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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 10 Apr 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Threat Report 2024:

1.     It has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with CERT-In and SISA.

2.     The report primarily focuses on cybersecurity threats in India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

3.     The report emphasizes AI-driven cyber threats as a key concern for financial institutions.

How many of the above 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 → The report is launched by MeitY along with CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin, and global cybersecurity firm SISA.

Statement 2 is correct → The report specifically focuses on the BFSI sector to enhance cybersecurity.

Statement 3 is correct → The report identifies AI-driven cyber threats as a critical challenge for financial institutions.

Q2:

What is Magnetic Hyperthermia in cancer treatment?

A: A method of cooling cancer cells to slow their growth

B: A technique that uses magnetic nanoparticles to generate localized heat and destroy cancer cells

C: A type of radiation therapy that emits electromagnetic waves

D: A surgical method to remove tumors using magnetically guided lasers

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Magnetic Hyperthermia is a cancer treatment technique that uses magnetic nanoparticles to generate localized heat under an external magnetic field, selectively destroying cancer cells.

A technique that uses magnetic nanoparticles to generate localized heat and destroy cancer cells

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007:

1.     It mandates that children or legal heirs must provide maintenance to their elderly parents who are unable to support themselves.

2.     Senior citizens can seek eviction of their children from their property under this Act, even if there is no evidence of neglect or mistreatment.

3.     Abandoning senior citizens is a punishable offense under the Act, with penalties that include a fine or imprisonment.

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 correct → The Act legally obligates children or heirs to maintain senior citizens who cannot support themselves.

Statement 2 is incorrect → The eviction of children from property is not automatic; it requires proof of neglect or mistreatment as per the Supreme Court ruling.

Statement 3 is correct → Abandonment of senior citizens is a punishable offense with a fine of up to ₹5,000 or imprisonment up to 3 months.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding judicial reforms in India:

1.     The Restatement of Values of Judicial Life (1997) sets ethical standards for judges and prohibits speculative investments to prevent conflicts of interest.

2.     The Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) are exclusively set up to handle financial fraud and corporate litigation cases.

3.     The Mediation Act, 2023, aims to institutionalize Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and encourage out-of-court settlements.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct → The 1997 Restatement of Values of Judicial Life lays down ethical guidelines, including the prohibition of speculative investments and restrictions on personal interactions that may compromise judicial impartiality.

Statement 2 is incorrect → FTSCs do not focus on financial fraud; they primarily handle cases related to sexual offenses (like POCSO) and serious crimes against women and children.

Statement 3 is correct → The Mediation Act, 2023, institutionalizes ADR mechanisms to reduce pendency and promote faster dispute resolution.

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding India-UAE relations:

1.     The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has significantly increased bilateral trade between India and the UAE.

2.     The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) is a joint initiative between India, UAE, and Saudi Arabia to enhance energy cooperation.

3.     India and UAE have established a Defence Partnership Forum to deepen strategic collaboration.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct → CEPA has boosted India-UAE trade to USD 85 billion, with expectations to reach USD 100 billion in non-oil trade.

Statement 2 is incorrect → IMEEC is a connectivity project linking India, the Middle East, and Europe, not just for energy but also for trade and infrastructure.