Current Affairs Quiz 19 November 2025
Q1. Which principle of environmental law is most undermined by permitting ex post facto environmental clearances?a) Public trust doctrineb) Polluter-pays principlec) Precautionary principled) Principle of proportionalityCorrect Answer: (c)Explanation:• Precautionary principle requires prior environmental assessment.• Ex post facto ECs allow post-construction regularisation, violating the “prior approval” mandate.• Polluter-pays may also weaken, but the core conflict is […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 November 2025
Q1. Which one of the following does NOT come under the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?a) Tripurab) Mizoramc) Arunachal Pradeshd) AssamCorrect Answer: (c)Explanation:• Sixth Schedule applies to Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram.• Arunachal Pradesh is not included despite a large tribal population.• Ladakh is also excluded and currently demanding inclusion. Q2. Under […]
Current Affairs Quiz 17 November 2025
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Panchet Dam: Q1. (b) Explanation: Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the DPDP Act, 2023: Q2. (c) Explanation: Q3. Senkaku Islands, recently in news, are located in which water body?a) East China Seab) South China Seac) Sea of Japand) Philippine Sea Q3. (a) Explanation:Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands are a disputed […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 November 2025
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023: How many of the above statements are correct?a) Only oneb) Only twoc) All threed) None Correct Answer: a) Only oneExplanation:• Statement 1 – Incorrect: DPDP Act has no category called sensitive personal data. All personal data is treated uniformly.• Statement 2 […]
Current Affairs Quiz 14 November 2025
Q1. With reference to Tamil Nadu’s transgender-inclusive healthcare model, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct?a) Only oneb) Only twoc) All threed) None Correct Answer: b) Only two In-depth Explanation Q2. According to the GLASS 2025 report, which of the following pathogens show highest resistance levels in India’s ICUs? a) […]
Current Affairs Quiz 13 November 2025
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the time limit for pronouncement of judgments in India: Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Both 1 and 2b) 1 onlyc) Neither 1 nor 2d) 2 only Answer: d) 2 onlyExplanation: Q2. Under which legislation does the Union Government have the power to fix royalty rates for minerals […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 November 2025
Q1. The primary reason astronauts wear pressurised suits in space is to:a) Protect against micrometeoroid impactsb) Compensate for the absence of atmospheric pressurec) Prevent radiation exposure from the Sund) Maintain body temperature in cold environments(Correct answer: b)Explanation:Pressurised suits maintain internal body pressure in vacuum conditions, preventing ebullism (boiling of body fluids), hypoxia, and tissue expansion. […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 November 2025
Q1. The Darfur genocide (2003–04), often cited as one of the 21st century’s earliest mass atrocities, occurred in which country? a) Rwandab) South Sudanc) Chadd) Sudan Answer: (d)Explanation:The Darfur genocide occurred in Sudan, when government-backed Janjaweed militias targeted ethnic African communities in the Darfur region, killing over 300,000 people and displacing millions (UN estimates). Q2. […]
Current Affairs Quiz 10 November 2025
Q1. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was established under which law?a) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972b) Forest Rights Act, 2006c) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986d) Project Tiger Guidelines, 1973 Answer: a) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 Explanation: Q2. Which of the following institutions is responsible for implementing free legal aid across India?a) Law Commission of Indiab) Bar […]
Current Affairs Quiz 08 November 2025
Q1. The Financial Sector Assessment (FSA) 2025 report, highlighting India’s progress towards a $30 trillion economy, was released by which institution?a) Asian Development Bankb) NITI Aayogc) Reserve Bank of Indiad) World Bank Answer: d) World BankExplanation: The World Bank released the FSA report under the IMF–World Bank Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), evaluating India’s financial […]