Topic: Daily CA (UPSC)- 9Sept2025

What does the term ‘downstream services’ refer to in the context of the space economy?

Consider the following statements regarding emerging challenges for global trade: A weakening of multilateral institutions like the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is obstructing reforms and undermining the rules-based system. Recent geopolitical conflicts and the COVID-19 pandemic have demonstrated the robustness and resilience of global supply chains. The European Union’s proposed carbon border tax is seen … Read more

The term ‘laïcité’, often seen in discussions about secularism, is most closely associated with the constitutional principles of which country?

The ULLAS (Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram) scheme is being implemented based on the recommendations of:

Which of the following are considered benefits of mRNA vaccine technology? Rapid development once a virus’s genetic sequence is known. Stimulation of both antibody and T-cell immunity. Reduced risk of causing disease as no live virus is used. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements about Cholesterol: It is a type of lipid exclusively obtained from animal-based foods. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often termed “bad” cholesterol because it contributes to plaque buildup in arteries. It is essential for vital bodily functions, including hormone production and the synthesis of vitamin D. Which of the statements given above … Read more

With reference to the Pallas’s cat, consider the following statements: It is a large feline species found primarily in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List. In India, it is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Which of the statements given … Read more

Which of the following statements correctly describes a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)?

Regarding the legal framework for Aadhaar in India, consider the following statements: The Aadhaar Act, 2016, allows the government to mandate Aadhaar for citizens to access any benefit or subsidy funded by the Consolidated Fund of India. The Supreme Court has mandated that Aadhaar metadata can be stored by the government for a maximum period … Read more

The Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, a proposed tiger reserve, is located in which state and traversed by which river?