UPSC Daily Quiz 3 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 Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news:
- It is located in Tamil Nadu.
- The forest areas of Karimpuzha WLS form part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
A faunal survey conducted recently in the Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary has added significantly to the biodiversity records of Kerala’s youngest protected area.
About Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Malappuram District of Kerala.
- It is located on the western slopes of the Nilgiris.
- The name ‘Karimpuzha’ is derived from the Karimpuzha River, a tributary of the river Chaliyar.
- The forest areas of Karimpuzha WLS form part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR).
- It forms part of the Nilambur Elephant Reserve (Nilambur ER), one of the four ERs notified in the country.
- It shares a boundary with Mukurthi NP (Tamil Nadu) on the eastern side and Silent Valley NP (Kerala) on the southern side.
- The sharp topographical gradient of the hills, ranging from 40 m to 2550 m, is the primary reason for the unique biodiversity of the sanctuary.
- The nomadic tribes, the Cholanaikans, Cave men of Kerala, are living inside the Karimpuzha WLS.
- They form a small group of tribes with a total population of 217 individuals.
- They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) by the Government of India.
- Vegetation: It is unique in Kerala for encompassing all seven forest types found in the state, including evergreen rainforest, semi-evergreen forest, moist deciduous forest, subtropical savannah, subtropical hill forest, montane wet temperate forest, and montane wet grasslands.
- Flora: It supports rich flora, including teak, rosewood, bamboo, medicinal plants, and endemic orchids.
- Fauna:
- It harbors a wide variety of fauna, including endangered species like the Nilgiri Tahr, lion-tailed macaque, elephants, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, gaur (Indian bison), and diverse birdlife with over 150 species recorded.
- Its pristine forests also shelter endangered fish species like the Malabar Mahseer.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
A faunal survey conducted recently in the Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary has added significantly to the biodiversity records of Kerala’s youngest protected area.
About Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in the Malappuram District of Kerala.
- It is located on the western slopes of the Nilgiris.
- The name ‘Karimpuzha’ is derived from the Karimpuzha River, a tributary of the river Chaliyar.
- The forest areas of Karimpuzha WLS form part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR).
- It forms part of the Nilambur Elephant Reserve (Nilambur ER), one of the four ERs notified in the country.
- It shares a boundary with Mukurthi NP (Tamil Nadu) on the eastern side and Silent Valley NP (Kerala) on the southern side.
- The sharp topographical gradient of the hills, ranging from 40 m to 2550 m, is the primary reason for the unique biodiversity of the sanctuary.
- The nomadic tribes, the Cholanaikans, Cave men of Kerala, are living inside the Karimpuzha WLS.
- They form a small group of tribes with a total population of 217 individuals.
- They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) by the Government of India.
- Vegetation: It is unique in Kerala for encompassing all seven forest types found in the state, including evergreen rainforest, semi-evergreen forest, moist deciduous forest, subtropical savannah, subtropical hill forest, montane wet temperate forest, and montane wet grasslands.
- Flora: It supports rich flora, including teak, rosewood, bamboo, medicinal plants, and endemic orchids.
- Fauna:
- It harbors a wide variety of fauna, including endangered species like the Nilgiri Tahr, lion-tailed macaque, elephants, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, gaur (Indian bison), and diverse birdlife with over 150 species recorded.
- Its pristine forests also shelter endangered fish species like the Malabar Mahseer.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhat is the primary objective of the SAKSHAM 2026 campaign, recently seen in the news?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
In an effort to enhance awareness about conserving national resources, the campaign SAKSHAM 2026 has been recently inaugurated by the oil industry.
About SAKSHAM:
- Saksham (Samrakshan Kshamatha Mahotsav) is an annual awareness campaign initiated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.
- It is designed to promote fuel conservation and raise awareness of sustainable energy practices.
- Organized by oil and gas public sector enterprises in collaboration with local authorities, educational institutions, industries, and key stakeholders, Saksham aims to drive India towards a greener future.
- SAKSHAM 2026:
- It is a fortnight-long campaign that will run from 2nd February to 16th February 2026.
- It features diverse activities to engage citizens, debates, wall paintings, cyclothons, walkathons, workshops, seminars, and awareness programs.
- The campaign will target various groups, such as schoolchildren, youth, LPG users, fleet operators, farmers, and industry professionals.
- The theme for the 2026 campaign, “Conserve Oil and Gas, Go Green” (Tel aur Gas Bachao, Harshit Urja Apnao), underscores the transition towards renewable energy sources and energy-efficient solutions for environmental sustainability.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
In an effort to enhance awareness about conserving national resources, the campaign SAKSHAM 2026 has been recently inaugurated by the oil industry.
