UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 20 September 2025

Question 1: With reference to the recent Pakistan–Saudi Arabia defence pact, consider the following statements:

1. It explicitly declares that an attack on one nation would be treated as an attack on the other.
2. Pakistan is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), while Saudi Arabia is not.
3. The pact has raised concerns about possible extension of Pakistan’s nuclear deterrent to Saudi Arabia.
   

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 2: Which of the following were discussed during the 2025 India–Canada NSA talks?

1. Security of Indian diplomatic missions in Canada
2. Extradition of wanted Khalistani activists
3. Joint trade and investment promotion agreements
4. Cooperation on counter-terrorism
   

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Question 3: With reference to ICGS Adamya, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is the first in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels of the Indian Navy.
2. It is equipped with indigenously developed controllable pitch propellers and gearboxes.
3. The vessel has more than 60% indigenous content.
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4: With reference to Operation Sindoor, consider the following statements:

1. It was launched in response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
2. It was primarily a naval operation aimed at protecting India’s offshore oil platforms.
3. The operation reflects India’s shift towards rapid, intelligence-led counter-terrorism missions.
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5: Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in India:

1. The Representation of the People Act, 1951, provides for the registration of political parties.
2. Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election Commission.
3. A national-level political party is recognised in four or more States.
4. During the 1999 general elections, there were six National and 48 State level parties recognised by the Election Commission.