastern Mediterranean regions such as Greece and Crete
- This discovery challenged the earlier belief that all the skeletons belonged to a single disaster.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Blue-and-White Flycatcher, recently seen in the news:
- It is a songbird endemic to Western Europe.
- It is classified as ‘Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
A male blue-and-white flycatcher, a small and striking migratory bird rarely seen in India, was recently spotted on Pavagadh Hills, Gujarat.
About Blue-and-White Flycatcher:
- It is a migratory songbird in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae.
- Scientific Name: Cyanoptila cyanomelana
- It is also known as the Japanese flycatcher.
- Distribution:
- It breeds in Japan, Korea, and in parts of northeastern China and the Russian Far East.
- It winters in Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Sumatra, and Borneo.
- Habitat:
- It lives in wooded areas in lowlands and submontane forests such as taiga, wooded slopes, and gullies at up to 1200 metres of elevation.
- It can also be found in scrub, bushes, and plantations.
- Features:
- Adult males have most of the upperparts cobalt-blue, including upperwing coverts, flight feather edges, and tail.
- On the underparts, the chin, throat, breast, and flanks are black, whereas the belly and vent are white.
- The bill is black. Eyes are dark brown.
- Female is different. She has grey-brown upperparts, including head and face. Wings are blackish, with broad rufous-brown edges on tertials.
- On the underparts, the chin and throat are grey to grey-brown, with distinct creamy throat patches.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Hence both statements are not correct.
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
A male blue-and-white flycatcher, a small and striking migratory bird rarely seen in India, was recently spotted on Pavagadh Hills, Gujarat.
About Blue-and-White Flycatcher:
- It is a migratory songbird in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae.
- Scientific Name: Cyanoptila cyanomelana
- It is also known as the Japanese flycatcher.
- Distribution:
- It breeds in Japan, Korea, and in parts of northeastern China and the Russian Far East.
- It winters in Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Sumatra, and Borneo.
- Habitat:
- It lives in wooded areas in lowlands and submontane forests such as taiga, wooded slopes, and gullies at up to 1200 metres of elevation.
- It can also be found in scrub, bushes, and plantations.
- Features:
- Adult males have most of the upperparts cobalt-blue, including upperwing coverts, flight feather edges, and tail.
- On the underparts, the chin, throat, breast, and flanks are black, whereas the belly and vent are white.
- The bill is black. Eyes are dark brown.
- Female is different. She has grey-brown upperparts, including head and face. Wings are blackish, with broad rufous-brown edges on tertials.
- On the underparts, the chin and throat are grey to grey-brown, with distinct creamy throat patches.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Hence both statements are not correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF):
- It is a Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) in India operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- It charges the organizations it protects for security services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
India marked the Raising Day of the Central Industrial Security Force on March 10, recognising the vital role the force plays in protecting the country’s most important infrastructure and industrial assets.
About Central Industrial Security Force (CISF):
- It is a Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) in India operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- It provides security to various critical infrastructures, including 70 airports and 361 important national installations.
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Motto: “Protection and Security”.
- Establishment:
- The idea of forming a specialised industrial security force gained urgency after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, which exposed the vulnerability of vital economic assets during wartime.
- The CISF came into existence in 1969 through the CISF Act 1968 with a sanctioned strength of only three battalions.
- The original charter of CISF was to provide integrated security cover to certain sensitive public sector undertakings.
- The Act was amended in 1983, declaring the CISF as an Armed Force of the Union.
- The force has since grown into a premier multi-skilled organization with a present strength of more than 188,000 personnel.
- Organisation Structure:
- CISF is headed by an Indian Police Service officer with the rank of Director-General, assisted by an IPS officer in the rank of Addl. Director-General.
- The force is divided into seven sectors (Airport, North, North-East, East, West, South, and Training) and also has a Fire Service Wing.
- The force consists of seven training institutes – six Recruit Training Centers and the National Industrial Security Academy (NISA).
- Functions:
- The CISF security umbrella includes India’s most critical infrastructure facilities, like nuclear installations, space establishments, airports, seaports, power plants,
- The specialized task of airport security was assigned to CISF in the year 2000 in the wake of the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC-814 to Kandahar.
- In addition, the CISF also protects important government buildings, iconic heritage monuments, Delhi Metro, Parliament House Complex, and Central Jails of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The CISF also has a specialized VIP Security vertical, providing round-the-clock security to important protectees.
