21-Feb-26: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding the recent AI integration in Indian Railways:

1. The Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) is the technological arm of Indian Railways responsible for embedding AI into railway applications.
2. The RailMadad platform uses artificial intelligence to classify and prioritise passenger complaints.
3. The RailOne application uses AI to predict the confirmation probability of waiting list tickets.
4. The Coach Mitra service is primarily designed to optimise freight loading through AI-based analytics.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding India’s first nationwide childhood cancer survivorship registry (C2S cohort):

1. The registry tracks children only after they have completed cancer treatment and are declared in remission.
2. The five-year overall survival rate reported by the study is around 94.5%.
3. The study concludes that most childhood cancer survivors in India do not face any significant long-term health complications.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding the use of advanced computational systems (AI) in India’s healthcare strategy:

1. The strategy emphasises interoperable health records and consent-based data exchange as foundational elements.
2. It treats approval of AI systems as a one-time regulatory exercise sufficient for long-term deployment.
3. The strategy highlights representativeness of data to prevent amplification of existing social inequities.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding the Pax Silica initiative:

1. Pax Silica is a U.S.-led initiative that seeks to strengthen cooperation among trusted partners in artificial intelligence and critical technology supply chains.
2. The growing securitisation of technology supply chains is partly driven by the dual-use nature of critical and emerging technologies.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Ques:5

Which one of the following best explains why tensions around the Strait of Hormuz significantly affect India’s economy?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of m International Mother Language Day:

1. It is observed annually on 21 February.
2. It was first observed in the year 2000.
3. It was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1999.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The State of the Education Report for India is released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Statement 2: The report provides policy recommendations to strengthen India’s education system.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: DIKSHA is a national digital platform aimed at supporting school education in India.

Statement II: It provides e-content, teacher training modules, and QR-coded textbooks for learners and teachers.

Statement III: It is developed and managed by the Reserve Bank of India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to PM eVIDYA:

1. It aims to promote digital education through multiple modes of access.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
3. It includes community radio and podcasts for educational outreach.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:10

The term “Arab Spring” refers to: