Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 29 July 2025

Consider the following statements regarding the National Investigation Agency (NIA):

1. The NIA can investigate offenses committed outside India, only after a bilateral treaty with that country is signed.

2. The NIA has jurisdiction over scheduled offences listed under both the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

3. The NIA was established by an Act of Parliament after the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the term “Cautious Optimism” as used in the context of India’s economy:

1. It implies that while macroeconomic fundamentals like inflation and fiscal deficit appear stable, policymakers remain vigilant against global uncertainties and domestic credit constraints.

2. It suggests a policy approach that emphasizes aggressive fiscal spending and relaxed monetary controls to sustain growth momentum.

3. It reflects a balanced stance that acknowledges economic progress without underestimating potential downside risks such as geopolitical tensions or external shocks.

Which of the above statements correctly describe the idea of cautious optimism?

With reference to the proposed National Judicial Infrastructure Authority (NJIA), consider the following statements:

1. The NJIA, once established, will function under the administrative control of the Ministry of Law and Justice.

2. It aims to address infrastructural deficiencies in lower courts by formulating uniform design standards, funding mechanisms, and monitoring implementation.

3. The proposed NJIA is to be headed by the Chief Justice of India or a nominee of the Chief Justice.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following best defines blue-collar women employees?