08-Jul-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Chin people:

1. They are one of the major ethnic groups in Myanmar, predominantly residing in the Chin State.
2. A significant population of Chin refugees have migrated to India's Mizoram state due to ethnic conflict in Myanmar.
3. The Chin people primarily follow Theravāda Buddhism as their traditional religion.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched to improve healthcare delivery in rural areas with a focus on accessible, affordable, and quality services.

Statement 2: NRHM aimed to reduce the digital divide in rural healthcare by promoting telemedicine and digital health cards in all villages.

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

Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to Nipah virus:

1. The Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus that can be transmitted from animals to humans, primarily through fruit bats.
2. Human-to-human transmission of the Nipah virus has not been reported till date.
3. There is currently no specific treatment or licensed vaccine available for the Nipah virus infection.

How many of the above is/are not correct?

Ques:4

Which of the following authorities is responsible for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls under the Representation of the People Act, 1950?

Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to the MGNREGA:

1. It guarantees 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
2. MGNREGA is a centrally sponsored scheme, with the wage component funded fully by the Central Government.
3. Social Audit is a mandatory provision under MGNREGA.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements with reference to BRICS

1. BRICS now accounts for 45% of global population and contributes over 35% to the world’s GDP.
2. It has 10 members in it.
3. Indonesia and UAE joined in January 2025.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following matches

1. Samarium – Magnets and reactors
2. Gadolinium – MRI
3. Scandium  – aerospace alloys
4. Yttrium – LED lights

How many of the the above is/are correctly matched?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements with reference to Rare Earth Elements (REE)

1. REE are a set of seventeen elements in the periodic table.
2. REE are all metals.
3. China controls over 80% of the global rare earth refining capacity.
4. Neodymium (Nd-Fe-B) and Samarium Cobalt (SmCo) are examples of rare earth magnet.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements with reference to Elections

1. The Election Commission of India appoints a Chief Electoral Officer in consultation with the concerned State or UT government.
2. The Returning Officer (RO) of a Parliamentary or Assembly constituency is responsible for the conduct of elections in the concerned Parliamentary or Assembly constituency.
3. The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) is responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls for a Parliamentary/Assembly constituency.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following statements

1. The Indian Post Office Act, 1898 allows for the interception of communication through post.
2. The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 is used for tapping voice calls.
3.  The Information Technology Act, 2000 governs the interception of WhatsApp messages, emails, etc.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?