Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 31 Jan 2026

Consider the following statements regarding Potential Growth Rate of an economy:

1. Potential growth rate refers to the maximum sustainable rate of output growth consistent with stable inflation.
2. It is determined by supply-side factors such as labor force growth, capital accumulation, and productivity.
3. An economy growing above its potential growth rate will always experience deflationary pressures.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Green Hydrogen-Based Direct Reduced Iron (H₂-DRI):

1. In H₂-DRI, hydrogen acts as the reducing agent instead of carbon monoxide.
2. The main by-product of H₂-DRI is water vapor, unlike conventional DRI which produces carbon dioxide.
3. H₂-DRI technology is already commercially deployed at scale across all major steel-producing countries.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Electric Arc Furnace (EAF):

1. EAF primarily uses electricity to melt scrap steel or Direct Reduced Iron (DRI).
2. EAFs are more flexible and can be started and stopped more easily compared to Blast Furnaces.
3. The carbon footprint of EAF is always zero since it does not use coal.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):

1. ASD is a developmental disability caused by differences in brain functioning.
2. Symptoms of ASD typically appear before the age of 3 years.
3. ASD is the same as mental retardation and does not allow individuals to develop advanced skills.

Which of the statements given above are correct?