UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 18 September 2025

Question 1: Which of the following statements about stubble burning and the Supreme Court’s recent observations is/are correct?

1. The Supreme Court suggested reintroducing criminal prosecution for errant farmers to curb stubble burning.
2. Farmers are currently exempt from prosecution under the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Act, 2021.
3. The Union government supported the Court’s suggestion for jailing farmers to deter stubble burning.
   

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Question 2:  Which of the following statements about the EU-India strategic agenda is/are correct?

1. The agenda proposes cooperation in trade, technology, defence, security, and climate.
2. Concerns about India’s ties with Russia, including oil imports and military exercises, were highlighted by EU officials.
3. The EU and India aim to adopt a joint roadmap on their partnership at a summit planned for 2026.
   

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Question 3:  With reference to the recent Election Commission guidelines on EVM ballot papers, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Colour photographs of candidates will be printed on the EVM ballot paper, with the face occupying three-fourths of the photo space.
2. Serial numbers of candidates/NOTA will be printed in bold, using the international form of Indian numerals.
3. The maximum number of candidates (including NOTA) allowed on one sheet of a ballot paper is 20.
   

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Question 4:  Which of the following was/were highlighted at the Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025?

1. Adoption of a technology-driven approach to modern warfare.
2. Enhancing jointness and integration across the services.
3. Welfare of veterans through review of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
   

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Question 5: Consider the following Bhakti Saints:

1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja

Which among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi Dynasty fell and Babur took over?

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