UPSC PRELIMS + MAINS CURRENT AFFAIRS DAILY TEST SERIES: 25 SEPTEMBER 2025

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Question: Examine the constitutional provisions related to th———————- the Sixth Schedule. (GS-2)

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Question: Consider the following statements about the National Initiative on Water Security:
1. It was jointly launched by the Union Minister for Rural Development and the Union Jal Shakti Minister in September 2025.
2. Amendments have been made to the Schedule of the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Act, 2005, to prioritise water-related works under the scheme.
3. The initiative mandates that in ‘over-exploited’ water blocks, 65% of MGNREGA funds will be used for water-related works.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements about Barren Island:
1. It is India’s only active volcano.
2. It is located in the Andaman Sea.
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 states/UTs are currently covered under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Mizoram
3. Assam
4. Meghalaya
5. Tripura
6. Nagaland
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 4 and 6 only
(d) 2, 3, 5 and 6 only

Question: Consider the following statements regarding the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution:
1. It is provided under Article 244(2) and Article 275(1).
2. It allows the creation of 30 member Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) with some legislative, judicial, and administrative powers.
3. Currently, all states-with more than 90% tribal populations are included in the Sixth Schedule
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the import of vehicles into India, consider the following statements:
1. When a non-resident Indian returns to India after ending their expatriate life (transfer of residence), they are eligible to import their car, provided they are the first owner .
2. Second-hand or used vehicles are not allowed to be imported into India.
3. An NRI can import his favourite vehicle for temporary use in India without paying any duty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Under India’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act related rules, which of the following categories of persons/entities are barred from receiving foreign contributions (except from relatives abroad, with intimation)?
1. Political parties and election candidates
2. Judges and government servants
3. Journalists and media houses
4. Members of legislatures
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(d) 2 and 3 only

Question: With reference to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), consider the following statements:
1. All foreign contributions must be received only in a designated bank account at the State Bank of India, New Delhi.
2. FCRA registration is valid for 10 years.
3. NGO’s receiving foreign funds can transfer the funds to another NGO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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