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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 11 Mar 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements with reference to the Koch-Rajbongshi tribe:

1. Koch-Rajbongshi is an ancient indigenous tribe that originated from the Koch kingdom.

2. This tribe is found only in the Indian states of Assam and West Bengal.

3. The Koch-Rajbongshi community is classified into different categories in different states of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 2

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

• The Koch-Rajbongshi, also known as Rajbanshi or Rajbanshi, is an ancient indigenous tribe that originated from the Koch kingdom, an old kingdom of South Asia. They are identified as a distinct ethnic group having a rich cultural and historical heritage.

• The Koch-Rajbongshi tribe is spread across many regions of South Asia. They are mainly found in Nepal, North Bengal, North Bihar, Northern Bangladesh, Assam, parts of Meghalaya and Bhutan. These regions were once part of the Kamata Kingdom, which was ruled by the Kochis for many centuries.

Depending on the region, the Koch-Rajbongshi community is classified into different categories:

• OBC (Other Backward Class) in Assam

• SC (Scheduled Caste) in Bengal

• ST (Scheduled Tribe) in Meghalaya

Q2:

Consider the following statements with reference to Madhav National Park and Tiger Reserves:

1. This national park is covered only by moist deciduous forests and has no other ecosystems.

2. Madhav National Park has recently been declared as the 58th tiger reserve of India.

3. By being declared a tiger reserve, the area will help strengthen wildlife corridors and genetic exchange.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 2

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Madhav National Park has recently been declared as the 58th tiger reserve of India, making the area even more important for wildlife conservation. The park is not limited to only moist deciduous forests but has diverse ecosystems including dry deciduous forests, grasslands and water bodies. By being declared a tiger reserve, the area will help strengthen wildlife corridors and maintain genetic diversity of tigers.

Q3:

Consider the following statements with reference to tiger conservation efforts in India:

1. Project Tiger was launched in 1973 by the Government of India to protect the endangered Bengal tigers.

2. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that provides financial assistance to state governments.

3. India currently has 58 tiger reserves, covering about 2.3% of the country's total land area.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 2

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Project Tiger was launched in 1973 by the Government of India to conserve the declining population of tigers. There are currently 58 tiger reserves in India, covering about 2.3% of the country's total land area. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a government statutory body that works under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and ensures implementation of policy decisions for tiger conservation. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.

Q4:

Consider the following statements:

1. Scientists from INST and BARC have developed an advanced security ink that will help prevent counterfeiting.

2. This ink is based on strontium bismuth fluoride (Sr₂BiF₇) compound.

3. It is produced by co-precipitation technique.

4. This ink glows only in ultraviolet (UV) light and not in any other light.

Select the correct statement:

A: 1, 2 and 3 only

B: 2, 3 and 4 only

C: 1 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Recently Indian scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) have developed an advanced security ink to prevent counterfeiting, which is based on strontium bismuth fluoride (Sr₂BiF₇) compound. It is produced by co-precipitation technology, allowing it to be used commercially. However, this ink glows not only in UV light but also in near-infrared (NIR) light, so statement 4 is wrong.

Q5:

Consider the following statements with reference to Extradition:

1. Extradition is a legal process under which one country requests the return or handover of a criminal to another country.

2. Extradition in India is governed by the Indian Extradition Act, 1962.

3. Extradition is applicable only to persons who have been convicted by a court.

4. India can extradite only to countries with which it has a bilateral treaty.

Select the correct statement:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2, 3 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 4 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Extradition is a legal process under which a country sends a person to another country to face trial or to serve a sentence. Extradition in India is regulated by the Indian Extradition Act, 1962. Extradition is not limited to convicted persons but also applies to those who are accused of a crime or who have fled before trial. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect. India carries out extradition primarily with countries with which it has bilateral treaties, but in some cases extradition can also be done on the basis of special agreements.