Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 4 May 2026

In the context of modern electronic warfare, what does the term ‘GPS Spoofing’ specifically refer to?

With reference to the ‘Cell Broadcast System’ (CBS) recently tested by the NDMA, consider the following statements:

1. It is a “one-to-one” communication technology that requires a database of mobile numbers to send targeted alerts.

2. The Nodal Ministry is Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
   

3. It utilizes the ‘Common Alerting Protocol’ (CAP), ensuring it is interoperable with various global disaster warning standards.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The ‘Declaration of Cooperation’ (DoC), often discussed in the context of global energy markets, primarily aims to:

With reference to ‘Morphine’ and its derivatives, consider the following statements:

1. Morphine is a naturally occurring alkaloid primarily extracted from the latex of the Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy) plant.

2. Under the NDPS Act, 1985, Morphine is classified as an ‘Essential Narcotic Drug’ (END) to facilitate easier access for medical purposes.

3. It belongs to the class of ‘Opioid Analgesics’ and acts primarily by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins in the central nervous system.

Which of the statements given above are correct?