UPSC Daily PIB Quiz for 9ᵗʰ September 2026

1) With reference to the AI-based monitoring of Mithun, consider the following statements:

1. Mithun is a bovine species traditionally reared in the Northeastern Hill Region.
2. Behavioural monitoring of Mithun can provide useful information for animal health, welfare and reproductive management.
3. The use of AI-based non-contact monitoring can reduce the need for continuous manual observation of individual animals.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) With reference to India–Japan cooperation, consider the following exercises:

1. Veer Guardian
2. Dharma Guardian
3. JIMEX
4. Malabar
5. MILAN

How many of the above are bilateral India–Japan exercises?

3) Consider the following statements regarding India–Japan cooperation in forestry:

1. Tree Outside Forests can contribute to agroforestry, urban greening and carbon sequestration.
2. Forest Genetics is concerned only with identifying forest boundaries through geospatial technologies.
3. Forest Stack involves the use of forest inventories and digital/geospatial technologies for forest-resource management.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) India’s fintech ecosystem is increasingly built around Digital Public Infrastructure. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Interoperability in digital payment systems can reduce transaction costs and facilitate wider adoption.
2. The JAM framework combines access to bank accounts with digital identity and mobile connectivity.
3. A regulatory sandbox allows innovative financial products to be tested in a controlled regulatory environment before wider deployment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5) With reference to Assamese cultural traditions associated with Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, consider the following statements:

1. Borgeet is associated with the Neo-Vaishnavite tradition of Assam.
2. Ojapali combines music, narration and expressive gestures.
3. Bihu is exclusively a religious tradition and has no association with Assam’s agricultural cycle.

Which of the statements given above are correct?