UPSC EXAM QUIZ 05.09.2025

Q2: Consider the following statements: 1. Environment Ministry has issued new guidelines for awarding Green Credits for tree plantation under the Green Credit Programme (GCP). • Under the new methodology, green credits for tree plantations will be awarded only after five years of restoration of degraded land, based on a minimum canopy density of 20% and tree survival. • The earlier system had allowed credits immediately after the plantation was completed and certified, based simply on the number of trees planted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3: . Consider the following statements: 1. In this context, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has recently issued three important Joint Doctrines for the Indian Armed Forces. 2. The post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) was created in 2017. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4: . Consider the following statements: 1. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched Project Aarohan to support the education of children of toll plaza employees. 2. This is a scholarship and guidance initiative implemented by Bharat Cares of SMEC Trust in partnership with Vertis Infrastructure Trust. 3. Aimed at children from economically weaker sections. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5: . Consider the following statements: 1. GST Council has approved important changes in the tax structure in its recent meeting . 2. GST 2.0 replaces the four GST slabs (5%, 12%, 18% and 28%) with a two-slab system (5% (merit rate) for essential goods and 18% (standard rate) for others). Which of the above statement/statements are correct?