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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1) During PM Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2026, an agreement was signed between India’s C-DAC and UAE’s G-42 to set up a supercomputing facility. What is the proposed capacity of this facility, and under which mission will it be established?
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Q.1) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- During PM Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi (May 15, 2026), an agreement was signed between India’s C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) and UAE’s G-42 (AI and cloud computing company) to set up an 8 exaflop supercomputing facility.
- An exaflop is 10¹⁸ floating-point operations per second. The facility will be established under the India AI Mission.
- UAE President also presented a Cerebras chip (advanced AI processor) to PM Modi, which will power India’s supercomputing facility under the mission.
Option (a), (c), and (d) have incorrect capacities or missions. UPSC tests this specific fact.
Why this question?
Tests the supercomputing capacity (8 exaflop) and the mission (India AI Mission) – a direct current IR and Science & Tech fact.Why important for UPSC?
India-UAE strategic partnership and AI infrastructure appear in IR and Science & Tech (Prelims 2026 trend).Incorrect
Q.1) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- During PM Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi (May 15, 2026), an agreement was signed between India’s C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) and UAE’s G-42 (AI and cloud computing company) to set up an 8 exaflop supercomputing facility.
- An exaflop is 10¹⁸ floating-point operations per second. The facility will be established under the India AI Mission.
- UAE President also presented a Cerebras chip (advanced AI processor) to PM Modi, which will power India’s supercomputing facility under the mission.
Option (a), (c), and (d) have incorrect capacities or missions. UPSC tests this specific fact.
Why this question?
Tests the supercomputing capacity (8 exaflop) and the mission (India AI Mission) – a direct current IR and Science & Tech fact.Why important for UPSC?
India-UAE strategic partnership and AI infrastructure appear in IR and Science & Tech (Prelims 2026 trend). -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) Assertion (A): The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) capped gold imports under the Advance Authorisation (AA) scheme at 100 kilograms and tightened compliance rules in May 2026.
Reason (R): India’s gold imports surged to an all-time high of USD 71.98 billion in FY 2025-26, putting pressure on foreign exchange reserves amid elevated crude oil prices due to the West Asia crisis.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
Both A and R are true, and R explains the macroeconomic rationale for the restrictions.- Assertion A is true: The DGFT capped gold imports under the Advance Authorisation (AA) scheme at 100 kilograms per authorisation. New restrictions include: mandatory physical inspection for first-time applicants, subsequent authorisations only after fulfilling 50% of export obligation, and fortnightly reporting certified by a chartered accountant.
- Reason R is true: India‘s gold imports surged >24% to an all-time high of USD 71.98 billion in FY 2025-26 (volume: 721.03 tonnes, down 4.76%). Basic Customs Duty on gold/silver was raised to 15% (from 6%) a day earlier. The West Asia crisis has elevated crude oil prices, putting pressure on foreign exchange reserves, and non-essential imports like gold are being targeted for curbs.
India is the world’s second-largest gold consumer (after China), and nearly all gold requirement is imported. Option (a) is correct. UPSC tests this import surge figure.
Why this question?
Tests the specific gold import surge figure (USD 71.98 billion) – a factual trap.Why important for UPSC?
Foreign trade and foreign exchange management appear in Economy (Prelims 2026).Incorrect
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
Both A and R are true, and R explains the macroeconomic rationale for the restrictions.- Assertion A is true: The DGFT capped gold imports under the Advance Authorisation (AA) scheme at 100 kilograms per authorisation. New restrictions include: mandatory physical inspection for first-time applicants, subsequent authorisations only after fulfilling 50% of export obligation, and fortnightly reporting certified by a chartered accountant.
- Reason R is true: India‘s gold imports surged >24% to an all-time high of USD 71.98 billion in FY 2025-26 (volume: 721.03 tonnes, down 4.76%). Basic Customs Duty on gold/silver was raised to 15% (from 6%) a day earlier. The West Asia crisis has elevated crude oil prices, putting pressure on foreign exchange reserves, and non-essential imports like gold are being targeted for curbs.
India is the world’s second-largest gold consumer (after China), and nearly all gold requirement is imported. Option (a) is correct. UPSC tests this import surge figure.
Why this question?
Tests the specific gold import surge figure (USD 71.98 billion) – a factual trap.Why important for UPSC?
Foreign trade and foreign exchange management appear in Economy (Prelims 2026). -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) The Rakchham Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Sangla Wildlife Sanctuary) recently recorded which bird species for the first time in May 2026, marking the first formal documented record from the Kinnaur region?
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Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- A horned lark was recorded for the first time at the Rakchham Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary in May 2026, marking the first formal documented record of the species from the Kinnaur region. The sanctuary is located in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, established in 1962.
- It is also known as Sangla Wildlife Sanctuary. The Western Tragopan (a) is the site‘s qualifying species for IBA status (Vulnerable – IUCN).
- The Himalayan Monal (b) and Koklass Pheasant (d) are also found in the sanctuary but were not first-time records. UPSC tests this specific first record.
Why this question?
Tests the specific first-time bird record (Horned Lark) – a direct Environment current affairs fact.Why important for UPSC?
