Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 9 JUNE 2026

The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) aims to provide financing for projects related to:

1. Creation of post-harvest management infrastructure like warehouses and cold storage.

2. Investment in community farming assets such as custom hiring centers.

3. Direct income support transfer to small and marginal farmers.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Arrange the following Gallantry Awards in the correct descending order of precedence:

1. Kirti Chakra

2. Vir Chakra

3. Maha Vir Chakra

4. Ashoka Chakra

Select the correct code:

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Orobanche’ (Broomrape):

1. It is a total root-parasitic weed that lacks chlorophyll and is entirely dependent on host plants for nutrients.

2. It is an autotrophic plant that synthesizes its own food using sunlight, making it difficult to control through herbicides.

3. Its seeds can remain viable in the soil for several years, often causing recurring infestations despite crop rotation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the United States non-immigrant visa categories:

1. H-1B visas are exclusively reserved for individuals in “specialty occupations” that require at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a specialized field.

2. H-1B1 visas are a distinct category established specifically for nationals of Chile and Singapore, functioning similarly to the H-1B but governed by free trade agreements.

3. H-2A visas are designed to allow U.S. employers to bring in foreign nationals to fill temporary or seasonal non-agricultural labor shortages.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?