Practice the Daily UPSC Quiz by Vajiram & Ravi to increase your current affairs and concept clarity. Ideal for UPSC Prelims and Mains 2025 preparation. Stay updated, revise smarter, and track your progress.
The Daily UPSC Quiz by Vajiram & Ravi is a thoughtfully curated initiative designed to support UPSC aspirants in strengthening their current affairs knowledge and core conceptual understanding. Aligned with the UPSC Syllabus 2025, this daily quiz serves as a revision resource, helping candidates assess their preparation, revise key topics, and stay updated with relevant issues. Whether you are preparing for Prelims or sharpening your revision for Mains, consistent practice with these Daily UPSC Quiz can significantly enhance accuracy, speed, and confidence in solving exam-level questions
UPSC Daily Quiz 13 December 2025
Time limit: 0
Quiz-summary
0 of 10 questions completed
Questions:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Information
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.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Your result has been entered into leaderboard
Loading
Results
0 of 10 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
Average score
Your score
Categories
Not categorized0%
maximum of 10 points
Pos.
Name
Entered on
Points
Result
Table is loading
No data available
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Answered
Review
Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 points
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
A forest department team seized a large number of deer heads, horns, and animal flesh and arrested a poacher during a raid in the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary recently.
About Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary:
It is located in the Kaimur District of Bihar.
It is located in the famous Kaimur Hills range.
The Kaimur Hills, known for their invincibility, are home to two forts and the ancient Mundeshwari Temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples in India.
It is the largest sanctuary in the state and occupies an area of about 1342 sq.km.
It is bounded by the Son River to the north and the Karmanasa River to the south.
It is connected to the Bandhavgarh-Sanjay-Guru Ghasidas-Palamau tiger meta-population landscape through fragmented forest patches along the Son basin.
The valley part is filled with many waterfalls such as Karkat and Telhar and various lakes such as Anupam Lake.
Prehistoric rock paintings, stone inscriptions, and monuments have also been discovered here.
Prehistoric murals found in the “Lakhania” and other hilly regions and the prehistoric fossils of the Pre-Cambrian times in the “Salakhan” area bear testimony to the ancient origin and existence of this region.
The Oraon tribe is believed to have originated from this region.
Flora: A large variety of vegetation is found in the mixed, dry, deciduous forests that cover the area, the primary tree vegetation being Baakli, Mahua, Dhaak, and Bamboo.
Fauna:
The wildlife comprises of Black Bucks, Chinkaras, Four-Horned Deers, Blue-Bulls, Sambar, Cheetals, Bears, Leopards, etc.
Apart from these pythons, Gharials/Crocodiles and different species of snakes are also found.
A forest department team seized a large number of deer heads, horns, and animal flesh and arrested a poacher during a raid in the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary recently.
About Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary:
It is located in the Kaimur District of Bihar.
It is located in the famous Kaimur Hills range.
The Kaimur Hills, known for their invincibility, are home to two forts and the ancient Mundeshwari Temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples in India.
It is the largest sanctuary in the state and occupies an area of about 1342 sq.km.
It is bounded by the Son River to the north and the Karmanasa River to the south.
It is connected to the Bandhavgarh-Sanjay-Guru Ghasidas-Palamau tiger meta-population landscape through fragmented forest patches along the Son basin.
The valley part is filled with many waterfalls such as Karkat and Telhar and various lakes such as Anupam Lake.
Prehistoric rock paintings, stone inscriptions, and monuments have also been discovered here.
Prehistoric murals found in the “Lakhania” and other hilly regions and the prehistoric fossils of the Pre-Cambrian times in the “Salakhan” area bear testimony to the ancient origin and existence of this region.
The Oraon tribe is believed to have originated from this region.
Flora: A large variety of vegetation is found in the mixed, dry, deciduous forests that cover the area, the primary tree vegetation being Baakli, Mahua, Dhaak, and Bamboo.
Fauna:
The wildlife comprises of Black Bucks, Chinkaras, Four-Horned Deers, Blue-Bulls, Sambar, Cheetals, Bears, Leopards, etc.
Apart from these pythons, Gharials/Crocodiles and different species of snakes are also found.
Why is Rockfort Hill, recently seen in the news, considered geologically significant?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu government recently informed the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that the deepam (lamp) was lit at the Uchipillaiyar temple mandapam in Thirupparankundram hill during Karthigai Deepam this year too as it was done for over the last 150 years.
About Uchi Pillaiyar Temple:
The Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, also known as Rockfort Temple, is located at the top of Rockfort Hill, Trichy, in Tamil Nadu.
