Current Affairs Quiz 22 February 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 22 February 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on the NMC guidelines for disabled candidates:
1. The Court held that the NMC’s eligibility criteria requiring MBBS candidates to have “both hands intact” was arbitrary and violated constitutional provisions.
2. The judgment emphasized compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Supreme Court ruled that the NMC’s criterion requiring MBBS candidates to have “both hands intact” was arbitrary, ableist, and violated constitutional rights (Article 41) and the principle of non-discrimination.
• Statement 2: Correct. The Court emphasized adherence to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), reinforcing inclusivity in medical education.IncorrectAnswer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Supreme Court ruled that the NMC’s criterion requiring MBBS candidates to have “both hands intact” was arbitrary, ableist, and violated constitutional rights (Article 41) and the principle of non-discrimination.
• Statement 2: Correct. The Court emphasized adherence to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), reinforcing inclusivity in medical education. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s observations on sexual equality in education:
1. The Supreme Court recommended making sexual equality, moral and ethical training, and etiquette mandatory in the school syllabus.
2. The Bench, led by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, emphasized that stricter punishments alone can effectively address crimes against women.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A. 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Supreme Court directed the Centre to incorporate sexual equality, moral and ethical training, and etiquette into the school syllabus to address gender bias and promote inclusivity.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Bench was led by Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice S.C. Sharma, not Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. The Court emphasized that mindset change and early education are crucial, noting that harsher punishments alone are insufficient to curb crimes against women.IncorrectAnswer: A. 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Supreme Court directed the Centre to incorporate sexual equality, moral and ethical training, and etiquette into the school syllabus to address gender bias and promote inclusivity.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Bench was led by Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice S.C. Sharma, not Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. The Court emphasized that mindset change and early education are crucial, noting that harsher punishments alone are insufficient to curb crimes against women. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding India’s air defence initiatives:
1. The Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system, developed by DRDO, has a range of 500 km and is planned only in a wheeled configuration.
2. The Indian Army is procuring air burst ammunition, along with laser and microwave weapons, to counter aerial threats.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B. 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. The QRSAM system, developed by DRDO, has a 30 km range and is planned in both wheeled and tracked configurations, not just wheeled.
• Statement 2: Correct. The Indian Army is procuring air burst ammunition, and laser and microwave weapons are in the procurement pipeline to strengthen its air defence against evolving aerial threats.IncorrectAnswer: B. 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. The QRSAM system, developed by DRDO, has a 30 km range and is planned in both wheeled and tracked configurations, not just wheeled.
• Statement 2: Correct. The Indian Army is procuring air burst ammunition, and laser and microwave weapons are in the procurement pipeline to strengthen its air defence against evolving aerial threats. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Bathouism:
1. The Sijou plant, central to Bathou rituals, is botanically known as Euphorbia splendens.
2. Bathouism’s philosophy is based on five elements that parallel the Panchatatva in Hinduism.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Sijou plant (Euphorbia splendens) is the living symbol of Bathoubwrai (Supreme God) and is central to worship rituals.
• Statement 2: Correct. Bathouism’s philosophy is based on five elements—Bar (Air), San (Sun), Ha (Earth), Or (Fire), Okhrang (Sky)—which parallels the Panchatatva concept in Hinduism.IncorrectAnswer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Sijou plant (Euphorbia splendens) is the living symbol of Bathoubwrai (Supreme God) and is central to worship rituals.
• Statement 2: Correct. Bathouism’s philosophy is based on five elements—Bar (Air), San (Sun), Ha (Earth), Or (Fire), Okhrang (Sky)—which parallels the Panchatatva concept in Hinduism. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Peace Forest Initiative (PFI):
1. It was launched during the COP28 summit to address inter-community tensions through Sustainable Land Management (SLM).
2. The initiative targets 17 sites across 44 countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B. 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. The Peace Forest Initiative (PFI) was launched at UNCCD COP14 (2019, New Delhi), not at COP28.
• Statement 2: Correct. The PFI aims to ease intercommunity tensions through SLM and targets 17 sites across 44 countries.IncorrectAnswer: B. 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. The Peace Forest Initiative (PFI) was launched at UNCCD COP14 (2019, New Delhi), not at COP28.
• Statement 2: Correct. The PFI aims to ease intercommunity tensions through SLM and targets 17 sites across 44 countries.
