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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 20 Feb 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements:

1.   Gyanesh Kumar was appointed 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC).

2.   The appointment process was governed by Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023.

3.   This is the first appointment after the new act come into force.

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:

First statement was correct. Gyanesh Kumar was appointed 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC). He was succeeded to Rajiv Kumar, 25^th chief election commission of India.

The second statement is correct. The appointment process of Gyanesh Kumar was governed by Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023.

Third statement is correct. This is the first appointment after the new act, Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023, come into force.

Q2:

What was the main issue addressed by the Supreme Court in the case of Anoop Baranwal vs Union of India?

A: Appointment of judges to the Supreme Court

B: Election of the President of India

C: Appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs)

D: Formation of a new political party

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The Supreme Court ruling in the case of Anoop Baranwal vs Union of India primarily dealt with the process of appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). The court directed that the President of India should appoint the CEC and ECs after consulting a Selection Committee comprising PM, Leader of Opposition and CJI.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding the unemployment rate in urban areas based on the Periodic Labour Force Survey for October-December 2024:

1.   The unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in urban areas stood at 6.4% during the October to December 2024 period.

2.   The unemployment rate for males in urban areas during the same period was higher than that of females.

3.   The unemployment rate in urban areas showed a slight improvement compared to the same period in 2023.

4.   The unemployment rate remained stable at 6.4% in both the October-December 2024 quarter and the July-September 2024 quarter.

How many statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Only 3

D: All of these

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above in urban areas stood at 6.4% during October-December 2024.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The unemployment rate for males (5.8%) was lower than for females (8.1%) during the same period.

Statement 3 is correct: The unemployment rate showed a slight improvement compared to the same period in 2023, where it was 6.5%.

Statement 4 is correct: The unemployment rate remained stable at 6.4% in both the October-December 2024 and July-September 2024 quarters.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding the Cook Islands-China Agreement:

1.   The Cook Islands and China signed an action plan for comprehensive strategic partnership to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, transport, and ocean science.

2.   The agreement was signed by Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping.

3.   The Cook Islands is home to vast deposits of polymetallic nodules, containing valuable minerals such as nickel and cobalt, which are essential for industries like battery production.

4.   The agreement includes provisions for military cooperation between the two nations.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: 1 and 3

C: 2, 3, and 4

D: All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Cook Islands and China signed an action plan outlining cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, transport, and ocean science.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The agreement was signed by Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, not Xi Jinping.

Statement 3 is correct: The Cook Islands has deposits of polymetallic nodules, which contain minerals essential for industries like battery production and electronics.

Statement 4 is incorrect: The agreement does not explicitly include military provisions; it focuses on economic and resource-based cooperation.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about Delhi’s Seismic Risk and Shallow Earthquake:

1.   Delhi lies in Seismic Zone IV, which is a high-risk area for earthquakes.

2.   The February 17, 2025 earthquake in Delhi was an inter-plate event caused by tectonic plate movements.

3.   The Delhi-Haridwar Ridge and the Aravalli Fault System are key fault lines affecting the seismic risk in Delhi.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1 and 3

B: Only 2 and 3

C: 1 and 2

D: All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Delhi is located in Seismic Zone IV, which is categorized as a high-risk area for earthquakes.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The earthquake was an intra-plate event, not an inter-plate one, caused by material heterogeneity rather than tectonic plate movements.