UPSC Daily PIB Quiz for 14ᵗʰ September 2026

1) With reference to the CAZRI-developed varieties of moth bean, consider the following statements:

1. They are intended to improve the productivity of moth bean under hot and arid conditions.
2. Their relevance is linked to traits such as moisture-stress tolerance and developmental plasticity.
3. Developmental plasticity enables a crop to maintain an identical growth and maturity pattern irrespective of soil-moisture availability.
4. Early flowering may help a crop escape terminal drought.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Declaration on Drylands (3D):

1. It emerged from the Dryland Congress 2026 jointly organised by ICAR and ICRISAT.
2. It emphasises South–South cooperation for addressing common challenges faced by developing countries.
3. It treats drought-resistant seeds as sufficient for establishing climate-resilient dryland agri-food systems.
4. Its objectives have linkages with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

3) With reference to OPU–IVF technology used for the Badri cattle, consider the following statements:

1. Oocytes are collected from a genetically valuable donor cow.
2. Fertilisation takes place outside the animal’s body under laboratory conditions.
3. The resulting embryo may be transferred into a hormonally synchronised recipient cow.
4. The calf produced through IVF is genetically identical to the donor cow.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY), consider the following statements:

1. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for eligible small and marginal farmers.
2. The Central Government makes a matching contribution to the farmer’s contribution.
3. A minimum assured pension of ₹3,000 per month is payable after the subscriber attains 60 years of age.
4. It provides unconditional income support to all farmer families irrespective of age, landholding and contribution.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5) With reference to steel slag road technology, consider the following statements:

1. Steel slag is generated during processes such as Basic Oxygen Furnace and Electric Arc Furnace steel production.
2. Its use in roads can reduce dependence on naturally mined aggregates.
3. Fresh steel slag can be used directly in road construction without treatment because it is dimensionally stable.
4. Free lime and free magnesia in steel slag may cause expansion when exposed to moisture.

How many of the statements given above are correct?