Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 18 June 2025

Which of the following statements about the Asia Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering is correct?

1. The APG is a regional affiliate of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

2. It focuses solely on combating terrorist financing.

3. India is a founding member of the APG.

Which of the following statements about the FATF Grey List and Black List is/are correct?

1. The FATF Grey List includes countries identified as having strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) frameworks.

2. Countries on the FATF Black List face severe financial sanctions, including being cut off from the global financial system.

3. The FATF Grey List is legally binding, while the Black List is only advisory.

Which of the following statements about the ACT1 gene in rice (Oryza sativa) is/are correct?

1. ACT1 is a gene responsible for epigenetic changes in rice under environmental stress.

2. The gene enhances adaptability to high-temperature conditions and drought stress.

3. Epigenetic changes in the ACT1 gene can be passed down through generations.

Which of the following statements about the global nuclear inventory in the SIPRI 2025 report is correct?

1. The total global nuclear warhead inventory as of January 2025 is 15,000.

2. Approximately 3,912 warheads are deployed with missiles and aircraft.

3. Around 2,100 warheads are on high operational alert, primarily held by the United Kingdom and France.