UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 13 August 2025

Correct Answer:  C) Section 3(2) of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968

The incorrect statement is (b) 

Explanation:

Definition of Scheduled Tribes: While the Constitution doesn't explicitly define the term "tribe," it does mention "Scheduled Tribes" in Article 342, allowing the President, in consultation with the Governor of each state, to identify and specify tribal communities within their jurisdiction as Scheduled Tribes. This means the definition of a Scheduled Tribe is determined by the government through a legal process, not directly defined in the Constitution. 

Geographical Distribution: Although North-East India has a large tribal population, other regions like Central India and parts of Southern India also contain substantial Scheduled Tribe communities. Therefore, the claim that North-East India houses more than half of the tribal population is inaccurate. 

The correct answer is (a) 1 only.

Explanation:

The primary importance of discovering the Higgs boson is that it allows us to understand why elementary particles have mass. The Higgs field, associated with the Higgs boson, is thought to give other particles their mass as they interact with it. This is a fundamental aspect of our understanding of the universe's structure. 

The correct answer is (c) 1 and 3 only.

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct:
China is the dominant producer of rare earth metals and can significantly influence their global supply by imposing export restrictions. 

Statement 2 is incorrect:
While China holds a large share of the market, rare earth metals are found in various countries around the world. Other notable producers include Australia, Canada, and Chile, but there are many more. 

Statement 3 is correct: Rare earth metals are crucial components in many electronic devices, and with the increasing demand for these items (like smartphones, computers, and electric vehicles), the need for rare earth metals also grows. 

Correct Answer: B

The famous statement “Sedition has become my religion” was made by Mahatma Gandhi on 6th April 1930 at Dandi, when he broke the Salt Law as part of the Civil Disobedience Movement. This act marked a symbolic rejection of British authority and galvanised nationwide protests.

On 6th April, Gandhi Ji reached Dandi, picked up a handful of salt and broke the salt law as a symbol of the Indian People’s refusal to live under British-made laws and therefore under British rule. Gandhi Ji declared :

“The British rule in India has brought about moral, material, cultural and spiritual ruination of this great country. I regard this rule as a curse. I am ought to destroy this system of Government. … Sedition has become my religion. Ours is a non-violent battle. We are not to kill anybody but it is our dharma to see that the curse of this Government is blotted out.