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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 09 Apr 2025

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Match the following species with their primary habitats:

Species

Habitat

A. Long-snouted vine snake

1. Arboreal (tree-dwelling)

B. Gangetic Dolphin

2. Freshwater rivers

C. Olive Ridley Turtle

3. Coastal regions

D. Swamp Deer

4. Grasslands and wetlands

Which of the following is the correct match?

A: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

B: A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

C: A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

D: A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

Answer: A

Explanation:


  • Long-snouted vine snake → Found in arboreal habitats (trees) → A-1

  • Gangetic Dolphin → Found in freshwater rivers → B-2

  • Olive Ridley Turtle → Found in coastal waters → C-3

  • Swamp Deer → Inhabits grasslands and wetlands → D-4

  • Correct answer: (a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4


                            

                        

                    

                

                            

                    
                    

                        

                            
                                Q2:
                                
Consider the following statements regarding the findings of the "Women and Men in India 2024" report:


1.     The Gender Parity Index (GPI) in India remains high at the primary and higher secondary levels.


2.     The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for individuals aged 15 and above has decreased from 2017-18 to 2023-24.


3.     Female voter turnout in the 2024 elections was higher than male voter turnout.


How many of the above statements are correct?

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Only one

                            
B: Only two

                            
C: All three

                            
D: None

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  B

                                
 Explanation:

                                

    

  • Statement 1 is correct → The GPI remains high at the primary and higher secondary levels, indicating strong female enrolment.

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  • Statement 2 is incorrect → LFPR increased from 49.8% in 2017-18 to 60.1% in 2023-24, not decreased.

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  • Statement 3 is correct → In 2024, female voter turnout surpassed male turnout, marking a key shift in political participation.

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  • Correct answer: (b) Only two

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                                Q3:
                                
Consider the following statements regarding Project Varsha:


1.     It is a naval infrastructure project aimed at establishing an underground nuclear submarine base.


2.     The base is being built near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.


3.     Project Varsha will primarily serve as a forward-operating base for aircraft carriers.


How many of the above statements are correct?

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Only one

                            
B: Only two

                            
C: All three

                            
D: None

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  B

                                
 Explanation:

                                

    

  • Statement 1 is correct → Project Varsha is focused on establishing an underground nuclear submarine base.

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  • Statement 2 is correct → It is being built near Rambilli, Andhra Pradesh, close to Visakhapatnam.

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  • Statement 3 is incorrect → The project is not for aircraft carriers but for housing nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs).

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  • Correct answer: (b) Only two

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                                Q4:
                                
The Kancha Gachibowli land dispute primarily revolves around which Supreme Court ruling on forest land?

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)

                            
B: Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997)

                            
C: T N Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

                            
D: Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  C

                                
 Explanation:

                                

    

  • The T N Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996) ruling stated that land with forest cover qualifies as a forest, even if it is not officially notified.

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  • This case is central to the Kancha Gachibowli dispute.

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  • Correct answer: (c) T N Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

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                                Q5:
                                
What does "Saudisation" refer to in the context of labor policies?

                            
                        

                                                

                            
A: A policy promoting Saudi cultural heritage globally

                            
B: A strategy to increase employment opportunities for Saudi citizens by reducing foreign worker dependency

                            
C: A diplomatic initiative between Saudi Arabia and South Asian nations

                            
D: A financial regulation for foreign remittances in Saudi Arabia

                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            

                                
 Answer:  B

                                
 Explanation:

                                

    

  • "Saudisation" (Nitaqat policy) is a labor nationalization policy in Saudi Arabia aimed at reducing foreign worker dependency and increasing employment for Saudi citizens.

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  • Correct answer: (b) A strategy to increase employment opportunities for Saudi citizens by reducing foreign worker dependency

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