Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 19 Nov 2025

Consider the following statements regarding Article 280(3)(bb) and (c):

1. Clause (bb) refers to measures to augment state funds for Panchayati Raj institutions, while clause (c) refers to Municipalities.

2. These clauses empower the Finance Commission to directly levy taxes on local bodies.

3. Recommendations under these clauses are aimed at strengthening local self-governance in both rural and urban areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about State Finance Commissions (SFCs):

1. SFCs are mandatory in every state under the Constitution.

2. They recommend distribution of financial resources between the state government and local bodies.

3. Their recommendations are binding on the state government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the IUCN Red List:

1. It provides a global index of species’ risk of extinction.

2. A species classified as Vulnerable (VU) is at a higher risk than one classified as Critically Endangered (CR).

3. The Red List includes both flora and fauna.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972:

1. Species included in Schedule I enjoy the highest degree of legal protection under the Act.

2. Hunting of Schedule I species is prohibited and punishable with a minimum imprisonment of 3 years, which may extend to 7 years.

3. Species listed in Schedule I cannot be granted protection under Schedule II simultaneously.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?