UPSC Daily Quiz 14 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 pointsWhich among the following best describes Osbeckia zubeengargiana, recently seen in the news?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
Researchers from Gauhati University recently discovered a new plant species named Osbeckia zubeengargiana in Assam.
About Osbeckia zubeengargiana:
It is a new plant species.
It was discovered in the grasslands of Manas National Park in Baksa District, Assam.
It has been named after celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, marking a rare tribute from the world of botany to a cultural icon of the region.
The plant belongs to the Melastomataceae family, a group known for its diverse flowering shrubs found across tropical and subtropical regions.
It is a perennial erect shrub that can grow up to 3.5 metres in height.
The plant is characterised by its delicate purple to pinkish four-petalled (tetramerous) flowers.
The shrub thrives in moist soil conditions and blooms seasonally, adding to the floral diversity of the grassland ecosystem.
The plant typically flowers and bears fruit between mid-September and January.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
Researchers from Gauhati University recently discovered a new plant species named Osbeckia zubeengargiana in Assam.
About Osbeckia zubeengargiana:
It is a new plant species.
It was discovered in the grasslands of Manas National Park in Baksa District, Assam.
It has been named after celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, marking a rare tribute from the world of botany to a cultural icon of the region.
The plant belongs to the Melastomataceae family, a group known for its diverse flowering shrubs found across tropical and subtropical regions.
It is a perennial erect shrub that can grow up to 3.5 metres in height.
The plant is characterised by its delicate purple to pinkish four-petalled (tetramerous) flowers.
The shrub thrives in moist soil conditions and blooms seasonally, adding to the floral diversity of the grassland ecosystem.
The plant typically flowers and bears fruit between mid-September and January.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Herpes simplex virus (HSV), recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
- It primarily causes respiratory infections.
- It spreads mainly through skin-to-skin contact.
- Once infected, the virus remains in the body for life.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
About 92 inmates of Jalpaiguri Central Correctional Home (JCCH) in West Bengal were infected with the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) between August 20, 2025, and March 9 this year, with seven of the infected inmates losing their lives.
About Herpes simplex virus (HSV):
Herpes simplex virus (HSV), known as herpes, is a common infection that can cause painful blisters or ulcers.
There are two types of HSV:
HSV-1: This type primarily causes oral herpes, characterized by cold sores or fever blisters that appear around your mouth or on your face.
HSV-2: This primarily causes genital herpes, which involves sores that appear on or around your genitals, anus, buttocks, and inner thighs.
Transmission:
HSV is highly contagious. It is spread by skin-to-skin contact with someone who carries the virus.
Once infected, a person will have the HSV for the rest of their life.
HSV can periodically reactivate, causing symptoms.
Symptoms:
Most people with herpes have no symptoms or only mild symptoms.
Many people aren’t aware they have the infection and can pass along the virus to others without knowing.
Others might experience occasional episodes of small, fluid-filled blisters or sores.
These sores and blisters are typically painful. Blisters may break open, ooze, and then crust over.
New infections may cause fever, body aches, and swollen lymph nodes.
In rare cases, infection with HSV-1 or HSV-2 can lead to meningitis (inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord) or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).
Treatment:
It is treatable but not curable.
Antivirals and home remedies can help ease the severity of symptoms. Antiviral medication may also lead to fewer herpes episodes.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
News:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/seven-dead-92-inmates-infected-with-herpes-virus-at-overcrowded-jalpaiguri-correctional-home/article70740174.ece#google_vignette
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
About 92 inmates of Jalpaiguri Central Correctional Home (JCCH) in West Bengal were infected with the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) between August 20, 2025, and March 9 this year, with seven of the infected inmates losing their lives.
About Herpes simplex virus (HSV):
Herpes simplex virus (HSV), known as herpes, is a common infection that can cause painful blisters or ulcers.
There are two types of HSV:
HSV-1: This type primarily causes oral herpes, characterized by cold sores or fever blisters that appear around your mouth or on your face.
