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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 08 Apr 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding India’s support for Sri Lanka’s economic and energy sectors:

1.     India has pledged grant assistance to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub in partnership with Sri Lanka and Japan.

2.     The Sampur Solar Power Plant was inaugurated as part of India’s commitment to renewable energy in Sri Lanka.

3.     A 5000 MT temperature-controlled warehouse in Dambulla was developed to enhance agricultural supply chain management.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Trincomalee energy hub agreement is a tripartite MoU between India, Sri Lanka, and the UAE, not Japan.

Statement 2 is correct. The Sampur Solar Power Plant was inaugurated as part of India’s renewable energy support.

Statement 3 is correct. The 5000 MT warehouse in Dambulla was developed for agricultural storage.

Correct answer: (b) Only two

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the New Pamban Bridge:

1. It is India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge.

2. The bridge connects Rameswaram Island to the Sri Lankan mainland.

3. The bridge is built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under the Ministry of Defence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 1 and 2 only

C: 1 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. It is India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The bridge connects Rameswaram Island to mainland India, not Sri Lanka.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The bridge was built by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), under the Ministry of Railways, not the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the UNHRC’s 2025 resolution:

1.     It is the first UN resolution that explicitly links ocean degradation to human rights.

2.     The resolution mandates a global ban on single-use plastics by 2030.

3.     The resolution emphasizes the role of Indigenous communities in sustainable marine management.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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. The 2025 UNHRC resolution is the first to explicitly link ocean degradation, plastic pollution, and human rights.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The resolution does not mandate a global ban on single-use plastics, but it does encourage coordinated international action across the plastic lifecycle.

Statement 3 is correct. The resolution highlights the role of Indigenous communities in marine governance.

Correct answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

Q4:

Why do low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face greater challenges in managing fungal infections?

1.     Limited access to advanced diagnostic tools.

2.     High cost and unavailability of newer antifungal medications.

3.     Lower public awareness and inadequate healthcare infrastructure.

4.     Presence of more fungal species due to tropical climate conditions.

Which of the above are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 4 only

C: 1, 2, and 3 only

D: All of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation:

LMICs face a lack of diagnostic tools (1), which leads to delayed or incorrect treatment.

New antifungal medicines are expensive (2), making them unaffordable for many hospitals and patients.

Lower awareness and poor healthcare infrastructure (3) hinder early detection and prevention.

Tropical regions in LMICs favor the growth of various fungi (4).

Correct answer: (d) All of the above

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding India's coal sector:

1.     India has the second-largest coal reserves in the world.

2.     Coal contributes to over 74% of India's power generation.

3.     The reduction in coal imports has led to foreign exchange savings of over $5 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25.

4.     India has completely eliminated its reliance on imported coking coal.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: Only three

D: All four

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Answer: B

Explanation: