Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 12 March 2026

With reference to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and consumption in India, consider the following:

1. India is the world’s second-largest consumer of LPG.

2. More than 90% of India’s LPG demand is met through domestic production from oil refineries.

3. The PMUY (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana) has been a primary driver for the surge in LPG coverage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The ‘Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill’ (relevant to CAPF/Armed Forces) aims to:

The phenomenon of “Black Rain,” occasionally reported in West Asian regions like Iran, is primarily attributed to:

1. High concentration of volcanic ash in the upper atmosphere.

2. Soot and particulate matter from oil well fires or industrial pollution mixing with raindrops.

3. A rare chemical reaction between sulfuric acid and atmospheric nitrogen.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

With reference to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines for Organised Group ‘A’ Services (OGAS), consider the following statements:

1. A service is classified as OGAS only if the entirety (100%) of its officers are recruited directly through a competitive examination like the UPSC.

2. The service must have a distinct cadre hierarchy that allows for progression from entry-level to the highest administrative grades.

3. There must be established Service Rules that clearly define the parameters for recruitment, seniority, and promotion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?