09-May-25: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz With Answers

Ques:1

Consider the following with reference to ‘Engineering Exports Promotion Council (EEPC) of India’:

1. The EEPC of India functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. It acts as an advisory body for Indian engineering exporters and provides assistance in international marketing.
3. Its membership is limited to public sector enterprises in the engineering sector.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to the process of electing the Pope:

1. The papal conclave is held in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.
2. Only Cardinals who are under the age of 80 are eligible to vote in a papal conclave.
3. After the election, white smoke is released from the chimney to announce the election of a new Pope.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Which of the following statements are incorrect in respect of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom:

1. The FTA includes provisions for enhanced cooperation in areas like intellectual property rights, digital trade, and sustainability.
2. It aims to eliminate or reduce tariffs on a wide range of only goods traded between the two countries.
3. The FTA has already been signed and fully implemented as of April 2025.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the Great Depression of 1929:

1. The Great Depression began in the UK and quickly spread to other countries.
2. The Great Depression had no impact on the banking system and the international trade of nations.
3. The Great Depression primarily affected only industrialized countries and had little impact on developing nations.
4. The depression led to the establishment of the New Deal in the United States under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:5

The border between Pakistan and China is known as the:

Ques:6

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CABM) is an initiative of …

Ques:7

Which of the following best describes IAI HAROP, recently seen in news?

Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding Nipah Virus:

1. It is a zoonotic virus and can also be transmitted between humans.
2. The primary animal reservoir for the Nipah virus is the bat, particularly the fruit bat.
3. There are currently no drugs and no vaccines specific for Nipah virus infection.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding S400 Triumf:

1. The S-400 Triumf can engage aerial targets at a maximum range of 400 miles.
2. The system is primarily designed for short-range tactical air defense.

Which of the statements above is/are is correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016 prohibits the employment of children below 14 years in all occupations.

Statement-II:

The amendment aligns with Article 21A of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6–14 years.

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