UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 05 August 2025

August 5, 2025
Daily Current Affairs Quiz

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 05 August 2025

The Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC is based on the PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, and other reliable sources that we update every day on our website. This quiz is designed to help aspirants reinforce current affairs concepts and facts relevant to both Prelims and Mains in a quick and effective manner.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 05 August 2025

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Question 1: The Supreme Court recently affirmed that Pollution Control Boards can impose restitutionary and compensatory damages under which of the following Acts?

A. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

B. Forest Conservation Act, 1980

C. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

D. Biological Diversity Act, 2002

Correct answer: C

Explanation: The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 33A of the Water Act, 1974, and Section 31A of the Air Act, 1981, Pollution Control Boards can impose restitutionary and compensatory damages. These provisions empower Boards to issue directions, and the Court interpreted that these include the ability to levy damages for environmental restoration.

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Question 2: As per the 2024 data from the Ministry of Defence, which of the following services has the highest percentage of women personnel?

A. Indian Army

B. Indian Navy

C. Indian Air Force

D. Indian Coast Guard

Answer: C) Indian Air Force
Explanation: The Indian Air Force has the highest percentage of women at 13.4%, followed by the Army (6.85%) and the Navy (6%).

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Question 3: Why did the U.S. impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports in August 2025?

A. To support American farmers

B. Due to India’s trade with China

C. Due to high Indian tariffs and alleged profiteering from Russian oil

D. As part of WTO sanctions

Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The U.S. President cited high Indian tariffs, profiteering from Russian oil, and unfair trade practices as reasons for the new tariff.

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Question 4: The Asian giant tortoise, recently reintroduced in Nagaland, is listed under which category of the IUCN Red List?

A. Vulnerable

B. Endangered

C. Critically Endangered

D. Near Threatened

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: It is Critically Endangered due to poaching, habitat loss, and overexploitation.

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Question 5: The Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) is widely believed to be the power behind which political transition in Bangladesh?

A. The ouster of Sheikh Hasina and rise of the Interim Government

B. The 1975 coup

C. The birth of the Awami League

D. The liberation of Bangladesh in 1971

Correct Answer: b. The 1975 coup
Explanation: JeI, backed by Pakistan and others, orchestrated the 2024 regime change, mirroring its opposition to Bangladesh’s independence in 1971.

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