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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 25 Feb 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Assertion: Soft skills like communication, critical thinking, leadership, and creativity are becoming increasingly important due to the rise of automation and AI in the job market.

Reason: As automation takes over routine tasks, human capabilities in problem-solving and decision-making are more essential than ever.

Options:

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: The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The increasing importance of soft skills is directly linked to automation taking over routine tasks. This shift in the workforce makes human ingenuity, critical thinking, and creativity much more valuable, as these qualities are hard to replicate with AI.

Q2:

With reference to Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), consider the following statements:

1. It is responsible for granting licenses for certain specialized categories of critical drugs.

2. It also has regulatory control over the import of drugs, approval of new drugs, and clinical trials.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both

D: None

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is responsible for granting licenses for certain specialized categories of critical drugs.

Statement 2is correct. It also exercises regulatory control over the import of drugs, approval of new drugs, and clinical trials. These responsibilities are assigned under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

Q3:

Consider the following statements:

1.   Recently, the 2024 Panchayat Devolution Index (PDI) was released by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj provided comprehensive study on panchayat system of India.

2.   Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have emerged as the top three states in the Index

3.   Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have emerged as a bottom states in the Index.

How many statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. Recently, the 2024 Panchayat Devolution Index (PDI), which published by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj and based on a study by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), provided comprehensive study on panchayat system of India.

Statement 2 is correct. Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have emerged as the top three states in the Panchayat Devolution Index for 2024, reflecting their consistent and robust performance in empowering local bodies.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Jharkhand have recorded the lowest scores, indicating major governance challenges in these regions. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have seen the biggest improvements in recent years, making notable strides in strengthening panchayats.

Q4:

Which state reported having no panchayat with internet access?

A: Arunachal Pradesh

B: Odisha

C: Haryana

D: Andhra Pradesh

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Answer: C

Explanation:

In 2024 Panchayat devolution index, Haryana is the only states in India that have no panchayats that have internet access. Internet connectivity also remains limited, with 14 states/UTs having 100% internet access.

Q5:

Consider the following statements with reference to Graduate Skill Index 2025.

1.   The graduate skill index was released by Mercer Mettl Company.

2.   The report noted 2% drop in graduate employability in India from 2023 to 2024.

3.   Among all states and Union Territories, Delhi has emerged as the most employable region.

How many statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. Recently, The graduate skill index was released by Mercer Mettl Company, has raised concerns over the declining employability of Indian graduates.

Statement 2 is correct.The most striking revelation of the Graduate Skill Index 2025 is the 2% drop in graduate employability.

Statement 3 is correct.Among all states and Union Territories, Delhi has emerged as the most employable region, boasting an employability score of 53.4%.