UPSC Daily Quiz for 15ᵗʰ July 2026

1) With reference to Trial in Absentia under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, consider the following statements:

1. It may be conducted only against a person declared as a Proclaimed Offender.
2. It is available for all offences punishable with imprisonment of seven years or more.
3. If the accused has no legal representation, the court is required to provide defence counsel at State expense.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) With reference to Guru Ravidas and the Ravidassia community, consider the following statements:

1. Guru Ravidas belonged to the Nirguna Bhakti tradition.
2. His concept of 'Begampura' envisioned a society free from caste and social discrimination.
3. The principal scripture of the Ravidassia faith is the Guru Granth Sahib.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) Consider the following statements regarding Bhojshala:

1. It is a centrally protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.
2. It is associated with King Bhoja of the Paramara dynasty.
3. The protection of such monuments is governed by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) With reference to the provisions relating to Trial in Absentia under BNSS, 2023, which of the following conditions must be fulfilled before commencement of such a trial?

1. Two consecutive arrest warrants issued at least 30 days apart.
2. Public notice in a newspaper requiring the accused to appear.
3. Trial can commence only after 90 days from the date of framing of charges.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

5) Consider the following statements:

1. Guru Ravidas was a contemporary of both Kabir and Guru Nanak.
2. Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on Magh Purnima.
3. The Ravidassia religion formally emerged after the 2009 Vienna attack on Sant Niranjan Dass and Sant Ramanand Dass.

Which of the statements given above are correct?