06 September2025DailyCAQuiz

1. The Council approved a two-slab GST structure of 5% and 18%, replacing the earlier four-slab system of 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.
2. A new special demerit rate of 40% has been introduced for select luxury items, including tobacco products.
3. The GST rate for essential study materials like pencils and exercise books has been increased from 5% to 12%.
4. GST rates for life-saving drugs and diagnostic kits have been reduced from 12% to 0%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The roadmap for CSP emphasises eight key pillars, including Economic Cooperation, Skill Development, and Defence & Security.
2. The CSP was adopted during the visit of Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to India in 2025.
3. Under CSP, India and Singapore signed ten Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on diverse fields such as civil aviation, space, and digital shipping.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. It was introduced by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in 2025.
2. The hallmark consists of three components: BIS Standard Mark, Purity Grade, and a 6-digit alphanumeric HUID code.
3. Newly introduced purity grades include 835, 958 and 999.
4. Hallmarking for silver jewellery is compulsory in India from 1 September 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. India joined the HealthAI GRN in September 2025, represented by ICMR-NIRDHS and IndiaAI.
2. The HealthAI GRN aims to develop global standards for responsible AI in healthcare.
3. Current members include United Kingdom and Singapore along with India.
4. The headquarters of HealthAI GRN is in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The plant has been established at Sohna, Haryana, with an investment of Rs. 3,000 crore.
2. It is expected to manufacture 20 crore battery packs annually, meeting about 40% of India’s total demand.
3. The plant was inaugurated under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme of the Government of India.
4. It is expected to provide direct employment to nearly 5,000 people.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?