Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 7 feb 2026

In the context of the Indian Banking system, if a savings account remains ‘inoperative’ or ‘unclaimed’ for a period of 10 years or more, the balance amount is transferred to:

With reference to the official criteria recently proposed by the Government of India for a “Deep Tech Startup,” consider the following statements:

1. The entity must work on solutions based on established scientific principles that have already been fully commercialized in the global market.

2. A major portion of the entity’s expenditure must be dedicated to Research & Development (R&D).

3. The entity must either own or be in the process of creating significant novel Intellectual Property (IP).

4. These startups are characterized by low technical risk but high capital requirements for scaling.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in India, which one of the following statements is correct?

Q. With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive Zones’ (ESZ) and ‘Eco-Sensitive Areas’ (ESA) in India, consider the following statements:

1. Both ESZs and ESAs are statutory designations specifically defined and notified under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

2. While an ESZ acts as a “shock absorber” specifically around a Protected Area (National Park or Sanctuary), an ESA can be a larger landscape notified for its unique biological resources.

3. According to recent Supreme Court modifications, a uniform 1 km mandatory ESZ is now strictly applicable to all National Parks and Sanctuaries without exception for geography.

4. Commercial mining and the establishment of major hydroelectric projects are prohibited activities in these zones.

How many of the statements given above are correct?