UPSC Daily Quiz for 20ᵗʰ May 2026

1) With reference to the National One Health Mission, consider the following statements:

1. The mission was launched in 2024.
2. It integrates human, animal, and environmental health systems.
3. The mission is coordinated by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) With reference to the Matua Community, consider the following statements:

1. The Matua movement was founded by Harichand Thakur.
2. Most followers of the Matua community belong to the Namashudra community.
3. The Matua sect strictly follows Vedic rituals and caste-based practices.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3) With reference to IN–SPACe, consider the following statements:

1. IN–SPACe stands for Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre.
2. It functions under the Department of Space.
3. It acts as a single-window agency for private sector participation in India’s space sector.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4) With reference to the SMILE Mission, consider the following statements:

1. SMILE is a joint mission of the European Space Agency and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
2. The mission aims to study the interaction between solar wind and Earth’s magnetosphere.
3. The Soft X-ray Imager (SXI) onboard the mission was developed by China.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) With reference to Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), consider the following statements:

1. PHEIC is declared by the World Health Organization (WHO).
2. It is the highest level of global health alert issued by WHO.
3. PHEIC applies only to infectious disease outbreaks.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?