UPSC Daily Quiz 26 February 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 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Smew, recently seen in the news:
- It is a small diving duck native to the eastern Himalayas.
- It is classified as ‘Least Concern’ under the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The smew was recently sighted for the first time in the Kaziranga during the 7th Waterbird Count at Rowmari-Donduwa beels (Laokhowa) buffer of Kaziranga Tiger Reserve sites.
About Smew:
- It is a small diving duck formally described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus.
- Scientific Name: Mergellus albellus
- Habitat and Distribution:
- Smews breed in the northern taiga of Europe and the Palearctic.
- They need trees for breeding and prefer to live on fish-rich lakes and slow rivers.
- Smews spend winters on sheltered coasts or inland lakes of the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, northern Germany, and the Low Countries, with a small number reaching Great Britain.
- Features:
- It is a compact diving duck with a delicate bill.
- The male is white with a black mask and a black back, the female is grey with a reddish-brown head and white cheek.
- In flight, it shows black and white wings.
- The smew’s bill has a hooked tip and serrated edges, which help it catch fish when it dives for them.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
The smew was recently sighted for the first time in the Kaziranga during the 7th Waterbird Count at Rowmari-Donduwa beels (Laokhowa) buffer of Kaziranga Tiger Reserve sites.
About Smew:
- It is a small diving duck formally described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus.
- Scientific Name: Mergellus albellus
- Habitat and Distribution:
- Smews breed in the northern taiga of Europe and the Palearctic.
- They need trees for breeding and prefer to live on fish-rich lakes and slow rivers.
- Smews spend winters on sheltered coasts or inland lakes of the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, northern Germany, and the Low Countries, with a small number reaching Great Britain.
- Features:
- It is a compact diving duck with a delicate bill.
- The male is white with a black mask and a black back, the female is grey with a reddish-brown head and white cheek.
- In flight, it shows black and white wings.
- The smew’s bill has a hooked tip and serrated edges, which help it catch fish when it dives for them.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Science Day, recently seen in the news:
- It commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Dr. C.V. Raman.
- The theme for National Science Day 2026 is ‘Science for Sustainable Development’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation Chairperson V. Narayanan will visit Shivamogga to take part in the National Science Day programme, and release a biography of former ISRO scientist B.N. Suresh.
About National Science Day 2026:
- It is celebrated every year on February 28 to mark the contributions of scientists towards the development of the country.
- It commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by the Indian physicist, Dr. Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, on the same day in the year 1928.
- For this discovery, he was also awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.
- In 1986, the Government of India declared 28 February as National Science Day.
- The first National Science Day was celebrated in 1987, and since then, it is observed every year with a special theme.
- National Science Day 2026 Theme: “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat”.
- On this day, schools, colleges, coaching institutes, and research organisations across the country will come together to honour scientists, inspire students, and promote a scientific way of thinking.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation Chairperson V. Narayanan will visit Shivamogga to take part in the National Science Day programme, and release a biography of former ISRO scientist B.N. Suresh.
About National Science Day 2026:
- It is celebrated every year on February 28 to mark the contributions of scientists towards the development of the country.
- It commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by the Indian physicist, Dr. Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, on the same day in the year 1928.
- For this discovery, he was also awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.
- In 1986, the Government of India declared 28 February as National Science Day.
- The first National Science Day was celebrated in 1987, and since then, it is observed every year with a special theme.
- National Science Day 2026 Theme: “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat”.
- On this day, schools, colleges, coaching institutes, and research organisations across the country will come together to honour scientists, inspire students, and promote a scientific way of thinking.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following best describes Impatiens nagorum, recently seen in the news?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
A team of botanists recently discovered and described a new species of flowering plant named Impatiens nagorum from Northeast India.
About Impatiens nagorum:
- It is a new species of flowering plant.
- It was discovered in Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagaland’s Kiphire district.
- The species name “nagorum” honours the Naga tribes of Nagaland.
- Impatiens — commonly known as balsams or “touch-me-nots” — are flowering plants famous for their brightly coloured blooms and seed pods that burst open when touched.
- The Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India are among the world’s richest regions for this group of plants.
- Found at an elevation of 2,336 metres in moist temperate broadleaf forests, the newly described species is currently known only from its type locality.
- The plant grows up to 35 cm tall and bears distinctive purple flowers.
- It differs from closely related species in having serrated leaves, slightly hairy lateral sepals, and a deeper lower sepal that gradually tapers into a hooked spur.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
A team of botanists recently discovered and described a new species of flowering plant named Impatiens nagorum from Northeast India.
About Impatiens nagorum:
- It is a new species of flowering plant.
