29-Dec-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for handling mass-casualty or terror incidents?

1. SOPs aim to ensure clear command hierarchy and defined roles for responding agencies.
2. SOPs help reduce confusion and duplication of efforts during the initial response phase.
3. SOPs allow the judiciary to directly intervene in real-time operational decisions.

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Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The proposed AI-enabled Decision Support System (DSS) for Delhi aims to improve air pollution control through real-time data and hyperlocal source apportionment.

Statement 2: Real-time and source-specific pollution data enable targeted interventions instead of blanket and reactive measures.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to stock market performance in India in 2025:

1. Large-cap stock indices delivered higher returns than mid-cap and small-cap indices.
2. Small-cap indices recorded negative returns during the year.
3. Global trade disruptions and economic uncertainty influenced investor preference towards larger companies.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:4

Electoral Trusts in India are primarily significant because they:

Ques:5

Consider the following statements:

1. In 2025, overseas acquisitions accounted for a significantly higher share of India’s total M&A deals compared to previous years.
2. Indian companies are increasingly pursuing outbound M&A primarily to access global markets, technology, and achieve faster scale.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of INS Vagsheer?

1. It is a Kalvari-class diesel-electric attack submarine.
2. It was built under Project-75 with technology transfer from France.
3. It is powered by a nuclear propulsion system.

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Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Rigveda provides evidence of early political institutions such as Sabha and Samiti.

Statement 2: These institutions indicate the presence of participatory tribal assemblies.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha plays a crucial role in ensuring the impartial functioning of the House.

Statement II: The Speaker decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill under Article 110 of the Constitution.

Statement III: The Speaker votes in the House only in the case of a tie.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to Krishna Delta:

1. The Krishna Delta is located along the eastern coast of India.
2. It is formed by the Krishna River before it drains into the Bay of Bengal.
3. The delta region is known for fertile alluvial soils.

How many of the above is/are not correct?

Ques:10

The Red Fort was originally known as Qila-i-Mubarak because it served as: