UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 03 October 2025

Question 1: With reference to recent trends in project announcements in India (April–September 2025), consider the following statements:

1. Indian private sector projects accounted for more than 90% of the total new project announcements.
2. Foreign project announcements in India touched a 15-year low.
3. Government project announcements fell by more than 70% compared to the previous year.
   

Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 2: With reference to the Sir Creek dispute, consider the following statements:

1. Sir Creek is a 96-km tidal estuary in the Rann of Kutch between India and Pakistan.
2. India claims the boundary runs along the eastern bank of Sir Creek, while Pakistan favours the mid-channel principle.
3. The dispute affects maritime delimitation and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) rights.
   

Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 3: With reference to the resumption of India–China flights in October 2025, consider the following statements:

1. Direct flights between India and China were suspended in March 2020.
2. IndiGo will operate the first resumed service between Kolkata and Guangzhou.
3. The flights are being resumed under the summer aviation schedule of 2025.
   

Which of the above are correct?

Question 4: With reference to India’s recent engagement with the Taliban regime, consider the following statements:

1. India has officially recognised the Taliban regime in Kabul.
2. Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to India in October 2025 was facilitated by an exemption from UNSC sanctions.
3. India’s primary focus in Afghanistan since 2021 has been on developmental and humanitarian assistance.
   

Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 5: With reference to the MSP for wheat for the 2026–27 marketing year, consider the following statements:

1. The MSP has been increased by ₹160 per quintal from the previous year.
2. The new MSP for wheat stands at ₹2,585 per quintal.
3. Wheat is the main kharif crop in India.
   

Which of the above are correct?