UPSC EXAM QUIZ 09.12.2025

Q2: Consider the following statements: 1. According to a recent report from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, the 2025 Antarctic ozone hole closed on December 1st. 2. This marks the earliest closure of the ozone hole since 2019 and is indicative of the positive recovery occurring in the atmosphere due to global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances. 3. Compared to the large and persistent ozone holes observed from 2020 to 2023, the 2025 ozone hole was relatively small for the second consecutive year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3: Consider the following statements: 1. According to the annual groundwater quality report 2025 released by the Central Ground Water Board, the groundwater samples that were tested. 2. Approximately 38.3% of them violate the acceptable limits set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on one or more parameters. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4: Consider the following statements: 1. Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has been approved by Lok Sabha. 2. The Bill allows major increases in excise duties and cess on tobacco products. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?