UPSC Quest - Daily CA 20-06-2025

2025-06-20

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

1. Question 1: 1. Consider the following statements about the Kandla Port: I. It is the largest seaport in India situated in the Kachchh District of Gujarat. II. It was the first port in India to set up a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Which of the following given above statements are correct?

   • (a) I Only
   • (b) II Only
   • (c) Both I and II
   • (d) Neither I nor II

2. Question 2: 2. Consider the following schemes: I. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture II. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency III. National Solar Mission IV. National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCA) How many of the above schemes are covered under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?

   • (a) Only one
   • (b) Only two
   • (c) Only three
   • (d) All the four

3. Question 3: 3. Which of the following organization passed the “Skin diseases as a global public health priority” resolution?

   • (a) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
   • (b) World Health Organization (WHO)
   • (c) World Economic Forum (WEF)
   • (d) United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA

4. Question 4: 4. Consider the following statements: Statement I: Alcohol consumption caused 2.6 million Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) in India in 2021, indicating a severe burden on the healthcare system. Statement II: It raises the risk of injuries, mental disorders, and non-communicable diseases like cancer, and contributes to suicides and premature deaths. Statement III: Alcohol regulation is a Union subject, resulting in standardized policies across States. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

   • (a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
   • (b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
   • (c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
   • (d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

5. Question 5: 5. Consider the following statements: I. It powers Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) in transport, which have faster refuelling and longer range than battery vehicles. II. It can replace fossil fuels and help cut emissions drastically in heavy industries like steel and fertilizer. III. It can also be blended with natural gas in pipelines, gradually reducing the carbon footprint of domestic and industrial energy use. How many of the above-given statements are applications of Green Hydrogen?

   • (a) Only one
   • (b) Only two
   • (c) All the three
   • (d) None

6. Question 6: Consider the following statements regarding Ghana: I. It is located in West Africa along the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. II. It shares land borders with Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east. III. Its highest peak is Mount Afadja. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • I and III only
   • I and II only
   • II and III only
   • I, II and III