About SAKSHAM:
- Saksham (Samrakshan Kshamatha Mahotsav) is an annual awareness campaign initiated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.
- It is designed to promote fuel conservation and raise awareness of sustainable energy practices.
- Organized by oil and gas public sector enterprises in collaboration with local authorities, educational institutions, industries, and key stakeholders, Saksham aims to drive India towards a greener future.
- SAKSHAM 2026:
- It is a fortnight-long campaign that will run from 2nd February to 16th February 2026.
- It features diverse activities to engage citizens, debates, wall paintings, cyclothons, walkathons, workshops, seminars, and awareness programs.
- The campaign will target various groups, such as schoolchildren, youth, LPG users, fleet operators, farmers, and industry professionals.
- The theme for the 2026 campaign, “Conserve Oil and Gas, Go Green” (Tel aur Gas Bachao, Harshit Urja Apnao), underscores the transition towards renewable energy sources and energy-efficient solutions for environmental sustainability.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhat is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2026?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
World Wetlands Day 2026 theme explores the long-standing connections between the habitats and cultural practices, traditions and knowledge systems of communities.
About World Wetlands Day:
- It is celebrated every year on 2 February.
- It was first celebrated in 1997 and has been a United Nations International Day since 2022.
- It marks the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention, signed in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.
- The agreement is also known as the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance.
- It is one of the oldest modern international environmental agreements and the only one focused entirely on a single ecosystem: wetlands.
- There are 172 Contracting Parties to the convention and over 2500 listed Ramsar wetlands
- Each year, the Convention Secretariat leads the World Wetlands Day campaign, with participation from governments, conservation organisations, businesses, NGOs, media, youth groups, and communities worldwide.
- World Wetlands Day 2026 Theme: The global theme for 2026, ‘Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage’, highlights the role of indigenous and local communities in conserving and managing wetlands.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
World Wetlands Day 2026 theme explores the long-standing connections between the habitats and cultural practices, traditions and knowledge systems of communities.
About World Wetlands Day:
- It is celebrated every year on 2 February.
- It was first celebrated in 1997 and has been a United Nations International Day since 2022.
- It marks the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention, signed in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.
- The agreement is also known as the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance.
- It is one of the oldest modern international environmental agreements and the only one focused entirely on a single ecosystem: wetlands.
- There are 172 Contracting Parties to the convention and over 2500 listed Ramsar wetlands
- Each year, the Convention Secretariat leads the World Wetlands Day campaign, with participation from governments, conservation organisations, businesses, NGOs, media, youth groups, and communities worldwide.
- World Wetlands Day 2026 Theme: The global theme for 2026, ‘Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage’, highlights the role of indigenous and local communities in conserving and managing wetlands.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Pennaiyar River, recently seen in the news:
- It is a major interstate west-flowing river.
- It flows through Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Supreme Court recently directed the Centre to constitute a tribunal to adjudicate the dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the sharing of Pennaiyar River water.
About Pennaiyar River:
- The Pennaiyar River is a major river in southern India flowing through Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
- It is also known as the South Pennar River, Dakshina Pinakini in Kannada, and Thenpennai, Ponnaiyar, or Pennaiyar in Tamil.
- Course:
- It originates in the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka.
- It then flows southward for 80 km through Karnataka to northwestern Tamil Nadu, where it turns and flows southeastward to enter the Bay of Bengal at Cuddalore.
- It is the second longest river in Tamil Nadu, stretching 497 km in length.
- It is also the second largest interstate east-flowing river basin, situated between the Pennar and Cauvery basins.
- The Basin is bounded on the northwest and south by various ranges of the Eastern Ghats, like the Velikonda Range, the Nagari hills, the Javadu hills, the Shevaroy hills, the Chitteri hills, and the Kalrayan hills, and in the east by the Bay of Bengal.
- Major tributaries are the Chinnar, Markanda, Vaniar, and Pamban.
- Heavy rains at the river’s source cause sudden, but short-lived, floods.
- The river is extensively dammed for irrigation, especially in Tamil Nadu.
- There are also reservoirs at Krishnagiri and Sathanur.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Supreme Court recently directed the Centre to constitute a tribunal to adjudicate the dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the sharing of Pennaiyar River water.
About Pennaiyar River:
- The Pennaiyar River is a major river in southern India flowing through Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
- It is also known as the South Pennar River, Dakshina Pinakini in Kannada, and Thenpennai, Ponnaiyar, or Pennaiyar in Tamil.
- Course:
- It originates in the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka.
