Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 17 June , 2025

Which of the following statements about the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (CSC) is/are correct?

1. The CSC aims to establish a uniform global legal framework for nuclear damage liability.

2. India is a signatory to the CSC but has not ratified it.

3. The CSC provides an additional layer of compensation for nuclear damage through contributions by member states.

Which of the following statements about Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) is/are correct?

1. SDRs are an international reserve asset created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

2. SDRs can be used as a currency for international trade and direct transactions between individuals.

3. The value of SDRs is based on a basket of major international currencies.

Which of the following statements regarding the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is/are correct?

1. NPCIL operates under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.

2. It is responsible for the construction and operation of India’s commercial nuclear power plants.

3. NPCIL primarily uses renewable energy sources like wind and solar for power generation

Which of the following statements about the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA), 2010, is/are correct?

1. The CLNDA limits the liability of the operator of a nuclear installation in case of a nuclear accident.

2. The Act allows the operator to seek recourse against the supplier if the accident occurs due to the supplier’s defective equipment.

3. The Act complies with the international Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (CSC).