Current Affairs Quiz 18 July 2025

With reference to the recent Madras High Court judgment on temple entry, consider the following statements:
1. The court invoked Article 17 to classify caste-based temple entry denial as a form of untouchability.
2. The judgment directs revenue officials and police to proactively uphold constitutional values during temple festivals.
3. The judgment allows dominant caste groups to regulate entry during rituals if it’s part of customary practice.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement-I: China invested nearly $1 trillion in renewable energy in 2024, outpacing the rest of the world combined.
Statement-II: China’s dominance in the global clean energy supply chain is driven mainly by private tech startups and foreign investors.

Which of the following correctly describe India’s recent defence trials?
1. Akash Prime was tested in collaboration with DRDO and the Indian Air Force.
2. Prithvi-II and Agni-I tests were conducted under the Strategic Forces Command.
3. Agni-I is a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile.

Which of the following statements reflect scientifically accurate nutritional advice?
1. Excess intake of fat-soluble vitamins can be harmful.
2. No food can cure chronic conditions like diabetes or PCOS on its own.
3. Gut health and dietary diversity are more important than following trendy superfoods.

Which of the following are true about fats and their classification under the campaign?
1. MUFA and PUFA are considered healthy fats when consumed in moderation.
2. Saturated fats and trans fats are discouraged due to links with heart disease.
3. WHO recommends completely eliminating all types of fats from diet.