UPSC Daily Quiz for 14ᵗʰ May 2026

1) With reference to the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), consider the following statements:

1. IORA is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1997.
2. The headquarters of IORA is located in Ebène, Mauritius.
3. The Council of Foreign Ministers is the apex decision-making body of IORA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) With reference to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), consider the following statements:

1. IFAD is a specialised agency of the United Nations.
2. It was established in 1977.
3. Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

3) With reference to the National Florence Nightingale Award, consider the following statements:

1. It is the highest national honour for nurses in India.
2. The award was instituted in 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
3. It is presented annually on 12 May, the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4) With reference to the Kimberley Process (KP), consider the following statements:

1. The Kimberley Process was launched in Kimberley, South Africa.
2. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) became operational in 2003.
3. The Kimberley Process deals with regulation of polished diamond trade only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) With reference to the Justice Aravind Kumar Committee, consider the following statements:

1. It is a Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee constituted by the Supreme Court of India.
2. The committee is headed by Justice Aravind Kumar of the Supreme Court.
3. One of its objectives is to strengthen the e-Courts initiative and improve virtual hearing facilities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?