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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 10 Mar 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Assertion (A): The primary causes of the decline in butterfly populations in the US are insecticides, climate change, and habitat loss.

Reason (R): Insecticides disrupt the life cycles of butterflies, climate change makes environments less hospitable, and habitat loss destroys key resources for butterflies.

Which of the following is the correct option?

A: Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and the Reason is the correct explanation for the Assertion.

B: Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but the Reason is not the correct explanation for the Assertion.

C: The Assertion is correct, but the Reason is incorrect.

D: Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The recent study highlights that the decline in butterfly populations in the US is primarily due to three key factors: insecticides, climate change, and habitat loss. These factors disrupt the life cycle of butterflies, limit their food sources, and create inhospitable conditions. The Reason is a direct explanation for how each of these factors contributes to the decline, making it the correct explanation for the Assertion. Thus option A is the correct answer.

Q2:

Assertion (A): India and Ireland have established a Joint Economic Commission (JEC) to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and technology ties.

Reason (R): The JEC will serve as a strategic platform to explore new opportunities in various sectors, including trade, technology, and investment.

Which of the following is the correct option?

A: Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and the Reason is the correct explanation for the Assertion.

B: Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but the Reason is not the correct explanation for the Assertion.

C: The Assertion is correct, but the Reason is incorrect.

D: Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The Assertion is correct as Recently, India and Ireland have agreed to establish a Joint Economic Commission (JEC) to strengthen their bilateral trade, investment, and technology collaborations. The Reason is also correct because the JEC is designed to serve as a platform to explore opportunities for mutual growth, focusing on key areas like trade, investment, and technology, thereby directly supporting the goals outlined in the Assertion. Therefore, the Reason provides the correct explanation for the Assertion.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about India-Ireland relations:

1.   Formal diplomatic relations between India and Ireland were established in 1947.

2.   As of 2023-2024, the total trade between India and Ireland stands at USD 10 billion.

3.   Around 60,000 Indian students are currently studying in Irish universities.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 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. India and Ireland established formal diplomatic relations in 1947, with India opening its Embassy in Dublin in 1951 and Ireland opening its Embassy in New Delhi in 1964.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The total trade between India and Ireland for 2023-2024 is USD 6.37 billion, not USD 10 billion.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Around 6,000 Indian students are currently studying in Irish universities not 60 thousand , and joint degree programs between Trinity College Dublin and Thapar University exist.

Q4:

Consider the following statements about India and Bhutan's bilateral relationship:

1.   India and Bhutan share a strong relationship underpinned by the Treaty of Friendship, first signed in 1949.

2.   The two countries recently discussed technological and capacity-building collaboration on survey and boundary-related work.

3.   Bhutan is India's largest trade partner in the region, with over 50% of Bhutan’s trade being conducted with India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 1 and 2 only

C: Only 1

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Treaty of Friendship between India and Bhutan was first signed in 1949 and renegotiated in 2007, forming the foundation of their strong political and security cooperation.

Statement 2 is correct. India and Bhutan recently discussed technological and capacity-building collaboration for boundary-related work, and a work plan was finalized for the next three field seasons.

Statement 3 is incorrect. While India is Bhutan’s largest trade partner, while India's largest trade partner in the region is china and not Bhutan.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about the Ganges Water Treaty:

1.   The Ganges Water Treaty, signed in 1996, ensures equitable water distribution from the Ganges River between India and Bangladesh.

2.   The treaty will expire in 2026, and discussions are already underway to address its renewal.

3.   The Joint River Commission (JRC), established in 1972, only manages the Ganges River between India and Bangladesh.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1

D: 1 and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Ganges Water Treaty, signed in 1996, ensures the equitable sharing of water from the Ganges River between India and Bangladesh.

Statement 2 is correct. The treaty is set to expire in 2026, and discussions have already begun to address its renewal, along with other related water-sharing issues.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The Joint River Commission (JRC) manages not only the Ganges River but also 54 other trans-boundary rivers shared between India and Bangladesh.