🧠 Daily UPSC Mock Test – 05 august 2025
Welcome aspirants! This is your Daily Practice Quiz consisting of 30 high-quality questions to strengthen your UPSC Prelims preparation.
- 📘 Subjects: Polity, Economy, History, Environment, S&T, Current Affairs
- ⏱️ Time Limit: 30 Minutes
- 📝 Difficulty Level: Easy
💡 Tip: Read all options carefully, eliminate smartly, and revise your mistakes from the explanations.
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India’s draft AI (Responsible Use) Bill, 2025 proposes which of the following?
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Mandatory registration of high-risk AI systems
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AI Ethics Committees in all ministries
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Ban on biometric surveillance via AI by private companies
#1. Options:
✅ Correct Answer: D. All 3
📘 Explanation:
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India’s 2025 bill is modeled on EU-style regulations.
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✅ It mandates registration of high-risk AI systems.
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✅ Ministries must form AI Ethics Committees.
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✅ Biometric surveillance by private firms is prohibited, unless regulated.
International Relations – New BRICS Expansion (July 2025 Summit)
Which of the following countries were newly added to BRICS in the 2025 Summit?
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Indonesia
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Nigeria
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Argentina
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Egypt
#2. Choose the correct answer:
Correct Answer: ✅ D. 1, 3, and 4 only
📘 Explanation:
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In the 2025 BRICS Summit, Indonesia, Argentina, and Egypt were added as new members.
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❌ Nigeria is not yet a formal member; discussions are ongoing.
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The expansion aims to counterbalance G7 influence and give more voice to the Global South.
Which of the following statements regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP) and WTO rules is/are correct?
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MSP is considered a form of market price support under WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture.
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India’s MSP system is exempt from WTO scrutiny because it is a domestic policy.
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WTO limits the level of support a country can provide under Aggregate Measurement of Support (AMS).
#3. Select the correct answer:
Explanation:
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Statement 1 is correct: MSP is a type of market price support and is considered under WTO’s “Amber Box” subsidies.
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Statement 2 is incorrect: Domestic policy ≠ exempt from WTO scrutiny. Even domestic support is subject to limits under WTO rules.
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Statement 3 is correct: WTO’s Aggregate Measurement of Support (AMS) caps support at 10% of total value of production for developing countries.
#4. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
Answer: C
Explanation: Solar energy is renewable and sustainable.
Which of the following statements about the new “Agri-Infra 2.0 Scheme” launched in July 2025 is/are correct?
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It provides interest-free loans to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) for cold storage.
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It merges PM-KISAN and Agri-Infrastructure Fund into a unified platform.
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It allows private investors to claim direct input subsidies via DBT.
#5. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: ✅ A. 1 and 2 only
📘 Explanation:
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✅ Statement 1 is correct: The Agri-Infra 2.0, launched in July 2025, focuses on cold storage, primary processing, and logistics infrastructure, and gives interest-free or subsidized loans to FPOs and cooperatives.
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✅ Statement 2 is correct: The platform now integrates PM-KISAN with Agri-Infrastructure Fund, offering a unified dashboard for farmers to apply for schemes.
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❌ Statement 3 is incorrect: Direct input subsidies to private investors via DBT is not allowed under this scheme; it’s still routed through farmer-centric models.
River – Origin
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Godavari – Nasik Hills
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Krishna – Mahabaleshwar
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Mahanadi – Amarkantak Plateau
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Narmada – Satpura Range
#6. Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?
Answer: D
Explanation: Godavari originates from Trimbak plateau near Nasik (correct), Krishna from Mahabaleshwar (correct), but Mahanadi originates from Sihawa Hills (not Amarkantak), and Narmada originates from Amarkantak Plateau, not Satpura.
#7. Which river originates in India and flows through Pakistan and is a subject of the Indus Water Treaty?
✅ Correct Answer: B. Chenab
📘 Explanation:
The Chenab River originates in Himachal Pradesh, flows through Jammu & Kashmir, and enters Pakistan.
It’s covered under the Indus Water Treaty (1960) — Chenab is one of the western rivers allocated largely to Pakistan.
#8. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
Answer: D
Explanation: It passes through 9 states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, WB, Tripura, Mizoram, and Odisha.
#9. Who was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?
Answer: A
Explanation: Sarojini Naidu was the first woman Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
#10. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
Answer: A
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are covered from Article 12 to 35.
#11. In the context of philosophy, which of the following schools believed in atomism and denied the existence of soul?
Answer: A
Explanation: Charvaka school is materialistic and denies the existence of soul and afterlife.
The term ‘Net Zero’ is often seen in news. Consider the following implications:
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It means total elimination of carbon emissions.
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It allows offsetting emissions through carbon capture or renewable investments.
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India has committed to Net Zero by 2047.
#12. Which of the above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Explanation: Net Zero means balancing emissions with offsets, not zero emissions. India’s target is 2070, not 2047.
#13. ‘Mission LiFE’, launched by India and supported by the UN, focuses on:
🟩 Answer: B
#14. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
Answer: D
Explanation: States have representation in Rajya Sabha based on population, not equally — unlike the U.S. Senate.
#15. Why is the production of generic medicines important for India and other developing countries?
🟩 Answer: C
📝 Explanation: Generic drugs are crucial in making life-saving medicines accessible in low- and middle-income countries at affordable prices.
#16. What is the main feature of the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) launched in July 2025?
