Daily UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 28 July 2025

With reference to the Kudavolai system of the Chola dynasty, consider the following statements:

1. The Kudavolai system was a method of electing representatives to the village assemblies based on secret balloting using palm-leaf tickets.

2. Only landholders above the age of 35 and below 70 were eligible for election under this system.

3. The system ensured rotation by preventing immediate re-election of members who had already served in a committee.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR):

1. The Indian Himalayan Region spans across 13 Indian states and Union Territories.

2. The IHR forms part of both the Indo-Malayan and Palearctic biogeographic realms.

3. The IHR contributes more than 50% of India’s total freshwater resources.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):

1. The IEEPA empowers the President of the United States to regulate both domestic and foreign commerce during a national emergency declared due to any internal or external threat.

2. Under IEEPA, the U.S. President can block transactions and freeze assets without prior judicial approval.

3. The Act has been frequently used to impose economic sanctions, especially against entities or individuals involved in terrorism or cyber threats.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?