UPSC Daily Quiz for 15ᵗʰ May 2026

1) With reference to the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), consider the following statements:

1. NSDF was established in 1998.
2. It was created under the Charitable Endowments Act, 1890.
3. The Council of NSDF is chaired by the Chief Justice of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) With reference to the Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD), consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Ocean Dialogue is a Track 1.5 forum related to the Indian Ocean Region.
2. The first edition of the dialogue was hosted by India in Kerala in 2014.
3. The dialogue is directly organised by the United Nations Security Council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3) Which of the following can be produced or supported using syngas generated through coal gasification?

1. Fertilizers
2. Chemicals
3. Power generation

Select the correct answer using the code below:

4) With reference to the Intellectual Property Catalyst Initiative, consider the following statements:

1. It is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
2. The initiative is implemented by C-DAC Pune.
3. It aims to support innovation, patent development, and commercialization.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) With reference to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), consider the following statements:

1. DGFT is an attached office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. DGFT formulates and implements India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).
3. DGFT issues the Importer Exporter Code (IEC) required for import and export activities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?