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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 13 Jan 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims:

1.    The scheme covers treatment costs up to ₹1.5 lakh per incident and applies to all road accidents involving motor vehicles.

2.    Victims can receive treatment under the scheme for a duration of up to 30 days after the accident.

3.    A police report must be filed within 24 hours of the accident for treatment to be covered under the scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: All of the above

D: None of these

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The scheme indeed covers treatment costs up to ₹1.5 lakh per incident and applies to all road accidents involving motor vehicles.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The scheme provides coverage for treatment only up to 7 days, not 30 days.

Statement 3 is correct: A police report must be filed within 24 hours for treatment coverage under the scheme.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding Same-Sex Marriage in India:

1.    The Supreme Court of India, in its October 17, 2023 ruling, rejected the legal recognition of same-sex marriages.

2.    The Supreme Court’s ruling in 2023 granted same-sex couples the right to marriage as a fundamental right under the Constitution.

3.    In 2018, the Supreme Court of India decriminalized homosexuality by striking off parts of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 3 only

C: 1, 2, and 3

D: None of these

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Supreme Court in 2023 dismissed the review petitions against its earlier ruling and affirmed that the recognition of same-sex marriages is the responsibility of Parliament, not the judiciary.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Supreme Court's 2023 ruling did not grant same-sex couples the right to marriage as a fundamental right under the Constitution.

Statement 3 is correct: In 2018, the Supreme Court decriminalized homosexuality by striking down parts of Section 377 of the IPC and affirmed that LGBTQ individuals are protected under Articles 14, 15, 19, and 21 of the Constitution.

Q3:

Consider the following statements:

1.    According to Census 2011, India has approximately 2.68 crore persons with disabilities, making up 2.21% of the total population.

2.    The RPwD Act, 2016 mandates accessibility standards only for public institutions.

3.    The Supreme Court's ruling in Rajive Raturi emphasized the need for mandatory, uniform accessibility standards in only public institution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 1 only

C: 1, 2, and 3

D: None of these

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: According to Census 2011, India has approximately 2.68 crore persons with disabilities, making up 2.21% of the total population.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The RPwD Act, 2016 mandates accessibility standards for both public and private institutions. The Act requires all sectors to comply with these standards to ensure equal opportunities for PwDs.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Supreme Court's ruling in Rajive Raturi emphasizes the need for uniform and mandatory accessibility standards across both public and private sectors to ensure PwDs' full participation in society.

Q4:

What is AnemiaPhone?

A: A device that treats anemia by providing iron supplements

B: A portable device developed to detect iron deficiency and anemia quickly

C: A mobile application that tracks anemia symptoms

D: A blood transfusion tool for treating severe anemia

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Answer: B

Explanation:

A portable device developed to detect iron deficiency and anemia quickly and cost-effectively

Q5:

Assertion (A): Indonesia has joined the BRICS group to strengthen its global influence and benefit from expanded economic cooperation within the group.
Reason (R): BRICS offers Indonesia trade opportunities, access to markets, and infrastructure development, while also helping in reducing reliance on the US dollar through de-dollarisation efforts.

Choose the correct option:

A: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation for Assertion (A).

B: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation for Assertion (A).

C: Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.

D: Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Assertion (A) is correct: Indonesia joined BRICS to enhance its global governance role and expand its influence by being part of a significant economic bloc. The membership provides it with an opportunity to be more influential in global economic discussions.

Reason (R) is correct: BRICS membership offers Indonesia not only economic growth and trade opportunities but also aids in the de-dollarisation process, which helps reduce reliance on the US dollar, contributing to Indonesia’s economic sovereignty. This reason supports the assertion that Indonesia’s membership strengthens its global influence and economic standing.