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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 12 Feb 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s approach to the death penalty in 2024:

1.   In 2024, the Supreme Court of India confirmed all the death sentences appealed to it.

2.   The Supreme Court commuted five death sentences to life imprisonment in 2024.

3.   90.5% of the 139 death sentences in 2024 were imposed without considering psychiatric evaluations or jail conduct reports.

4.   Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of death sentences in 2024.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2, 3, and 4 only

C: 1, 3, and 4 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Supreme Court did not confirm any death sentences in 2024.

Statement 2 is correct: The Supreme Court commuted five death sentences to life imprisonment in 2024.

Statement 3 is correct: 90.5% of death sentences were imposed without considering psychiatric evaluations or jail conduct reports.

Statement 4 is correct: Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of death sentences in 2024.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed new Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025:

1.   The Bill imposes a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for the use of a fake passport.

2.   The Bill replaces the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920, Registration of Foreigners Act of 1939, and Foreigners Act of 1946.

3.   The Bill focuses exclusively on penalties for foreigners entering India illegally.

Which of the above statements is correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 1 and 2

D: Only 3

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, does impose a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for the use of a fake passport. It also replaces the outdated Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920, Registration of Foreigners Act of 1939, and Foreigners Act of 1946. However, it does not exclusively focus on penalties; it also includes provisions for the roles of institutions, the regulation of foreigners, and the liability of carriers.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding BIOLUMPIVAXIN:

1.   BIOLUMPIVAXIN is the world’s first vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle.

2.   The vaccine was developed in collaboration between Bharat Biotech and the World Health Organization (WHO).

3.   Lumpy Skin Disease primarily spreads through vector insects like mosquitoes and ticks.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

BIOLUMPIVAXIN is the world’s first vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle, and it was developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), not the WHO. Lumpy Skin Disease is primarily spread by vector insects such as mosquitoes and ticks.

Q4:

Why did Switzerland suspend the Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) clause in the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India?

A: Due to India's cancellation of old BITs

B: Following a trade agreement signed by the EFTA and India

C: After India's Supreme Court ruled that the DTAA could not be enforced unless officially notified under the Income Tax Act

D: As a result of India's changing investment rules

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Switzerland suspended the MFN clause in the DTAA after India's Supreme Court ruled that the DTAA could not be enforced unless officially notified under the Income Tax Act, leading to higher taxes on Swiss firms like Nestlé.

Q5:

Which of the following initiatives is launched by the U.K. Ministry of Defence to enhance bilateral defence collaboration with India?

A: Defence Partnership-India (DP-I)

B: India-U.K. Defence Cooperation Initiative

C: Bilateral Defence Partnership

D: Indo-U.K. Defence Alliance

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The Defence Partnership–India (DP-I) is a dedicated initiative launched by the U.K. Ministry of Defence to enhance bilateral defence collaboration with India.