- It then flows southward for 80 km through Karnataka to northwestern Tamil Nadu, where it turns and flows southeastward to enter the Bay of Bengal at Cuddalore.
- It is the second longest river in Tamil Nadu, stretching 497 km in length.
- It is also the second largest interstate east-flowing river basin, situated between the Pennar and Cauvery basins.
- The Basin is bounded on the northwest and south by various ranges of the Eastern Ghats, like the Velikonda Range, the Nagari hills, the Javadu hills, the Shevaroy hills, the Chitteri hills, and the Kalrayan hills, and in the east by the Bay of Bengal.
- Major tributaries are the Chinnar, Markanda, Vaniar, and Pamban.
- Heavy rains at the river’s source cause sudden, but short-lived, floods.
- The river is extensively dammed for irrigation, especially in Tamil Nadu.
- There are also reservoirs at Krishnagiri and Sathanur.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Fuego Volcano, recently seen in the news:
- It is an active stratovolcano.
- It is located in Ethiopia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Guatemala’s Volcan de Fuego, one of Central America’s most persistently active volcanoes, produced a striking explosive eruption recently.
About Fuego Volcano:
- Volcan de Fuego, which translates to “Volcano of Fire” in Spanish, is an active volcano located in Guatemala.
- It is a relatively young basaltic stratovolcano.
- It is one of three large stratovolcanoes overlooking Guatemala’s former capital, Antigua.
- Nestled between the neighboring volcanoes of Acatenango and Agua, it rises dramatically to an altitude of 3,763 meters (12,346 feet) above sea level.
- It forms part of the Central American Volcanic Arc, a chain of volcanoes stretching from Guatemala to Panama.
- Guatemala lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire” and experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
- Fuego has erupted more than 60 times since 1524, making it Central America’s historically most active volcano.
- A deadly eruption in 2018 claimed 194 lives and left 234 people missing.
- Since then Volcan Fuego has continued to be active, but to a lesser extent, with small eruptions several times a day.
- Typical activity is characterized by ashfall, pyroclastic flows, lava flows, and lahars.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Guatemala’s Volcan de Fuego, one of Central America’s most persistently active volcanoes, produced a striking explosive eruption recently.
About Fuego Volcano:
- Volcan de Fuego, which translates to “Volcano of Fire” in Spanish, is an active volcano located in Guatemala.
- It is a relatively young basaltic stratovolcano.
- It is one of three large stratovolcanoes overlooking Guatemala’s former capital, Antigua.
- Nestled between the neighboring volcanoes of Acatenango and Agua, it rises dramatically to an altitude of 3,763 meters (12,346 feet) above sea level.
- It forms part of the Central American Volcanic Arc, a chain of volcanoes stretching from Guatemala to Panama.
- Guatemala lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire” and experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
- Fuego has erupted more than 60 times since 1524, making it Central America’s historically most active volcano.
- A deadly eruption in 2018 claimed 194 lives and left 234 people missing.
- Since then Volcan Fuego has continued to be active, but to a lesser extent, with small eruptions several times a day.
- Typical activity is characterized by ashfall, pyroclastic flows, lava flows, and lahars.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsNeophyteID App, recently in news, is a:
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, the Kerala chief minister launched the NeophyteID application.
It is an AI-powered mobile application designed to help users identify invasive plant species across Kerala.
It is developed by researchers at the Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS),
Technology Used: It is powered by the YOLOv11 machine learning model.
It is aimed as a citizen-friendly app which enables local communities, students and ecologists to collectively monitor, report and manage the spread of invasive plants threatening native flora and ecosystems.
Key Features of NeophyteID App:
The app leverages image recognition and geospatial tracking to accurately detect and map invasive (neophyte) plant species directly from your camera or gallery.
Each identification contributes to a real-time distribution map, supporting research, conservation, and community-based biodiversity management.
Languages: It is accessible in English and Malayalam.
Hence option (a) is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, the Kerala chief minister launched the NeophyteID application.
It is an AI-powered mobile application designed to help users identify invasive plant species across Kerala.
It is developed by researchers at the Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS),
Technology Used: It is powered by the YOLOv11 machine learning model.
It is aimed as a citizen-friendly app which enables local communities, students and ecologists to collectively monitor, report and manage the spread of invasive plants threatening native flora and ecosystems.
Key Features of NeophyteID App:
The app leverages image recognition and geospatial tracking to accurately detect and map invasive (neophyte) plant species directly from your camera or gallery.
Each identification contributes to a real-time distribution map, supporting research, conservation, and community-based biodiversity management.
Languages: It is accessible in English and Malayalam.
Hence option (a) is the correct answer.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Moltbook Platform:
- It is an online platform where artificial intelligence agents interact with each other without direct human participation.
