UPSC Daily Quiz for 23ʳᵈ July 2026

1) With reference to Internet Shutdowns in India, consider the following statements:

1. Internet shutdowns are presently governed by the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024.
2. Under the present legal framework, telecommunication services may be suspended only during a public emergency or in the interest of public safety.
3. Every suspension order must specify the geographical area and duration for which it shall remain in force.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) With reference to the Supreme Court's judgment in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India (2020), consider the following statements:

1. Indefinite internet shutdowns are impermissible
2. Restrictions on internet shutdowns must satisfy the tests of legality, necessity and proportionality.
3. Freedom of speech and expression through the internet is protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) With reference to Lipfendra (Enlicitide), recently approved by the U.S. FDA, consider the following statements:

1. It is the first approved oral PCSK9 inhibitor.
2. Inhibition of PCSK9 decreases the number of LDL receptors on liver cells.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) Consider the following statements:

1. LDL transports cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues.
2. HDL facilitates reverse cholesterol transport by carrying excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver.
3. Familial Hypercholesterolemia is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5) With reference to the Bab-el-Mandeb region, consider the following statements:

1. The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
2. Perim (Mayyun) Island divides the strait into eastern and western channels.
3. Socotra Island is located in the Red Sea and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4. Djibouti hosts military bases of several foreign countries owing to its strategic location.

How many of the above statements are correct?