Welcome to your 25October2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
Consider the following statements about Drip Pricing:
- Drip Pricing is classified as a Dark Pattern under the Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules, 2020.
- It involves adding hidden costs only after the customer has completed the final payment.
- Drip Pricing exploits the consumer’s psychological bias towards lower upfront prices.
- Airlines and hotel platforms are common industries where drip pricing is used.
Which of the above statements are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): Drip Pricing is considered unfair trade practice by consumer protection authorities. Reason (R): It hides mandatory charges until the final stages of the purchasing process.
3.
With reference to the recent US–China trade negotiations in Kuala Lumpur, consider the following statements:
- The talks were held on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.
- The US is currently threatening to impose tariffs of up to 155% on Chinese imports.
- China has expanded export controls on rare earth minerals as part of the trade tensions.
- The Asian Development Bank mediated the negotiations between both parties.
Which of the above statements are correct?
4.
Assertion (A): Rare earth minerals have become a critical element in the recent US–China trade dispute. Reason (R): Rare earth minerals are primarily used in luxury goods and architectural design.
5.
With reference to Exercise Ocean Sky 2025, consider the following statements:
- India is the first non-NATO nation to participate in this edition of the exercise.
- The exercise is conducted by the Spanish Air Force at the Gando Air Base in the Canary Islands.
- The focus of the exercise includes joint air operations and interoperability missions.
- The exercise is primarily hosted by the Portuguese Air Force.
Which of the above statements are correct?
6.
With reference to Hyunmoo-5, consider the following statements:
- It is capable of carrying a bunker-busting warhead weighing around eight tonnes.
- Its maximum range can extend up to approximately 5,000 km depending on payload configuration.
- It was first publicly unveiled during South Korea’s Armed Forces Day ceremony in October 2024.
- It is classified as a nuclear-capable Intercontinental Ballistic Missile under South Korean doctrine.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
7.
Assertion (A): South Korea’s development of the Hyunmoo-5 missile is seen as an attempt to enhance military autonomy. Reason (R): South Korea relies entirely on nuclear warheads of its own to deter threats from North Korea.
8.
Assertion (A): Participation in Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 enhances the IAF’s preparedness for coalition missions. Reason (R): Coalition missions require familiarity with diverse combat environments and multi-national operational frameworks.
9.
With reference to the Election Commission of India’s recent directive on AI-generated content, consider the following statements:
- Political parties and candidates must label AI-generated or synthetic content used in campaigns.
- Labels such as “AI-Generated” must cover at least 25% of the visible screen area.
- Misleading AI-generated content must be removed within three hours of detection on official social media accounts.
- The EC’s guidelines are issued under Article 324 of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
10.
Assertion (A): The EC’s guidelines on AI-generated campaign material aim to safeguard free and fair elections. Reason (R): Deepfake content and AI-manipulated media can mislead voters and distort public opinion.