- It was discovered in Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagaland’s Kiphire district.
- The species name “nagorum” honours the Naga tribes of Nagaland.
- Impatiens — commonly known as balsams or “touch-me-nots” — are flowering plants famous for their brightly coloured blooms and seed pods that burst open when touched.
- The Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India are among the world’s richest regions for this group of plants.
- Found at an elevation of 2,336 metres in moist temperate broadleaf forests, the newly described species is currently known only from its type locality.
- The plant grows up to 35 cm tall and bears distinctive purple flowers.
- It differs from closely related species in having serrated leaves, slightly hairy lateral sepals, and a deeper lower sepal that gradually tapers into a hooked spur.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding vitamin B3:
- It is a water -soluble vitamin.
- A severe deficiency of vitamin B3 leads to scurvy disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Scientists recently discovered that vitamin B3 supplementation, when tested in mice, can successfully treat a devastating genetic disease known as NAXD deficiency.
About Vitamin B3:
- Vitamin B3, or Niacin, is a water-soluble
- Niacin is naturally present in many foods, added to some food products, and available as a dietary supplement.
- There are two main chemical forms of niacin:
- nicotinic acid
- niacinamide (sometimes called nicotinamide)
- Your body gets niacin through food, but it also makes small amounts from the amino acid tryptophan, which can be found in protein sources like turkey and other animal foods.
- Function:
- Niacin works in the body as a coenzyme, with more than 400 enzymes dependent on it for various reactions.
- Niacin helps to convert nutrients into energy, create cholesterol and fats, create and repair DNA, and exert antioxidant effects.
- Food Sources: A niacin deficiency is rare because it is found in many foods, both from animals and plants.
- Red meat: beef, beef liver, pork
- Poultry
- Fish
- Brown rice
- Fortified cereals and breads
- Nuts, seeds
- Legumes
- Bananas
- Deficiency:
- A severe niacin deficiency leads to pellagra, a condition that causes a dark, sometimes scaly rash to develop on skin areas exposed to sunlight; bright redness of the tongue; and constipation/diarrhea.
- Other signs of severe niacin deficiency include:
- Depression
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Memory loss
- Hallucinations
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Scientists recently discovered that vitamin B3 supplementation, when tested in mice, can successfully treat a devastating genetic disease known as NAXD deficiency.
About Vitamin B3:
- Vitamin B3, or Niacin, is a water-soluble
- Niacin is naturally present in many foods, added to some food products, and available as a dietary supplement.
- There are two main chemical forms of niacin:
- nicotinic acid
- niacinamide (sometimes called nicotinamide)
- Your body gets niacin through food, but it also makes small amounts from the amino acid tryptophan, which can be found in protein sources like turkey and other animal foods.
- Function:
- Niacin works in the body as a coenzyme, with more than 400 enzymes dependent on it for various reactions.
- Niacin helps to convert nutrients into energy, create cholesterol and fats, create and repair DNA, and exert antioxidant effects.
- Food Sources: A niacin deficiency is rare because it is found in many foods, both from animals and plants.
- Red meat: beef, beef liver, pork
- Poultry
- Fish
- Brown rice
- Fortified cereals and breads
- Nuts, seeds
- Legumes
- Bananas
- Deficiency:
- A severe niacin deficiency leads to pellagra, a condition that causes a dark, sometimes scaly rash to develop on skin areas exposed to sunlight; bright redness of the tongue; and constipation/diarrhea.
- Other signs of severe niacin deficiency include:
- Depression
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Memory loss
- Hallucinations
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following best describes Celiac disease, recently seen in the news?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
A recent study indicates that a drug already approved for use in humans could help to reduce the inflammation associated with celiac disease.
About Celiac Disease:
- It is an inherited autoimmune condition where the immune system reacts to gluten, sometimes causing damage to the small intestine.
- Gluten is a protein found in foods containing wheat, barley, or rye.
- If you have celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response to the gluten protein in your small intestine.
- Over time, this reaction can damage your small intestine’s lining and prevent it from absorbing nutrients. This condition is called malabsorption.
- The intestinal damage often causes symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, or anemia.
- It also can lead to serious complications if it is not managed or treated.
- In children, malabsorption can affect growth and development in addition to gastrointestinal symptoms.
- It can develop at any age after people start consuming gluten.
- It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide.
- There’s no definite cure for celiac disease. But for most people, following a strict gluten-free diet can help manage symptoms and help the intestines heal.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
News:https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260224/Viral-RNA-modifications-trigger-celiac-inflammation.aspx
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
A recent study indicates that a drug already approved for use in humans could help to reduce the inflammation associated with celiac disease.