- It is designed as a machine-to-machine space where discussions range from technical issues to philosophical topics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
A new tech phenomenon called Moltbook has erupted across social media as the first social network designed exclusively for artificial intelligence agents.
Moltbook is a new online platform where artificial intelligence agents interact with each other without direct human participation.
It was launched in January 2026 by developer Matt Schlicht.
It allows AI systems to post, interact, and exchange information in a shared digital space.
Key Features of Moltbook
Diverse Discussions: It is designed as a machine-to-machine space where discussions range from technical issues to philosophical topics like “consciousness” or identity.
The agents generate text based on patterns they learned from training data and from interactions.
Autonomous Interaction: On Moltbook AI agents do talk to each other by posting, replying and upvoting comments in thread conversations.
This communication happens autonomously once a human owner connects their agent to the platform, but the agents themselves use APIs and programmed behaviour to interact without direct human input at each step.
Emergent Behavior: AI agents on Moltbook appear to update their behaviour based on interactions with other bots.
They remix ideas they encounter in discussions and sometimes adjust responses over time, creating threads that resemble ongoing debates.
Hence both statements are correct.
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
A new tech phenomenon called Moltbook has erupted across social media as the first social network designed exclusively for artificial intelligence agents.
Moltbook is a new online platform where artificial intelligence agents interact with each other without direct human participation.
It was launched in January 2026 by developer Matt Schlicht.
It allows AI systems to post, interact, and exchange information in a shared digital space.
Key Features of Moltbook
Diverse Discussions: It is designed as a machine-to-machine space where discussions range from technical issues to philosophical topics like “consciousness” or identity.
The agents generate text based on patterns they learned from training data and from interactions.
Autonomous Interaction: On Moltbook AI agents do talk to each other by posting, replying and upvoting comments in thread conversations.
This communication happens autonomously once a human owner connects their agent to the platform, but the agents themselves use APIs and programmed behaviour to interact without direct human input at each step.
Emergent Behavior: AI agents on Moltbook appear to update their behaviour based on interactions with other bots.
They remix ideas they encounter in discussions and sometimes adjust responses over time, creating threads that resemble ongoing debates.
Hence both statements are correct.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Aluminium Phosphide, consider the following:
- It is a dark grey crystalline solid commonly known as Celphos.
- It is a cheap, effective and commonly used pesticide.
- It is not toxic and do not create any harm to humans.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, doctors at the PGIMER achieved a global breakthrough in treating aluminium phosphide (Celphos) poisoning with intravenous lipid emulsion therapy.
Aluminium phosphide is commonly known as Celphos.
Characteristics of Aluminium Phosphide
It is a yellow or dark grey crystalline solid that has a garlic-like odour.
It is a cheap, effective and commonly used pesticide.
It liberates lethal phosphine gas when it comes in contact either with atmospheric moisture or with hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Phosphine gas, which is highly flammable, and very toxic in nature
The mechanism of toxicity includes cellular hypoxia due to the effect on mitochondria, inhibition of cytochrome C oxidase and formation of highly reactive hydroxyl radicals.
Uses of Aluminium Phosphide:
Aluminum Phosphide (ALP) is a highly toxic fumigant which is used commonly as an indoor pesticide in agriculture based industry for storage of grains.
It is often dispersed in pellets; the pellets react with moisture which produces toxic phosphine gas.
It is also used to make semi-conductor materials such as light-emitting diodes.
Impact on Human Health: Aluminium phosphide poisoning continues to be a serious public-health challenge, particularly in agricultural states such as Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, doctors at the PGIMER achieved a global breakthrough in treating aluminium phosphide (Celphos) poisoning with intravenous lipid emulsion therapy.
Aluminium phosphide is commonly known as Celphos.
Characteristics of Aluminium Phosphide
It is a yellow or dark grey crystalline solid that has a garlic-like odour.
It is a cheap, effective and commonly used pesticide.
It liberates lethal phosphine gas when it comes in contact either with atmospheric moisture or with hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Phosphine gas, which is highly flammable, and very toxic in nature
The mechanism of toxicity includes cellular hypoxia due to the effect on mitochondria, inhibition of cytochrome C oxidase and formation of highly reactive hydroxyl radicals.
Uses of Aluminium Phosphide:
Aluminum Phosphide (ALP) is a highly toxic fumigant which is used commonly as an indoor pesticide in agriculture based industry for storage of grains.
It is often dispersed in pellets; the pellets react with moisture which produces toxic phosphine gas.
It is also used to make semi-conductor materials such as light-emitting diodes.
