Daily UPSC Current Quiz: 12 Feb 2026

Regarding Ricin, which was recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is classified as a Ribosome-Inactivating Protein (RIP).

2. It is naturally derived from the seeds of the castor oil plant (Ricinus communis).

3. Modern medical science has developed a universal antidote to treat Ricin poisoning if administered within six hours.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

The discovery of Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, is significant because:

1. It provides evidence of a “two-way” trade route between the Tamil kingdoms and the Roman-occupied Egyptian interior.

2. It confirms that Tamil merchants traveled beyond coastal ports into the Egyptian mainland.

3. The inscriptions suggest that the “Cikai Korran” mentioned was a high-ranking Roman official of Tamil origin.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term “Albedo Effect”, often discussed in the context of Black Carbon in the Arctic, refers to:

According to the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025, which of the following best describes India’s current digital standing?

1. India has broken into the top 10 globally due to its massive telecomm investment.

2. India performs exceptionally well in AI scientific publications.

3. There is a significant “Governance Gap,” with India ranking lower in the Governance pillar compared to its overall rank.

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