About Celiac Disease:
- It is an inherited autoimmune condition where the immune system reacts to gluten, sometimes causing damage to the small intestine.
- Gluten is a protein found in foods containing wheat, barley, or rye.
- If you have celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response to the gluten protein in your small intestine.
- Over time, this reaction can damage your small intestine’s lining and prevent it from absorbing nutrients. This condition is called malabsorption.
- The intestinal damage often causes symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, or anemia.
- It also can lead to serious complications if it is not managed or treated.
- In children, malabsorption can affect growth and development in addition to gastrointestinal symptoms.
- It can develop at any age after people start consuming gluten.
- It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide.
- There’s no definite cure for celiac disease. But for most people, following a strict gluten-free diet can help manage symptoms and help the intestines heal.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
News:https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260224/Viral-RNA-modifications-trigger-celiac-inflammation.aspx
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Staphylococcus aureus:
- It is a type of bacteria which transmits through air droplets or aerosol.
- It only affects wild animals and not humans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
An institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) based in North East India has synthesised a novel biosurfactant which has been found to act effectively against bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.
It is a type of bacteria belongs to the family Staphylococcaceae.
Discovery: S. aureus was discovered in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1880 by the surgeon Sir Alexander Ogston in pus from surgical abscesses.
Characteristics:
It stains Gram positive and is non-moving small round shaped or non-motile cocci.
It is found in grape-like (staphylo-) clusters.
It may occur commonly in the environment.
It affects all known mammalian species, including humans.
Further due to its ability to affect a wide range of species, S. aureus can be readily transmitted from one species to another. (This includes transmission between humans and animals.)
Transmission:
- aureus is transmitted through air droplets or aerosol. When an infected person coughs or sneezes.
It can also transmit through direct contact with objects that are contaminated by the bacteria or by bites from infected persons or animals.
It causes
Minor skin infections, such as pimples, impetigo etc.
It may cause boils (furuncles), cellulitis folliculitis, carbuncles
It is the cause of scalded skin syndrome and abscesses
It may lead to lung infections or pneumonia
Treatment: Healthcare providers can treat most staph infections with antibiotics.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2232699®=3&lang=1
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
An institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) based in North East India has synthesised a novel biosurfactant which has been found to act effectively against bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.
It is a type of bacteria belongs to the family Staphylococcaceae.
Discovery: S. aureus was discovered in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1880 by the surgeon Sir Alexander Ogston in pus from surgical abscesses.
Characteristics:
It stains Gram positive and is non-moving small round shaped or non-motile cocci.
It is found in grape-like (staphylo-) clusters.
It may occur commonly in the environment.
It affects all known mammalian species, including humans.
Further due to its ability to affect a wide range of species, S. aureus can be readily transmitted from one species to another. (This includes transmission between humans and animals.)
Transmission:
- aureus is transmitted through air droplets or aerosol. When an infected person coughs or sneezes.
It can also transmit through direct contact with objects that are contaminated by the bacteria or by bites from infected persons or animals.
It causes
Minor skin infections, such as pimples, impetigo etc.
It may cause boils (furuncles), cellulitis folliculitis, carbuncles
It is the cause of scalded skin syndrome and abscesses
It may lead to lung infections or pneumonia
Treatment: Healthcare providers can treat most staph infections with antibiotics.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2232699®=3&lang=1
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Employees’ State Insurance Corporation:
- It is a statutory body formed under the ESI Act 1948.
- It is functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) commenced the celebration of its 75th Year of Service at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
It is a statutory body formed under the ESI Act 1948.
It is functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.
It manages the ESI scheme, which provides medical, maternity, and financial benefits to employees.
Functions: ESIC provides various social security benefits like Medical Benefit, Monetary benefits to the workmen and their family working in the private and public sector.
Genesis of ESIC:
The first document on social insurance was “Report on Health Insurance” submitted to the Tripartite Labour Conference, headed by Prof. B.P.Adarkar who was acknowledged as Chhota Beveridge.
In 1948 Dr. C.L.Katial took over as the 1st Director General of ESIC
The ESI scheme was inaugurated in Kanpur on 24th February 1952 (ESIC Day) by then Prime Minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.
Composition of ESIC:
The Union Minister of Labour heads the ESIC as its Chairman.
The Central Government appoints a Director General as the Chief Executive Officer of ESIC.
The ESIC comprises members representing crucial interest groups, including employers, employees, the Central and State Governments, representatives of the Parliament and the medical profession.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232317®=3&lang=1
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) commenced the celebration of its 75th Year of Service at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
It is a statutory body formed under the ESI Act 1948.
