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

Ques:1

Consider the following countries:

1. France
2. Germany
3. Switzerland
4. United Kingdom

How many of the above countries are the members of European Free Trade Association (EFTA)?

Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

1. The constitution mandates all the Supreme Court judges to make a public declaration of their assets periodically.
2. The RTI Act has pushed government officials to annually declare their assets to their respective cadre controlling authorities.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Ques:3

Which of the following best describes the concept of Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) status in international trade?

Ques:4

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The Security Council is the only UN organ empowered to make decisions that member states are obligated to implement under the UN Charter.

Statement-II:

The Security Council comprises 15 members, of which five are permanent with veto power, and ten are elected non-permanent members serving two-year terms.

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

Ques:5

Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) is an insurgent group in …

Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India:

1. The DGMO is a senior-ranking officer in the Indian Army, typically holding the rank of Lieutenant General.
2. The DGMO is responsible for overseeing the functioning of India’s tri-service commands including the Andaman and Nicobar Command.
3. DGMO-level communication is a legacy mechanism established after the 1971 war to ensure military-to-military contact.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:

Ques:7

Consider the following with reference to the primary objectives of the Civil Registration System (CRS) in India:

1. To register births, deaths, and marriages.
2. To collect data on population dynamics for policy-making and planning.
3. To maintain records of government employees' personal details.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:8

Which government body is primarily responsible for monitoring compliance with EPR targets in India?

Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to ‘Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025’:

1. The rules mandate that every Significant Data Fiduciary must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who is based in India.
2. The rules empower the Data Protection Board of India to impose penalties for non-compliance with provisions of the DPDP Act and Rules.
3. The rules require Data Fiduciaries to notify the Data Principals within 72 hours of a personal data breach.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?

Ques:10

Consider the following statements:

1. The Right to Privacy is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India.
2. It imposes positive obligations on the state to protect personal data.

 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?