Current Affairs Quiz 02 August 2025

With reference to the recent 25% US tariffs imposed on Indian exports, consider the following statements:
1. The tariffs target sectors like electronics and auto parts.
2. These tariffs are lower than those imposed on Vietnam and Bangladesh.
3. Indian textile exports to the US account for less than 10% of India’s overall apparel exports.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The Supreme Court’s warning that “Himachal Pradesh may vanish” due to ecological collapse highlights which of the following constitutional principles?

With reference to ISRO’s PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission, consider the following statements:
1. The PSLV-C61 launch failed due to a malfunction in the rocket’s Stage 2 propulsion system.
2. EOS-09 was meant to be placed in a geostationary orbit.
3. PSLV has had a success rate of over 95% before the C61 failure.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Tamil Nadu’s education initiatives:
1. Tamil Nadu has achieved the highest Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education among all Indian states.
2. The state was the first in India to introduce a mid-day meal scheme in schools.
3. The Justice Party’s emphasis on equity laid the foundation for Tamil Nadu’s current inclusive education policies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes the relevance of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) in regulating surrogacy and ART practices?
1. Article 39(e): Protection of women from exploitation
2. Article 42: Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief
3. Article 47: Duty of the state to raise nutrition and public health standards
4. Article 48A: Protection and improvement of the environment
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