Current Affairs Quiz 04 March 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 04 March 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to the reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech and expression under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. Freedom of speech and expression is an absolute right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
2. The state can impose reasonable restrictions on free speech under Article 19(2) on grounds such as sovereignty, integrity of India, and public order.
3. The Supreme Court has the power to define and interpret the scope of “decency and morality” under Article 19(2).
4. Restrictions on free speech must be reasonable and proportionate to the objective sought to be achieved.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer:
(b) 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) is not absolute; it is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2).
• Statement 2 is correct: The state can impose restrictions on grounds such as sovereignty, integrity of India, public order, decency, morality, contempt of court, defamation, incitement to an offence, security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states, and maintenance of the sovereignty of India.
• Statement 3 is correct: The Supreme Court interprets the scope of terms like decency and morality through judicial review and precedent.
• Statement 4 is correct: Restrictions must be reasonable and proportionate to the objective, ensuring they do not unnecessarily curtail fundamental rights.IncorrectAnswer:
(b) 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) is not absolute; it is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2).
• Statement 2 is correct: The state can impose restrictions on grounds such as sovereignty, integrity of India, public order, decency, morality, contempt of court, defamation, incitement to an offence, security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states, and maintenance of the sovereignty of India.
• Statement 3 is correct: The Supreme Court interprets the scope of terms like decency and morality through judicial review and precedent.
• Statement 4 is correct: Restrictions must be reasonable and proportionate to the objective, ensuring they do not unnecessarily curtail fundamental rights. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Assertion (A): Sacred groves (orans) play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation and groundwater recharge.
Reason (R): The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 specifically provides protection to all sacred groves by recognizing them as reserved forests.
In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?CorrectAnswer:
(c) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation:
• Assertion is true: Sacred groves (orans) have significant ecological functions, including preserving biodiversity, acting as water recharge zones, and protecting soil health.
• Reason is false: The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 does not explicitly recognize sacred groves as reserved forests. Instead, it primarily focuses on regulating the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes.IncorrectAnswer:
(c) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation:
• Assertion is true: Sacred groves (orans) have significant ecological functions, including preserving biodiversity, acting as water recharge zones, and protecting soil health.
• Reason is false: The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 does not explicitly recognize sacred groves as reserved forests. Instead, it primarily focuses on regulating the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the blocking of online content in India:
1. Rule 16 of the IT Rules, 2009 mandates that the government must disclose all blocking requests and actions taken to ensure transparency.
2. The safe harbour provision under Section 79 of the IT Act protects intermediaries (such as social media platforms) from liability, provided they comply with government blocking orders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer:
(b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Rule 16 of the IT Rules, 2009 actually enables blanket confidentiality, meaning that blocking requests and actions taken do not have to be disclosed, which reduces transparency.
• Statement 2 is correct: Section 79 of the IT Act grants safe harbour protection to intermediaries, meaning they are not liable for user-generated content as long as they follow government blocking orders and comply with legal provisions.IncorrectAnswer:
(b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Rule 16 of the IT Rules, 2009 actually enables blanket confidentiality, meaning that blocking requests and actions taken do not have to be disclosed, which reduces transparency.
• Statement 2 is correct: Section 79 of the IT Act grants safe harbour protection to intermediaries, meaning they are not liable for user-generated content as long as they follow government blocking orders and comply with legal provisions. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Assertion (A): India launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) to facilitate multi-nation collaboration in sustainable urban development.
Reason (R): The Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023) established binding international obligations for countries to adopt circular economy principles.
In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?CorrectAnswer:
(c) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation:
• Assertion (A) is correct: India launched Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) to promote city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships for sustainable urban development, focusing on waste management and resource efficiency.
• Reason (R) is incorrect: The Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023) did not establish binding international obligations but rather set voluntary goals for countries to transition towards a circular economy and improve waste management practicesIncorrectAnswer:
(c) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation:
• Assertion (A) is correct: India launched Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) to promote city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships for sustainable urban development, focusing on waste management and resource efficiency.
• Reason (R) is incorrect: The Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023) did not establish binding international obligations but rather set voluntary goals for countries to transition towards a circular economy and improve waste management practices - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Assertion (A): The population of Gangetic dolphins is difficult to estimate accurately.
Reason (R): Dolphins live in an underwater habitat, surface sporadically, and lack unique identification markers.CorrectAnswer:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
• The estimation of Gangetic dolphins is challenging due to their underwater habitat and sporadic surfacing.
• Unlike land animals (e.g., tigers with stripes), dolphins lack unique identification markers, making individual tracking difficult.
• Therefore, R correctly explains A.IncorrectAnswer:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
• The estimation of Gangetic dolphins is challenging due to their underwater habitat and sporadic surfacing.
• Unlike land animals (e.g., tigers with stripes), dolphins lack unique identification markers, making individual tracking difficult.
• Therefore, R correctly explains A.
