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Q.1) The Somnath Temple in Gujarat, which will mark 75 years of its reopening on May 11, 2026, holds a special place as the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas. Which of the following statements about the temple‘s history is correct?
Q.1) Solution (c)
Explanation:
The Somnath Temple, located at Prabhas Patan, Gujarat, is indeed built in the Kailash Mahameru Prasad architectural style and has a 150-ft Shikhar (tower) with a 10-tonne Kalash and 1,666 gold-plated Kalash.
The temple commemorates 1,000 years since the first recorded attack by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026 CE (Somnath Swabhiman Parv). PM Modi will visit the temple on May 11, 2026, marking 75 years of reopening. UPSC tests this consecration fact.
Why this question?
Tests the consecration by Dr. Rajendra Prasad (not Sardar Patel) – a common factual trap.
Why important for UPSC?
Indian temple architecture and history appear in Art & Culture and Modern History (Prelims 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022).
Q.1) Solution (c)
Explanation:
The Somnath Temple, located at Prabhas Patan, Gujarat, is indeed built in the Kailash Mahameru Prasad architectural style and has a 150-ft Shikhar (tower) with a 10-tonne Kalash and 1,666 gold-plated Kalash.
The temple commemorates 1,000 years since the first recorded attack by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026 CE (Somnath Swabhiman Parv). PM Modi will visit the temple on May 11, 2026, marking 75 years of reopening. UPSC tests this consecration fact.
Why this question?
Tests the consecration by Dr. Rajendra Prasad (not Sardar Patel) – a common factual trap.
Why important for UPSC?
Indian temple architecture and history appear in Art & Culture and Modern History (Prelims 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022).
Q.2) India‘s first indigenous glide weapon system, TARA (Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation), successfully tested by DRDO and IAF on May 7, 2026, is primarily designed to:
Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation:
The TARA (Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation) is India‘s first indigenous glide weapon system developed by DRDO‘s Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad. Its primary function is to convert legacy unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons by adding a modular range extension kit. It is a cost-effective solution to enhance the lethality and accuracy of existing low-cost weapons to neutralise ground-based targets. Production has already commenced under the Development cum Production Partners (DcPP) model. Option (b) is correct. UPSC tests this conversion capability.
Why this question?
Tests the core function of TARA (converting unguided to precision-guided) – a current Defence and Science & Tech fact.
Why important for UPSC?
Indigenous defence technology and DRDO appear in Defence and Science & Tech (Prelims 2024, 2026 trend).
Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation:
The TARA (Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation) is India‘s first indigenous glide weapon system developed by DRDO‘s Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad. Its primary function is to convert legacy unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons by adding a modular range extension kit. It is a cost-effective solution to enhance the lethality and accuracy of existing low-cost weapons to neutralise ground-based targets. Production has already commenced under the Development cum Production Partners (DcPP) model. Option (b) is correct. UPSC tests this conversion capability.
Why this question?
Tests the core function of TARA (converting unguided to precision-guided) – a current Defence and Science & Tech fact.
Why important for UPSC?
Indigenous defence technology and DRDO appear in Defence and Science & Tech (Prelims 2024, 2026 trend).
Q.3) Match the following features related to Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) and CPGRAMS with their correct descriptions:
| List I (Feature) | List II (Description) |
|---|---|
| A. GRAI developed by | 1. Maximum timeline for grievance resolution |
| B. CPGRAMS developed by | 2. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) |
| C. CPGRAMS resolution timeline | 3. 11 indicators across 4 dimensions |
| D. Number of indicators in GRAI | 4. DARPG |
Select the correct code:
Q.3) Solution (a)
Explanation:
In March 2026 rankings, the Department of Financial Services’ Insurance Division topped Group A (500+ grievances). Option (a) is correct. UPSC tests this mapping.
Why this question?
Tests the developing agency (DARPG) and the 21-day timeline – a high-probability static and current Polity/Governance matching question.
Why important for UPSC?
Public grievance redressal mechanisms appear in Polity and Governance (Prelims 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024).
Q.3) Solution (a)
Explanation:
In March 2026 rankings, the Department of Financial Services’ Insurance Division topped Group A (500+ grievances). Option (a) is correct. UPSC tests this mapping.
Why this question?
Tests the developing agency (DARPG) and the 21-day timeline – a high-probability static and current Polity/Governance matching question.
Why important for UPSC?
Public grievance redressal mechanisms appear in Polity and Governance (Prelims 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024).
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) and the National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) programme:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q.4) Solution (c)
Explanation:
NICRA has conducted vulnerability assessment across 651 agricultural districts; 310 districts were identified as highly or very highly vulnerable (not all 651).
Cumulatively, 25.79 crore Soil Health Cards were generated up to February 2026. A NITI Aayog evaluation (2025) found that 68.5% of surveyed farmers reported significant improvement in soil health.
NMSA is implemented through Rainfed Area Development (RAD) , PDMC, and Soil Health Management (SHM). Option (a) is correct. UPSC tests this 310 vs 651 distinction.
Why this question?
Tests the number of highly vulnerable districts (310 out of 651) – a common factual trap.
Why important for UPSC?
Climate-resilient agriculture and government schemes appear in Agriculture and Environment (Prelims 2024, 2026).
Q.4) Solution (c)
Explanation:
NICRA has conducted vulnerability assessment across 651 agricultural districts; 310 districts were identified as highly or very highly vulnerable (not all 651).
Cumulatively, 25.79 crore Soil Health Cards were generated up to February 2026. A NITI Aayog evaluation (2025) found that 68.5% of surveyed farmers reported significant improvement in soil health.
NMSA is implemented through Rainfed Area Development (RAD) , PDMC, and Soil Health Management (SHM). Option (a) is correct. UPSC tests this 310 vs 651 distinction.
Why this question?
Tests the number of highly vulnerable districts (310 out of 651) – a common factual trap.
Why important for UPSC?
Climate-resilient agriculture and government schemes appear in Agriculture and Environment (Prelims 2024, 2026).
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education in India as per UNESCO’s frameworks and India’s policy initiatives:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
India faces challenges including infrastructure deficits, teacher upskilling (over one crore educators need reskilling), and data privacy concerns. Option (a) is correct. UPSC tests this teacher-empowerment principle.
Why this question?
Tests the principle that AI should empower teachers, not replace them – a common misconception.
Why important for UPSC?
AI in education and NEP 2020 appear in Governance, Social Justice, and Science & Tech (Prelims 2024, 2026 trend).
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
India faces challenges including infrastructure deficits, teacher upskilling (over one crore educators need reskilling), and data privacy concerns. Option (a) is correct. UPSC tests this teacher-empowerment principle.
Why this question?
Tests the principle that AI should empower teachers, not replace them – a common misconception.
Why important for UPSC?
AI in education and NEP 2020 appear in Governance, Social Justice, and Science & Tech (Prelims 2024, 2026 trend).
