UPSC EXAM QUIZ 26.12.2025

Q2: . Consider the following statements: 1. Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre has rolled out a Request for Proposal to establish Antariksh Prayogshala (Space Labs) at select academic institutions across India. 2. This scheme aims to provide hands-on training and practical exposure to students pursuing space technology-related courses. 3. IN-SPACe will provide financial support of up to 85 percent of the total project cost, with a cap of ₹3 crore per institution, to be released on a milestone-linked basis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3: Consider the following statements: 1. India Optel Limited, a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, signed an agreement with Safran Electronics & Defence, a French company to manufacture two high-precision, combat-proven systems in India. 2. This agreement covers the SIGMA 30N Digital Ring Laser Gyro Inertial Navigation System and the CM3-MR Direct Firing Sight. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4: Consider the following statements: 1. Soil tests conducted on the fields of Kuttanad, known as the rice bowl of Kerala, have revealed significantly higher than normal concentrations of aluminum. 2. The tests were conducted by the Kerala Pest Management Centre and analyzed at the Rice Research Centre, Vyttila, under the Kerala Agricultural University. 3. Soil samples were collected from 12 paddy fields in different parts of Kuttanad and Upper Kuttanad, and all of them showed very high concentrations of aluminum. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5: Consider the following statements: 1. Defence Research and Development Organisation and the National Defence University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration in research and development for defence and internal security. 2. The objective of this MoU is to strengthen India's self-reliance in defence and internal security technologies, in line with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision and the 'Whole-of-Nation Approach' during the 'Amrit Kaal'. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?