10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 1 April 2025

Consider the following statements:
1.Article 15(5) empowers the State to make special provisions for the advancement of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), SCs, and STs.
2.Article 15(5) allows reservations in minority educational institutions.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to the offshore mining, consider the following statements:
1.Offshore mining refers to the drilling for oil and gas in deep-sea regions.
2.International Seabed Authority (ISA) regulates offshore mining beyond national jurisdiction.
3.It leads to the destruction of deep-sea ecosystems and marine biodiversity.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI):
1.It governs all churches in South Asia.
2.It promotes social justice and interfaith dialogue in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.NITI Aayog implements Five-Year Plans for economic development in India.
2.NITI Aayog is a statutory body under the Parliament.
3.NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal aims to offer a comprehensive repository of state-wise social, economic, and fiscal data in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.Integrated Digital Project Management System (IDPMS) aims to manage import/export transactions enhance transparency, and reduce delays.
2.Tourism Implementation Rating System (TIRS) will assess states’ efficiency in implementing tourism projects, fund utilization, and timely documentation submission.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to the military Exercise Tiger Triumph, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to enhance interoperability for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.
2.India and Australia jointly participate in the Exercise.
3.Only the army and navy of the participating countries take part in the Exercise.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following:
1.Finland
2.Iceland
3.Norway
4.Germany
How many of the above are members of the Arctic Council?

Consider the following statements:
1.A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.
2.The region of the Earth’s shadow where a total solar eclipse is visible is called horizon.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.A gene bank is a repository for storing human DNA samples.
2.FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) manages the global gene bank for agricultural crops.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?