UPSC Daily PIB Quiz for 16ᵗʰ September 2026

1) With reference to the circular economy, consider the following statements:

1. It seeks to extend the useful life of products through practices such as reuse, repair and refurbishment.
2. Its resource-efficiency approach can simultaneously address waste generation and dependence on virgin resources.
3. The circular economy is primarily concerned with recycling after a product has reached the end of its useful life.
4. Its objectives have relevance to sustainable consumption and production under the Sustainable Development Goals.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) SARAL AI was recently seen in the news. It refers to:

3) With reference to the MDR framework for UPI transactions, consider the following statements:

1. MDR represents a charge within the merchant-payment ecosystem and is distinct from a government tax.
2. The proposed framework retains zero-cost P2P transactions while applying MDR to specified P2M transactions.
3. The protection provided to eligible small merchants seeks to prevent payment costs from becoming a barrier to digital acceptance.
4. The introduction of MDR implies that UPI transactions will no longer be interoperable across participating banks and payment applications.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) With reference to Yudh Abhyas 2026, consider the following statements:

1. The exercise seeks interoperability between the Indian and US armies while adapting joint operational practices to terrain-specific requirements.
2. Its emphasis on Integrated Battle Groups is primarily intended to facilitate prolonged deployment of conventional formations rather than rapid mobilisation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) Consider the following statements regarding the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS):

1. LFPR includes persons who are employed as well as those seeking or available for work.
2. WPR measures the proportion of the population that is actually employed.
3. Under Current Weekly Status, a person’s activity is assessed with reference to the preceding seven days.
4. A decline in unemployment rate, by itself, necessarily indicates an improvement in labour-market conditions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?