DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 4 September, 2025

With reference to the Incentive Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Recycling, consider the following statements:

1. It is a component of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM).

2. Its tenure spans from FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31.

3. The scheme covers only Lithium-Ion Battery (LIB) scrap as eligible feedstock.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

In the context of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, consider the following:

1. The Act provides the legal basis for issuing UDID cards.

2. Currently, 21 types of disabilities are recognized under the Act.

3. The Act restricts the creation of a central database of PwDs to protect privacy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

With reference to the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body established under the SEBI Act, 1992.

2. It is a quasi-judicial body with jurisdiction limited only to Maharashtra.

3. It hears appeals not only against SEBI’s orders but also against orders of IRDAI and PFRDA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

According to the Global Peace Index 2025, which of the following trends were observed?

1. Global peacefulness improved by 0.36%.

2. Number of active state-based conflicts is the highest since WWII.

3. Successful resolution of conflicts is at its lowest in the last 50 years.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following can lead to land subsidence?

1. Excessive groundwater withdrawal.

2. Volcanic or seismic activity.

3. Collapse of subsurface cavities.

4. Compaction of loose fine-grained deposits.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4