It is a 7th-century-CE Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
The temple stands 83 metres (272 ft) tall, perched atop a rock.
Trichy Rockfort hill is made of granite that is estimated to be over 3.8 billion years old.
It is one of the oldest rock formations in the world.
In comparison, the Himalayas are much younger—they began forming only about 50 million years ago when the Indian tectonic plate collided with the Eurasian plate.
The smooth rock was first cut by the Pallavas, but it was the Nayaks of Madurai who completed the temples under the Vijayanagara empire.
There are three temples located closely on the rock fort:
Maanikka Vinayakar Temple situated at the foothill, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Uchchi Pillayar Temple at the top of the hill, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Thayumanaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated close to the base of the rockfort on the way to Uchchi
This Rockfort Temple gives an aerial view of the entire Trichy City along with Srirangam Temple, River Kaveri, and River Kollidam.
The Tamil Nadu government recently informed the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that the deepam (lamp) was lit at the Uchipillaiyar temple mandapam in Thirupparankundram hill during Karthigai Deepam this year too as it was done for over the last 150 years.
About Uchi Pillaiyar Temple:
The Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, also known as Rockfort Temple, is located at the top of Rockfort Hill, Trichy, in Tamil Nadu.
It is a 7th-century-CE Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
The temple stands 83 metres (272 ft) tall, perched atop a rock.
Trichy Rockfort hill is made of granite that is estimated to be over 3.8 billion years old.
It is one of the oldest rock formations in the world.
In comparison, the Himalayas are much younger—they began forming only about 50 million years ago when the Indian tectonic plate collided with the Eurasian plate.
The smooth rock was first cut by the Pallavas, but it was the Nayaks of Madurai who completed the temples under the Vijayanagara empire.
There are three temples located closely on the rock fort:
Maanikka Vinayakar Temple situated at the foothill, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Uchchi Pillayar Temple at the top of the hill, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Thayumanaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated close to the base of the rockfort on the way to Uchchi
This Rockfort Temple gives an aerial view of the entire Trichy City along with Srirangam Temple, River Kaveri, and River Kollidam.
Consider the following statements regarding supernovae:
They are the largest explosions that take place in space.
They occur approximately two to three times every year in a galaxy like the Milky Way.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
A distant gamma-ray burst has led astronomers to a rare supernova from the Universe’s early years, revealed recently by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
About Supernova:
A supernova is the name given to the cataclysmic explosion of a massive star.
They are the largest explosions that take place in space.
A star can go supernova in one of two ways:
Type I Supernova: A star accumulates matter from a nearby neighbor until a runaway nuclear reaction ignites.
Type II Supernova: A star runs out of nuclear fuel and collapses under its own gravity.
It can emit more energy in a few seconds than our sun will radiate in its lifetime of billions of years.
These spectacular events can be so bright that they outshine their entire galaxies for a few days or even months.
They can be seen across the universe.
They’re also the primary source of heavy elements in the universe.
How Common are Supernovas?
Astronomers believe that about two or three supernovas occur each century in galaxies like our own Milky Way.
Because the universe contains so many galaxies, astronomers observe a few hundred supernovas per year outside our galaxy.
A distant gamma-ray burst has led astronomers to a rare supernova from the Universe’s early years, revealed recently by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
About Supernova:
A supernova is the name given to the cataclysmic explosion of a massive star.
They are the largest explosions that take place in space.
A star can go supernova in one of two ways:
Type I Supernova: A star accumulates matter from a nearby neighbor until a runaway nuclear reaction ignites.
Type II Supernova: A star runs out of nuclear fuel and collapses under its own gravity.
It can emit more energy in a few seconds than our sun will radiate in its lifetime of billions of years.
These spectacular events can be so bright that they outshine their entire galaxies for a few days or even months.
They can be seen across the universe.
They’re also the primary source of heavy elements in the universe.
How Common are Supernovas?
Astronomers believe that about two or three supernovas occur each century in galaxies like our own Milky Way.
Because the universe contains so many galaxies, astronomers observe a few hundred supernovas per year outside our galaxy.
Consider the following statements regarding the Chenchu Tribe, recently seen in the news:
They primarily reside in Maharashtra.
They are one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The National Sanskrit University (NSU) organised a symposium, panel discussion, and exhibition recently highlighting the unique privilege the Chenchu tribal community has with the Ahobilam shrine and the deity of Lord Narasimha.
About Chenchu Tribe:
The Chenchus are a food-gathering tribe primarily residing in the Nallamalai forests of Andhra Pradesh.
