UPSC PRELIMS + MAINS CURRENT AFFAIRS DAILY TEST SERIES: 13 AUGUST 2025

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Question: “Invasive alien species s———social impacts of such species and suggest measures for their management. (GS-2)

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Question: With reference to the Wallacea region, consider the following statements:
1.It refers to a group of Indonesian islands lying between the Asian and Australian continental shelves.
2. Homo Erectus is thought to have been the earliest Wallacean human to settle in the Wallacean region.
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: Which of the following countries are collectively known as the E3?
(a) France, Germany, and Russia
(b) The United States, France, and the UK.
(c) France, Germany, and the UK.
(d) France, Germany, and Italy

Question: In the Iran nuclear deal ‘Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’, what does the term “snapback mechanism” refer to?
(a) The immediate withdrawal of Iran from the agreement
(b) Automatic reimposition of UN sanctions if Iran violates commitments
(c) Extension of nuclear negotiation deadlines
(d) Freezing of Iran’s foreign assets temporarily

Question: Consider the following statements about the Mercator projection:
1. It was created by cartographer Gerardus Mercator in the 16th century primarily for navigation purposes.
3. Google Maps has switched from using Mercator on desktops to a 3D globe view.
2. In Mercator projection, areas farther away from the Equator appear disproportionately large.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements about the Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes):
1. It is native to the Amazon basin.
3. It was introduced in India during colonial times as an ornamental plant.
2. It releases nitrous oxide during decomposition.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Post-transplant recipients struggle to get health insurance in India.
Statement II: IRDAI has banned insurers from covering post-transplant patients.
Statement III: Health insurers routinely reject applications from post-transplant recipients, citing high risk.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain statement I.
(b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains statement I.
(c) Only one of the Statements II and Statement III are correct and that statement explains statement I.
(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.

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