UPSC Daily Quiz for 22ⁿᵈ July 2026

1) Recently seen in the news, Beta Pictoris d is best described as:

2) With reference to the White-bellied Heron (Ardea insignis), consider the following statements:

1. It is primarily associated with fast-flowing river ecosystems rather than marshes and floodplain wetlands.
2. It is considered an indicator species for the ecological health of riverine ecosystems.
3. River regulation and hydropower development are among the major threats to its survival.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) Consider the following statements:

1. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 presently provides legal protection to the National Flag and the National Anthem.
2. Article 51A(a) of the Constitution explicitly mentions the National Song along with the National Flag and National Anthem.
3. As per the Supreme Court's judgment in Bijoe Emmanuel v. State of Kerala (1986), respectful silence during the National Anthem may be constitutionally protected.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) With reference to the White-bellied Heron (Ardea insignis), consider the following statements:

1. It is one of the few heron species that is primarily associated with riverine habitats rather than marshes and wetlands.
2. It is an endemic to Arunachal Pradesh.
3. It is listed as critically endangered under IUCN Red list.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5) With reference to the National Flag, National Anthem and National Song of India, consider the following statements:

1. The Constituent Assembly adopted both the National Anthem and the National Song on 24 January 1950.
2. All the stanzas of Vande Mataram were adopted as the National Song by the Constituent Assembly.
3. Article 51A(a) of the Constitution explicitly mentions the National Flag and the National Anthem, but not the National Song.

Which of the statements given above are correct?