UPSC Daily Quiz for 16ᵗʰ May 2026

1) With reference to the ABHAY System, consider the following statements:

1. ABHAY is an AI-based notice verification system launched by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
2. The system helps citizens identify fake CBI notices and cyber frauds.
3. The platform has been developed by the CBI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) Which of the following are objectives/features of Project Garud?

1. Standardised satellite platform
2. High-volume satellite manufacturing
3. Efficient stacking and deployment through flat-pack architecture

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3) Which of the following statements regarding Agarwood are incorrect?

1. It is widely used in perfumes and incense products.
2. In India, it is naturally found in northeastern states such as Assam and Tripura.
3. Agarwood is listed under Appendix II of CITES.

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4) With reference to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), consider the following statements:

1. PMOS is the updated term replacing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
2. PMOS is now recognised as a multisystem metabolic and hormonal disorder.
3. The ovarian structures seen in PCOS are true cysts formed due to infection.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) With reference to the Euphrates River, consider the following statements:

1. The Euphrates River originates in the Armenian Highlands of southeastern Turkey.
2. It flows through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
3. The Euphrates River independently drains directly into the Mediterranean Sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?