They are one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Andhra Pradesh.
They are also found in Telangana, Karnataka, and Odisha.
Language: They speak variants of Telugu, the Dravidian language of the region.
A Chenchu village is known as “Penta“.
Each penta consists of a few huts that are spaced apart and are grouped together based on kinship patterns.
Small conjugal families predominate, women taking equal rank with men and marrying only upon maturity.
“Peddamanishi” or the village elder, is generally the authority to maintain social harmony in a family or a village.
Their rituals are few and simple; religious and political specializations are slight.
Livelihood:
The Chenchu live life with exemplary simplicity. Most of them still gather food from the forest and roam in it to find things to meet their needs.
The bow and arrow and a small knife are all the Chenchus possess to hunt and live.
The Chenchus collect forest products like roots, fruits, tubers, beedi leaf, mohua flower, honey, gum, tamarind, and green leaves and make a meagre income from it by selling these to traders and government cooperatives.
Though at times they work as forest labourers, they mostly prefer to fall back on their native skills to hunt and gather food.
The Chenchus do not care much for money or material wealth.
Religion:
Chenchus worship a number of deities. Chenchus have also adopted certain religious practices from Hindus.
For ages, the Chenchus have been associated with the famous Srisailam temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva and Devi Brahmaramba) in Andhra Pradesh, situated at the heart of Chenchu land.
The Chenchus enjoy special privileges at Srisailam temple.
The National Sanskrit University (NSU) organised a symposium, panel discussion, and exhibition recently highlighting the unique privilege the Chenchu tribal community has with the Ahobilam shrine and the deity of Lord Narasimha.
About Chenchu Tribe:
The Chenchus are a food-gathering tribe primarily residing in the Nallamalai forests of Andhra Pradesh.
They are one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Andhra Pradesh.
They are also found in Telangana, Karnataka, and Odisha.
Language: They speak variants of Telugu, the Dravidian language of the region.
A Chenchu village is known as “Penta“.
Each penta consists of a few huts that are spaced apart and are grouped together based on kinship patterns.
Small conjugal families predominate, women taking equal rank with men and marrying only upon maturity.
“Peddamanishi” or the village elder, is generally the authority to maintain social harmony in a family or a village.
Their rituals are few and simple; religious and political specializations are slight.
Livelihood:
The Chenchu live life with exemplary simplicity. Most of them still gather food from the forest and roam in it to find things to meet their needs.
The bow and arrow and a small knife are all the Chenchus possess to hunt and live.
The Chenchus collect forest products like roots, fruits, tubers, beedi leaf, mohua flower, honey, gum, tamarind, and green leaves and make a meagre income from it by selling these to traders and government cooperatives.
Though at times they work as forest labourers, they mostly prefer to fall back on their native skills to hunt and gather food.
The Chenchus do not care much for money or material wealth.
Religion:
Chenchus worship a number of deities. Chenchus have also adopted certain religious practices from Hindus.
For ages, the Chenchus have been associated with the famous Srisailam temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva and Devi Brahmaramba) in Andhra Pradesh, situated at the heart of Chenchu land.
The Chenchus enjoy special privileges at Srisailam temple.
Death Valley National Park, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
After record-breaking rains, an ancient lake in Death Valley national park that had vanished has returned to view.
About Death Valley National Park:
It is a desert valley located in the southeastern part of California, United States.
It is the hottest and driest place in North America, with summer temperatures peaking above 120 degrees and average rainfall a mere two inches per year.
It is the location of the highest temperature (134°F on July 10, 1913) ever recorded in the United States.
Also extreme are the park’s elevations: Badwater Basin rests at 282 feet below sea level (the lowest area in North America), while Telescope Peak soars to 11,049 feet.
It is the largest national park in the continental United States.
It is a rift valley, or a graben, that has been formed due to the sinking of a huge expanse of rock located between major block-faulted mountains running parallelly in the east and west.
It lies in the Great Basin to the east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the northern part of the Mojave Desert.
Death Valley hosts landscapes ranging from snow-covered mountains and dunes to wildflower-filled meadows and steep, rugged canyons.
Despite the low precipitation and extreme summer temperatures, Death Valley is home to many diverse species, several of which are endemic (found nowhere else in the world).
After record-breaking rains, an ancient lake in Death Valley national park that had vanished has returned to view.
About Death Valley National Park:
It is a desert valley located in the southeastern part of California, United States.
It is the hottest and driest place in North America, with summer temperatures peaking above 120 degrees and average rainfall a mere two inches per year.
