UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 30 September 2025

Question 1: With reference to Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS), consider the following statements:

1. PMS deposits are typically found in hydrothermal vent systems along mid-ocean ridges.
2. PMS primarily contain copper, zinc, and rare earth elements.
3. India’s recent PMS exploration contract is located in the Carlsberg Ridge, closer to India than the Central Indian Ridge.
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2: Consider the following statements regarding the Index of Industrial Production (IIP):

1. IIP is released monthly by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. IIP measures the volume of production in mining, manufacturing, and electricity.
3. Consumer non-durables are part of the use-based classification in IIP.
   

Which of the statements is/are correct?

Question 3: The demand for Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule is primarily related to:

Question 4: Which of the following is/are key areas of cooperation under the India–EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC)?

1. Semiconductors and artificial intelligence
2. Renewable energy and green hydrogen
3. Maritime security in the Indo-Pacific
   

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Question 5: Which of the following measures is India taking to counter the impact of high U.S. tariffs on marine exports?

1. Registration of more export units in the EU
2. Negotiating Free Trade Agreements with EU, UK, and EFTA countries
3. Reducing domestic tariffs on imports of capital goods
   

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