UPSC EXAM QUIZ 22.11.2025

Q2: Consider the following statements: 1. Defence Research and Development Organisation's Visakhapatnam-based Naval Science and Technological Laboratory has developed a new generation of man-portable autonomous underwater vehicles for advanced tasks like detection and neutralisation of threats like landmines. 2. In field trials recently conducted at NSTL/Harbour, the system successfully met key parameters and mission-critical objectives. 3. Several industry partners have collaborated in the development of this system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3: . Consider the following statements: 1. Union government has notified the rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, formally initiating the implementation of India’s first dedicated digital privacy law. 2. The notification of the rules comes over two years after the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) received the President’s assent in August 2023. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4: Consider the following statements: 1. Over the past 6,000 years, Lake Turkana’s water level decreased by approximately 100-150 meters due to climate fluctuations. 2. This long-term lake level decline is linked to an increase in fault slip rates and seismic activity in the region. 3. 74% showed higher slip rates during drier periods with lower water levels. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5: Consider the following statements: 1. India has launched its first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell disease. 2. Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell disease. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?