UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 23 July 2025

Answer: c) All members of both Houses of Parliament, elected and nominated

Correct Answer: C. It lowers the IAF’s squadron strength below sanctioned levels, affecting readiness for a two-front conflict.

 Answer: b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 Incorrect: The electoral college for the Vice-President includes both elected and nominated members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
  So, the statement that it consists only of elected members is incorrect.
• Statement 2: Correct: The election is held by secret ballot, using the system of proportional representation utilising the single transferable vote, as per Article 66(1).
• Statement 3: Correct:  Unlike in the Presidential election, where vote value varies, in the Vice-Presidential election, each vote has equal value.

Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: Biosimulants were unregulated initially because they didn’t fit under existing fertiliser or pesticide laws. In 2021, the FCO was amended to include biosimulants under Schedule VI, setting standards for their manufacture and sale.

Answer: C. Valuing physical presence at work as a sign of dedication