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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 08 Mar 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about AI Kosha:

1.   AI Kosha is a platform launched by the Indian government to provide access to crucial datasets, computing resources, and tools for AI application development.

2.   AI Kosha offers access to over 14,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) for shared use.

3.   The cost of using GPUs on AI Kosha is set at Rs 100 per hour.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1 and 2

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. AI Kosha is indeed a platform launched by the Indian government to provide essential datasets, computing resources, and tools for AI development, targeting researchers and startups.

Statement 2 is correct. The platform offers access to over 14,000 GPUs for shared use, with plans to add more GPUs quarterly.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The cost of using GPUs on AI Kosha is Rs 67 per hour, not Rs 100.

Q2:

Consider the following statements:

1. The Paris Agreement sets the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C.

2. To meet the 1.5°C target, global greenhouse gas emissions must peak before 2025 and decrease by 43% by 2030.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Paris Agreement sets the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C, with efforts to limit it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Statement 2 is correct. In order to stay within the 1.5°C limit, global emissions must peak before 2025 and decrease by 43% by 2030 as per IPCC recommendation.

Q3:

Consider the following statements based on the ILO report on gender parity:

1.   The ILO report reveals that gender parity in global employment will take over 190 years to achieve at the current pace.

2.   As of 2023, women hold 40% of managerial positions globally, showing a significant improvement over the past two decades.

3.   Women are underrepresented in low-paid sectors such as nursing, childcare, and education.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1

D: All of the above

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The ILO report reveals that, at the current pace, achieving gender parity in global employment will take over 190 years.

Statement 2 is incorrect. As of 2023, women hold 30% of managerial positions globally, which is an improvement, but significant gender disparities remain in leadership roles.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Women are overrepresented in low-paid sectors like nursing, childcare, and education, while men dominate higher-paying sectors.

Q4:

Consider the following statement about IndiaAI Mission:

1. The mission aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem, drive AI innovation, and encourage AI use across sectors.

2. The nodal ministry is the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

3. The implementing agency is Digital India Corporation (DIC).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1

D: All of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation:

All three statements are correct. The IndiaAI Mission aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem, drive AI innovation, and encourage AI use across sectors. The nodal ministry is indeed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the implementing agency is Digital India Corporation (DIC) through its 'IndiaAI' Independent Business Division (IBD).

Q5:

Consider the following statements with reference to International Labour Organisation (ILO):

1. The ILO is a United Nations agency that works to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards.

2. The ILO was founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations.

3. The ILO has 187 member states, all of which are UN states.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The ILO is a United Nations agency that works to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards.

Statement 2 is correct. The ILO was founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations. It is one of the first and oldest specialized agencies of the United Nations.