UPSC Daily Quiz for 25ᵗʰ August 2026

1) Krishna 459 and Godavari 234, recently seen in the news, are associated with:

2) Consider the following statements regarding QBUSE:

1. It is released by the National Statistics Office under MoSPI.
2. It provides high-frequency estimates of the unincorporated non-agricultural sector.
3. Partnerships covered under QBUSE include Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs).
4. Construction is outside the coverage of QBUSE.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) With reference to the revised FDI framework, consider the following statements:

1. The beneficial ownership test is applied at the level of the investor entity.
2. Non-controlling beneficial ownership of up to 10% from a Land Bordering Country may qualify for the automatic route.
3. The revised framework permits such investment irrespective of the applicable sectoral cap.
4. The framework was introduced through Press Note 2 of 2026.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) With reference to GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR), consider the following:

1. It is implemented through the MeitY Startup Hub.
2. It primarily targets innovations at the ideation-to-early-validation stage.
3. Eligible innovations generally fall within TRL 1–4.
4. Its support is restricted to startups working in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5) With reference to the Garbhini Mitra Course, consider the following statements:

1. It is a six-month healthcare skill-development programme introduced by the All India Institute of Ayurveda.
2. Its curriculum draws upon Garbhini Paricharya, Sutika Paricharya and Garbhadhana Vidhi.
3. Garbhini Mitras are intended to replace routine clinical antenatal care with Ayurvedic community-based care.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?