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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 21 Mar 2025

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the APAAR ID:

1.   It provides a unique digital identity for students to store their academic records.

2.   It is linked to Aadhaar and stored in DigiLocker for easy access.

3.   The registration for APAAR ID is completely mandatory for all students across India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: Only 1 and 3

D: 1, 2, and 3

Answer: A

Explanation:


  • APAAR ID is designed to store students’ academic records digitally, making transitions between institutions smoother (Statement 1 is correct).

  • It is linked to Aadhaar and stored in DigiLocker for accessibility (Statement 2 is correct).

  • The registration is not officially mandatory (Statement 3 is incorrect).


                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q2:
                                
APAAR ID is primarily associated with which of the following government initiatives?



                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: National Digital Health Mission

                            
B: New Education Policy (NEP) 2020

                            
C: Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme

                            
D: Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  B

                                
 Explanation:

                                
The APAAR ID was introduced as part of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which focuses on digital reforms in education. It is not related to healthcare (National Digital Health Mission), land records (Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme), or a broader school development scheme (Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan).

                                

                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q3:
                                
With reference to food security in India, consider the following statements:


1.   The National Food Security Act (NFSA) provides legal entitlement to subsidized food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).


2.   Under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has recognized the right to food as part of the right to life.


3.   The e-Shram portal was launched to provide financial assistance to small farmers in India.


Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: 1 and 2 only

                            
B: 2 and 3 only

                            
C: Only 1 and 3

                            
D: 1, 2, and 3

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  A

                                
 Explanation:

                                

    

  • The NFSA provides legal entitlement to food security through subsidized food grains, covering priority households and Antyodaya beneficiaries (Statement 1 is correct).

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  • The Supreme Court has recognized food security as a fundamental right under Article 21, as part of the broader right to life (Statement 2 is correct).

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  • The e-Shram portal is designed for the registration of unorganized sector workers, not for financial assistance to small farmers (Statement 3 is incorrect).

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                                Q4:
                                
Consider the following statements regarding the Squad grouping:


1.   The Squad is an informal security alliance comprising the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.


2.   The group conducts joint maritime operations in the Indian Ocean to counter China's naval presence.


3.   The expansion of the Squad to include India and South Korea aims to strengthen maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.


How many of the above statements are correct?

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Only 1

                            
B: Only 2

                            
C: All three

                            
D: None

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  B

                                
 Explanation:

                                

    

  • Statement 1 is correct: The Squad includes the U.S., Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.

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  • Statement 2 is incorrect: The Squad's operations are primarily in the South China Sea, not the Indian Ocean.

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  • Statement 3 is correct: The expansion aims to enhance maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.

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                                Q5:
                                
Consider the following statements regarding the incentive scheme for low-value BHIM-UPI transactions:


1.   The scheme offers a 0.15% incentive for UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 made to both small and large merchants.


2.   Under this scheme, there will be zero Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for transactions across all merchant categories.


3.   80% of the admitted claims by acquiring banks will be disbursed unconditionally, while the remaining 20% will be based on performance conditions.


How many of the above statements are correct?



                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Only 1

                            
B: Only 2

                            
C: All three

                            
D: None

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  B

                                
 Explanation:

                                

    

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: The incentives are only for small merchants, not large merchants.

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  • Statement 2 is correct: The scheme ensures zero MDR for all merchants, making transactions cost-free.

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  • Statement 3 is correct: 80% of claims are disbursed unconditionally, while 20% is subject to technical and performance conditions.

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