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Daily PIB quiz · 15 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 15 September 2026 daily PIB summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.
Consider the following statements regarding the MERCOSUR trade bloc:1.MERCOSUR was established by the Treaty of Asunción in 1991.2.India and MERCOSUR currently have a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) covering all services and investments.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of regional trade blocs and international organizations, what is meant by the term 'Pro Tempore Presidency'?
Consider the following statements regarding the IAF Dronathon-2026:1.The Indian Air Force inaugurated Dronathon-2026 at Pokhran and released the IAF UAS Roadmap to guide domestic defence innovators.2.Swarm drone technology operates on a centralized command server model where a single master drone executes all tactical tasks without autonomous algorithms.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the terms associated with unmanned aircraft systems mentioned in the notes, what does 'Counter-UAS' primarily refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme:1.The implementation of the educational scholarships and digital authentication reforms was reviewed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.2.The Pre-Matric scholarship exclusively covers students belonging to Scheduled Castes and strictly excludes children of parents engaged in unclean or hazardous occupations if they belong to other categories.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes a 'Centrally Sponsored Scheme' as referred to in the context of government welfare programs?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR):1.NAPDDR is implemented as a Central Sector Scheme providing financial assistance to NGOs, State Governments, and hospitals.2.The scheme functions under the direct administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare rather than the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, who are 'Nasha Mukti Mitra'?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Highway Helpline 1033:1.The 1033 helpline is operated under the guidance of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and implemented by IHMCL.2.The helpline upgrade integrates AI and GPS location tracking to reduce response times during emergencies.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What does the term 'Golden Hour' signify in the context of highway trauma management and emergency response?
Consider the following statements regarding phonons and thermal transport in materials like Thallium Copper Selenide:1.Phonons are quasiparticles that represent quantum mechanical lattice vibrations transporting thermal energy.2.Thallium Copper Selenide (TlCu5Se3) exhibits unusually high lattice thermal conductivity due to the absence of wave-like heat transport.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary function of a 'Thermoelectric Material' as described in the notes?