Current Affairs Quiz 05 July 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 05 July 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to India’s diaspora policy and recent initiatives in Trinidad and Tobago, consider the following statements:
1. The Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card now extends up to sixth-generation descendants of Indian origin in certain countries.
2. Trinidad and Tobago is the first Caribbean country to adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: PM Modi announced the extension of OCI cards to sixth-generation Indians in Trinidad & Tobago, a historic move beyond the earlier fourth-generation limit.
• Statement 2 – Correct: Trinidad and Tobago became the first Caribbean nation to adopt India’s UPI system, advancing India’s digital public infrastructure diplomacy.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: PM Modi announced the extension of OCI cards to sixth-generation Indians in Trinidad & Tobago, a historic move beyond the earlier fourth-generation limit.
• Statement 2 – Correct: Trinidad and Tobago became the first Caribbean nation to adopt India’s UPI system, advancing India’s digital public infrastructure diplomacy. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Assertion (A): India issued a formal WTO notification reserving the right to impose retaliatory tariffs of $724 million on U.S. goods in July 2025.
Reason (R): The United States imposed safeguard tariffs on Indian automobiles without conducting prior consultations as mandated under WTO rules.
Which of the following is correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
• Assertion (A) is true: India notified the WTO about its intent to retaliate with tariffs worth $723.75 million on U.S. products in response to the U.S. action.
• Reason (R) is also true: Under the Agreement on Safeguards, the U.S. was obligated to consult India before imposing the 25% tariff. It failed to do so.
• Since India’s retaliatory action was directly due to the U.S. skipping the mandated consultation, R correctly explains A.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
• Assertion (A) is true: India notified the WTO about its intent to retaliate with tariffs worth $723.75 million on U.S. products in response to the U.S. action.
• Reason (R) is also true: Under the Agreement on Safeguards, the U.S. was obligated to consult India before imposing the 25% tariff. It failed to do so.
• Since India’s retaliatory action was directly due to the U.S. skipping the mandated consultation, R correctly explains A. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in 2025, consider the following statements:
1. The Lipulekh Pass route is longer but motorable, while the Nathu La route is shorter and requires high-altitude trekking.
2. The yatra is considered sacred not only in Hinduism and Buddhism but also in Jainism and the Bon tradition.
3. India’s 2019 proposal to list the Indian routes of the yatra as UNESCO heritage sites has not yet been accepted.
Which of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: It reverses the routes. The Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) is shorter but high-altitude, requiring strenuous trekking. Nathu La (Sikkim) is longer but motorable, making it less physically demanding.
• Statement 2 – Correct: The site holds spiritual significance for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and followers of the Bon religion.
• Statement 3 – Correct: India applied for UNESCO World Heritage status for the Indian yatra routes in 2019, but the application is still pending, and the Chinese side is unlikely to support global scrutiny.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: It reverses the routes. The Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) is shorter but high-altitude, requiring strenuous trekking. Nathu La (Sikkim) is longer but motorable, making it less physically demanding.
• Statement 2 – Correct: The site holds spiritual significance for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and followers of the Bon religion.
• Statement 3 – Correct: India applied for UNESCO World Heritage status for the Indian yatra routes in 2019, but the application is still pending, and the Chinese side is unlikely to support global scrutiny. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the Dalai Lama succession controversy and India’s diplomatic response, consider the following statements:
1. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has explicitly supported the Gaden Phodrang Trust’s authority in appointing the next Dalai Lama.
2. The Golden Urn system, invoked by China, has historically been resisted by the Tibetan community and was applied inconsistently.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: India has maintained strict neutrality and has not endorsed any institution’s claim, including the Gaden Phodrang Trust. The MEA stated it does not take positions on religious matters.
• Statement 2 – Correct: The Golden Urn system was historically resisted by Tibetans and not uniformly followed, making its legitimacy contested even within Tibetan Buddhism.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: India has maintained strict neutrality and has not endorsed any institution’s claim, including the Gaden Phodrang Trust. The MEA stated it does not take positions on religious matters.
• Statement 2 – Correct: The Golden Urn system was historically resisted by Tibetans and not uniformly followed, making its legitimacy contested even within Tibetan Buddhism. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the implications of the U.S. 1% remittance tax under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA):
1. The tax is expected to significantly reduce overall remittance inflows to India due to the price sensitivity of the U.S.-based Indian diaspora.
2. The tax applies only to commercial remittance transfers above a threshold of $10,000 annually.
3. India may consider raising concerns about the tax at the WTO if it perceives it to be discriminatory.
4. The RBI is expected to impose capital controls on incoming remittances to safeguard foreign exchange reserves post-2026.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Only one
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: The U.S.-based Indian diaspora (mainly professionals and H1B visa holders) is less price-sensitive compared to Gulf-based workers. Hence, a 1% tax is unlikely to significantly reduce remittances.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The tax applies to non-commercial overseas transfers, not commercial ones. There’s no mention of a $10,000 threshold.
• Statement 3 – Correct: India may raise concerns at the WTO or bilaterally if the tax is seen as discriminatory.
• Statement 4 – Incorrect: The RBI is not expected to impose capital controls; remittances are still robust and the impact is manageable.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Only one
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: The U.S.-based Indian diaspora (mainly professionals and H1B visa holders) is less price-sensitive compared to Gulf-based workers. Hence, a 1% tax is unlikely to significantly reduce remittances.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The tax applies to non-commercial overseas transfers, not commercial ones. There’s no mention of a $10,000 threshold.
• Statement 3 – Correct: India may raise concerns at the WTO or bilaterally if the tax is seen as discriminatory.
• Statement 4 – Incorrect: The RBI is not expected to impose capital controls; remittances are still robust and the impact is manageable.
