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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 19 August 2025

August 19, 2025
Daily Current Affairs Quiz

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 : 19th August 2025

Total Questions : 05

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Question 1: An election petition challenging the validity of poll results for a Parliamentary constituency must be filed before:

A. District Civil Court

B. High Court of the State concerned

C. The Supreme Court directly

D. Election Commission of India

Answer: (b)
Explanation: For Parliament, Assembly, and State Council elections, petitions are filed before the High Court. For local government elections, they go to district-level civil courts.

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Question 2: Which major reform made the Public Distribution System (PDS) portable across India, especially benefiting migrant workers?

A. e-NAM

B. One Nation One Ration Card

C. AgriStack

D. PM POSHAN

Correct Answer: b)

Explanation: ONORC ensured portability of ration cards across states, crucial for internal migrants and vulnerable groups.

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Question 3: Which of the following best describes India’s principle on sanctions traditionally?

A. India supports sanctions imposed by NATO and the EU.

B. India only adheres to United Nations–mandated sanctions

C. India follows sanctions imposed by the U.S. to maintain trade access.

D. India accepts sanctions only when endorsed by BRICS and SCO members

Answer: b)

Explanation: India’s long-standing principle is to comply only with UN sanctions, though it compromised in 2018 under U.S. pressure on Iranian and Venezuelan oil.

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Question 4: According to the Constitution of India, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) can be removed from office:

A. By the President on the advice of the Union Cabinet

B. By a motion passed by a simple majority in both Houses of Parliament

C. In the same manner and on the same grounds as a Supreme Court judge

D. By the Election Commission through internal resolution

Answer: c)

Explanation: Article 324(5) provides that the CEC can be removed in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge, i.e., through impeachment by Parliament on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, requiring a two-thirds majority in both Houses.

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Question 5: Consider the following statements: DNA Barcoding can be a tool to :

Assess the age of a plant or animal.
Distinguish among species that look alike.
Identify undesirable animal or plant materials in processed foods.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 3 only

C. 1 and 2

D. 2 and 3

The correct answer is (d) 2 and 3.

Explanation: DNA barcoding is a technique that uses a short, specific section of DNA (called a barcode) to identify a species. It's primarily used for:

Distinguishing between similar-looking species:
This is its core function. By comparing the barcode of an unknown organism to a reference database, scientists can determine its exact species, even if it closely resembles others. Identifying undesirable materials in food:
In food production, DNA barcoding can be used to detect the presence of hidden or mislabeled ingredients. For example, it can identify if cheaper meat substitutes have been used in place of more expensive cuts.

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