UPSC EXAM QUIZ 14.08.2026

1.       India is rapidly promoting electric mobility to strengthen energy security and reduce carbon emissions.
2.       The objective of electric mobility is to promote sustainable transport and establish India as a global hub for electric vehicle manufacturing.
3.        The use of fossil fuels in the transport sector leads to an increase in carbon emissions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1.      According to the World Development Report 2026, the impact of generative artificial intelligence on employment      varies significantly across countries based on their income levels.
2.     The report states that 24.2% of jobs in high-income countries are potentially within the scope of automation due to Generative AI, compared with only 4.5% in low- and middle-income countries.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

1.      Researchers from the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) identified a new seahorse species in August 2026.
2.       The new species has been scientifically named Hippocampus amandavincentae.
3.       The species has been named in honour of renowned marine biologist Amanda Vincent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1.    Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station harvested the first batch of rice grown in orbit on 5 August 2026.
2.      The harvest was part of the Shenzhou-23 mission, which was launched on 24 May 2026.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?