DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 25 September, 2025

Explanation:
The Sixth Schedule grants limited self-governance to tribal communities via Autonomous District and Regional Councils, mainly in Northeast India. They can legislate on local customs, land use, and natural resources. However, it does not create separate state legislatures, which is a function under Article 3 or Article 168 of the Constitution.

 Explanation:
India’s import strategy aims to reduce its overreliance on OPEC countries like Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Buying oil from the U.S. provides supply flexibility and geopolitical insulation. It enhances energy diplomacy and supports India’s aim to create a multi-aligned energy strategy amid shifting global power dynamics.

 Explanation:
UNESCO nominations reflect India's efforts in promoting its soft power and projecting cultural richness internationally. Kerala’s heritage art forms, when nominated, signify India's cultural diplomacy and its commitment to preserving intangible heritage. It also boosts local tourism and global awareness of India’s cultural assets.

 Explanation:
Gold is one of the top import items in India. When its demand rises, more dollars are spent, worsening the current account deficit and draining foreign exchange reserves. Unlike FDI, gold imports don’t bring capital inflows. This weakens the rupee and burdens balance of payments (BoP).

Explanation:
The protests demand full-fledged statehood for Ladakh and Sixth Schedule protections to safeguard tribal identity and local autonomy. The Fifth Schedule applies to other tribal areas (mostly central India), and Article 371 offers special provisions to various states but is not part of the Ladakh demand. Hence, only 1 and 3 are correct.