UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 12 September 2025

Question 1: With reference to the Great Nicobar Island Project, consider the following statements:

1. It proposes an international container transhipment terminal, airport, and township.
2. More than 50% of the Nicobarese tribal reserve will be diverted for the project.
3. The compensatory afforestation for diverted forest land is planned in Haryana.
4. Wildlife corridors and green zones have been included in its master plan.
   

Which of the above are correct?

Question 2: With reference to the ongoing political crisis in Nepal (2025), consider the following statements:

1. The protests were triggered by a government decision to impose restrictions on social media.
2. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been proposed by sections of protesters as interim Prime Minister.
3. The Nepal Army has been formally assigned to head the interim government.
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 3: With reference to the Governor’s powers regarding State Bills, consider the following:

1. The Constitution prescribes a specific time limit for the Governor to act on a Bill.
2. The Governor may reserve certain Bills for the consideration of the President.
3. The Supreme Court can compel the Governor to decide on a Bill.
   

Which of the above is/are correct?

Question 4: With reference to Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA, consider the following statements:

1. Turning Point USA is a conservative organisation founded to mobilise students in the U.S. towards right-wing politics.
2. Charlie Kirk was a senior White House official during Donald Trump’s first term.
3. Kirk was an advocate of the “Great Replacement Theory”.
   

Which of the above is/are correct?

Question 5: Which of the following changes were introduced in the recent GST reforms for the health-care sector in India?

1. Complete removal of GST on individual health and life insurance premiums
2. Reduction of GST on most medicines to 5%
3. Zero GST on life-saving drugs
4. Increase in GST on sugary drinks to 40%
   

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