DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 3 November, 2025

Explanation: The DPDP Act 2023 introduces a rights-centric framework for lawful, transparent, purpose-limited data use. UIDAI must uphold citizen consent, enable data erasure and minimisation, and ensure accountability through privacy-by-design. Its Aadhaar Vision 2032 brings in AI, blockchain and quantum encryption for next-gen secure digital identity governance.

Explanation: Constituted in 2020 after the Kargil Review Committee, the CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs and serves as the principal military adviser. The role ensures jointness, unified logistics, and theatre-command synergy—demonstrated through integrated drills like Exercise Trishul. It marks a major structural reform for modern, multi-domain warfare readiness.

Explanation: UNCLOS—often called the “Constitution of the Oceans”—codifies rules for territorial waters (12 nm), Exclusive Economic Zones (200 nm), and freedom of navigation. It created the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to settle disputes. UN criticism of certain unilateral airstrikes invoked UNCLOS to highlight breaches of sovereignty and proportionality in international waters.

Explanation: Created in 2004, UCCN links cities that place culture and creativity at the core of development. It recognises seven domains—Crafts & Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts, and Music—to foster inclusive growth and innovation. India’s members include Jaipur (Crafts), Hyderabad (Gastronomy), Chennai (Music) and now Lucknow for its calendrical heritage.

Explanation: Jointly launched by India and Sweden at the UN Climate Action Summit 2019, LeadIT unites governments and industries to achieve low-carbon transitions in steel, cement, and chemical sectors. Backed by the World Economic Forum, it supports technology transfer, R&D collaboration, and climate-finance mobilisation consistent with Paris Agreement (1.5 °C) goals.