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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 29 Mar 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

What does the Agri Stack in the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) System primarily ensure?

A: Centralized control of agricultural data by the Ministry of Agriculture

B: A digital platform ensuring data privacy and security for farmers

C: A real-time weather forecasting mechanism for crop management

D: A database for tracking pesticide and fertilizer usage across states

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Agri Stack is a comprehensive digital platform developed to securely manage agricultural data, ensuring privacy and protection under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

· It enables farmers to control data sharing, ensuring that only authorized entities access their information for well-defined purposes. By integrating secure APIs, encryption, and token-based authentication, it prevents unauthorized access.

· This system enhances data transparency, facilitates better decision-making in agriculture, and safeguards farmers’ personal and crop-related data from misuse.

Thus, the correct answer is (b) A digital platform ensuring data privacy and security for farmers.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding India's Tea Export Growth:

1.   In 2024, India became the world's largest tea exporter, surpassing Sri Lanka.

2.   Iraq accounted for 20% of India's tea exports in 2024.

3.   Assam and West Bengal together contribute to more than 50% of India's total tea production.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: India became the second-largest tea exporter in 2024, not the largest (China remains the largest).

Statement 2 is correct: Iraq accounted for 20% of India’s tea exports in 2024.

Statement 3 is correct: Assam alone contributes 55%, and along with West Bengal, the production is well over 50% of India's total tea output.

Thus, the correct answer is (b) Only two

Q3:

Under MGNREGS, which of the following conditions can lead to an extension beyond 100 days of guaranteed work?

1.   Scheduled Tribe (ST) households in forest areas.

2.   Households affected by natural calamities.

3.   Households with women as sole earners.

4.   Households living below the poverty line (BPL).

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1, 2, and 3 only

C: 1, 3, and 4 only

D: All four

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Scheduled Tribe (ST) households in forest areas can avail 150 days of work under MGNREGS.

Natural calamities (e.g., droughts, floods) can lead to an extension beyond 100 days, as notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Households with women as sole earners and BPL households do not automatically qualify for extra work.

Q4:

Which of the following global agreements primarily address the challenges posed by glacial melting and permafrost thawing?

1.   Paris Agreement (2015)

2.   Montreal Protocol (1987)

3.   Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030)

4.   Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) (1992)

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 4 only

C: 1, 2, and 4 only

D: All four

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Paris Agreement (2015) aims to limit global warming to below 2°C, directly impacting glacial preservation.

Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) addresses climate-induced disasters like GLOFs, making it relevant.

Montreal Protocol (1987) focuses on ozone depletion, not glaciers.

CBD (1992) deals with biodiversity conservation, but not glacier-related impacts.

Thus, the correct answer is (a) 1 and 3 only.

Q5:

What is the primary difference between Section 79 and Section 69A of the IT Act?

A: Section 79 allows content removal only for national security, whereas Section 69A applies to general unlawful content.

B: Section 79 provides safe harbor protection to intermediaries, while Section 69A authorizes the government to block content under specific conditions.

C: Section 79 empowers local law enforcement to directly block content, while Section 69A requires a judicial review before blocking.

D: Section 79 deals with cyber fraud, while Section 69A deals with data privacy laws.

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Section 79 grants "safe harbor" protection to intermediaries but requires them to remove content if notified.

Section 69A empowers the government to block content on specific grounds (e.g., national security, public order) and requires procedural safeguards (e.g., committee review).

Sahyog portal developed by The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) facilitate coordination between law enforcement and digital platforms. It bypasses some of these safeguards, allowing multiple agencies (including police) to issue takedown requests, raising concerns about unchecked censorship.

Thus, the correct answer is (b) Section 79 provides safe harbor protection to intermediaries, while Section 69A authorizes the government to block content under specific conditions.