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UPSC EXAM QUIZ 18.06.2026

Question 1 of 6
Q1:

1. Consider the following statements:

1.   India has achieved a significant milestone in artificial intelligence with the launch of its first indigenous distilled video AI foundation model, ‘Varya’.

2.   This development marks a major step forward in strengthening India’s AI ecosystem and advancing its capabilities in generative video technology.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q2:

2. Consider the following statements:

1.     Bureau of Indian Standards has introduced a new Indian Standard aimed at strengthening the management of Community Seed Banks and promoting the conservation of indigenous crop varieties across the country.

2.     The initiative seeks to support sustainable agriculture, enhance seed security, and preserve India's rich agricultural biodiversity.

3.     IS 20201:2026 was developed by the Biodiversity Sectional Committee (EED 06) of BIS and provides a standardized management framework for Community Seed Banks (CSBs) across India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3:

3. Consider the following statements:

1.     The Global Alliance for Human Rights is a multi-stakeholder, cross-regional initiative convened by the OHCHR.

2.     It brings together governments, businesses, civil society organizations, cities, educators, academics, youth groups, and community leaders.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4:

4. Consider the following statements:

1.     Central Government has exempted 22%–30% ethanol-blended petrol (E22–E30 fuels) from Central Excise Duty to promote higher ethanol blending and advance India’s biofuel, energy-security, and clean-mobility objectives.

2.     The exemption has been granted through a notification issued by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.

3.     Earlier, excise-duty exemption was available for blending ethanol with petrol up to the notified limits under the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP). The latest notification extends the benefit to higher ethanol blends.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5:

4. Consider the following statements:

1.     Central Government has exempted 22%–30% ethanol-blended petrol (E22–E30 fuels) from Central Excise Duty to promote higher ethanol blending and advance India’s biofuel, energy-security, and clean-mobility objectives.

2.     The exemption has been granted through a notification issued by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.

3.     Earlier, excise-duty exemption was available for blending ethanol with petrol up to the notified limits under the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP). The latest notification extends the benefit to higher ethanol blends.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6:

5. Consider the following statements:

1.     The sixth edition of Yuva Sangam is ongoing, offering youth from different States and UTs immersive exposure to India’s cultural diversity, development initiatives, technology ecosystems, and people-to-people connect.

2.     Yuva Sangam is an initiative of the Ministry of Education under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB)

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

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