DAILY UPSC CURRENT QUIZ:21 MAY 2026

With reference to international literary awards, consider the following statements regarding the ‘International Booker Prize’:

1. It is awarded annually for a book of long-form fiction or short story collection written in any language, provided it is translated into English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland.

2. The monetary value of the prize is awarded entirely to the original author, while the translator is recognized with a citation of honor.

3. The 2026 prize marked a historical milestone as it was conferred upon a work originally written in Mandarin Chinese.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs of military drones/loitering munitions and their respective countries of origin or development:

Which of the pairs given above is/are NOT correctly matched?

With reference to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in India, consider the following statements:

1. The statutory power to mandate and regulate EIA clearances in India is derived directly from the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

2. The EIA process categorizes developmental projects into Category A and Category B based on their spatial extent and potential impacts on human health and natural resources.

3. Category A projects require mandatory prior environmental clearance from the Central Government, completely bypassing the scoping stage of the assessment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?