UPSC Daily Quiz for 17ᵗʰ August 2026

1) With reference to the RSVC–AMRIT platform, consider the following statements:

1. It is intended to facilitate technology transfer from innovators and research institutions to rural communities.
2. It covers stages ranging from technology discovery and validation to deployment and monitoring.
3. RuTAG was launched by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to provide demand-driven technological interventions for rural areas.
4. RSVCs are designed exclusively as digital platforms for online delivery of rural technologies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) With reference to CYBER KUSHTI 2026, consider the following statements:

1. It seeks to assess cybersecurity judgement rather than merely the ability to identify vulnerabilities rapidly.
2. Participants are provided with security findings that may include genuine, false and duplicated findings.
3. The competition requires participants to prioritise security findings and justify their assessment.
4. It follows the conventional Capture The Flag model in which participants primarily solve predefined technical challenges.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) Consider the following statements regarding FutureSkills PRIME:

1. It is aimed at skilling, reskilling and upskilling the workforce in emerging technologies.
2. Its technology domains include areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, cybersecurity and semiconductors.
3. The programme is restricted to learners from Tier-1 cities to meet the requirements of technology-intensive industries.
4. Its courses can be integrated with formal education through partnerships involving State Governments and academic institutions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) With reference to VIHAAN, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a broadband networking System-on-Chip designed using the indigenous VEGA microprocessor.
2. Its development is supported under the Design Linked Incentive Scheme.
3. A fabless semiconductor company designs chips but outsources their fabrication to semiconductor foundries.
4. Tape-out refers to the stage at which a semiconductor design is finalised and sent for fabrication.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5) With reference to Kavach, consider the following statements:

1. It is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system.
2. It can automatically apply brakes when specified safety conditions are violated.
3. Prevention of Signal Passed at Danger is one of its key safety objectives.
4. An LTE communication backbone can facilitate reliable data exchange between trains, signalling infrastructure and control systems.

Which of the statements given above are correct?