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UPSC EXAM QUIZ 14.02.2026

Question 1 of 5
Q1:

Consider the following statements:

1.            Indian Council of Medical Research has achieved a significant milestone in combating Kyasanur Forest Disease. Indian Council of Medical Research is India's apex body for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research.

2.            It was originally established in 1921 as the Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA) and was renamed ICMR in 1949.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q2:

Consider the following statements:

1.            The return of the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha to India, following the successful completion of their first international display in Sri Lanka, is a highly significant event from a historical and cultural perspective.

2.            This initiative not only further strengthens the deep Buddhist ties between India and Sri Lanka, but also clearly underlines India's active role in the preservation of global Buddhist heritage.

3.            The Devnimori Relics are associated with the Devnimori Stupa in Gujarat, where sacred bone relics belonging to Lord Buddha were discovered during archaeological excavations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3:

Consider the following statements:

1.            Researchers at Stanford University have achieved a significant milestone in the field of seismology by creating the first global map of rare continental mantle earthquakes.

2.            This study, published in the journal Science in February 2026, provides the first systematic global evidence of earthquakes originating deep within the continental mantle rather than within the Earth's crust.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4:

Consider the following statements:

1.            India’s Task Force on “Unified Framework for Development of Coaching Ecosystem in India,” led by national badminton head coach Shri Pullela Gopichand, submitted its report to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in January 2026.

2.            The Task Force proposes a unified national coaching framework to standardise coach education, accreditation, and professional development in alignment with international best practices.

3.            Establishment of National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) as the apex body for coach education and accreditation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5:

Consider the following statements:

1.            Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has identified a suitable landing site in the Moon’s south polar region for the Chandrayaan 4 mission.

2.            The mission is targeted for launch around 2026 and is expected to be India’s most complex lunar endeavour so far.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

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