Current Affairs Quiz 05 February 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 05 February 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
What is one of the significant discoveries made by the Gaia spacecraft since 2013?
CorrectAnswer: C) Discovering black holes that don’t emit X-rays
Solution:
The Gaia spacecraft (launched in 2013) has made significant discoveries, including identifying black holes that don’t emit X-rays, expanding our understanding of black hole behavior.
• Option C (Discovering black holes that don’t emit X-rays): Correct. Gaia has identified “quiet” black holes, challenging conventional understanding.IncorrectAnswer: C) Discovering black holes that don’t emit X-rays
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The Gaia spacecraft (launched in 2013) has made significant discoveries, including identifying black holes that don’t emit X-rays, expanding our understanding of black hole behavior.
• Option C (Discovering black holes that don’t emit X-rays): Correct. Gaia has identified “quiet” black holes, challenging conventional understanding. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following landmark judgments by the Supreme Court of India addressed issues related to illegal immigration and the identification of illegal immigrants in Assam?
CorrectAnswer : B) Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India (2005)
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• Option B (Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India, 2005): Correct. This case dealt with the identification of illegal immigrants in Assam and the procedures related to their deportation.IncorrectAnswer : B) Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India (2005)
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• Option B (Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India, 2005): Correct. This case dealt with the identification of illegal immigrants in Assam and the procedures related to their deportation. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between a “cess” and a “surcharge” in the context of taxation in India?
CorrectAnswer : D) A cess is levied for a specific purpose, while a surcharge is an additional tax imposed on tax liability to increase government revenue.
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• Option D (Correct): A cess is levied for a specific purpose (like education or health), while a surcharge is an additional tax imposed on an existing tax liability to increase government revenue. Both are forms of taxation, but the purpose and application differ.IncorrectAnswer : D) A cess is levied for a specific purpose, while a surcharge is an additional tax imposed on tax liability to increase government revenue.
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• Option D (Correct): A cess is levied for a specific purpose (like education or health), while a surcharge is an additional tax imposed on an existing tax liability to increase government revenue. Both are forms of taxation, but the purpose and application differ. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following best describes “Beggar-thy-neighbour” policies in the context of international economics?
CorrectAnswer : B) Policies that intentionally harm other countries’ economies in order to improve the economic position of the policy-imposing country.
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• Option B (Correct): “Beggar-thy-neighbour” policies are those that are intended to improve a country’s economic situation by imposing measures that harm other countries, such as tariffs or currency devaluation. The objective is to shift economic burdens to other nations.IncorrectAnswer : B) Policies that intentionally harm other countries’ economies in order to improve the economic position of the policy-imposing country.
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• Option B (Correct): “Beggar-thy-neighbour” policies are those that are intended to improve a country’s economic situation by imposing measures that harm other countries, such as tariffs or currency devaluation. The objective is to shift economic burdens to other nations. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements best reflects the interpretation of Article 21 of the Constitution regarding the protection of life and personal liberty for individuals declared as foreigners?
CorrectAnswer: A) Article 21 applies to all individuals, including those declared as foreigners, and prolonged detention without deportation can be a violation of this right.
Solution:
• Option A(Correct): The Supreme Court has emphasized that Article 21, which guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty, applies to all individuals, including those declared as foreigners. Prolonged detention without deportation could be seen as a violation of this constitutional right.IncorrectAnswer: A) Article 21 applies to all individuals, including those declared as foreigners, and prolonged detention without deportation can be a violation of this right.
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• Option A(Correct): The Supreme Court has emphasized that Article 21, which guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty, applies to all individuals, including those declared as foreigners. Prolonged detention without deportation could be seen as a violation of this constitutional right.
