13 July 2026

Quiz — 13 July 2026

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Questions

1. The 'Crew Module Uprighting System' (CMUS) in the Gaganyaan mission is primarily designed to:

   1. A Ensure the module remains upright after splashdown in the sea
   2. B Provide power and propulsion to the crew module during orbit
   3. C Protect the parachutes during the atmospheric re-entry phase
   4. D Facilitate the separation of the service module from the crew module

2. In the context of the Gaganyaan mission, what is the primary function of the 'apex cover'?

   1. A To provide propulsion during the launch phase
   2. B To protect parachutes and associated subsystems during the mission
   3. C To serve as the primary interface for the service module
   4. D To maintain the upright position of the module after landing

3. What is the primary purpose of the 'glide path' strategy in asset management funds?

   1. A To systematically reduce equity exposure as an investor approaches a target date
   2. B To eliminate the need for bond investments in a diversified portfolio
   3. C To ensure a fixed 10% annual return on retirement portfolios
   4. D To maximize short-term capital gains through aggressive equity trading

4. Under the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding motor accident compensation, what is the 'Loss of Domestic Care' category based on?

   1. A A fixed minimum economic value of ₹30,000 per month for unpaid domestic work
   2. B The actual salary earned by a homemaker in a part-time job
   3. C A percentage of the husband's total annual income
   4. D The market rate for unskilled labor as defined by the Minimum Wages Act

5. Which of the following is a primary source of helium used in high-tech industries like semiconductors and MRI machines?

   1. A Extraction from natural gas reservoirs
   2. B Direct harvesting from the upper atmosphere
   3. C By-product of solar energy conversion
   4. D Synthetic production through chemical synthesis

6. What is the primary objective of the Mediation Act of 2023 in the Indian legal context?

   1. A To mandate the use of colonial-era court procedures
   2. B To encourage parties to settle disputes before approaching courts
   3. C To increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court
   4. D To abolish the system of vacation benches in High Courts

7. What is the primary objective of the ongoing trade negotiations between India and Canada?

   1. A To finalize a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
   2. B To establish a common currency for bilateral trade
   3. C To create a joint space exploration agency
   4. D To form a military alliance for regional security

8. Which of the following areas are included in the current trade negotiations between India and Canada?

   1. A Intellectual property and rules of origin
   2. B Cultural exchange and visa liberalization only
   3. C Joint naval exercises and maritime surveillance
   4. D Defense procurement and border security

9. Which of the following is considered a primary objective of modernizing judicial infrastructure as highlighted by the Chief Justice of India?

   1. A To reduce the salary of court staff to fund new buildings
   2. B To increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court
   3. C To privatize the mediation centers within court complexes
   4. D To provide basic amenities to litigants and ensure gender-inclusive facilities for advocates

10. In the context of the recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Manipur, which of the following trends was observed regarding voter deletions?

    1. A The majority of deletions in ST-reserved constituencies were attributed to 'Death'.
    2. B ST-reserved constituencies accounted for a disproportionately high share of total deletions.
    3. C General constituencies experienced higher rates of deletion than ST-reserved constituencies.
    4. D The gender ratio of the electoral rolls increased significantly following the revision.

11. The 'i-DRONE' initiative, recently in the news for its role in TB diagnosis, is an undertaking of which organization?

    1. A Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
    2. B Ministry of Civil Aviation
    3. C Department of Science and Technology
    4. D National Health Authority

12. The 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment' (SASCI) scheme is primarily designed to:

    1. A Encourage strategic reforms and increase capital investment by States
    2. B Fund the operational costs of municipal corporations
    3. C Provide direct cash transfers to urban poor
    4. D Subsidize electricity consumption in residential colonies

13. Under the revised PM-UDAY scheme, what is the primary criterion for the regularisation of unauthorised colonies in Delhi?

    1. A Mandatory submission of approved layout plans
    2. B Regularisation on an 'as-is, where-is' basis
    3. C Compulsory relocation of residents to peripheral housing projects
    4. D Conversion of all agricultural land to residential use

14. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint, connects which of the following bodies of water?

    1. A The Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal
    2. B The Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
    3. C The Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea
    4. D The Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden

15. The Amnesty Scheme, 2026, launched by the EPFO, is primarily aimed at which of the following?

    1. A Regularising the status of exempted Provident Fund Trusts
    2. B Merging multiple PF accounts into a single universal account
    3. C Providing pension benefits to informal sector workers
    4. D Increasing the interest rates on EPF deposits

16. Under the Amnesty Scheme, 2026, recognition under the Income Tax Act, 2025, is available to Provident Funds that have obtained exemption under which of the following?

    1. A Section 17 of the Employees’ Provident Fund and Misc. Provisions Act, 1952
    2. B Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961
    3. C Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961
    4. D Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961

17. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the recent infrastructure expansion by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)?

    1. A To provide universal health coverage to all citizens regardless of employment status
    2. B To enhance healthcare accessibility for insured persons and beneficiaries under the ESI scheme
    3. C To establish new medical colleges for undergraduate students
    4. D To privatize existing government-run medical dispensaries

18. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is primarily recommended to prevent which of the following conditions?

