UPSC Daily PIB Quiz for 6ᵗʰ November 2026

1) With reference to coal gasification and coal-sector reforms in India, consider the following statements:

1. Coal gasification produces synthesis gas containing primarily carbon monoxide and hydrogen, which can serve as a feedstock for producing chemicals and synthetic fuels.
2. Coal SETU creates a separate window under the Non-Regulated Sector linkage policy for coal allocation for industrial use, exports and other permitted purposes.
3. First Mile Connectivity seeks to improve coal transportation through mechanised handling and loading infrastructure, thereby reducing dependence on conventional road transportation.
4. The revised SHAKTI framework is primarily intended to allocate coal linkages to non-regulated industrial consumers rather than the power sector.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) With reference to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), consider the following statements:

1. The KPCS was established pursuant to a UN General Assembly resolution to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the legitimate rough diamond trade.
2. The Kimberley Process operates through cooperation among Governments, the diamond industry and civil society.
3. The European Union and its Member States participate individually as separate participants in the Kimberley Process.
4. India's Observer status in the African Diamond Producers' Association provides a platform for engagement with African diamond-producing countries on value addition and technical cooperation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) With reference to quasi-ballistic missiles, consider the following statements:

1. A quasi-ballistic missile follows a ballistic trajectory but possesses the ability to manoeuvre during flight.
2. Its manoeuvrability can make its flight path less predictable than that of a conventional ballistic missile.
3. Pralay has been developed by DRDO, with Research Centre Imarat playing a key role in its development.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Malabar and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad):

1. Exercise Malabar involves the navies of India, Japan, the United States and Australia, all of which are members of the Quad.
2. Exercise Malabar is a formal military exercise conducted under the institutional command structure of the Quad.
3. The harbour phase of Exercise Malabar facilitates professional interactions and coordinated planning before maritime activities at sea.
4. India's MAHASAGAR vision emphasises maritime cooperation, security and development across regions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5) With reference to the discovery involving UBC 63, consider the following statements:

1. The Colour-Magnitude Diagram helps astronomers study stellar properties and evolutionary stages by examining the relationship between stellar brightness and colour.
2. The two stellar clusters identified within UBC 63 are gravitationally bound to each other following their close encounter.

Which of the statements given above are correct?