Impact on Human Health: Aluminium phosphide poisoning continues to be a serious public-health challenge, particularly in agricultural states such as Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsDevnimori Relics of Lord Buddha, recently in news, were excavated in:
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
India is set to undertake a profound gesture of spiritual outreach and cultural diplomacy through the exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka.
The Devnimori Relics originate from the Devnimori archaeological site, located near Shamlaji in the Aravalli district of Gujarat.
It was first explored in 1957 by eminent archaeologist Prof. S. N. Chowdhry,
Major Findings of Excavations:
The excavations revealed important Buddhist structures and relics that stand testimony to the flourishing of Buddhism in western India during the early centuries of the Common Era.
Relic casket: The relic casket found within Devnimori Stupa at a height of 24 feet from the base, made out of green schist.
It is inscribed in Brahmi Script and Sanskrit language, it reads. “dashabala sharira nilay” – the abode of the Buddha’s bodily relic.
It holds a copper box having organic matter with holy ashes, with silk cloth and beads.
Copper box: The copper box had a flat top and base with a slipon lid fitting onto a rim ledge, and contained silk cloth, a gold coated silver-copper bottle, organic material with holy ashes, and black clay used as covering.
The small amphora-like gold coated bottle had a sagger base, cylindrical body, and a narrow neck with a screw-type lid.
Desiccator: The desiccator now houses the Holy Relics. It is sealed in an air-tight glass to prevent further deterioration of the object inside.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222243®=3&lang=1
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
India is set to undertake a profound gesture of spiritual outreach and cultural diplomacy through the exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka.
The Devnimori Relics originate from the Devnimori archaeological site, located near Shamlaji in the Aravalli district of Gujarat.
It was first explored in 1957 by eminent archaeologist Prof. S. N. Chowdhry,
Major Findings of Excavations:
The excavations revealed important Buddhist structures and relics that stand testimony to the flourishing of Buddhism in western India during the early centuries of the Common Era.
Relic casket: The relic casket found within Devnimori Stupa at a height of 24 feet from the base, made out of green schist.
It is inscribed in Brahmi Script and Sanskrit language, it reads. “dashabala sharira nilay” – the abode of the Buddha’s bodily relic.
It holds a copper box having organic matter with holy ashes, with silk cloth and beads.
Copper box: The copper box had a flat top and base with a slipon lid fitting onto a rim ledge, and contained silk cloth, a gold coated silver-copper bottle, organic material with holy ashes, and black clay used as covering.
The small amphora-like gold coated bottle had a sagger base, cylindrical body, and a narrow neck with a screw-type lid.
Desiccator: The desiccator now houses the Holy Relics. It is sealed in an air-tight glass to prevent further deterioration of the object inside.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222243®=3&lang=1
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Rafah border crossing:
- It is the southernmost post of exit from Gaza and borders Egypt’s Sinai peninsula.
- It is controlled by the Lebanon.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, Israel reopened Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
It’s the southernmost post of exit from Gaza and borders Egypt’s Sinai peninsula.
It is controlled by Egypt.
There are only two other border crossings from and into the Gaza Strip –
Erez: A crossing into Israel in northern Gaza, which is for people.
Kerem Shalom: A solely commercial goods junction with Israel in southern Gaza.
Key facts about Sinai Peninsula
It is a triangle-shaped peninsula located in northeastern Egypt.
It serves as a land bridge connecting Asia and Africa.
Boundaries:
North: It is bordered to the north by the Mediterranean Sea and to the east by Israel and the Gaza Strip.
West: To the west of the Sinai Peninsula is the Suez Canal, across which lies the African part of Egypt.
It is bordered to the southwest by the Gulf of Suez and to the immediate south by the Red Sea.
The Gulf of Aqaba borders the Sinai in the southeast.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, Israel reopened Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
It’s the southernmost post of exit from Gaza and borders Egypt’s Sinai peninsula.
It is controlled by Egypt.
There are only two other border crossings from and into the Gaza Strip –
Erez: A crossing into Israel in northern Gaza, which is for people.
Kerem Shalom: A solely commercial goods junction with Israel in southern Gaza.
Key facts about Sinai Peninsula
It is a triangle-shaped peninsula located in northeastern Egypt.
It serves as a land bridge connecting Asia and Africa.
Boundaries:
North: It is bordered to the north by the Mediterranean Sea and to the east by Israel and the Gaza Strip.
West: To the west of the Sinai Peninsula is the Suez Canal, across which lies the African part of Egypt.
It is bordered to the southwest by the Gulf of Suez and to the immediate south by the Red Sea.
The Gulf of Aqaba borders the Sinai in the southeast.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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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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