UPSC QUIZ 29.12.2025

Q2: . Consider the following statements: 1. United States has launched deadly strikes on terrorist targets linked to the Islamic State in Nigeria, dealing a significant blow to the terrorist network operating in the West African region. 2. The strikes come nearly a month after Trump directed the US military to prepare contingency plans for action against Islamist militant groups in Nigeria. 3. The region has seen persistent violence from jihadist factions, including Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which has carried out attacks on civilians and security forces.. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3: . Consider the following statements: 1. India’s direct tax framework is set for its most sweeping reform in over six decades with the replacement of the Income-tax Act, 1961, by the Income-tax Act, 2025. 2. The new legislation will come into force from April 1, 2026, and will apply to income earned in the financial year 2025–26 onwards. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4: Consider the following statements: 1. In a significant geopolitical development in East Africa, Israel has formally recognized Somaliland as an independent nation. 2. This move is expected to reshape diplomatic dynamics in the Horn of Africa and influence broader regional and international relations. 3. This is the first time a country has officially recognized Somaliland since its declaration of independence in 1991. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5: Consider the following statements: 1. RBI plans to inject around ₹3 trillion into banking system through open market operations and a foreign exchange swap. 2. RBI will purchase government securities worth ₹2 trillion through open market operations. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?