UPSC EXAM QUIZ 03.12.2025

Q2: . Consider the following statements: 1. International Astronomical Union approved several names proposed by two Kerala-based researchers for geologic features on Mars. 2. Krishnan Crater spans a 67-km diameter in the Xanthe Terra region. Within it lies a 50-km-wide plain named Krishnan Palus. 3. It shows signs of ancient water flow and glaciation. The channel crossing this palus has been named Periyar Vallis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3: Consider the following statements: 1. Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched Nayi Chetna 4.0 in New Delhi, which aims to promote gender equality and strengthen women's empowerment. 2. The campaign promotes gender equality and aims to empower rural women through self-help groups under the DAY-NRLM. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4: . Consider the following statements: 1. National Security Council Secretariat (New Delhi) hosted the fourth meeting of the BIMSTEC Maritime Security Cooperation Expert Group from 24 to 25 November 2025, under the Chairmanship of Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta. 2. The event marked the successful conclusion of another round of outcome-oriented discussions on the identified objectives under key focus areas in the field of maritime security. 3. The discussions focused on the adoption of guidelines on various maritime security-related issues, including the aspect of Disaster Relief and Emergency Response (HADR). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5: . Consider the following statements: 1. Researchers from IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur have reported that tetrapod-shaped nanoparticles reduce the viscosity of polymers and could help make plastic processing easier and less energy-intensive. 2. A study jointly conducted by IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur demonstrated that adding tetrapod-shaped nanoparticles to polymers like polystyrene reduces viscosity and improves their flow. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?