Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC 26 August 2025

Consider the following  statements about the  first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) :

1. It was Conducted at Sriharikota.

2. It was carried out under the supervision of the Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC).

3. The main objective of the test was to evaluate the functioning of the parachute-based deceleration system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the-Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI):

1. The IPOI was launched by India at the East Asia Summit with an aim to promote safe, secure, and stable maritime domain in the Indo-Pacific region.

2. The IPOI has seven pillars of cooperation, including Maritime Security, Marine Ecology, and Capacity Building & Resource Sharing.

3. Unlike the Quad, IPOI is a treaty-based organization with a permanent secretariat headquartered in New Delhi.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the- Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (E-DRIVE)

1. It aims to develop and deploy modular, high-efficiency electric drivetrains that can be adapted for both light and heavy vehicles, improving interoperability and reducing R&D costs.

2. A core objective is integration with vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication systems, enabling dynamic energy management, route optimization, and real-time charging coordination.

3. Under E-DRIVE, one of the milestones is ensuring that at least 80% of the electric vehicle components (e-motor, inverter, battery) are sourced domestically, to enhance supply-chain resilience and reduce import dependence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is /are true about PLI Scheme?

1.The PLI scheme provides incentives to both domestic and foreign companies manufacturing in India, but the eligibility is linked to incremental sales of goods manufactured in India.

2.The scheme currently covers more than 25 sectors, including electronics, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and textiles.

3.The scheme aims not only to boost domestic manufacturing but also to reduce India’s import dependency and enhance export competitiveness.