Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 14 May 2026

With reference to the Indian Constitution, the ‘Essential Religious Practices’ (ERP) doctrine serves which of the following primary purposes?

1. It acts as a shield for religious denominations to protect their core rituals from State interference under Article 25(1).

2. It serves as a regulatory tool for the State to identify and reform non-essential secular or superstitious practices under Article 25(2)(b).

3. It provides a mechanism for the Judiciary to determine the validity of personal conscience in matters of individual fait

With reference to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), consider the following statements:

1. It was established based on the recommendations of the Tandon Committee and the National Police Commission (1977-1981).

2. It functions as an attached office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

3. The NCRB is the nodal agency for the implementation of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Syngas is considered an important intermediate in the chemical industry. It is used in the commercial production of which of the following?

1. Synthetic Diesel

2. Methanol

3. Ammonia

4. Fertilizers

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Which of the following are common characteristics of “Invasive Alien Species” (IAS) in the context of forest ecosystems?

1. High reproductive rate and rapid growth.

2. Narrow niche breadth and specific habitat requirements.

3. Lack of natural predators in the new environment.

4. Ability to alter the soil chemistry to inhibit the growth of native species.

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