UPSC Daily Quiz for 2ⁿᵈ July 2026

1) Consider the following statements regarding the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI):

1. It is a survey-based indicator of economic activity.
2. A PMI value below 50 necessarily indicates negative GDP growth.
3. In India, PMI is compiled by S&P Global.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) With reference to the Telecommunications Act, 2023, consider the following statements:

1. It replaces the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933.
2. It replaces the licensing regime with an authorisation regime for telecom services.
3. It establishes the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) as the authority for granting telecom authorisations.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) The Air Quality Index (AQI) in India takes into account which of the following pollutants?

1. Methane
2. Lead
3. Ammonia
4. Carbon Dioxide
5. Sulphur Dioxide

How many of the above are included?

4) Which of the following functions are performed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Telecommunications Act, 2023?

1. Granting authorisation for telecommunication services
2. Allocation of spectrum
3. Notifying standards for telecommunication equipment
4. Fixing telecom tariffs

Select the correct answer using the code below.

5) Statement I: The Air Quality Index (AQI) is based on the concentration of multiple air pollutants rather than a single pollutant.

Statement II: PM₂.₅ is generally considered more harmful than PM₁₀ because of its ability to penetrate deeper into the lungs.

Which one of the following is correct?