5 May : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

With reference to the SC Caste Survey launched in Karnataka, consider the following statements:

1. The survey is conducted digitally through a mobile application and includes geo-tagging and respondent photographs.

2. It aims to assess Scheduled Castes' economic and educational conditions for recommending internal reservations.

3. Data collected will be made publicly available immediately for transparency.

4. The survey is being carried out under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack:

1. India has suspended provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty, affecting the water flow from the Chenab and Jhelum rivers.

2. The Indian Armed Forces have been given complete operational freedom to respond to the attack.

3. India officially accepted Iran’s offer to mediate peace between India and Pakistan.
   How many of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following correctly explains why the GST revenue collection for April 2025 hit a record high?

1. Increased e-invoicing compliance and real-time tracking mechanisms.

2. Revival in manufacturing and services, especially sectors like electronics and textiles.

3. Significant drop in export refunds due to stricter compliance norms.

4. Shift of major electronic manufacturers to India due to geopolitical diversification.

How many of the above are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to India’s Arctic Policy:

1. India is a full member of the Arctic Council and actively influences decision-making on polar matters.

2. The editorial in The Hindu recommends India develop dual-use infrastructure in the Arctic for both research and strategic needs.

3. Increased Arctic militarization among powers like the US, Russia, and China may affect India's long-term maritime and climate interests.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following facts about climate change and geopolitics are true as per the current global studies and developments?

1. A study in Nature Communications warns of rapid temperature flips, disproportionately affecting low-income countries.

2. Vizhinjam Port is India’s first deepwater transshipment port, strategically close to global shipping lanes.

3. Mithridatism refers to developing immunity against snake venom through gradual self-exposure.

4. The Arctic region is becoming geopolitically irrelevant due to the melting of polar ice caps.