UPSC Daily Quiz for 9ᵗʰ July 2026

1) With reference to the Prambanan Temple Complex, consider the following statements:

1. It was built during the Mataram Kingdom in the 9th century CE.
2. It is dedicated to the Trimurti—Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.
3. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) With reference to India's Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs), consider the following statements:

1. They are maintained to cushion the economy against disruptions in global crude oil supplies.
2. The existing operational SPR facilities are located at Visakhapatnam, Mangaluru and Padur.
3. They are maintained by directly by PMO.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) Which of the following countries is not a member of OPEC+, though it is among the world's leading crude oil producers?

4) Consider the following pairs regarding India's defence missiles:

1. Astra | Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile |
2. RudraM-II | Anti-radiation missile |
3. BrahMos | Surface-to-Surface Cruise Missile |

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

5) With reference to India's crude oil imports, consider the following statements:

1. India is the world's third-largest importer and consumer of crude oil.
2. UAE is currently India's largest supplier of crude oil.
3. India imports more than 85% of its crude oil requirement.

Which of the statements given above are correct?