HSV-2: This primarily causes genital herpes, which involves sores that appear on or around your genitals, anus, buttocks, and inner thighs.
Transmission:
HSV is highly contagious. It is spread by skin-to-skin contact with someone who carries the virus.
Once infected, a person will have the HSV for the rest of their life.
HSV can periodically reactivate, causing symptoms.
Symptoms:
Most people with herpes have no symptoms or only mild symptoms.
Many people aren’t aware they have the infection and can pass along the virus to others without knowing.
Others might experience occasional episodes of small, fluid-filled blisters or sores.
These sores and blisters are typically painful. Blisters may break open, ooze, and then crust over.
New infections may cause fever, body aches, and swollen lymph nodes.
In rare cases, infection with HSV-1 or HSV-2 can lead to meningitis (inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord) or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).
Treatment:
It is treatable but not curable.
Antivirals and home remedies can help ease the severity of symptoms. Antiviral medication may also lead to fewer herpes episodes.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
News:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/seven-dead-92-inmates-infected-with-herpes-virus-at-overcrowded-jalpaiguri-correctional-home/article70740174.ece#google_vignette
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Musi River:
- It is a tributary of the Godavari River.
- Hyderabad city is developed along the banks of the Musi River.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Several historic landmarks have been identified as part of the 55-km Musi river rejuvenation project, with authorities exploring ways to link them through heritage tourism and cultural initiatives along the river corridor.
About Musi River:
The Musi River, also known as the Muchukunda or Musunuru River, is a major tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau, flowing through Telangana.
The river gained prominence in the late 16th century when Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, established the city along its banks.
Course:
It originates from Anantagiri Hills near Vikarabad District.
The river is formed by the merging of two small rivulets: Esi (8 km) and Musa (13 km).
After originating, the Musi River flows in an eastward direction, cutting through the heart of Hyderabad city, where it historically divided the Old City from the New City.
The river then continues its journey through the southern Telangana plains.
It ultimately joins the Krishna River near Wazirabad in Nalgonda district.
Total Length: 240 kilometers.
Dams: Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar are the two dams that are constructed over the river.
Hussain Sagar Lake was built on a tributary of the River Musi. It was a lake of 24 kilometres, built to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city.
Several historic bridges and mosques line its banks, reflecting Qutb Shahi and Nizam-era architecture.
The Musi River has 24 diversion weirs for irrigation, locally known as kathwas.
Now due to random urbanization and lack of planning the river has become a holder of all the unprocessed domestic and industrial waste drained out of Hyderabad.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Several historic landmarks have been identified as part of the 55-km Musi river rejuvenation project, with authorities exploring ways to link them through heritage tourism and cultural initiatives along the river corridor.
About Musi River:
The Musi River, also known as the Muchukunda or Musunuru River, is a major tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau, flowing through Telangana.
The river gained prominence in the late 16th century when Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, established the city along its banks.
Course:
It originates from Anantagiri Hills near Vikarabad District.
The river is formed by the merging of two small rivulets: Esi (8 km) and Musa (13 km).
After originating, the Musi River flows in an eastward direction, cutting through the heart of Hyderabad city, where it historically divided the Old City from the New City.
The river then continues its journey through the southern Telangana plains.
It ultimately joins the Krishna River near Wazirabad in Nalgonda district.
Total Length: 240 kilometers.
Dams: Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar are the two dams that are constructed over the river.
Hussain Sagar Lake was built on a tributary of the River Musi. It was a lake of 24 kilometres, built to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city.
Several historic bridges and mosques line its banks, reflecting Qutb Shahi and Nizam-era architecture.
The Musi River has 24 diversion weirs for irrigation, locally known as kathwas.
Now due to random urbanization and lack of planning the river has become a holder of all the unprocessed domestic and industrial waste drained out of Hyderabad.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Deendayal Port, consider the following statements:
- It is a protected natural harbor.
