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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 28 Mar 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the regulation of betting and gambling in India:

1. The regulation of betting and gambling is exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Central Government.

2. The Public Gambling Act, 1867, governs all forms of gambling, including online gaming, across India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Both

C: None

D: Cannot be determined

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect because betting and gambling are primarily a state subject under the Constitution.

Statement 2 is incorrect because the Public Gambling Act, 1867, applies only to physical gambling and does not comprehensively regulate online gaming.

Q2:

The Great Rift Valley, which passes through Uganda, is a result of:

A: Plate convergence between the African and Eurasian plates

B: The divergence of the Somali and Nubian plates

C: The upliftment of the Ethiopian Highlands

D: The folding of the East African mountains

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The Great Rift Valley is formed due to the divergence (splitting apart) of the African Plate into the Somali and Nubian Plates.

This causes volcanic activity, earthquakes, and deep lakes like Lake Albert and Lake Edward.

Q3:

Arrange the following reefs from north to south:

1.   Great Barrier Reef

2.   Ningaloo Reef

3.   Lord Howe Island Reef

4.   Rowley Shoals

A: 1-4-2-3

B: 2-4-1-3

C: 4-2-1-3

D: 1-2-4-3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Great Barrier Reef (northeastern Australia, Coral Sea)

Rowley Shoals (northwest, off Western Australia)

Ningaloo Reef (further south, Western Australia)

Lord Howe Island Reef (southernmost, Tasman Sea)

Q4:

Under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, before the amendment introduced by Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act, 2023, disclosure of personal information could be justified when:

A: The public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to privacy.

B: The government gives explicit approval for disclosure.

C: The Supreme Court rules in favor of disclosure in each case.

D: The applicant proves a direct personal stake in the information.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Before the amendment, Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act allowed disclosure of personal information if public interest in disclosure outweighed potential harm to privacy. This provision ensured a balance between transparency and privacy.

Answer: (A) The public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to privacy.

Q5:

With reference to the Buddhist Development Program (BDP), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1.   It is a government initiative specifically focused on the economic and cultural development of Buddhist-majority regions in India.

2.   The scheme covers all states with a significant Buddhist population, including Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and West Bengal.

3.   It promotes infrastructure development, education, and renewable energy solutions in the Himalayan belt.

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1 and 2 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: BDP focuses on the economic and cultural development of Buddhist-majority regions.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Currently, the program is limited to the Himalayan belt, covering Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim—not Maharashtra or West Bengal.