UPSC Daily Quiz for 14ᵗʰ July 2026

1) With reference to Biogas and Compressed Biogas (CBG), consider the following statements:

1. Biogas is produced through anaerobic decomposition of organic matter by methanogenic archaea.
2. Compressed Biogas (CBG) generally contains a higher proportion of methane than raw biogas.
3. Bio-slurry generated during biogas production is unsuitable for use as an organic fertilizer due to its high moisture content.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) Consider the following statements regarding astronomical observations:

1. Radio telescopes can observe celestial objects through dense interstellar dust clouds.
2. Molecular clouds are the principal sites of star formation in galaxies.
3. The James Webb Space Telescope primarily observes in the visible spectrum, whereas the Hubble Space Telescope primarily observes in the infrared.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3) With reference to India's civil nuclear cooperation with Australia, consider the following statements:

1. India became eligible for international civil nuclear commerce after obtaining a waiver from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in 2008.
2. Australia permits uranium exports to India under IAEA safeguards for peaceful uses.
3. India is not a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4) Which one of the following is correctly matched?

5) Consider the following statements:

1. The Interstellar Medium (ISM) consists only of hydrogen and helium gases.
2. Hydrogen is the second most abundant element in the Universe.
3. Radio telescopes identify molecules in interstellar clouds through their characteristic spectral signatures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?