DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 29 September, 2025

Explanation: Gas discovery supports India’s “energy independence by 2047” goal, reduces import bill, and provides a cleaner transition fuel. Relevance: Energy security and blue economy are recurring UPSC topics.

Explanation: The NSA allows preventive detention, often criticized for curbing dissent. Wangchuk’s detention in Ladakh highlights tensions in balancing security and democratic freedoms. Relevance: UPSC often tests knowledge of preventive detention laws (Art. 22).

Explanation: The 14th Amendment grants citizenship to anyone born in U.S. territory. The U.S. Supreme Court reviewing an executive order ending this challenges a century-old principle. Relevance: Constitutional interpretation, citizenship laws, and global immigration debates are key UPSC themes.

Explanation: Mandatory digital IDs reflect a shift towards electronic governance, improving efficiency but raising privacy and inclusivity concerns. Relevance: India’s own Aadhaar-based governance makes this a comparative study point in UPSC.

Explanation: The “snapback” mechanism, part of the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), allows any permanent UNSC member to restore UN sanctions if Iran violates commitments. This reflects the challenges of multilateral diplomacy and non-proliferation. Relevance: UPSC asks about international treaties, nuclear governance, and UNSC procedures.