UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 09 July 2025

Question 1:  About phosphate uptake in plants, consider the following statements:

1. Phosphorus is mobile in soil and hence easily absorbed by plant roots.
2. Phosphate fertilizers applied in fields are absorbed almost entirely by plants.
3. Phosphorus becomes unavailable in both acidic and alkaline soils due to complex formation.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

Question 2: Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution may be invoked to challenge Bihar’s decision to make domicile mandatory for women availing 35% reservation in government jobs?

Question 3: What is the primary focus of Trump’s unilateralist policies, as discussed in the article?

Question 4: About the India–U.S. mini trade deal negotiations in 2025, consider the following statements:

1. India was one of the 14 countries that received a tariff threat letter from the U.S. in July 2025.
2. Genetically modified soybean meal and DDGS are among the key U.S. export demands in the deal.
3. India has fully accepted all U.S. demands regarding agricultural imports.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5: Consider the following activities:

1. Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft
2. Monitoring of precipitation
3. Tracking the migration of animals

In how many of the above activities can the radars be used?