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UPSC EXAM QUIZ 24.04.2026

Question 1 of 5
Q1:

1. Consider the following statements:1.        

1. Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, recently took a significant decision by approving the formation of the ‘Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool’ (BMI Pool).

2. Under this scheme, a sovereign guarantee of ₹22,980 crore will be provided, aimed at ensuring continuous and affordable maritime insurance coverage for Indian trade.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

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Q2:

2. Consider the following statements:

1. India's first indigenous quantum computing test facility was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh at SRM University, Amravati, on April 14, 2026.

2. The objective behind the establishment of the ‘Amravati Quantum Reference Facility’ (AQRF) is to enable theAmravati Quantum Valley to emerge as an international hub for quantum computing.

3.  It was launched under the Government of Andhra Pradesh's flagship ‘Quantum Technology Hub’ initiative.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3:

3. Consider the following statements:

1.     India has recently expanded the scope of the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme in Sri Lanka by extending eligibility from the fourth generation to the sixth generation of persons of Indian origin.

2.    2.The eligibility for OCI cards has been extended to the fifth and sixth generations, compared to the earlier limit of the fourth generation.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4:

4. Consider the following statements:

1.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory regarding the use of Ashwagandha in nutraceuticals and supplements.

2. 2.Ashwagandha (*Withania somnifera*) is a medicinal herb known for its immunity-boosting properties.

3.  3.It is classified as an adaptogen (which helps the body manage stress).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5:

5. Consider the following statements:

1.  A study published in *Climate* suggests that India's forests could nearly double their carbon storage by the year 2100.

2.  2.According to the study, by 2100, vegetation carbon biomass is projected to increase by 35% under a low-emission scenario, by 62% under a moderate-emission pathway, and by approximately 97% under a high-emission (fossil fuel-intensive) scenario.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

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