Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 24 Sep 2025

With reference to the India Carbon Market (ICM), consider the following statements:

1. The ICM will cover 13 major sectors including power, steel, cement, and transport, making it a mandatory compliance market for these industries.

2. Under ICM, companies that reduce emissions beyond their set targets can trade Emission Reduction Certificates (ERCs) with companies failing to meet their targets.

3. The ICM is being launched under the National Green Tribunal (NGT) as a statutory body for carbon trading.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Dadasaheb Phalke Award:

1. It is presented annually by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for outstanding lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.

2. The award was instituted in 1969 to commemorate the birth centenary of Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, who directed Raja Harishchandra (1913), India’s first full-length feature film.

3. The first recipient of this award was Devika Rani, often referred to as the “first lady of Indian cinema.”

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Antifa:

1. Antifa is a centralized political organization formed to oppose fascism and far-right extremism.

2. The movement originated in Europe during the early 20th century, particularly among anti-Nazi activists.

3. It gained prominence in the U.S. during events such as the Charlottesville rally (2017) and the George Floyd protests (2020).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Mission Shakti, recently in news:

1. Mission Shakti was launched by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2020 with a focus on women’s safety, dignity, and empowerment through a three-pronged strategy: security, self-reliance, and awareness.

2. Under Mission Shakti 5.0, launched in September 2025, single-window complaint centers are being expanded across the state to streamline grievance redressal related to crimes against women.

3. The scheme is exclusively focused on enhancing women’s representation in governance and policing, without any provision for economic empowerment or awareness programs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?