Daily Current Quiz for UPSC : 4 Feb 2026

The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha is a member of the selection committees for which of the following statutory bodies/posts?

1. Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC)

2. Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

3. Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

4. Chairperson of the Lokpal

5. Members of the Election Commission of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

In the context of the global “Energy Transition,” the shift from a ‘Molecule-based’ economy to an ‘Electron-based’ economy primarily implies:

1. A total replacement of all chemical processes with subatomic particle acceleration.

2. Moving from the direct combustion of fossil fuels to the use of electricity-driven motors and processes.

3. Shifting from high-entropy thermal systems to low-entropy electromagnetic systems.

4. A transition where energy is transported primarily through physical pipelines rather than wire-based grids.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 in India, consider the following statements:

1. The Act permits the donation of surplus frozen embryos to any infertile couple for reproductive purposes.

2. An ART clinic can store an embryo for a maximum period of ten years.

3. The Act prohibits the use of pre-implantation genetic testing to select the sex of the child.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to ‘Refuse-Derived Fuel’ (RDF) and the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, consider the following statements:

1. RDF is primarily produced from the biodegradable/wet portion of municipal solid waste.

2. The 2026 Rules mandate that waste with a calorific value exceeding 1,500 kcal/kg must be diverted for energy recovery.

3. Industries like cement kilns are required to gradually increase the substitution of coal with RDF.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?