UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 01 November 2025

Question 1: Which of the following challenges could potentially hinder the implementation of the India-U.S. Defence Framework?

1. U.S. tariffs on Indian goods
2. Bureaucratic delays in defence procurement
3. Strategic divergences between alliance-based and non-aligned approaches
4. India’s membership in the Quad
   

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Question 2: The ongoing pre-test phase of Census 2027 aims to test which of the following aspects?

1. Usability of the self-enumeration portal and mobile app
2. Functionality of digital maps for field operations
3. Economic Census methodology
4. Integration with the Census Management and Monitoring System

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Question 3: Which of the following limitations in the current UN system has been cited as a reason for proposing the BPSS?

1. Episodic engagement and lack of political follow-up
2. Dependence on the veto powers of permanent UNSC members
3. The Peacebuilding Commission’s limited authority during active conflict
4. Overlap between ECOSOC and the International Court of Justice

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Question 4: Consider the following statements about Operation Sindoor, referenced in PM Modi’s address:

1. It represents India’s strategic capability to carry out cross-border strikes when provoked.
2. It was a symbolic reference to recent military operations showcasing India’s offensive-defensive balance.
3. It was conducted under the UN mandate to ensure border security.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 5: Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on lawyer-client privilege (2025):

1. The judgment held that compelling a lawyer to disclose client communication violates Article 20(3) of the Constitution.
2. The Court recognised that a lawyer’s right to practise is protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
3. Exceptions to the privilege include cases where communication was made in furtherance of an illegal purpose.
4. The decision was delivered by a Bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?