UPSC Daily Quiz for 3ʳᵈ July 2026

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

1. It is India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle.
2. It is designed primarily to place satellites into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
3. It uses an all-solid propulsion configuration.
4. Its maiden mission follows the successful Vikram-S suborbital mission.

How many of the above statements are correct?

2) Consider the following statements regarding EPFO Scheme 2026:

Assertion (A): Under the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, the principal employer may become liable for EPF contributions of contract workers.

Reason (R): The Scheme introduces the concept of principal employer, making the principal employer ultimately responsible where the contractor fails to deposit contributions.

3) With reference to the Nord Stream Pipeline System, consider the following statements:

1. It was designed to transport natural gas directly from Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea.
2. Nord Stream 2 became operational before the Russia–Ukraine conflict.
3. The pipeline system was intended to bypass transit countries such as Ukraine and Poland.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) Consider the following countries:

1. Germany
2. Estonia
3. Norway
4. Poland
5. Lithuania
6. Belarus

How many of the above countries have a coastline along the Baltic Sea?

5) Consider the following:

1. Employees' Provident Fund Scheme
2. Employees' Pension Scheme
3. Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme

How many of the above are administered by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)?