It is functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.
It manages the ESI scheme, which provides medical, maternity, and financial benefits to employees.
Functions: ESIC provides various social security benefits like Medical Benefit, Monetary benefits to the workmen and their family working in the private and public sector.
Genesis of ESIC:
The first document on social insurance was “Report on Health Insurance” submitted to the Tripartite Labour Conference, headed by Prof. B.P.Adarkar who was acknowledged as Chhota Beveridge.
In 1948 Dr. C.L.Katial took over as the 1st Director General of ESIC
The ESI scheme was inaugurated in Kanpur on 24th February 1952 (ESIC Day) by then Prime Minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.
Composition of ESIC:
The Union Minister of Labour heads the ESIC as its Chairman.
The Central Government appoints a Director General as the Chief Executive Officer of ESIC.
The ESIC comprises members representing crucial interest groups, including employers, employees, the Central and State Governments, representatives of the Parliament and the medical profession.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232317®=3&lang=1
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Epstein-Barr virus:
- It is a type of herpesvirus called herpesvirus 4 which is highly contagious.
- It only affects children and teenagers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Researchers are progressing towards a vaccine against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which affects 95% of the global population and is linked to multiple serious diseases.
It is a common and highly contagious infection.
Transmission: It spreads through bodily fluids, especially saliva.
EBV is a type of herpesvirus called herpesvirus 4.
It has been found to be widely present in the human population.
Nearly 95% of the global population is infected with Epstein-Barr virus, with some populations at higher risk for serious complications if the virus becomes activated.
Most cases of Epstein-Barr virus affect children, teenagers and young adults, but anyone can get the virus.
It usually does not cause any harm, but the virus gets reactivated inside the body in some unusual conditions like immunological stress or immunocompetence.
This may further lead to various complications like a type of blood cancer called Burkitt’s lymphoma, stomach cancer, multiple sclerosis.
Symptoms: Sore throat and throat inflammation, Fatigue or feeling extremely tired, Fever, Swollen lymph nodes, Rashes on your skin, Enlarged spleen and liver.
Treatment: There is no specific treatment for EBV. However, some things like drinking fluids to stay hydrated, getting plenty of rest can be done to help relieve symptoms.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://ddnews.gov.in/en/scientists-develop-promising-antibodies-to-prevent-epstein-barr-infection/
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Researchers are progressing towards a vaccine against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which affects 95% of the global population and is linked to multiple serious diseases.
It is a common and highly contagious infection.
Transmission: It spreads through bodily fluids, especially saliva.
EBV is a type of herpesvirus called herpesvirus 4.
It has been found to be widely present in the human population.
Nearly 95% of the global population is infected with Epstein-Barr virus, with some populations at higher risk for serious complications if the virus becomes activated.
Most cases of Epstein-Barr virus affect children, teenagers and young adults, but anyone can get the virus.
It usually does not cause any harm, but the virus gets reactivated inside the body in some unusual conditions like immunological stress or immunocompetence.
This may further lead to various complications like a type of blood cancer called Burkitt’s lymphoma, stomach cancer, multiple sclerosis.
Symptoms: Sore throat and throat inflammation, Fatigue or feeling extremely tired, Fever, Swollen lymph nodes, Rashes on your skin, Enlarged spleen and liver.
Treatment: There is no specific treatment for EBV. However, some things like drinking fluids to stay hydrated, getting plenty of rest can be done to help relieve symptoms.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://ddnews.gov.in/en/scientists-develop-promising-antibodies-to-prevent-epstein-barr-infection/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to RAMP Programme, consider the following:
- It aims at improving access to market and credit for MSMEs
- It is assisted by the World Economic Forum.
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India organised the fifth meeting of the National MSME Council to review progress of World Bank–Supported RAMP Programme in New Delhi.
The Raising & Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme was launched in 2022.
It aims at improving access to market and credit, strengthening institutions and governance at the Centre and State, improving Centre-State linkages and partnerships, addressing issues of delayed payments and greening of MSMEs.
It is assisted by the World Bank.
Objectives of RAMP Programme:
Improving access to market and credit for MSMEs
Strengthening institutions and governance at the central and state levels
Improving center-state linkages and partnerships
Addressing issues of delayed payments
Greening of MSMEs
The National MSME Council has been set up by the Ministry to work as an administrative and functional body of the RAMP Programme.
It is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) over the five year period 2022-23 to 2026-27.
It provides grants to States for preparation of Strategic Investment Plan (SIP).