It is the location of the highest temperature (134°F on July 10, 1913) ever recorded in the United States.
Also extreme are the park’s elevations: Badwater Basin rests at 282 feet below sea level (the lowest area in North America), while Telescope Peak soars to 11,049 feet.
It is the largest national park in the continental United States.
It is a rift valley, or a graben, that has been formed due to the sinking of a huge expanse of rock located between major block-faulted mountains running parallelly in the east and west.
It lies in the Great Basin to the east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the northern part of the Mojave Desert.
Death Valley hosts landscapes ranging from snow-covered mountains and dunes to wildflower-filled meadows and steep, rugged canyons.
Despite the low precipitation and extreme summer temperatures, Death Valley is home to many diverse species, several of which are endemic (found nowhere else in the world).
Consider the following statements regarding Sujalam Bharat App:
It helps in monitoring and management of rural water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission.
It is developed with the support of Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti launched the Sujalam Bharat App.
It is a key digital initiative designed to transform rural drinking water governance.
It has been developed with the support of Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N).
Features ofSujalam Bharat App:
It enables advanced geo-referencing, monitoring and management of rural water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission.
It integrates critical data including water sources, asset inventories, scheme designs, operational records, water quality reports, supply metrics, and community feedback into a single platform.
With the introduction of the Sujal Gaon ID, every habitation will have a clear digital profile showing:
Its source of drinking water (local or bulk supply)
The nature and condition of its infrastructure
Supply reliability
Water quality status
O&M arrangements
It is integrated with PM Gati Shakti GIS whichprovides up-to-date geospatial mapping of rural water networks, supporting future planning, repair, and expansion with greater precision.
Significance: It will ensure transparency in the performance of Gram Panchayats, Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) and service providers, thereby promoting community participation and oversight
Recently, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti launched the Sujalam Bharat App.
It is a key digital initiative designed to transform rural drinking water governance.
It has been developed with the support of Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N).
Features ofSujalam Bharat App:
It enables advanced geo-referencing, monitoring and management of rural water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission.
It integrates critical data including water sources, asset inventories, scheme designs, operational records, water quality reports, supply metrics, and community feedback into a single platform.
With the introduction of the Sujal Gaon ID, every habitation will have a clear digital profile showing:
Its source of drinking water (local or bulk supply)
The nature and condition of its infrastructure
Supply reliability
Water quality status
O&M arrangements
It is integrated with PM Gati Shakti GIS whichprovides up-to-date geospatial mapping of rural water networks, supporting future planning, repair, and expansion with greater precision.
Significance: It will ensure transparency in the performance of Gram Panchayats, Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) and service providers, thereby promoting community participation and oversight
Consider the following statements regarding Hard Corals:
These are composed of thousands of tiny polyps that secrete calcium carbonate.
These are affected by stony coral tissue loss disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
A major new assessment by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) has reported a dramatic decline in hard coral populations across the Caribbean.
Hard corals, also known as stony corals, are marine animals that build the limestone frameworks upon which reefs form.
They grow in colonies and are often referred to as “reef-building corals.”
Key Features of Hard Corals
They composed of thousands of tiny polyps that secrete calcium carbonate.
Hard corals create skeletons out of calcium carbonate, a hard substance that eventually becomes rock.
Overtime, this rock builds up to form the foundation of a coral reef and provides a structure upon which baby corals can settle.
These corals depend upon tiny algae called zooxanthellae that live inside them.
Together, they share a symbiotic relationship (the corals provide the zooxanthellae with shelter, and in return, the zooxanthellae provide the corals with food).
Threats to Hard Corals:
Bleaching events driven by extreme heat.
Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease: It is spread across 30 countries which is causing unprecedented mortality of corals.
Losses of key herbivores such as the Diadema sea urchin have fuelled an 85% surge in macroalgae.
A major new assessment by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) has reported a dramatic decline in hard coral populations across the Caribbean.
Hard corals, also known as stony corals, are marine animals that build the limestone frameworks upon which reefs form.
They grow in colonies and are often referred to as “reef-building corals.”
Key Features of Hard Corals
They composed of thousands of tiny polyps that secrete calcium carbonate.
Hard corals create skeletons out of calcium carbonate, a hard substance that eventually becomes rock.
Overtime, this rock builds up to form the foundation of a coral reef and provides a structure upon which baby corals can settle.
These corals depend upon tiny algae called zooxanthellae that live inside them.
Together, they share a symbiotic relationship (the corals provide the zooxanthellae with shelter, and in return, the zooxanthellae provide the corals with food).
Threats to Hard Corals:
Bleaching events driven by extreme heat.
Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease: It is spread across 30 countries which is causing unprecedented mortality of corals.
Losses of key herbivores such as the Diadema sea urchin have fuelled an 85% surge in macroalgae.
With reference to at International Fund for Agricultural Development, consider the following:
It is one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations.
It is dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.
India is not a member of this organization.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the Government of India highlighted country’s pioneering achievements in rural transformation and development leadership at International Fund for Agricultural Development – India Day event held in Rome.
It is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations.
It was established as an international financial institution in 1977 through United Nations General Assembly Resolution.
Objective: It is dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.
IFAD seeks to empower rural people to increase their food security, improve the nutrition of their families.
Its projects and programmes are carried out in remote and environmentally fragile locations, including least-developed countries and Small Island developing States.
It is a member of the United Nations Development Group (UNDP).
IFAD grants support research, innovation, institutional change, and pro-poor technologies.
IFAD extends two types of grants, depending on the nature of the innovation and the scope of intervention: global or regional grants and country-specific grants.
Membership: Currently, IFAD has 180 Member States, including India. (India is a founding member of IFAD).
Governance: Governing Council is the highest decision-making body which meets every three years.
Recently, the Government of India highlighted country’s pioneering achievements in rural transformation and development leadership at International Fund for Agricultural Development – India Day event held in Rome.
It is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations.
It was established as an international financial institution in 1977 through United Nations General Assembly Resolution.
Objective: It is dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.
IFAD seeks to empower rural people to increase their food security, improve the nutrition of their families.
Its projects and programmes are carried out in remote and environmentally fragile locations, including least-developed countries and Small Island developing States.
It is a member of the United Nations Development Group (UNDP).
IFAD grants support research, innovation, institutional change, and pro-poor technologies.
IFAD extends two types of grants, depending on the nature of the innovation and the scope of intervention: global or regional grants and country-specific grants.
Membership: Currently, IFAD has 180 Member States, including India. (India is a founding member of IFAD).
Governance: Governing Council is the highest decision-making body which meets every three years.
Consider the following statements regarding Bar-Headed Goose:
It is a migratory bird species native to central Asia region.
It is categorized as critically endangered species under the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
In a first-of-its kind study in eastern India, a bar-headed goose fitted with a GSM-GPS transmitter has revealed its migration route and flying pattern.
It is a migratory bird species which is known to be one of the highest-flying birds in the world.
It can fly at altitudes of 25,000 feet, while migrating over the Himalayas, where oxygen and temperature levels are extremely low.
Distribution: It is native to central Asia, where the species breeds, Bar-headed Geese are found in countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Japan, and other nearby regions.
In India, their geographical range extends from the northeast to the southern parts of the country.
Habitat: It is found near water bodies, preferring high-altitude lakes during the breeding season and freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams in their wintering habitats.
Features of Bar-Headed Goose
This species is gray and white with two horseshoe-shaped, brownish-black bars on the back of its white head.
Although male and female birds appear similar, the male bird is slightly larger than the female.
They usually form monogamous pairs and are seasonal breeders.
Conservation Status: It is classified as ‘Least Concern’ under the IUCN Red List.
In a first-of-its kind study in eastern India, a bar-headed goose fitted with a GSM-GPS transmitter has revealed its migration route and flying pattern.
It is a migratory bird species which is known to be one of the highest-flying birds in the world.
It can fly at altitudes of 25,000 feet, while migrating over the Himalayas, where oxygen and temperature levels are extremely low.
Distribution: It is native to central Asia, where the species breeds, Bar-headed Geese are found in countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Japan, and other nearby regions.
In India, their geographical range extends from the northeast to the southern parts of the country.
Habitat: It is found near water bodies, preferring high-altitude lakes during the breeding season and freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams in their wintering habitats.
Features of Bar-Headed Goose
This species is gray and white with two horseshoe-shaped, brownish-black bars on the back of its white head.
Although male and female birds appear similar, the male bird is slightly larger than the female.
They usually form monogamous pairs and are seasonal breeders.
Conservation Status: It is classified as ‘Least Concern’ under the IUCN Red List.
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.
At Vajiram & Ravi, our team includes subject experts who have appeared for the UPSC Mains and the Interview stage. With their deep understanding of the exam, they create content that is clear, to the point, reliable, and helpful for aspirants.Their aim is to make even difficult topics easy to understand and directly useful for your UPSC preparation—whether it’s for Current Affairs, General Studies, or Optional subjects. Every note, article, or test is designed to save your time and boost your performance.
