DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 28 November, 2025

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The petitioners argued that citizenship determination requires formal legal procedures under the Citizenship Act and involves adjudication, not clerical verification. BLOs are field-level election workers with limited administrative roles and no statutory authority to assess nationality. Granting them such powers risks arbitrary exclusion from voter rolls, violating natural justice, Article 14, and due process. The Supreme Court expressed concern over possible misuse, procedural irregularities, and disenfranchisement. Hence it is a quasi-judicial function unsuitable for BLOs.

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The study shows that psychological well-being, strong community connections, and low stress levels are far more influential for longevity than wealth or gym-based fitness. Centenarians exhibited active, non-sedentary daily routines, natural diets, early sleep cycles, and close family/social networks. Urban lifestyles with pollution, stress, and processed food negatively correlate with longevity. The findings highlight the role of holistic, community-driven living rather than economic status. Public health policies increasingly recognise social well-being as a key determinant.

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Indonesia has renewed interest in the BrahMos missile to strengthen its maritime deterrence capability in the Indo-Pacific. Discussions highlighted maritime domain awareness, joint patrolling, and cooperation around the Malacca Strait, one of the world’s most strategic sea lanes. There was no announcement of any Indian Line of Credit for submarines. Talks focused instead on operational cooperation, capacity building, intelligence exchange, and Indo-Pacific strategic balancing. The dialogue deepens India’s Act East policy and its defence export goals.

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The Supreme Court highlighted that unregulated digital content—deepfakes, explicit material, hate speech, misinformation—directly impacts public order, morality, and decency, all of which fall under Article 19(2). Therefore, an autonomous online regulator ensures restrictions are reasonable, transparent, and free from political misuse. SC also stressed the need for institutional independence to balance free speech with digital safety. The regulator would work within constitutional boundaries while protecting citizens from online harm. This is not a federalism or equality issue; it is fundamentally a speech-regulation issue.

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The IMF’s “Data ROSC” framework assesses whether a country’s national accounts follow global statistical standards (SDDS). A ‘C’ grade does not mean India's GDP is wrong—it means methodology, transparency, and periodic revisions require improvement. Concerns relate to MCA-21 database use, unorganised sector estimation, and limited data disclosure. Global investors still accept India’s data, but the grade highlights the need for enhanced statistical robustness.