UPSC PRELIMS + MAINS CURRENT AFFAIRS DAILY TEST SERIES: 21 AUGUST 2025

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Question: Discuss the significance of Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) ————–infrastructure financing gap? (GS-3)

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Question: With reference to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), consider the following statements:
1. It was launched in 2023 to commemorate 50 years of Project Elephant in India.
2. The headquarters of IBCA is located in India.
3. The alliance covers conservation of seven big cats and all of these species are found in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The Nord Stream pipelines, occasionally seen in the news, passes through:
(a) Mediterranean Sea
(b) Black Sea
(c) North Sea
(d) Baltic Sea

Question: Consider the following statements regarding NRE (Non-Resident External) Account:
1. The principal amount and interest earned in an NRE account are fully repatriable.
2. Both deposits and withdrawals are allowed in foreign currency.
3. Interest earned in an NRE account is exempt from income tax in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Ejiao, often in news, refers to:
(a) A traditional Chinese medicine made from donkey hides
(b) A Korean herbal supplement derived from ginseng roots
(c) A Japanese fermented soy extract used in alternative medicine
(d) An Indian ayurvedic formulation made from fungus.

Question: Consider the following statements about NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) Account:
1. It is used to manage income originating within India.
2. The interest earned is taxable at 30% as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.
3. Both the principal and interest are fully repatriable without limits.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus), consider the following statements:
1. They are the largest reptiles in the world.
2. In India, they are only found in Sundarbans.
3. A saltwater crocodile is known to show aggression towards people.
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

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