7 May : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer: Only two

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct: The treaty mandates that pharmaceutical companies allocate 10% of products free to WHO and another 10% at affordable prices, totalling 20%.

• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The treaty does not give WHO enforcement powers over national governments. Sovereignty is retained by member states.

• Statement 3 – Correct: The treaty does require that publicly funded research includes provisions for global access.

• Statement 4 – Incorrect: The United States has not endorsed or ratified the treaty, which weakens its global influence.

Answer: Only three

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct: The drill was conducted in 244 districts, as stated by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

• Statement 2 – Incorrect: This is India’s first such drill since the 1971 Indo-Pak war, not post-2001.

• Statement 3 – Correct: The drills included blackouts, air raid sirens, and evacuation exercises.

• Statement 4 – Correct: The drill was coordinated by the NDMA along with state agencies.

Answer: Only two

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct: The FTA provides zero-duty access to 99% of Indian exports.

• Statement 2 – Correct: Indian professionals will be exempt from paying UK social security contributions for up to 3 years.

• Statement 3 – Incorrect: While CBAM concerns were discussed, no formal neutralization provisions were included in the FTA.

• Statement 4 – Incorrect: India has agreed to gradually reduce duties on certain UK alcoholic products, but not all.

Answer: Only three

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct: The initiative follows a Full Court resolution passed in April 2025.

• Statement 2 – Correct: As of May 6, 21 of the 33 judges have declared their assets.

• Statement 3 – Incorrect: Judges have previously submitted declarations internally to the Chief Justice; this is the first public disclosure.

• Statement 4 – Correct: Disclosures include movable, immovable assets, and liabilities.

Answer: Only two

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct: Terminals are now mandated to connect only through Indian gateways.

• Statement 2 – Incorrect: Data cannot be copied or stored outside India, even if encrypted.

• Statement 3 – Correct: The changes aim to strengthen digital sovereignty and cybersecurity.

• Statement 4 – Incorrect: These rules were issued by the Department of Telecommunications, not MeitY.