Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 15 Oct ,2025

Consider the following statements about Crew Escape System (CES) in the Gaganyaan mission:

1. The CES is mounted at the top of the launch vehicle and uses solid motors to pull the crew module away from a failing rocket (puller‑type).

2. The Low Altitude Escape Motor (LEM) in the CES is a solid rocket motor with reverse flow nozzles to avoid impingement of exhaust on the crew module.

3. The CES once fired remains attached to the crew module all the way through splashdown, and only separates after touchdown.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the India‑Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP):

1. It was officially launched at the 1st India‑Australia Annual Summit in 2023.

2. It focuses on cooperation in solar PV, green hydrogen, energy storage, and two‑way investment in renewable energy projects.

3. An important component is capacity building such as training of solar rooftop workforce.

Which of the statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the SAIEE 2021‑25 results:

1. The estimated wild elephant population in India is ~22,446, showing a drop of ~18% compared to 2017.

2. The earlier estimate (2017) was ~29,964 elephants.

3. The report says the new estimate and the old one are directly comparable.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding trends in cybercrime in India:

1. Cybercrime cases in India increased by over 60% between 2021 and 2023.

2. Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000, pertains to cheating by impersonation using computer resources.

3. The maximum imprisonment under Section 66D is five years, with a fine of up to ₹5 lakh.

Which of the above statements  is/are correct?