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

Ques:1

Consider the following with reference to the the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT):

1. The Central Administrative Tribunal was established under Article 323B of the Constitution.
2. It has jurisdiction over civil service matters of both central and state government employees.
3. The members of CAT are appointed by the President of India.

How many of the above is/are not correct?

Ques:2

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate?

1. The Indian Plate is moving northward and collides with the Eurasian Plate at a rate of approximately 4–5 cm per year.
2. The collision between these two plates is responsible for the formation and ongoing uplift of the Himalayas.
3. This tectonic interaction has placed northern India in a region of low seismic risk.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) represent the voluntary pledges made by countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris Agreement.

Statement 2: The Paris Agreement imposes legally binding emission reduction targets on all signatory countries through NDCs.

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

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to Yamuna River:

1. The Yamuna originates from the Satopanth glacier in the Uttarakhand Himalayas.
2. It is a tributary of the Ganga and merges with it at Allahabad (Prayagraj).
3. The Yamuna flows through the national capitals of both India and Nepal.

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

Which of the following is a key expected benefit of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

Ques:6

Consider the following statements with respect to Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) Number

1. It was introduced in 1993 under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
2. It is a 10-digit alphanumeric voter ID number issued by the ECI to each registered voter.
3. EPICs serve as identity documents but do not grant the right to vote.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:7

Consider the following statements with reference to Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)

1. The scheme aims to develop 100 agricultural districts through the convergence of 36 schemes of 11 ministries.
2. PMDDKY is designed on the lines of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP).
3. PMDDKY districts will be monitored on a yearly basis and ranked based on their performance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Ques:8

Consider the following matches

1. Puttuswamy Case (2017) – Right to Privacy
2. NALSA vs Union of India (2014) – Right to Equality
3. Navtej Singh Johar Case (2018) – Right to Life and Personal Liberty
4. Romesh Thapar Case (1950) – Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
5. Habeas Corpus Case (1976) – Right to Life and Personal Liberty

Which of above pairs of landmark Supreme Court cases and the Fundamental Rights they upheld or addressed are correctly matched?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements with respect to crude oil and petroleum:

1. Crude oil is a raw natural resource extracted from the earth and refined into products such as gasoline and jet fuel.
2. Crude oil is composed of hydrocarbon deposits and organic materials formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.
3. Petroleum refers only to refined products like gasoline and does not include crude oil.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following solutions

1. Identifying local green areas where there is waterlogging.
2. Waterlogging areas as water harvesting sites.
3. Localising Urban planning.
4. Creating soft drains beneath pavements.
5. Building French dams.
6. Sloping the roads.

Which of the above solutions can be incorporated to check flooding in cities like Gurgaon?