- It was developed after the Partition of India in 1947.
- It is located on the eastern coast of India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Deendayal Port in Gujarat’s Kandla is gearing up to handle a whopping 22 vessels over a 72-hour period over the weekend
About Deendayal Port:
Deendayal Port (previously called Kandla Port) is the second largest seaport of India, situated in the Kachchh District of Gujarat State in western India.
It is situated in the creek of Kandla, which is at a distance of 90 kms from the Gulf of Kachchh.
It is a protected natural harbor.
It is recognized as one of the major ports in India.
It was constructed in the 1950s as the chief seaport serving western India after the partition of India from Pakistan left the port of Karachi in Pakistan.
It is 256 nautical miles southeast of the Port of Karachi in Pakistan and over 430 nautical miles north-northwest of the Port of Mumbai.
The port is specialized in handling bulk import and export cargo, including liquid cargo.
It features 18 berths, including 12 dry cargo berths and 6 oil jetties, handling a wide range of cargo such as petroleum, chemicals, iron ore, salt, and containers.
It remains India’s biggest state-owned cargo handler by volume, but it has steadily lost market share to privately owned Mundra Port (India’s largest private port), 60 km to the southwest.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
News:https://www.theweek.in/news/maritime/2026/03/13/deendayal-port-to-handle-22-vessels-from-march-13-15-amid-inbound-traffic-surge-all-you-need-to-know.html
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Deendayal Port in Gujarat’s Kandla is gearing up to handle a whopping 22 vessels over a 72-hour period over the weekend
About Deendayal Port:
Deendayal Port (previously called Kandla Port) is the second largest seaport of India, situated in the Kachchh District of Gujarat State in western India.
It is situated in the creek of Kandla, which is at a distance of 90 kms from the Gulf of Kachchh.
It is a protected natural harbor.
It is recognized as one of the major ports in India.
It was constructed in the 1950s as the chief seaport serving western India after the partition of India from Pakistan left the port of Karachi in Pakistan.
It is 256 nautical miles southeast of the Port of Karachi in Pakistan and over 430 nautical miles north-northwest of the Port of Mumbai.
The port is specialized in handling bulk import and export cargo, including liquid cargo.
It features 18 berths, including 12 dry cargo berths and 6 oil jetties, handling a wide range of cargo such as petroleum, chemicals, iron ore, salt, and containers.
It remains India’s biggest state-owned cargo handler by volume, but it has steadily lost market share to privately owned Mundra Port (India’s largest private port), 60 km to the southwest.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
News:https://www.theweek.in/news/maritime/2026/03/13/deendayal-port-to-handle-22-vessels-from-march-13-15-amid-inbound-traffic-surge-all-you-need-to-know.html
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsDeepor Beel is a freshwater lake located in which Indian state?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Illegal earth cutting from a wetland connected to Deepor Beel is continuing unabated in the Satmile area of Guwahati, despite prohibitory orders from the district administration and restrictions imposed by the Gauhati High Court.
About Deepor Beel:
It is a permanent freshwater lake located on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam.
It lies in a former channel of the Brahmaputra River.
Beel is an Assamese local word which means ‘lake’, and the name Deepor Beel means the ‘lake of elephants’.
It covers an area of 4.1 sq.km. It is considered one of the biggest lakes of the Brahmaputra Valley of Lower Assam.
It is surrounded by steep highlands on the northern and southern sides, and its main sources of water are the Kalmani and Basistha Rivers.
It is the only major stormwater storage basin for the city of Guwahati.
The lake’s outflow is the Khandajan rivulet, which joins the Brahmaputra.
It was recognised as a Ramsar Site in 2002 and as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) in 2004. It is the only Ramsar site in the state of Assam.
This lake is a staging site on migratory flyways, and some of the largest concentrations of aquatic birds in Assam can be seen, especially in winter.
Some globally threatened birds are supported, including Spot-billed Pelican, Lesser Greater Adjutant Stork, and Baer’s Pochard.
