In the context of ecology, “Keystone species” refers to species that:
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5%
(a) Are most abundant in an ecosystem
74%
(b) Have disproportionately large impact on ecosystem stability
11%
(c) Are found only in protected areas
11%
(d) Are at the top of the food chain
Which of the following statements about Money Bills is correct?
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(a) They can be introduced in either House of Parliament
10%
(b) Rajya Sabha can amend a Money Bill
85%
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha certifies a Money Bill
0%
(d) President can return a Money Bill for reconsideration
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Civil Services year-wise Seats
CSE 2011.....910
CSE 2012....998
CSE 2013....1228
CSE 2014....1364
CSE 2015 .....1164
CSE 2016......1079
CSE 2017......980
CSE 2018......782
CSE 2019......896
CSE 2020......796
CSE 2021......712
CSE 2022.... 1011
CSE 2023..... 1105
CSE 2024..... 1056
CSE 2025.... 979
CSE 2026.... 933
CSE 2011.....910
CSE 2012....998
CSE 2013....1228
CSE 2014....1364
CSE 2015 .....1164
CSE 2016......1079
CSE 2017......980
CSE 2018......782
CSE 2019......896
CSE 2020......796
CSE 2021......712
CSE 2022.... 1011
CSE 2023..... 1105
CSE 2024..... 1056
CSE 2025.... 979
CSE 2026.... 933
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Battery Passport Framework – Prelims Points
• A Battery Passport is a digital record of a battery’s complete life cycle.
• Developed under the Global Battery Alliance (World Economic Forum).
• Applicable to electric vehicle, industrial, and consumer batteries.
• Contains data on raw material sourcing, manufacturing, carbon footprint, and performance.
• Tracks ethical sourcing and prevents child labour and unsafe mining practices.
• Promotes transparency, traceability, and sustainability.
• Supports reuse, repurposing, recycling, and circular economy.
• Enhances battery safety and regulatory compliance.
• EU Battery Regulation mandates battery passports for EV batteries from 2027.
• Relevant for India’s EV growth and climate commitments.
• A Battery Passport is a digital record of a battery’s complete life cycle.
• Developed under the Global Battery Alliance (World Economic Forum).
• Applicable to electric vehicle, industrial, and consumer batteries.
• Contains data on raw material sourcing, manufacturing, carbon footprint, and performance.
• Tracks ethical sourcing and prevents child labour and unsafe mining practices.
• Promotes transparency, traceability, and sustainability.
• Supports reuse, repurposing, recycling, and circular economy.
• Enhances battery safety and regulatory compliance.
• EU Battery Regulation mandates battery passports for EV batteries from 2027.
• Relevant for India’s EV growth and climate commitments.
The Battery Passport initiative is promoted by which of the following?
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A. International Energy Agency
44%
B. World Economic Forum
50%
C. United Nations Environment Programme
0%
D. World Bank
Under the EU Battery Regulation, Battery Passports for EV batteries will become mandatory from:
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A. 2025
40%
B. 2026
45%
C. 2027
15%
D. 2030
🗞️ Daily Current Affairs – 05 February (UPSC Focused)
1) PLASTINDIA 2026 Inaugurated
One of the world’s largest plastic industry exhibitions held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Theme: “Bharat Next”
Focus on: Manufacturing, innovation, circular economy, zero-waste exhibition
UPSC Angle: Industry, Make in India, sustainable manufacturing, circular economy.
2) Domestic Tourism B2B Roadshow for Karnataka
Ministry of Tourism organised a B2B tourism roadshow in Pune
Objective: Promote Karnataka’s heritage, eco-tourism, wildlife & wellness tourism
Linked to Dekho Apna Desh initiative
UPSC Angle: Tourism policy, federal cooperation, economic development.
3) India Pays UN Regular Budget Contribution on Time
India deposited its assessed contribution for UN Regular Budget (2026) within the due date
India featured on UN Honour Roll
UPSC Angle: Multilateralism, India’s global responsibilities, UN system.
4) Focus on Ease of Doing Business Reforms
Government reiterated commitment to regulatory simplification and digitisation
Emphasis on improving business environment and investment climate
UPSC Angle: Economic reforms, governance, regulatory policy.
5) Strengthening Internal Security Architecture
Significant enhancement in budgetary support for intelligence and security institutions
Aim: Capacity building, modernisation, technology upgradation
UPSC Angle: Internal security, governance, national security.
1) PLASTINDIA 2026 Inaugurated
One of the world’s largest plastic industry exhibitions held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Theme: “Bharat Next”
Focus on: Manufacturing, innovation, circular economy, zero-waste exhibition
UPSC Angle: Industry, Make in India, sustainable manufacturing, circular economy.
2) Domestic Tourism B2B Roadshow for Karnataka
Ministry of Tourism organised a B2B tourism roadshow in Pune
Objective: Promote Karnataka’s heritage, eco-tourism, wildlife & wellness tourism
Linked to Dekho Apna Desh initiative
UPSC Angle: Tourism policy, federal cooperation, economic development.
3) India Pays UN Regular Budget Contribution on Time
India deposited its assessed contribution for UN Regular Budget (2026) within the due date
India featured on UN Honour Roll
UPSC Angle: Multilateralism, India’s global responsibilities, UN system.
4) Focus on Ease of Doing Business Reforms
Government reiterated commitment to regulatory simplification and digitisation
Emphasis on improving business environment and investment climate
UPSC Angle: Economic reforms, governance, regulatory policy.
5) Strengthening Internal Security Architecture
Significant enhancement in budgetary support for intelligence and security institutions
Aim: Capacity building, modernisation, technology upgradation
UPSC Angle: Internal security, governance, national security.
Which of the following are classified as Ramsar Sites in India?
1.Chilika Lake. 2.Keoladeo National Park. 3.Loktak Lake. 4.Valley of Flowers National Park. Select the correct answer using the code below:
1.Chilika Lake. 2.Keoladeo National Park. 3.Loktak Lake. 4.Valley of Flowers National Park. Select the correct answer using the code below:
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A. 1, 2 and 3 only
21%
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
32%
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
0%
D. 2 and 4 only
Which of the following best describes “Quantum Computing”?
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A. Computing based on binary digits
18%
B. Computing using biological neurons
61%
C. Computing using principles of quantum mechanics
4%
D. Computing using optical fibers