Daily Current Affairs Quiz March 4, 2025
Daily Current Affairs Quiz
UPSC Prelims Style Multiple Choice Question Paper on Current Affairs
Q.1 Consider the following statements about a justice delivery system in India:
It was conceived as a tool to deliver affordable justice at the doorsteps of citizens
The legislation for this system came into effect in 2009
The central government provides one-time assistance of Rs 18 lakh for each such institution
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Q.2 With reference to a regional organization’s vision document titled “Forging Ahead Together”, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It succeeded a roadmap that was implemented from 2009 to 2015
2. It comprises blueprints for political-security, economic, and socio-cultural dimensions
3. The progress of its implementation is required to be reported annually
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Q.3 Which of the following countries became the newest member of a prominent multilateral grouping BRICS in 2025?
A) Nigeria
B) Indonesia
C) Malaysia
D) Argentina
Q.4 Consider the following statements about a new index recently introduced by an international financial institution ( the B-Ready Index introduced by the World Bank):
- It replaces an earlier report that assessed ease of doing business
2. It will initially cover 54 economies and expand to 180 countries by 2026
3. It incorporates environmental sustainability and gender equality as parameters
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Q.5 With reference to a national master plan for multimodal connectivity in India, consider the following statements:
It integrates 16 ministries and several national schemes into a unified framework
It was launched in 2021 to streamline infrastructure development
Recently, its data has been made accessible to the private sector
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Q. 6 Consider the following statements about a global index that ranks countries on innovation:
It was first published in 2007
It is currently published by the World Intellectual Property Organization
It is calculated based on both Innovation Input and Output Indices
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Q.7 In the context of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India, which of the following best describes “Input Tax Credit”?
A) Tax rebate given to exporters for increasing foreign exchange earnings
B) Credit of tax paid on inputs used in manufacturing goods or providing services
C) Special credit facility extended to small businesses
D) Direct tax benefit provided to consumers for digital payments
Q.8 Which of the following components typically constitutes the largest portion of India’s foreign exchange reserves?
A) Special Drawing Rights
B) Gold reserves
C) Foreign currency assets
D) Reserve position in IMF
Q.9 The “Decade of Family Farming” (2019-2028) initiative is primarily associated with which of the following international organizations?
A) World Trade Organization
B) Food and Agriculture Organization
C) International Labour Organization
D) United Nations Development Programme
Q.10 Which of the following is NOT an example of non-kinetic warfare?
A) Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure
B) Economic sanctions targeting specific sectors
C) Strategic deployment of armed forces along borders
D) Disinformation campaigns on social media platforms
Answer Key with Explanations
Answer 1: C) 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Gram nyayalayas were conceived as a tool to deliver affordable justice at the doorsteps of citizens. The central government provides Rs 18 lakh per gram nyayalaya to meet non-recurring expenditure as a one-time measure. However, statement 2 is incorrect because the Gram Nyayalayas Act came into effect in 2008, not 2009. As per the search result, “The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 came into effect from Gandhi Jayanti the next year.”
Answer 2: D) 1, 2 and 3
All statements are correct regarding ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together. According to the document, it succeeds the Roadmap for an ASEAN Community (2009-2015), comprises the ASEAN Political-Security Community Blueprint 2025, the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint 2025, and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint 2025. Furthermore, it directs the Secretary-General of ASEAN to monitor and report the progress of implementation to the ASEAN Summit annually.
Answer 3: B) Indonesia
Indonesia recently became a member of BRICS in 2025, while Nigeria joined as a partner country, not a full member. The search result specifically mentions “With the recent addition of Indonesia as a member and Nigeria as a partner, BRICS is underlining its strategy of expansion this year.”
Answer 4: D) 1, 2 and 3
All statements are correct regarding the B-Ready Index introduced by the World Bank. It replaces the earlier “Doing Business Report”, will expand in three stages covering 54 economies initially and reaching up to 180 countries by 2026, and incorporates digitalization, environmental sustainability, and gender equality into each indicator, ensuring a holistic and forward-thinking approach to business evaluation.
Answer 5: D) 1, 2 and 3
All statements are correct about PM Gati Shakti. It integrates 16 ministries and several national schemes into a unified framework, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13, 2021, and the government will make PM Gati Shakti data accessible to the private sector as announced in Budget 2025.
Answer 6: D) 1, 2 and 3
All statements are correct regarding the Global Innovation Index. It was started in 2007 by INSEAD and World Business, is published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and is computed by taking a simple average of the scores in two sub-indices, the Innovation Input Index and Innovation Output Index.
Answer 7: B) Credit of tax paid on inputs used in manufacturing goods or providing services
Input Tax Credit (ITC) under GST refers to the credit of tax paid on inputs used in manufacturing goods or providing services. It allows businesses to claim credit for taxes paid on purchases, which can be used to offset their GST liability on sales.
Answer 8: C) Foreign currency assets
Foreign currency assets typically constitute the largest portion of India’s foreign exchange reserves, usually accounting for more than 90% of the total reserves. These are followed by gold reserves, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), and the Reserve position in the IMF, in descending order of magnitude.
Answer 9: B) Food and Agriculture Organization
The “Decade of Family Farming” (2019-2028) is primarily associated with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The initiative aims to promote policies that strengthen family farming and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Answer 10: C) Strategic deployment of armed forces along borders
Non-kinetic warfare refers to methods of conflict that do not involve direct physical force or violence. It includes cyber attacks, economic sanctions, and disinformation campaigns. Strategic deployment of armed forces along borders is considered a kinetic (or potential kinetic) approach to warfare, as it involves physical military assets even if they are not engaged in combat.