About 50 fish species and aquatic resources provide livelihood support to about 1,200 households residing in about 12 villages on the fringes of the wetland.
The Rani and Garbhanga hills, the habitat of the Asiatic elephants on the southern side of the beel, are part of this ecosystem.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
News:https://www.sentinelassam.com/amp/story/north-east-india-news/assam-news/illegal-earth-cutting-from-deepor-beel-linked-wetland-continues-despite-court-orders-and-prohibitory-notices
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Illegal earth cutting from a wetland connected to Deepor Beel is continuing unabated in the Satmile area of Guwahati, despite prohibitory orders from the district administration and restrictions imposed by the Gauhati High Court.
About Deepor Beel:
It is a permanent freshwater lake located on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam.
It lies in a former channel of the Brahmaputra River.
Beel is an Assamese local word which means ‘lake’, and the name Deepor Beel means the ‘lake of elephants’.
It covers an area of 4.1 sq.km. It is considered one of the biggest lakes of the Brahmaputra Valley of Lower Assam.
It is surrounded by steep highlands on the northern and southern sides, and its main sources of water are the Kalmani and Basistha Rivers.
It is the only major stormwater storage basin for the city of Guwahati.
The lake’s outflow is the Khandajan rivulet, which joins the Brahmaputra.
It was recognised as a Ramsar Site in 2002 and as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) in 2004. It is the only Ramsar site in the state of Assam.
This lake is a staging site on migratory flyways, and some of the largest concentrations of aquatic birds in Assam can be seen, especially in winter.
Some globally threatened birds are supported, including Spot-billed Pelican, Lesser Greater Adjutant Stork, and Baer’s Pochard.
About 50 fish species and aquatic resources provide livelihood support to about 1,200 households residing in about 12 villages on the fringes of the wetland.
The Rani and Garbhanga hills, the habitat of the Asiatic elephants on the southern side of the beel, are part of this ecosystem.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
News:https://www.sentinelassam.com/amp/story/north-east-india-news/assam-news/illegal-earth-cutting-from-deepor-beel-linked-wetland-continues-despite-court-orders-and-prohibitory-notices
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Alprazolam:
- It is a psychotropic substance under the Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985.
- It is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a clandestine facility engaged in the production of Alprazolam in Andhra Pradesh.
- It is a psychotropic substance under the Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985.
- This drug falls under the benzodiazepines class of drugs, and is a tranquillizing agent used in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
- Benzodiazepines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which are medicines that slow down the nervous system.
- Alprazolam enhances the activity of a neurotransmitter in the brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
- Used for: It is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.
Hence both statements are correct.
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a clandestine facility engaged in the production of Alprazolam in Andhra Pradesh.
- It is a psychotropic substance under the Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985.
- This drug falls under the benzodiazepines class of drugs, and is a tranquillizing agent used in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
- Benzodiazepines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which are medicines that slow down the nervous system.
- Alprazolam enhances the activity of a neurotransmitter in the brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
- Used for: It is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.
Hence both statements are correct.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Joha Rice:
- It is an indigenous aromatic rice variety grown in Assam.
- It has got Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, India has facilitated the export of 25 metric tonnes of Assam’s GI-tagged Joha Rice to the United Kingdom and Italy.
- It is an indigenous rice of Assam.
- It is an indigenous aromatic rice variety known for its distinct fragrance, fine grain texture and rich taste.
- It is grown in Sali/ Kharif season.
- Major Joha varieties included in this are Kola Joha, Keteki Joha, Bokul Joha and Kunkuni Joha.
- This rice is also rich in several antioxidants, flavonoids, and phenolics.
- It has got Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2017.
- This rice variety has two unsaturated fatty acids viz., linoleic acid (omega-6) and linolenic (omega-3) acid.
- These essential fatty acids (which humans cannot produce) can help maintain various physiological conditions.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/india-facilitates-export-of-25-metric-tonnes-of-assams-gi-tagged-joha-rice-to-uk-and-italy/?noshow=1
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, India has facilitated the export of 25 metric tonnes of Assam’s GI-tagged Joha Rice to the United Kingdom and Italy.
