UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 29, 2025

1. Consider the following objectives of the Kerala’s digital PLA initiative: Reducing physical dependency on legal centres Promoting inclusivity in the judicial process Enhancing criminal justice efficiency Lowering cost of legal access for rural citizens Which of the above objectives ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 28, 2025

1. Consider the following statements about the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA: Operation ATALANTA was launched in 2015 to combat piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia. The primary focus of Operation ATALANTA is to protect ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 26, 2025

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Markets Act (DMA): It is a UK legislation designed to regulate Big Tech companies with strategic market status. It imposes strict obligations and penalties on digital platforms found to have breached competition ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 25, 2025

1. With reference to the IISR Surya turmeric variety developed by the Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), consider the following statements: IISR Surya is a high-yielding variety with a yield increase of 20% to 30% compared to existing turmeric ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 24, 2025

1. With reference to the process of sainthood in the Catholic Church, consider the following statements: A person can be canonised as a saint immediately after their death if they were a martyr. The title “Blessed” is granted after the ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 23, 2025

1. Consider the following potential advantages of the Mk-II(A) Laser-DEW system over conventional kinetic and missile-based weapons: Minimal collateral damage Elimination of dependence on expensive ammunition Capacity to engage multiple targets simultaneously Enhanced lethality through high-energy microwaves Which of the ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 22, 2025

1. Consider the following components of Marginal Cost of Funds-Based Lending Rate (MCLR): Marginal cost of funds Cash reserve ratio (CRR) requirement impact Operating costs Tenor premium Which of the above statements is / are correct components of MCLR? [A] ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 18, 2025

1. In the context of labour laws and the Palna Scheme, consider the following: Establishments with 30 or more employees must provide a crèche facility under the Maternity Benefit Act. The Palna Scheme supports monitoring of crèche compliance under the ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 17, 2025

1. Consider the following statements about the role of iron opacity in stellar models: Iron opacity has no impact on the sun’s temperature profile. Discrepancies in solar models have led scientists to examine the opacity of elements like iron. The ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 16, 2025

1. With reference to the Hansa-3 NG (Next Generation) aircraft, consider the following statements: It is an indigenous two-seater aircraft developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR–NAL). Hansa-3 NG is primarily designed for surveillance and ..