    1. A Hepatitis B
    2. B Cervical cancer
    3. C Tuberculosis
    4. D Malaria

19. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the constitution of District Planning Committees (DPCs)?

    1. A Article 243I
    2. B Article 243K
    3. C Article 243ZD
    4. D Article 243G

20. The 'Jeevani' herbal formulation, developed by the JNTBGRI, is primarily based on the traditional knowledge of which indigenous community?

    1. A Irula tribe
    2. B Paniya tribe
    3. C Kani tribe
    4. D Kurumba tribe

21. The 'Paizhen Fault', recently identified as a risk to a major hydropower project, is located in the basin of which river?

    1. A Mekong
    2. B Indus
    3. C Ganges
    4. D Brahmaputra

22. The recent building collapse at a waste-to-energy plant in Moshi, Pune, was primarily attributed to which of the following factors?

    1. A Explosion within the waste-to-energy processing unit
    2. B Structural failure due to substandard construction materials
    3. C A landslide caused by an adjacent mound of accumulated garbage
    4. D Seismic activity affecting the industrial zone

23. Which of the following factors is primarily cited as a contributor to the increased vulnerability of hill stations to flash floods?

    1. A Implementation of strict forest conservation laws
    2. B Decrease in the number of tourists visiting the region
    3. C Increased seismic activity in the Himalayan region
    4. D Encroachment upon flood channels and loss of green cover

24. Which institution is primarily responsible for investigating allegations of corruption and abuse of power by public functionaries at the state level in India?

    1. A National Human Rights Commission
    2. B Comptroller and Auditor General
    3. C Lokayukta
    4. D Central Vigilance Commission

25. Which of the following Indian institutions were involved in the recent agricultural cooperation discussions with the Afghan delegation?

    1. A NITI Aayog, ICAR, and RBI
    2. B ICAR, IARI, and ISRO
    3. C NABARD, SEBI, and IARI
    4. D NABARD, ICAR, and IARI

26. Which of the following best describes the objective of the 'Account Aggregator' framework in the Indian financial sector?

    1. A To facilitate secure and consent-based sharing of financial data between institutions
    2. B To regulate the interest rates charged by non-banking financial companies
    3. C To provide direct government subsidies to retail borrowers
    4. D To automate the process of filing corporate tax returns

27. The 2016 arbitration ruling regarding the South China Sea was issued by a tribunal established under which international framework?

    1. A United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
    2. B Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) under the Geneva Convention
    3. C International Court of Justice (ICJ)
    4. D ASEAN Regional Forum

28. Kaziranga National Park is primarily known for the conservation of which of the following species?

    1. A Bengal tiger
    2. B One-horned rhinoceros
    3. C Asian elephant
    4. D Hoolock gibbon

29. Which of the following best describes the legal responsibility of a police officer regarding the enforcement of traffic laws in India?

    1. A Officers are exempt from traffic laws while off-duty.
    2. B Officers may bypass traffic regulations if they are training family members for record-breaking attempts.
    3. C Traffic laws apply only to civilians and not to government employees.
    4. D Officers are expected to uphold the law and set an example for public safety at all times.

30. Which of the following substances were specifically mentioned as part of the recent drug disposal campaign in Assam?

    1. A Cannabis, LSD, and industrial chemicals
    2. B Cocaine, heroin, and synthetic opioids only
    3. C Heroin, cannabis, methamphetamine, and illegal cough syrups
    4. D Heroin, opium, and prescription stimulants only

31. What is the primary objective of the H.A.N.U.M.A.N teams mentioned in the context of Tirumala?

    1. A To manage crowd control during peak festival seasons
    2. B To provide medical assistance exclusively to forest department staff
    3. C To facilitate the construction of new infrastructure in forest areas
    4. D To monitor wildlife and ensure the safety of pilgrims

32. Which of the following measures has been emphasized by the BMTC to improve passenger convenience regarding fare collection?

    1. A Abolition of ticket systems on short routes
    2. B Mandatory use of physical smart cards
    3. C Promotion of QR code-based UPI payments
    4. D Requirement for passengers to carry exact change

33. In the context of disaster management in India, which of the following best describes the primary responsibility of a private construction firm following a site-specific industrial accident?

    1. A Automatic suspension of all national infrastructure projects
    2. B Immediate transfer of all legal liability to the state government
    3. C Compliance with site clearance directives and safety audit requirements
    4. D Direct oversight of the National Disaster Response Force operations

34. The 'Mukhyamantri Samagra Shahri Vikas Yojana' is an initiative primarily focused on which of the following sectors?

    1. A Urban development and infrastructure
    2. B Rural agricultural irrigation
    3. C Industrial corridor expansion
    4. D Digital literacy in tribal areas

35. Which of the following acts provides for the maintenance of the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on August 15, 1947?

    1. A The Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920
    2. B Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988
    3. C Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
    4. D Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991