UPSC PRELIMS + MAINS CURRENT AFFAIRS DAILY TEST SERIES: 12 DECEMBER 2025

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Question: Critically examine the structural constraints————– economic growth. (GS-3)

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Question: With reference to the CoalSETU Policy, consider the following statements:
1. CoalSETU has been introduced as a new window under the Non-Regulated Sector (NRS) Linkage Auction Policy, 2016.
2. Coal linkage holders will be eligible to export coal upto 50% of their coal linkage quantity.
3. The policy mandates that coal allocated under CoalSETU can be resold freely in the domestic market.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3    

Question: Consider the following statements about the Pax Silica initiative:
1. It is a UN led initiative.
2. It is a new high-tech and AI supply chain initiative.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2  

Question: Consider the following statements about mangrove:
1. Mangrove forests grow only in tropical and subtropical regions due to their inability to tolerate freezing temperatures.
2. Mangrove forests have lower carbon storage capacity compared to terrestrial forests.
3. West Bengal has the largest share of mangrove cover in India.
4. Mangroves are categorised as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) under the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2019.
How many of the  statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four   

Question: With reference to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), consider the following statements:
1. The Governing Council of UNEP was renamed as the UNEA.  
2. The UNEA sessions are held in Nairobi.
3. India’s resolution on the management of wildfires was adopted at the 7th Session of the UNEA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3      

Question: With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the following statements:
1. The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 lays down the structure, powers, and functions of Lok Adalats,
2. Cases pending in courts are not heard in Lok Adalats.
3. Award of Lok Adalat is final & binding, and no appeal is permitted for quick finality and enforceability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3      

Question: What are Glyphosate and diafenthiuron?
(a) Rare earth magnets
(b) Pesticides
(c) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(d) Proteins

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