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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 22 Mar 2025

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the World Happiness Report 2025:

1.   The report is published only by the United Nations, without any partnership with other organizations.

2.   Finland has been ranked as the happiest country for the seventh consecutive year.

3.   The rankings in the report are based on six key factors, including GDP per capita and perception of corruption.

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 report is not published by the UN alone. It is prepared by the Wellbeing Research Centre (University of Oxford), Gallup, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and an independent editorial board.

  • Statement 2 is correct: Finland has been the happiest country for seven years in a row because of its strong social support, economic stability, and high quality of life.

  • Statement 3 is correct: The ranking is not just about money (GDP per capita) but also social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and corruption levels.


                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q2:
                                
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)?

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Employees contribute 10% of their salary toward their pension.

                            
B: The government contributes 18.5% of the employee’s salary to the pension fund.

                            
C: Employees with at least 10 years of service are guaranteed a 50% pension.

                            
D: The pension amount is based on the last 12 months' average basic pay before retirement.

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  C

                                
 Explanation:

                                

    

  • Option (a) is correct: Employees must contribute 10% of their basic salary + DA.

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  • Option (b) is correct: The government contributes 18.5% toward the pension fund.

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  • Option (c) is incorrect: Only employees with at least 25 years of service qualify for a 50% pension.

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  • Option (d) is correct: Pension is calculated as 50% of the last 12 months' average basic pay.

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                                Q3:
                                
With reference to SC sub-classification in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:


Statement I: The state government divided SCs into three groups to ensure fairer distribution of reservation benefits.
Statement II: The Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that sub-classification of SCs by states is legally valid.


Which of the following is correct?
 

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I

                            
B: Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I

                            
C: Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect

                            
D: Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  A

                                
 Explanation:

                                

    

  • Statement I is correct: Andhra Pradesh introduced sub-classification to ensure that the most marginalized SC groups receive better benefits.

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  • Statement II is correct: The Supreme Court's 2023 ruling allowed states to sub-classify SCs, which gave Andhra Pradesh the legal authority to implement this change.

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  • Since the court’s decision directly allows sub-classification, it explains Statement I.

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                                Q4:
                                
Match the following indigenous defence equipment with their respective functions:








Defence Equipment




Function








1. ATAGS




Heavy artillery gun system








2. Varunastra




Anti-submarine torpedo








3. AEW&C Aircraft




Early warning and surveillance








How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Only 1

                            
B: Only 2

                            
C: All three

                            
D: None

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  C

                                
 Explanation:

                                

    

  • ATAGS (Pair 1 is correct): It is a 155mm, 52-calibre heavy artillery gun system for long-range firing.

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  • Varunastra (Pair 2 is correct): This is a torpedo used for anti-submarine warfare to protect naval assets.

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  • AEW&C Aircraft (Pair 3 is correct): Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft improve surveillance and help detect enemy aircraft, missiles, and drones early.

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                                Q5:
                                
Which of the following best describes the relationship between labour migration and inflation?



                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Migration reduces inflation by increasing competition in the job market.

                            
B: Migration leads to higher inflation by increasing demand for essential goods and services.

                            
C: Migration has no impact on inflation, as prices are determined only by government policies.

                            
D: Migration only affects rural economies and does not impact urban inflation.

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  B

                                
 Explanation:

                                

    

  • Option (a) is incorrect: While migration may increase competition for jobs, it also raises demand for goods, pushing up prices.

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  • Option (b) is correct: More people in a state means higher demand for food, housing, and services, causing inflation.

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  • Option (c) is incorrect: Government policies influence inflation, but migration also plays a major role.

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  • Option (d) is incorrect: Migration affects both rural and urban areas, influencing overall price levels.

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