Current Affairs Quiz 21 December 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 21 December 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Section 69A was upheld as constitutional in which Supreme Court case?
CorrectCorrect Answer: B) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
Explanation:
• In Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015), the Supreme Court upheld Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which empowers the government to block online content in the interest of sovereignty, security, and public order.
• The court struck down Section 66A of the IT Act but found Section 69A to be constitutional due to procedural safeguards.IncorrectCorrect Answer: B) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
Explanation:
• In Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015), the Supreme Court upheld Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which empowers the government to block online content in the interest of sovereignty, security, and public order.
• The court struck down Section 66A of the IT Act but found Section 69A to be constitutional due to procedural safeguards. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Denotified Tribes (DNTs) in India:
1. The Criminal Tribes Act, 1871, classified certain tribes as ‘habitually criminal’ and imposed restrictions on their movement.
2. The Act was repealed after independence, and these communities were officially “denotified.”
3. All Denotified Tribes are classified under the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: A) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Criminal Tribes Act, 1871, classified certain tribes as “habitually criminal,” imposing surveillance and movement restrictions.
• Statement 2 is correct: The Act was repealed in 1952, and the affected communities were “denotified.”
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Not all Denotified Tribes (DNTs) are classified under the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category; some belong to Scheduled Castes (SC) or Other Backward Classes (OBC).IncorrectCorrect Answer: A) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Criminal Tribes Act, 1871, classified certain tribes as “habitually criminal,” imposing surveillance and movement restrictions.
• Statement 2 is correct: The Act was repealed in 1952, and the affected communities were “denotified.”
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Not all Denotified Tribes (DNTs) are classified under the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category; some belong to Scheduled Castes (SC) or Other Backward Classes (OBC). - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The doctrine of ‘Eminent Domain’ refers to which of the following?
CorrectCorrect Answer: A) The government’s power to acquire private land for public use with compensation.
Explanation:
• Eminent Domain is a legal doctrine that allows the government to acquire private land for public purposes (such as infrastructure development) with fair compensation to the owner.
• This principle is upheld in Article 300A of the Indian Constitution, which states that no person shall be deprived of their property except by the authority of law.IncorrectCorrect Answer: A) The government’s power to acquire private land for public use with compensation.
Explanation:
• Eminent Domain is a legal doctrine that allows the government to acquire private land for public purposes (such as infrastructure development) with fair compensation to the owner.
• This principle is upheld in Article 300A of the Indian Constitution, which states that no person shall be deprived of their property except by the authority of law. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the rights of immigrants to protest:
1. Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) guarantees freedom of expression to both citizens and immigrants.
2. In the U.S., the First Amendment provides absolute protection to non-citizens in all legal matters, including deportation cases.
3. India’s Foreigners Act, 1946, allows unrestricted participation of foreign nationals in political protests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: A) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Article 19 of the ICCPR guarantees freedom of expression to all individuals, including immigrants, subject to legal restrictions.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: In the U.S., while the First Amendment protects free speech, it is not absolute for non-citizens, particularly in cases related to national security or immigration enforcement.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: India’s Foreigners Act, 1946, places restrictions on foreign nationals participating in political protests.IncorrectCorrect Answer: A) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Article 19 of the ICCPR guarantees freedom of expression to all individuals, including immigrants, subject to legal restrictions.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: In the U.S., while the First Amendment protects free speech, it is not absolute for non-citizens, particularly in cases related to national security or immigration enforcement.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: India’s Foreigners Act, 1946, places restrictions on foreign nationals participating in political protests. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
What is a major challenge in community-driven TB eradication efforts?
CorrectCorrect Answer: A) Over-reliance on medical treatment without addressing social factors
Explanation:
• TB is not just a medical issue but also a social and economic challenge.
• Community-driven efforts must address stigma, financial hardships, and awareness gaps, as medical treatment alone is insufficient to ensure adherence and prevent transmission.
• National TB programs often fail to integrate community voices fully, making engagement symbolic rather than meaningful.IncorrectCorrect Answer: A) Over-reliance on medical treatment without addressing social factors
Explanation:
• TB is not just a medical issue but also a social and economic challenge.
• Community-driven efforts must address stigma, financial hardships, and awareness gaps, as medical treatment alone is insufficient to ensure adherence and prevent transmission.
• National TB programs often fail to integrate community voices fully, making engagement symbolic rather than meaningful.