- CISF personnel are trained in disaster management techniques, enabling them to actively respond to natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and cyclones.
- CISF is one of the largest Fire Protection Service providers in the country. CISF is the only force with a customized and dedicated fire wing.
- Post the Mumbai terror attack in November 2008, the mandate of the CISF was broadened to provide security cover to private corporate establishments
- It is a compensatory cost force, which means that it bills its clients for the services it provides.
- The CISF is the only CAPF with a daily public interface – in the airports, in the Delhi Metro, and in the iconic monuments.
Hence both statements are correct.
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
India marked the Raising Day of the Central Industrial Security Force on March 10, recognising the vital role the force plays in protecting the country’s most important infrastructure and industrial assets.
About Central Industrial Security Force (CISF):
- It is a Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) in India operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- It provides security to various critical infrastructures, including 70 airports and 361 important national installations.
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Motto: “Protection and Security”.
- Establishment:
- The idea of forming a specialised industrial security force gained urgency after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, which exposed the vulnerability of vital economic assets during wartime.
- The CISF came into existence in 1969 through the CISF Act 1968 with a sanctioned strength of only three battalions.
- The original charter of CISF was to provide integrated security cover to certain sensitive public sector undertakings.
- The Act was amended in 1983, declaring the CISF as an Armed Force of the Union.
- The force has since grown into a premier multi-skilled organization with a present strength of more than 188,000 personnel.
- Organisation Structure:
- CISF is headed by an Indian Police Service officer with the rank of Director-General, assisted by an IPS officer in the rank of Addl. Director-General.
- The force is divided into seven sectors (Airport, North, North-East, East, West, South, and Training) and also has a Fire Service Wing.
- The force consists of seven training institutes – six Recruit Training Centers and the National Industrial Security Academy (NISA).
- Functions:
- The CISF security umbrella includes India’s most critical infrastructure facilities, like nuclear installations, space establishments, airports, seaports, power plants,
- The specialized task of airport security was assigned to CISF in the year 2000 in the wake of the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC-814 to Kandahar.
- In addition, the CISF also protects important government buildings, iconic heritage monuments, Delhi Metro, Parliament House Complex, and Central Jails of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The CISF also has a specialized VIP Security vertical, providing round-the-clock security to important protectees.
- CISF personnel are trained in disaster management techniques, enabling them to actively respond to natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and cyclones.
- CISF is one of the largest Fire Protection Service providers in the country. CISF is the only force with a customized and dedicated fire wing.
- Post the Mumbai terror attack in November 2008, the mandate of the CISF was broadened to provide security cover to private corporate establishments
- It is a compensatory cost force, which means that it bills its clients for the services it provides.
- The CISF is the only CAPF with a daily public interface – in the airports, in the Delhi Metro, and in the iconic monuments.
Hence both statements are correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsA bascule bridge is primarily designed to:
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Union government recently approved a Rs 117.54 crore project for the renovation of the Bascule Bridge at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata.
About Bascule Bridge:
- It is a type of bridge that can be raised to provide clearance for waterway traffic and is also referred to as a lifting bridge or a drawbridge.
- It makes use of a counterweight to balance a span or leaf through its upward trajectory.
- The balance of the weight is sometimes adjusted according to the frequency of waterway traffic.
- The counterweight is usually heavier than the leaf itself, which makes lifting easier and reduces the energy needed to operate the bridge.
- The span can be single or double, and in rare cases it may even be triple or quadruple.
- A pulley system helps raise and lower the bridge.
- Cables or chains connected to the counterweight run through pulleys and are attached to the leaf.
- This mechanical system helps reduce the force needed to lift the leaf, using something called “mechanical advantage.”
- The word ‘bascule’ is French in origin and translates loosely as a seesaw or a balancing mechanical device.
- It is thought that bascule bridges were first designed during the mediaeval era in Europe, when they served defensive purposes.
- The longest double-leaf bascule bridge in the world is the Broadway Bridge in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Union government recently approved a Rs 117.54 crore project for the renovation of the Bascule Bridge at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata.
About Bascule Bridge:
- It is a type of bridge that can be raised to provide clearance for waterway traffic and is also referred to as a lifting bridge or a drawbridge.
- It makes use of a counterweight to balance a span or leaf through its upward trajectory.
- The balance of the weight is sometimes adjusted according to the frequency of waterway traffic.
- The counterweight is usually heavier than the leaf itself, which makes lifting easier and reduces the energy needed to operate the bridge.
