UPSC Daily Quiz for 13ᵗʰ August 2026

1) With reference to the proposed CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer under PMGKAY, consider the following statements:

1. The Digital Rupee is a form of sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
2. Unlike a private cryptocurrency, a CBDC represents a liability of the central bank.
3. Programmability of CBDC can enable welfare transfers to be used subject to specified conditions or purposes.
4. Under the proposed model, the food subsidy would be credited directly into beneficiaries’ CBDC wallets rather than conventional bank accounts.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) With reference to PRAHAAR, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It provides a national framework for counter-terrorism based on a Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society approach.
2. It seeks to address conditions conducive to terrorism, including radicalisation.
3. It envisages coordination between State Police and specialised Central security agencies.
4. Its approach is limited primarily to responding to terrorist attacks after their occurrence.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) Consider the following statements regarding Asian Elephants in India:

1. The Asian Elephant is classified as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
2. Project Elephant was launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for conservation of elephants and their habitats.
3. Elephant Reserves constitute protected areas under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 in the same manner as National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.
4. Habitat connectivity is important for elephant conservation because of their large home ranges and seasonal movements.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) With reference to ACSCeND, recently developed for cancer research, which one of the following best describes its significance?

5) Consider the following statements regarding the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme:

1. It seeks to strengthen the Own Source Revenue capacity of Panchayats by developing locally available but underutilised assets.
2. Selection of projects is undertaken through an open challenge mechanism at the State and National levels.
3. Gram Sabha approval is required for the selected projects.
4. The programme primarily provides direct financial grants to Panchayats for implementing the selected projects.

Which of the statements given above are correct?