✅ Correct Answer: B. Mandatory carbon trading by power sector units
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The ICM (Phase 1) launched with mandatory emissions trading for power generation companies.
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It’s a cap-and-trade system — emissions above cap must be compensated via carbon credits.
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Future phases may include steel, cement, etc.
#17. The Constitution of India was adopted on:
Answer: B
Explanation: Constitution was adopted on 26th Nov 1949 and came into force on 26th Jan 1950.
#18. What is the significance of the 53rd GST Council meeting held in July 2025?
✅ Correct Answer: B. It introduced GST Appellate Tribunals
📘 Explanation:
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The 53rd meeting finally cleared the establishment of GST Appellate Tribunals to reduce burden on High Courts.
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❌ No change to GST on EV batteries or fuel yet.
Which of the following are included in the definition of ‘Money Supply’ in India (M3)?
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Currency with the public
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Demand deposits with banks
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Time deposits with banks
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Net foreign assets of RBI
#19. Select the correct answer:
Answer: A
Explanation: M3 = Currency + Demand Deposits + Time Deposits. Net foreign assets are part of monetary base, not M3.
With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements:
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A fall in exchange rate improves the trade balance immediately due to cheaper exports.
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Depreciation of the rupee always leads to inflation in India.
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Current Account Deficit (CAD) is financed through capital inflows.
#20. Which of the above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Explanation: The J-curve effect means trade balance worsens initially. Depreciation doesn’t always lead to inflation. CAD is financed via capital account.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections (2024–25)?
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It recommended constitutional amendments to align Lok Sabha and Assembly election cycles.
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It suggested setting up a single electoral roll for all elections.
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Its recommendations are binding on the Election Commission.
#21. Options:
✅ Correct Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
📘 Explanation:
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✅ Statement 1: The committee recommended synchronizing LS State elections using constitutional amendments.
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✅ Statement 2: Proposed unified electoral roll to reduce duplication between EC and State Election Commissions.
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❌ Statement 3: Recommendations are not binding on the Election Commission of India (ECI).
#22. Which of the following statements about the Quit India Movement (1942) is correct?
🧠 Explanation:
The Quit India Movement (launched on 8 August 1942) was a major civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi demanding an end to British rule in India. Here’s why the options stand:
🔴 A. It was a violent movement from the beginning – ❌
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It was meant to be non-violent, but turned violent spontaneously in some areas after leaders were arrested.
🔴 B. It was supported by the Muslim League and Communist Party – ❌
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Both opposed the movement. The Muslim League didn’t support Congress, and Communist Party supported the British war effort due to Soviet alliance.
✅ C. It led to the formation of a parallel government in some regions – ✅
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Correct! Examples:
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Ballia (UP) – brief control by local leaders
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Tamluk (Bengal) – “Tamralipta Jatiya Sarkar”
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Satara (Maharashtra) – “Prati Sarkar”
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🔴 D. The British immediately accepted the demand for independence – ❌
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No, they responded with repression, mass arrests, and no negotiations.
Environment – Global Plastics Treaty (June 2025)
#23. Which of the following is true regarding the Global Plastics Treaty draft adopted in Paris (June 2025)?
Correct Answer: ✅ C. It aims to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040
📘 Explanation:
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The Global Plastics Treaty draft, discussed in Paris (June 2025), aims for complete elimination of plastic pollution by 2040.
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❌ It is intended to be universally binding, not just for developed nations.
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❌ India did not opt out; it raised concerns about funding & tech transfer but remains engaged.
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❌ It was negotiated under the UNEP, not UNFCCC.
#24. Which of the following sectors are included under India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme?
✅ Correct Answer: D. All of the above
📘 Explanation:
The PLI Scheme covers 14 key sectors, including:
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Electronics, Pharma, Textiles, Auto, Drones, Semiconductors, etc.
It offers financial incentives to boost domestic manufacturing and exports.
#25. In the NISAR mission, NASA and ISRO have contributed respectively to:
🟩 Answer: D
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NASA: L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system
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ISRO: S-band radar, spacecraft bus, and launch via GSLV Mk II
Which of the following features were recently added to India’s e-Rupee (CBDC) platform?
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Offline transactions
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Interoperability with UPI
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Support for programmable welfare payments
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Floating exchange rate with INR
#26. Select the correct option:
Correct Answer: ✅ A. 1, 2, and 3 only
📘 Explanation:
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✅ Offline transactions are now enabled in remote/rural areas.
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✅ Interoperability with UPI is added to allow seamless retail payments.
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✅ Programmable CBDC: RBI has introduced conditional transfers (e.g., welfare money usable only for food/fuel).
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❌ Floating exchange rate is incorrect — e-Rupee is always pegged 1:1 with INR.
Consider the following events:
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Champaran Satyagraha
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Kheda Satyagraha
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Ahmedabad Mill Strike
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Rowlatt Satyagraha
#27. Arrange the events in chronological order:
Answer: B
Explanation: Champaran (1917), Ahmedabad (1918), Kheda (1918), Rowlatt (1919).
#28. Who wrote the book ‘Discovery of India’?
Answer: C
Explanation: Nehru wrote this during his imprisonment in 1942–1946.
#29. Who was the first President of independent India?
Answer: C
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India.
#30. The ‘Cambridge Equation’ in monetary economics attempts to explain:
Answer: A
Explanation: Cambridge version of Quantity Theory: M = kPY where k is the proportion of income held in cash.