- The span can be single or double, and in rare cases it may even be triple or quadruple.
- A pulley system helps raise and lower the bridge.
- Cables or chains connected to the counterweight run through pulleys and are attached to the leaf.
- This mechanical system helps reduce the force needed to lift the leaf, using something called “mechanical advantage.”
- The word ‘bascule’ is French in origin and translates loosely as a seesaw or a balancing mechanical device.
- It is thought that bascule bridges were first designed during the mediaeval era in Europe, when they served defensive purposes.
- The longest double-leaf bascule bridge in the world is the Broadway Bridge in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Devon Island, recently seen in the news:
- It is the world’s largest uninhabited island, located in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
- It has a cold, dry, rocky polar desert environment resembling Martian terrain.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
NASA uses Devon Island to study Mars, primarily because it’s barren and its freezing, polar desert conditions allow researchers to test next-generation rovers.
About Devon Island:
- It is located in the Canadian arctic archipelago, within the zone classified as the High Arctic.
- It is the world’s largest uninhabited island.
- Ellesmere Island lies to the north of Devon Island and Baffin Bay lies to its east.
- Although completely devoid of human settlements, a few species reside on the island.
- The short growing season of only about 40 to 55 days and the low temperatures (2° to 8°C in summer) discourage the growth of plants
- Winters are extremely harsh with temperatures being as low as −50 °C.
- The limited solar energy input is also one of the factors influencing the existence of life on this island.
- Little precipitation is also received on Devon Island.
- The “out-of-the-world-like” landscape here is cold, dry, and rocky. Snow and ice blanket the island’s ice cap for the entire year.
- Astronauts preparing for Mars missions do pay occasional visits to Devon Island to get used to extraterrestrial conditions.
- NASA uses Devon Island to study Mars, primarily because it’s barren, and its freezing, polar desert conditions allow researchers to test next-generation rovers.
- It is home to a 14-mile-wide Haughton Crater. It was formed when a meteorite struck millions of years ago, leaving behind terrain that resembles the surface of Mars.
Hence both statements are correct.
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
NASA uses Devon Island to study Mars, primarily because it’s barren and its freezing, polar desert conditions allow researchers to test next-generation rovers.
About Devon Island:
- It is located in the Canadian arctic archipelago, within the zone classified as the High Arctic.
- It is the world’s largest uninhabited island.
- Ellesmere Island lies to the north of Devon Island and Baffin Bay lies to its east.
- Although completely devoid of human settlements, a few species reside on the island.
- The short growing season of only about 40 to 55 days and the low temperatures (2° to 8°C in summer) discourage the growth of plants
- Winters are extremely harsh with temperatures being as low as −50 °C.
- The limited solar energy input is also one of the factors influencing the existence of life on this island.
- Little precipitation is also received on Devon Island.
- The “out-of-the-world-like” landscape here is cold, dry, and rocky. Snow and ice blanket the island’s ice cap for the entire year.
- Astronauts preparing for Mars missions do pay occasional visits to Devon Island to get used to extraterrestrial conditions.
- NASA uses Devon Island to study Mars, primarily because it’s barren, and its freezing, polar desert conditions allow researchers to test next-generation rovers.
- It is home to a 14-mile-wide Haughton Crater. It was formed when a meteorite struck millions of years ago, leaving behind terrain that resembles the surface of Mars.
Hence both statements are correct.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Leprosy Eradication Programme:
- It offers free-of-cost services for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of leprosy.
- It is a central sector scheme under the overarching umbrella of National Health Mission (NHM).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare informed the Rajya Sabha about the National Leprosy Eradication Programme.
It is a centrally sponsored scheme under the overarching umbrella of National Health Mission (NHM).
Aim: The primary aim is controlling leprosy through early detection and treatment.
Goal: Its goal is to make India leprosy-free by interrupting transmission, eliminating stigma, and ensuring dignified care for all affected individuals.
The programme offers free-of-cost services for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of leprosy through all public health facilities across India.
It provides both technical and financial support to all States and Union Territories for implementation of activities related to prevention, early detection, case confirmation, treatment, disability prevention, and post-treatment care.
It also facilitates convergence with other national health programmes and deploys digital platforms such as Nikusth 2.0 for surveillance and reporting.
The programme is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the WHO Global Leprosy Strategy.
WHO Global Leprosy Strategy aims to achieve zero transmission, zero disability, and zero discrimination by 2027.
It was declared as a Notifiable Disease.