Sub schemes under RAMP:
MSME GIFT Scheme: MSME Green Investment and Financing for Transformation Scheme intends to help MSMEs adopt green technology with interest subvention and credit guarantee support.
MSE SPICE Scheme: The MSE Scheme for Promotion and Investment in Circular Economy aims to support circular economy projects which will be done through credit subsidy and will lead to realising the dream of MSME sector towards zero emissions by 2070.
MSE ODR Scheme: The MSE Scheme on Online Dispute Resolution for Delayed Payments is a first of its kind scheme to synergise legal support with modern IT tools and Artificial Intelligence to address the incidences of delayed payments for Micro and Small Enterprises.
Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232474®=3&lang=2
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India organised the fifth meeting of the National MSME Council to review progress of World Bank–Supported RAMP Programme in New Delhi.
The Raising & Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme was launched in 2022.
It aims at improving access to market and credit, strengthening institutions and governance at the Centre and State, improving Centre-State linkages and partnerships, addressing issues of delayed payments and greening of MSMEs.
It is assisted by the World Bank.
Objectives of RAMP Programme:
Improving access to market and credit for MSMEs
Strengthening institutions and governance at the central and state levels
Improving center-state linkages and partnerships
Addressing issues of delayed payments
Greening of MSMEs
The National MSME Council has been set up by the Ministry to work as an administrative and functional body of the RAMP Programme.
It is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) over the five year period 2022-23 to 2026-27.
It provides grants to States for preparation of Strategic Investment Plan (SIP).
Sub schemes under RAMP:
MSME GIFT Scheme: MSME Green Investment and Financing for Transformation Scheme intends to help MSMEs adopt green technology with interest subvention and credit guarantee support.
MSE SPICE Scheme: The MSE Scheme for Promotion and Investment in Circular Economy aims to support circular economy projects which will be done through credit subsidy and will lead to realising the dream of MSME sector towards zero emissions by 2070.
MSE ODR Scheme: The MSE Scheme on Online Dispute Resolution for Delayed Payments is a first of its kind scheme to synergise legal support with modern IT tools and Artificial Intelligence to address the incidences of delayed payments for Micro and Small Enterprises.
Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232474®=3&lang=2
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Peatlands:
- These are terrestrial wetland ecosystems in which waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing.
- These are found in boreal and temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Researchers found that two lakes namely Mai Ndombe and Tumba in the Democratic Republic of Congo are releasing carbon that has been locked away for thousands of years in surrounding peatlands.
Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems in which waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing.
Consequently, the production of organic matter exceeds its decomposition, which results in a net accumulation of peat.
Peat, formed from the accumulation of dead plant material, does not decompose in a water-logged state but when it dries, the organisms that break down plant material revive and the carbon seeps back into the atmosphere.
In cool climates, peatland vegetation is mostly made up of Sphagnum mosses, sedges and shrubs and are the primary builder of peat,
In warmer climates graminoids and woody vegetation provide most of the organic matter.
The swamps and peatlands of the Congo Basin cover only 0.3% of the earth’s land surface, yet hold one-third of the carbon stored in its tropical peatlands.
Distribution: The majority of the world’s peatlands occur in boreal and temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Types:
Northern and temperate peatlands: Found especially, Europe, North America and Russia where they have formed under high precipitation-low temperature climatic regimes.
Tropical peatlands: Found in Southeast Asia, mainland East Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Africa, parts of Australasia and a few Pacific Islands.
Hence both statements are correct.
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Researchers found that two lakes namely Mai Ndombe and Tumba in the Democratic Republic of Congo are releasing carbon that has been locked away for thousands of years in surrounding peatlands.
Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems in which waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing.
Consequently, the production of organic matter exceeds its decomposition, which results in a net accumulation of peat.
Peat, formed from the accumulation of dead plant material, does not decompose in a water-logged state but when it dries, the organisms that break down plant material revive and the carbon seeps back into the atmosphere.
In cool climates, peatland vegetation is mostly made up of Sphagnum mosses, sedges and shrubs and are the primary builder of peat,
In warmer climates graminoids and woody vegetation provide most of the organic matter.
The swamps and peatlands of the Congo Basin cover only 0.3% of the earth’s land surface, yet hold one-third of the carbon stored in its tropical peatlands.
Distribution: The majority of the world’s peatlands occur in boreal and temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Types:
Northern and temperate peatlands: Found especially, Europe, North America and Russia where they have formed under high precipitation-low temperature climatic regimes.
Tropical peatlands: Found in Southeast Asia, mainland East Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Africa, parts of Australasia and a few Pacific Islands.
Hence both statements are correct.
Last updated on February, 2026
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