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Daily-mcqs 17 Apr 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 17 Apr 2025

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Elderly persons in India often suffer from multiple health conditions requiring complex medication regimes.
Statement II: Polypharmacy in geriatric care improves treatment efficiency and reduces medical complications.

Which of the following is correct?

A: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C: Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D: Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement I is valid—elderly individuals often deal with multiple comorbidities, requiring several medications. However, Statement II is incorrect because polypharmacy increases the risk of drug interactions and adverse effects, often complicating rather than improving treatment.


                            

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding India Justice Report (IJR) 2025:

  1. No State or Union Territory has met its quota for women's representation in the police.
  2. Tamil Nadu has the most overcrowded prisons in India.
  3. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of undertrials in proportion to total inmates.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The IJR 2025 notes that no State or UT has fulfilled the women’s reservation quota in police, and Delhi, not UP, has the highest undertrial proportion (91%). Tamil Nadu has better prison management, while UP has the most overcrowded prisons, making Statement 2 incorrect.


                            

Q3:

Consider the following directions issued by the Supreme Court in the Pinki v. State of UP case:

  1. All missing children cases must be treated as potential trafficking or abduction cases.
  2. Hospitals found negligent in safeguarding newborns may face license suspension.
  3. The Supreme Court extended the bail of accused persons for humanitarian reasons.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the Supreme Court emphasized a presumption of trafficking in missing children cases and directed strict action against negligent hospitals. However, Statement 3 is incorrect—the Supreme Court actually revoked the bail granted by the Allahabad High Court and ordered the accused to surrender. This decision reflected the seriousness of the charges and the need for a strong legal response to child trafficking networks. The Court’s firm stance underscores the principle that bail should not be granted casually in such grave offenses, especially when minors are involved.


                            

Q4:

Match the biological adaptation with its corresponding biomimetic application:

Natural System

Inspired Innovation

1. Mantis shrimp dactyl club

(a) Shock-absorbing armor and sound-dampening materials

2. Gecko feet

(b) Reversible dry adhesives for climbing robots

3. Shark skin microstructure

(c) Drag-reducing surfaces for swimsuits and naval vessels

4. Spider silk

(d) Shape-memory alloys for structural reinforcements

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: Only three

D: All four

Answer: C

Explanation:

Pairs 1, 2, and 3 are correct biomimetic matches.



  • Spider silk is admired for strength, not linked to shape-memory alloys (pair 4 is incorrect).


                            

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding the Mulla Committee Recommendations:

  1. The Mulla Committee proposed the establishment of a National Prison Commission to oversee jail reforms.
  2. The Committee recommended the complete closure of all sub-jails.
  3. It emphasized the need for separate facilities for juveniles and the rehabilitation of vulnerable inmates.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Mulla Committee recommended the establishment of a National Prison Commission and separate facilities for juveniles. Statement 2 is incorrect as it did not recommend the complete closure of sub-jails.