Objectives:
To reduce Prevalence rate less than 1/10,000 population at sub national and district level.
To reduce Grade II disability % < 1 among new cases at National level.
To reduce Grade II disability cases < 1 case per million populations at National level.
Zero disabilities among new Child cases.
Zero stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2237746®=3&lang=2
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare informed the Rajya Sabha about the National Leprosy Eradication Programme.
It is a centrally sponsored scheme under the overarching umbrella of National Health Mission (NHM).
Aim: The primary aim is controlling leprosy through early detection and treatment.
Goal: Its goal is to make India leprosy-free by interrupting transmission, eliminating stigma, and ensuring dignified care for all affected individuals.
The programme offers free-of-cost services for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of leprosy through all public health facilities across India.
It provides both technical and financial support to all States and Union Territories for implementation of activities related to prevention, early detection, case confirmation, treatment, disability prevention, and post-treatment care.
It also facilitates convergence with other national health programmes and deploys digital platforms such as Nikusth 2.0 for surveillance and reporting.
The programme is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the WHO Global Leprosy Strategy.
WHO Global Leprosy Strategy aims to achieve zero transmission, zero disability, and zero discrimination by 2027.
It was declared as a Notifiable Disease.
Objectives:
To reduce Prevalence rate less than 1/10,000 population at sub national and district level.
To reduce Grade II disability % < 1 among new cases at National level.
To reduce Grade II disability cases < 1 case per million populations at National level.
Zero disabilities among new Child cases.
Zero stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2237746®=3&lang=2
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding PB-SHABD Platform:
- It is news feeds service from Prasar Bharati.
- It provides access to logo free, daily news items across various formats including video, audio, text, and photos to media organizations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Prasar Bharati’s Shared Audio-Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD) will provide free access to logo-free daily news content till March next year.
Prasar Bharati-Shared Audio-Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD) was launched in March, 2024.
It is news feeds service from Prasar Bharati.
It provides access to logo free, daily news items across various formats including video, audio, text, and photos to media organizations.
PB-SHABD offers the latest news from every corner of India.
Daily 1000 stories, covering varied news categories such as agriculture, technology, foreign affairs, and political developments, are uploaded daily in all major Indian languages from the Regional News Units (RNUs) and headquarters combined.
Key Facts about Prasar Bharti
It is the Public Service Broadcaster of the country.
It is a statutory autonomous body established in 1997 under the Prasar Bharati Act.
Objective: To conduct public broadcasting services intended to inform and entertain the public.
It comprises the Doordarshan Television Network and All India Radio, which were earlier media units of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Headquarter: New Delhi
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2237648®=3&lang=1
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Prasar Bharati’s Shared Audio-Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD) will provide free access to logo-free daily news content till March next year.
Prasar Bharati-Shared Audio-Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD) was launched in March, 2024.
It is news feeds service from Prasar Bharati.
It provides access to logo free, daily news items across various formats including video, audio, text, and photos to media organizations.
PB-SHABD offers the latest news from every corner of India.
Daily 1000 stories, covering varied news categories such as agriculture, technology, foreign affairs, and political developments, are uploaded daily in all major Indian languages from the Regional News Units (RNUs) and headquarters combined.
Key Facts about Prasar Bharti
It is the Public Service Broadcaster of the country.
It is a statutory autonomous body established in 1997 under the Prasar Bharati Act.
Objective: To conduct public broadcasting services intended to inform and entertain the public.
It comprises the Doordarshan Television Network and All India Radio, which were earlier media units of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Headquarter: New Delhi
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2237648®=3&lang=1
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Air Droppable Container- 150:
- It is an indigenously designed and developed Container with 150 kg payload capacity.
- It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted four in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container ‘ADC-150’ from a Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft off the coast of Goa.
It is an indigenously designed and developed Air Droppable Container with 150 kg payload capacity.
Key components of the system were developed by several DRDO laboratories.
The parachute system was developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment in Agra.
The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification in Bengaluru provided flight clearance and certification for the trials.
Instrumentation support for the tests was provided by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory in Hyderabad.
Significance: The system enables rapid delivery of critical stores, equipment, and medical supplies to naval vessels deployed in the open sea or in distress.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2237814®=3&lang=2
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted four in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container ‘ADC-150’ from a Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft off the coast of Goa.
It is an indigenously designed and developed Air Droppable Container with 150 kg payload capacity.
Key components of the system were developed by several DRDO laboratories.
The parachute system was developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment in Agra.
