UPSC Prelims Daily Quiz: 8 Jan 2026
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Question 1History & Culture
With reference to the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' and the history of the Somnath Temple, consider the following statements:
1.The Somnath Swabhiman Parv marks completion of 1,000 years since the first major attack on the Somnath Temple in January 1026.
2.The reconstruction of the modern Somnath Temple in 1951 was executed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as a national monument.
3.The 75th anniversary of the temple's 1951 rededication is being commemorated in the year 2026.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 2Economy
Consider the following statements regarding the 'District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT)' plan launched by the Ministry of Textiles:
1.It aims to transform 100 high-potential districts into 'Global Export Champions'.
2.The 'Tex-RAMPS' scheme provides a yearly grant of ₹12 lakhs to each State and U.T. to strengthen textile data systems.
3.The classification of districts under DLTT is based on parameters including Export Performance, MSME Ecosystem, and Workforce Presence.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Question 3Governance
With reference to 'Mission Karmayogi' and its recent developments, consider the following statements:
1.The 'Karmayogi Classroom' is a new AI-enabled feature on the iGOT platform designed for personalized learning of civil servants.
2.Mission Karmayogi seeks to transition the civil services from a 'role-based' approach to a 'rule-based' approach.
3.The iGOT Karmayogi platform is exclusively reserved for Group-A officers of the Central Civil Services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 4Environment
Regarding the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework administered by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), consider the following statements:
1.ABS requirements apply only to the commercial use of rare and endangered forest plants.
2.Approximately 15% of ABS applications in India involve microorganisms like bacteria and fungi.
3.Benefits derived from the commercialisation of biological resources are shared with local Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs).
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Question 5International Relations
Which of the following best describes the 'Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative' scheduled for March 2026?
Select the correct option:
Question 6Economy
With reference to the 'SWAMIH Investment Fund', consider the following statements:
1.The fund provides last-mile financing to RERA-registered affordable and mid-income housing projects.
2.SWAMIH is an interest-free grant provided by the Ministry of Finance to housing developers.
3.The SWAMIH-2 fund, announced in Budget 2025-26, is structured as a blended finance facility.
Which of the statements given above are correct?