Wildlife sanctuaries and bird species appear in Environment (Prelims 2024, 2026).Incorrect
Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- A horned lark was recorded for the first time at the Rakchham Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary in May 2026, marking the first formal documented record of the species from the Kinnaur region. The sanctuary is located in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, established in 1962.
- It is also known as Sangla Wildlife Sanctuary. The Western Tragopan (a) is the site‘s qualifying species for IBA status (Vulnerable – IUCN).
- The Himalayan Monal (b) and Koklass Pheasant (d) are also found in the sanctuary but were not first-time records. UPSC tests this specific first record.
Why this question?
Tests the specific first-time bird record (Horned Lark) – a direct Environment current affairs fact.Why important for UPSC?
Wildlife sanctuaries and bird species appear in Environment (Prelims 2024, 2026). -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) The proposal to rename Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polycystic Ovary Metabolic Syndrome (PMOS) in India is primarily driven by the need to:
Correct
Q.4) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The proposal to rename PCOS to PMOS (Polycystic Ovary Metabolic Syndrome) is driven by the need to highlight the strong link between PCOS and insulin resistance (affects 70-80% of PCOS women, regardless of body weight) and type 2 diabetes risk (4-7 times higher risk; diabetes develops 5-10 years earlier).
- The proposed name change aims to shift focus from “reproductive disorder” to “metabolic disorder”, encouraging earlier diabetes prevention interventions.
- PCOS affects approximately 20-25% of Indian women of reproductive age – one of the highest rates globally.
Options (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect. UPSC tests this metabolic rationale.
Why this question?
Tests the primary rationale for renaming PCOS to PMOS (metabolic focus) – a direct Health fact.Why important for UPSC?
Women‘s health and non-communicable diseases appear in Social Justice and Health (Prelims 2026 trend).Incorrect
Q.4) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The proposal to rename PCOS to PMOS (Polycystic Ovary Metabolic Syndrome) is driven by the need to highlight the strong link between PCOS and insulin resistance (affects 70-80% of PCOS women, regardless of body weight) and type 2 diabetes risk (4-7 times higher risk; diabetes develops 5-10 years earlier).
- The proposed name change aims to shift focus from “reproductive disorder” to “metabolic disorder”, encouraging earlier diabetes prevention interventions.
- PCOS affects approximately 20-25% of Indian women of reproductive age – one of the highest rates globally.
Options (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect. UPSC tests this metabolic rationale.
Why this question?
Tests the primary rationale for renaming PCOS to PMOS (metabolic focus) – a direct Health fact.Why important for UPSC?
Women‘s health and non-communicable diseases appear in Social Justice and Health (Prelims 2026 trend). -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) Under the Advance Authorisation (AA) scheme of India‘s Foreign Trade Policy, which of the following conditions must be met by an exporter to obtain duty-free import of inputs?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
The Advance Authorisation (AA) scheme allows duty-free import of inputs (raw materials, components) that are physically incorporated into export products.- Key condition (b): The exporter must fulfil the export obligation – i.e., export finished goods of a specified value within the prescribed time period (typically 18 months).
- Minimum value addition required is 15% (not 50%); for gems & jewellery, it is 10.1% for certain categories. Option (a) is incorrect.
- The scheme is based on standard input-output norms (SIONs) ; domestic sourcing is not mandatory. Option (c) is incorrect.
- The scheme is available for exports to all destinations, not only FTA partners. Option (d) is incorrect.
In May 2026, the DGFT introduced new restrictions under the AA scheme: capping gold imports at 100 kg, mandatory physical inspection for first-time applicants, subsequent authorisations only after fulfilling 50% of export obligation, and fortnightly reporting certified by a chartered accountant. Basic Customs Duty on gold was also raised to 15% (from 6%). Option (b) is correct.
Why this question?
Tests the core condition of the Advance Authorisation scheme – a direct Economy and Trade policy fact.Why important for UPSC?
Export promotion schemes appear in Economy (Prelims 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024).Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
The Advance Authorisation (AA) scheme allows duty-free import of inputs (raw materials, components) that are physically incorporated into export products.- Key condition (b): The exporter must fulfil the export obligation – i.e., export finished goods of a specified value within the prescribed time period (typically 18 months).
- Minimum value addition required is 15% (not 50%); for gems & jewellery, it is 10.1% for certain categories. Option (a) is incorrect.
- The scheme is based on standard input-output norms (SIONs) ; domestic sourcing is not mandatory. Option (c) is incorrect.
- The scheme is available for exports to all destinations, not only FTA partners. Option (d) is incorrect.
In May 2026, the DGFT introduced new restrictions under the AA scheme: capping gold imports at 100 kg, mandatory physical inspection for first-time applicants, subsequent authorisations only after fulfilling 50% of export obligation, and fortnightly reporting certified by a chartered accountant. Basic Customs Duty on gold was also raised to 15% (from 6%). Option (b) is correct.
Why this question?
Tests the core condition of the Advance Authorisation scheme – a direct Economy and Trade policy fact.Why important for UPSC?
Export promotion schemes appear in Economy (Prelims 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024).
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