- It is an indigenous rice of Assam.
- It is an indigenous aromatic rice variety known for its distinct fragrance, fine grain texture and rich taste.
- It is grown in Sali/ Kharif season.
- Major Joha varieties included in this are Kola Joha, Keteki Joha, Bokul Joha and Kunkuni Joha.
- This rice is also rich in several antioxidants, flavonoids, and phenolics.
- It has got Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2017.
- This rice variety has two unsaturated fatty acids viz., linoleic acid (omega-6) and linolenic (omega-3) acid.
- These essential fatty acids (which humans cannot produce) can help maintain various physiological conditions.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/india-facilitates-export-of-25-metric-tonnes-of-assams-gi-tagged-joha-rice-to-uk-and-italy/?noshow=1
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsSilverpit Crater, recently in news, is located in:
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
New research has confirmed that the Silverpit Crater was formed by a massive asteroid impact millions of years ago.
- Location: It lies about 700 meters beneath the seabed in the North Sea, roughly 80 miles off the coast of Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- Silverpit is buried under a huge layer of sediment and was only discovered in 2002.
- Formation: It was formed by a high-velocity space rock striking the seabed roughly 43 to 46 million years ago.
- Scientific Evidence: Researchers identified “shocked” quartz and feldspar crystals in rock samples from a nearby oil well that only form under the extreme shock pressures of a high-velocity space impact.
- Features of Silverpit Crater:
- It measures roughly three kilometres wide and is surrounded by a ring of circular faults stretching nearly 20 kilometres across.
- It consists of a set of concentric faults up to 20 km in diameter in the southern North Sea.
- It is a rare and exceptionally well-preserved hypervelocity impact crater.
- Its round shape and central peak resembled classic impact craters.
Hence option (a) is the correct answer.
News: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/asteroid-hit-north-sea-has-the-20-year-mystery-of-silverpit-crater-in-worlds-most-dangerous-sea-finally-been-solved/articleshow/129535138.cms?from=mdr
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
New research has confirmed that the Silverpit Crater was formed by a massive asteroid impact millions of years ago.
- Location: It lies about 700 meters beneath the seabed in the North Sea, roughly 80 miles off the coast of Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- Silverpit is buried under a huge layer of sediment and was only discovered in 2002.
- Formation: It was formed by a high-velocity space rock striking the seabed roughly 43 to 46 million years ago.
- Scientific Evidence: Researchers identified “shocked” quartz and feldspar crystals in rock samples from a nearby oil well that only form under the extreme shock pressures of a high-velocity space impact.
- Features of Silverpit Crater:
- It measures roughly three kilometres wide and is surrounded by a ring of circular faults stretching nearly 20 kilometres across.
- It consists of a set of concentric faults up to 20 km in diameter in the southern North Sea.
- It is a rare and exceptionally well-preserved hypervelocity impact crater.
- Its round shape and central peak resembled classic impact craters.
Hence option (a) is the correct answer.
News: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/asteroid-hit-north-sea-has-the-20-year-mystery-of-silverpit-crater-in-worlds-most-dangerous-sea-finally-been-solved/articleshow/129535138.cms?from=mdr
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following Countries:
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Burundi
- Uganda
How many of the above countries share a land border with Tanzania?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
Recently, India has dispatched a consignment of essential life-saving medicines to Tanzania as humanitarian assistance.
- Location: It is an East African country situated just south of the Equator.
- Bordering Countries: It shares borders with eight countries: Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south.
- Maritime Border: The eastern border of Tanzania meets the Indian Ocean.
- Capital: Dar es Salaam (administrative captial), Dodoma (legislative capital).
- Geographical Features of Tanzania:
- Climate type: Tropical, with a long dry season and two rainy seasons.
