Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 11 March 2026

Regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI), consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution has prescribed the legal, educational, and judicial qualifications of the members of the Election Commission.

2. The 2023 Appointment Act replaced the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the selection committee with a Union Cabinet Minister.

3. The Constitution has debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following items are currently covered under the ‘Essential Commodities Act, 1955’?

1. Drugs (Medicines)

2. Fertilizers (Organic, Inorganic or Mixed)

3. Petroleum and Petroleum Products

4. Raw Jute and Jute Textiles

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Escape Clause’ under the FRBM Act, 2003:

1. It allows the Government to deviate from the fiscal deficit target by up to 0.5% of GDP.

2. This clause can be triggered during periods of structural reforms in the economy with unanticipated fiscal implications.

3. The N.K. Singh Committee recommended that the Government must consult the Fiscal Council before invoking this clause.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel’ (SAF), consider the following statements:

1. SAF is a “drop-in” fuel, meaning it can be mixed with traditional Jet A-1 fuel without modifying the aircraft engine.

2. It is produced from non-fossil raw materials such as used cooking oil, solid waste, and woody biomass.

3. India has mandated that all domestic airlines must use at least 5% SAF blending by the year 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?