Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 10, 2026

1. Aim: Builds DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) for agriculture to modernize farming
nationwide.
2. Key Components: Includes AgriStack, Krishi DSS (Decision Support System),
and soil profile mapping.
3. It improves data-driven decision-making and simplifies farmers' direct access to
government schemes and services.

1. VISTAR — Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics &
Research.
2. Objective: Modernizes India's statistical system using digitalisation, AI (Artificial
Intelligence), and enhanced data quality.
3. Functions as a Central Sector Scheme under MoSPI (Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation) with a ₹4,371.10 crore outlay for 2026–31.1. VISTAR — Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics &
Research.
2. Objective: Modernizes India's statistical system using digitalisation, AI (Artificial
Intelligence), and enhanced data quality.
3. Functions as a Central Sector Scheme under MoSPI (Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation) with a ₹4,371.10 crore outlay for 2026–31.

1. Horizon Europe: EU (European Union) flagship research and innovation funding
programme spanning 2021–2027.
2. India's Association: Facilitates joint research projects, shared resources, and
access to European research funding.
3. Focus Areas: Covers health, AI (Artificial Intelligence), space, climate, energy,
and food security.

1. Missile Category: Indigenously built, solid-fuel quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface
missile.
2. Features a quasi-ballistic trajectory that allows it to manoeuvre in flight, making
mid-air interception difficult.
3. Developed by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) with a
operational range of 150–500 km.

1. Sink vs. Source: A carbon sink absorbs more CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) than it
emits; a carbon source releases more than it stores.
2. Current Trend: Deforestation, wildfires, and rising temperatures are shrinking the
Amazon's carbon absorption capacity.
3. Impact of Droughts: Climate stress and severe droughts (like El Niño) accelerate
tree mortality and elevate carbon emissions.