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Daily-mcqs 12 Jan 2026
Q1:
With reference to the Dust EXperiment (DEX), consider the following statements: 1. DEX is India’s first indigenous instrument designed specifically to detect interplanetary dust particles. 2. It was deployed as a primary payload onboard the XPoSat satellite. 3. It detects cosmic dust using a hypervelocity impact detection technique. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: DEX is India’s first indigenous cosmic dust detector, developed by PRL, Ahmedabad.
Statement 2 – Incorrect: DEX was flown on the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM), not as the primary payload of XPoSat.
Statement 3 – Correct: DEX uses a hypervelocity impact detector to sense microscopic dust particles.
Q2:
With reference to the recent DRDO test of hypersonic propulsion technology, consider the following statements: 1. The test involved a full-scale, actively cooled scramjet combustor. 2. The test was conducted at the Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) facility in Hyderabad. 3. The combustor achieved sustained operation for over 12 minutes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: DRDO tested a full-scale, actively cooled scramjet combustor, marking a major technological milestone.
Statement 2 – Correct: The test took place at the SCPT facility of DRDL, Hyderabad.
Statement 3 – Correct: The combustor ran for over 12 minutes, a long-duration test rarely achieved globally.
Q3:
Which of the following correctly describes the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)? 1. It is part of the UN Secretariat. 2. It serves as the institutional home of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 3. It provides secretariat support to ECOSOC and the UN General Assembly. Select the correct answer using the code below:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
UN DESA:
Established in 1948, restructured in 1997.
Q4:
With reference to PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation), consider the following statements: 1. PRAGATI was launched in 2015 as a real-time project monitoring platform. 2. It is an ICT-enabled platform integrating the Prime Minister’s Office, Central Ministries, and State Governments. 3. It functions primarily as a grievance redress mechanism for individual citizens. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: PRAGATI began in 2015 as a real-time governance review mechanism.
Statement 2 – Correct: It integrates PMO, Union Ministries, and States on a unified digital platform.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: PRAGATI is not a citizen grievance portal; it focuses on project and scheme implementation.
Q5:
With reference to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the Indian context, consider the following statements: 1. Nominal GDP is adjusted for inflation, whereas Real GDP is evaluated at current market prices. 2. GDP in India is officially released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). 3. The three approaches to calculating GDP are the expenditure method, income method, and production (value-added) method. 4. GDP at Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) allows for international comparison by adjusting for differences in cost of living between countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1,3 and 4 only
C: 2 ,3 and 4 only
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Incorrect:
Nominal GDP is measured at current market prices and not adjusted for inflation.
Real GDP is measured at constant prices using a base year (2011-12 in India) and is adjusted for inflation.
The statement reverses these definitions, so it is incorrect.
Statement 2 – Correct:
In India, GDP is officially released by the NSO under MoSPI. This is the authentic and standard source for GDP statistics.
Statement 3 – Correct:
GDP is calculated using three approaches:
Expenditure Method: GDP=C+I+G+(X−M)
Income Method: Sum of wages, rent, interest, and profits
Production (Value-Added) Method: GDP=GVA+Product Taxes−Product SubsidiesGDP
Statement 4 – Correct:
GDP at PPP adjusts for differences in price levels and cost of living between countries, allowing for more meaningful international comparisons.
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