UPSC Daily Quiz for 14ᵗʰ April 2026

1) With reference to Vitamin D (Calciferol), consider the following statements:

1. It is a fat-soluble vitamin.
2. It is produced in the body through exposure to sunlight.
3. It helps in absorption of calcium and phosphorus.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) With reference to the Lanjia Saora community, consider the following statements:

1. It is a tribal community found in Odisha.
2. It is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
3. It is mainly found in the Western Ghats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3) With reference to Judge Recusal, consider the following statements:

1. It refers to a judge withdrawing from a case due to possible bias.
2. It is based on the principle of natural justice.
3. It is governed by a detailed codified law in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

4) With reference to Exercise Dustlik, consider the following statements:

1. It is a joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan.
2. It is conducted annually on a rotational basis between the two countries.
3. It is a naval exercise conducted in the Indian Ocean.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) With reference to the South Atlantic Anomaly, consider the following statements:

1. It is a region of strong Earth’s magnetic field.
2. It allows high-energy charged particles to come closer to Earth.
3. It lies between North America and Europe.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?