UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 25 February 2026

Correct Answer: (d) 1 and 4

• 1. The Tea Board is a statutory body. Correct The Tea Board of India was established under the Tea Act, 1953, hence it is a statutory body.
• It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. IncorrectThe Tea Board functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, not the Ministry of Agriculture.
• 3. The Tea Board’s Head Office is situated in Bengaluru. Incorrect the head office is located in Kolkata, not Bengaluru.
• The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow.  Correct The Tea Board has overseas offices including Dubai and Moscow for export promotion. Therefore, statements 1 and 4 are correct.

(b) 3 only

Seed Replacement Rate (SRR) refers to the percentage of area sown using certified/quality seeds instead of farm-saved seeds.

• 1. There is no National Seeds Policy in place. Incorrect  India has a National Seeds Policy, 2002.There is no participation of private sector seed companies. Incorrect

• 2. Private sector plays a major role, especially in hybrid seeds, vegetables, andhorticulture crops.
• 3. There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in low-value, high-volume crops.  Correct Crops like wheat, rice (non-hybrid varieties), pulses often face quality seed shortages✔ Only statement 3 is correct.

Correct answer a 

Explanation: In recent years, the agriculture and allied sector has recorded an average annual growth rate of around 4.4 percent at constant prices, making statement 1 correct. The decadal growth during FY16–FY25 has been relatively strong compared to previous decades, which supports statement 2. However, within the sector, livestock has consistently grown at a faster compound annual growth rate (CAGR) than the crop sector, making statement 3 incorrect. Additionally, horticulture production has already surpassed foodgrain production several years ago, and not specifically in 2024–25 as suggested, making statement 4 incorrect. Hence, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Correct answer : (D)

Explanation: The assertion states that the United States imposed a 25 percent tariff on Indian imports as part of so-called “Liberation Day” measures. There is no officially recognised policy or event by that name involving such a tariff, making the assertion false. However, it is true that India has continued its energy trade and defence imports from Russia despite repeated warnings and pressure from the United States and Western countries, making the reason statement true. Therefore, the correct option is that the assertion is false but the reason is true.

Correct answer b 

Explanation : Article 13.6 of the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) does not impose TRIPS-plus obligations nor does it mandate compulsory licensing. Instead, it reaffirms commitments under the WTO’s TRIPS Agreement and aligns with the Doha Declaration on TRIPS and Public Health, which protects the rights of member countries to ensure access to medicines and safeguard public health. Thus, the correct interpretation is that it reinforces the Doha Declaration’s commitment to universal healthcare rather than undermining India’s autonomy in issuing compulsory licences.