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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 18 Feb 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements:

1.   Recently, Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that marital rape exception also be applicable on section 377 of IPC.

2.   Section 377 criminalised unnatural sex with anyone without his consent.

3.   Marital rape exception has been given in section 375 of the IPC, which stated that husband would not charge for rape on non-consensual sexual intercourse between a husband and his major wife.

How many statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None of these

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that marital rape exception also be applicable on section 377 of IPC. This means that forced "unnatural sex" within a marriage, even if non-consensual, will not be treated as an offense under Section 377. Thus statement 1 is correct.

Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code criminalized "unnatural sex", although a landmark Supreme Court judgement in 2018 decriminalised consensual homosexual acts under this section; making it only applicable to non-consensual "unnatural" sexual acts with anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation. Thus statement 2 is correct.

Marital rape exception has been given in section 375 of the IPC, which stated that husband would not charge for rape on non-consensual sexual intercourse between a husband and his major wife. Thus statement 3 is correct.

Q2:

Consider the following statement with reference to Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)

1.   Recently, External minister of India has addressed the 8^th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC), held in Iran.

2.   India, in partnership with Singapore and Oman, is hosted the Eighth Indian Ocean Conference.

3.   Indian Ocean is a crucial trade route, handling 70% of the world’s container traffic.

How many statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None of these

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, External minister of India has addressed the 8^th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC), held in Oman. Thus 1 statement is incorrect.

India, in partnership with Singapore and Oman, is hosted the Eighth Indian Ocean Conference. Thus 2^nd statement is correct.

The Indian Ocean is a crucial trade route, handling 70% of the world’s container traffic. It facilitates 80% of India’s external trade and 90% of its energy trade, making it a critical global economic hub. Thus 3^rd statement is correct.

Q3:

Which of the following can be best economic impact of reciprocal tariffs on global trade?

A: Encourages tariff-free trade between nations

B: Reduces price volatility in global commodity markets

C: Enhances multilateral trade agreements and WTO-led negotiations

D: Leads to increased protectionism and potential trade wars

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Reciprocal tariffs often lead to protectionism, where countries retaliate by imposing counter-tariffs, escalating trade tensions. This results in trade wars, as seen in the U.S.-China trade war (2018-2020), which disrupted global trade. These measures can weaken multilateral trade agreements and WTO-led negotiations while creating market uncertainty rather than reducing price volatility.

Q4:

What are the potential impacts of Reciprocal Tariffs on India’s economy:

1.   Increase in the cost of Indian exports to the U.S.

2.   Strengthening of WTO-led trade dispute resolution mechanisms.

3.   Decline in India’s trade surplus with the U.S.

How many of the above impacts are likely to occur due to Reciprocal Tariffs?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Higher tariffs on Indian goods will increase the cost of Indian exports to the U.S., reducing their competitiveness.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Reciprocal tariffs often bypass WTO mechanisms and instead lead to unilateral trade actions, which weakens the role of WTO-led dispute resolution processes.

Statement 3 is correct: India’s trade surplus with the U.S. is likely to decline as U.S. tariffs make Indian exports less attractive.

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding the India-US TRUST Initiative:

1.   The TRUST Initiative aims to enhance collaboration in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials.

2.   It is a part of India’s Sagarmala Programme, focusing on maritime infrastructure development.

3.   One of its primary objectives is to reduce dependence on China for rare earth elements (REEs) and semiconductor supply chains.

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 correct: The India-US TRUST Initiative focuses on collaboration in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials.

Statement 2 is incorrect: TRUST is not linked to the Sagarmala Programme, which is focused on maritime infrastructure. The TRUST Initiative is a strategic technology partnership between India and the US.

Statement 3 is correct: One of the primary goals of the TRUST Initiative is to reduce India’s dependence on China for rare earth elements (REEs) and semiconductors by diversifying global supply chains.