UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 20 December 2025

Question 1: With reference to the recent decision of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to enhance reservation for ex-Agniveers in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), consider the following statements:

1. The reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group C posts of CAPFs has been increased from 10% to 50%.
2. Ex-Agniveers will be exempted from Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) but must qualify a written examination.

3. The entire recruitment of ex-Agniveers to CAPFs will be conducted exclusively by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
4. The age limit for absorption of Combatised Constable (Tradesmen) in the Border Security Force has been relaxed from 30 years to 35 years.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 2: With reference to the Supreme Court’s recent observations on child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children, consider the following statements:

1. The Supreme Court held that the sole testimony of a trafficked child can be sufficient for a conviction if it is credible and convincing.
2. A trafficked child must be treated as an accomplice to the crime, requiring corroboration of her testimony in all cases.
3. The Court observed that minor inconsistencies in a child victim’s testimony may arise due to trauma and should not automatically discredit her evidence.
4. Failure of a trafficked child to immediately protest or escape can be a valid ground to reject her testimony.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 3: The Supreme Court has stated that in cases of child trafficking:

1. A trafficked child should be treated as an injured witness, not as an accomplice.
2. Minor inconsistencies in the testimony of a trafficked child can occur due to trauma.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4: With reference to the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held in India, consider the following statements:

1. The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine is located in Jamnagar, India.
2. India hosted the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5: With reference to the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held in India, consider the following statements:

1. The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) was established in India in 2022 and is the first global centre of its kind under the WHO.
2. The Traditional Medicine Global Library aims to serve as a legally binding regulatory mechanism for traditional medicine across countries.
3. One of the objectives of the summit was to integrate traditional medicine systems with digital health technologies and modern public health infrastructure.
4. India proposed enhanced South–South cooperation through regional platforms such as BIMSTEC in the field of traditional medicine.

Which of the statements given above are correct?