The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification in Bengaluru provided flight clearance and certification for the trials.
Instrumentation support for the tests was provided by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory in Hyderabad.
Significance: The system enables rapid delivery of critical stores, equipment, and medical supplies to naval vessels deployed in the open sea or in distress.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2237814®=3&lang=2
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:
- It aims to develop Indian Space Station.
- It is based on Master Planning for long term and implementation of the same as per needs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
A Parliamentary Committee has recommended that the Railways should conduct periodic assessments of passenger satisfaction and undertake post-redevelopment impact evaluations of stations upgraded under the flagship Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
It was launched in 2022 which aims at development and upgradation of stations over the Indian Railways (IR) network.
The scheme envisaged development of stations with a long term vision.
The policy is based on Master Planning for long term and implementation of the same as per needs and demand of the station to station.
The ABSS has a long-term vision that involves creating master plans, promoting multimodal connectivity, better station accessibility for passengers, etc.
The goal is to make stations cleaner, more comfortable, and easier to use.
Key Features of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:
Amenities: It includes proving entry and exit points, waiting halls, toilets, platforms, and roofing. Facilities like lifts, escalators, and free Wi-Fi are added wherever needed.
There are also better signs and information systems to help passengers. Some stations will have executive lounges and special areas for business meetings.
Local Economy Support: Local products will be sold at kiosks under the ‘One Station One Product’ scheme, and efforts will be made to make stations look greener and more attractive.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
A Parliamentary Committee has recommended that the Railways should conduct periodic assessments of passenger satisfaction and undertake post-redevelopment impact evaluations of stations upgraded under the flagship Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
It was launched in 2022 which aims at development and upgradation of stations over the Indian Railways (IR) network.
The scheme envisaged development of stations with a long term vision.
The policy is based on Master Planning for long term and implementation of the same as per needs and demand of the station to station.
The ABSS has a long-term vision that involves creating master plans, promoting multimodal connectivity, better station accessibility for passengers, etc.
The goal is to make stations cleaner, more comfortable, and easier to use.
Key Features of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:
Amenities: It includes proving entry and exit points, waiting halls, toilets, platforms, and roofing. Facilities like lifts, escalators, and free Wi-Fi are added wherever needed.
There are also better signs and information systems to help passengers. Some stations will have executive lounges and special areas for business meetings.
Local Economy Support: Local products will be sold at kiosks under the ‘One Station One Product’ scheme, and efforts will be made to make stations look greener and more attractive.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary, consider the following:
- It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.
- Its southwestern boundary is shared with the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary.
- It consists of tropical evergreen to semi-evergreen types of forests.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the Karnataka High Court directed the state government that no activities on the ground should be carried out within the Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary and its Eco-Sensitive Zone.
Location: It is located in the state of Karnataka.
It is part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It was formed by combining the existing Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Aghanashini Lion-Tailed Macaque Conservation Reserve, and the adjoining reserve forest blocks.
The sanctuary shares its southwestern boundary with the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary.
Terrain: The overall terrain of the sanctuary is highly undulating, with altitude ranging from 94 m to 1102 m.
Vegetation: It mainly consists of tropical evergreen to semi-evergreen types of forests, moist deciduous forests, and grasslands and savanna.
Flora: The sanctuary is immensely rich in species like Dhoopa, Gulmavu, Surahonne, Mavu, Nandi, etc.
Fauna: It is home to endangered lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus), tiger, leopard, wild dog, jackal, sloth bear, spotted deer, sambar,barking deer, mouse deer etc.
Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the Karnataka High Court directed the state government that no activities on the ground should be carried out within the Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary and its Eco-Sensitive Zone.
Location: It is located in the state of Karnataka.
It is part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It was formed by combining the existing Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Aghanashini Lion-Tailed Macaque Conservation Reserve, and the adjoining reserve forest blocks.
The sanctuary shares its southwestern boundary with the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary.
Terrain: The overall terrain of the sanctuary is highly undulating, with altitude ranging from 94 m to 1102 m.
Vegetation: It mainly consists of tropical evergreen to semi-evergreen types of forests, moist deciduous forests, and grasslands and savanna.
Flora: The sanctuary is immensely rich in species like Dhoopa, Gulmavu, Surahonne, Mavu, Nandi, etc.
Fauna: It is home to endangered lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus), tiger, leopard, wild dog, jackal, sloth bear, spotted deer, sambar,barking deer, mouse deer etc.
Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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