UPSC Daily Quiz for 20ᵗʰ July 2026

1) With reference to the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), consider the following statements:

1. It is being developed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways at Lothal, Gujarat.
2. The complex seeks to showcase India's maritime heritage from the Harappan period to the modern era.
3. The life-size reconstruction of the Harappan town forms the centrepiece of the complex.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) With reference to Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), consider the following statements:

1. They represent ownership of physical gold stored in SEBI-accredited vaults.
2. They are settled through the depository system and traded on recognised stock exchanges.
3. They are issued by the Reserve Bank of India in the same manner as Sovereign Gold Bonds.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) With reference to Vikram-1 launch vehicle, consider the following statements:

1. It is India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle.
2. It uses a combination of solid and liquid propulsion stages.
3. It is designed to place small satellites into Low Earth Orbit.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) Consider the following statements regarding solid-propellant launch vehicles:

1. They are mechanically simpler than liquid-propellant launch vehicles.
2. They can be throttled or restarted after ignition.
3. They generally provide high initial thrust.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5) With reference to Lothal, consider the following statements:

1. It was an important centre for bead-making during the Harappan period.
2. Archaeological excavations have revealed evidence of standardized weights and measures at the site.
3. The city was planned with a grid-pattern layout and an advanced drainage system.

Which of the statements given above are correct?