Daily Current Affairs MCQs: 22nd Augst 2025 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The RBI cautions that increasing the inflation target above 4% could jeopardize the credibility of its monetary policy framework. Maintaining a stable inflation target is crucial for investor confidence and the economic stability achieved over the past decade. A higher target may be perceived as a weakening of the commitment to controlling inflation, impacting economic stability.

The proposed change in the GST structure involves removing the 12% and 28% slabs, retaining only the 5% and 18% slabs. This aims to simplify tax compliance and improve transparency, significantly impacting how various goods are taxed and potentially benefiting consumers by reducing tax burdens on a larger number of items.

The ruling indicates troubling implications by suggesting that the police's intention to "teach a lesson" to the victim can mitigate the severity of their actions from murder to culpable homicide. This normalization of custodial brutality raises concerns about accountability and the protection of marginalized communities under the law, emphasizing the need for a robust legal framework to prevent such violence.

The NTCA's decision to limit the identification of tiger corridors to only 32 designated "least cost pathways" aims to simplify project clearances but raises significant ecological concerns. By restricting the definition of tiger corridors, there is a risk of undermining tiger movement and genetic diversity, which are critical for long-term conservation and ecological stability.

The primary goal of Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 is to improve civil-military integration in the region. This exercise aims to foster cooperation among security forces, government bodies, and civil institutions to effectively tackle complex regional challenges through a unified approach. This collaboration is vital for improving operational readiness and enhancing trust between communities and their institutions.

India's vocational education and training (VET) system faces significant challenges, including low utilization of available seats in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), with only about 48% of seats filled. The employment rate for ITI graduates is also low compared to international standards, indicating a need for substantial reforms to improve both enrollment and job placement outcomes.

Ongoing border tensions and military conflicts, particularly in areas like Ladakh, contribute significantly to the persistent trust deficit between India and China. Despite attempts at diplomatic engagement, unresolved issues regarding territorial claims and military posturing continue to complicate the relationship, making trust-building efforts challenging.

The Haryana government's narrow definition of forests could exclude ecologically sensitive regions, such as the Aravalli ridge, from legal protections. This exclusion raises concerns among environmentalists about the potential for urbanization and illegal mining, which could threaten biodiversity and vital ecological functions like groundwater recharge in these critical ecosystems.

The proposed changes in the GST structure include the introduction of a new 40% tax rate for demerit goods such as tobacco and luxury cars. This shift aims to reflect the social costs associated with the consumption of these goods while simplifying the overall tax structure by removing the higher slabs.

The term "One Nation–One Tax" refers to a unified tax framework under GST aimed at reducing the complexity of multiple indirect taxes levied by different states and the central government. This system simplifies compliance, broadens the tax base, and aims to create a more efficient and transparent tax environment across the nation.