- Major lakes: Lake Victoria (the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, shared with Uganda and Kenya) in the north, Lake Tanganyika in the west, and Lake Nyasa in the southwest.
- Highest Peak: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Major rivers: Great Ruaha, Rufiji, and Kagera rivers.
- Islands: It includes Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia, all located off the eastern coast in the Indian Ocean.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/india-dispatches-essential-life-saving-medicines-to-shree-hindu-mandal-hospital-in-tanzania/
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
Recently, India has dispatched a consignment of essential life-saving medicines to Tanzania as humanitarian assistance.
- Location: It is an East African country situated just south of the Equator.
- Bordering Countries: It shares borders with eight countries: Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south.
- Maritime Border: The eastern border of Tanzania meets the Indian Ocean.
- Capital: Dar es Salaam (administrative captial), Dodoma (legislative capital).
- Geographical Features of Tanzania:
- Climate type: Tropical, with a long dry season and two rainy seasons.
- Major lakes: Lake Victoria (the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, shared with Uganda and Kenya) in the north, Lake Tanganyika in the west, and Lake Nyasa in the southwest.
- Highest Peak: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Major rivers: Great Ruaha, Rufiji, and Kagera rivers.
- Islands: It includes Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia, all located off the eastern coast in the Indian Ocean.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/india-dispatches-essential-life-saving-medicines-to-shree-hindu-mandal-hospital-in-tanzania/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsMyiophanes kempi , an assassin bug recently rediscovered from:
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
Recently, researchers rediscovered Myiophanes kempi in limestone caves in the Andaman Islands after almost 100 years gap.
- It is a slender-bodied assassin bug belongs to the subfamily of Reduviidae.
- It was first described by British entomologist Willian Edward China in 1924.
- It was previously described from Siju Cave in Meghalaya a century ago.
- Characteristics of Myiophanes kempi:
- It is a specialised predator of the subterranean ecosystem and lives in its complete lifecycle in the darkness.
- It uses the long raptorial forelegs for snatching prey — small arthropods of the dark cave environment.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/rare-thread-legged-assassin-bug-missing-for-100-years-rediscovered-in-limestone-caves-in-the-andamans/article70739654.ece
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
Recently, researchers rediscovered Myiophanes kempi in limestone caves in the Andaman Islands after almost 100 years gap.
- It is a slender-bodied assassin bug belongs to the subfamily of Reduviidae.
- It was first described by British entomologist Willian Edward China in 1924.
- It was previously described from Siju Cave in Meghalaya a century ago.
- Characteristics of Myiophanes kempi:
- It is a specialised predator of the subterranean ecosystem and lives in its complete lifecycle in the darkness.
- It uses the long raptorial forelegs for snatching prey — small arthropods of the dark cave environment.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/rare-thread-legged-assassin-bug-missing-for-100-years-rediscovered-in-limestone-caves-in-the-andamans/article70739654.ece
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UPSC Daily Quiz FAQs
Q1. What is the Daily UPSC Quiz?+
Ans. The Daily UPSC Quiz is a set of practice questions based on current affairs, static subjects, and PYQs that help aspirants enhance retention and test conceptual clarity regularly.
Q2. How is the Daily Quiz useful for UPSC preparation?+
Ans. Daily quizzes support learning, help in revision, improve time management, and boost accuracy for both UPSC Prelims and Mains through consistent practice.
Q3. Are the quiz questions based on the UPSC syllabus?+
Ans. Yes, all questions are aligned with the UPSC Syllabus 2025, covering key areas like Polity, Economy, Environment, History, Geography, and Current Affairs.
Q4. Are solutions and explanations provided with the quiz?+
Ans. Yes, each quiz includes detailed explanations and source references to enhance conceptual understanding and enable self-assessment.
Q5. Is the Daily UPSC Quiz suitable for both Prelims and Mains?+
Ans. Primarily focused on Prelims (MCQ format), but it also indirectly helps in Mains by strengthening subject knowledge and factual clarity.
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