Current Affairs Quiz 04 April 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 04 April 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the recent U.S. tariff measures under President Trump’s administration:
1. The U.S. invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977, to justify its tariff imposition on imports from trading partners.
2. India responded with retaliatory tariffs of 27% on U.S. goods, in line with the principle of reciprocity.
3. The tariff move has been termed a “national emergency” by the U.S., aimed at addressing the persistent trade surplus it maintains with its partners.
4. India reaffirmed its commitment to a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with the U.S. and aimed to raise bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A. 1 and 4 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: The U.S. did invoke the IEEPA, 1977 to justify the tariffs, claiming economic threats to national security.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: India did not retaliate with a 27% tariff. It received a 27% tariff on its exports to the U.S. but chose not to retaliate, opting for diplomacy and dialogue instead.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: The U.S. alleged a trade deficit (not surplus) as a national emergency – a subtle but crucial difference. So the statement is factually incorrect.
• Statement 4 – Correct: India reaffirmed its commitment to the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and reiterated its goal to raise trade to $500 billion by 2030.IncorrectAnswer: A. 1 and 4 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: The U.S. did invoke the IEEPA, 1977 to justify the tariffs, claiming economic threats to national security.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: India did not retaliate with a 27% tariff. It received a 27% tariff on its exports to the U.S. but chose not to retaliate, opting for diplomacy and dialogue instead.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: The U.S. alleged a trade deficit (not surplus) as a national emergency – a subtle but crucial difference. So the statement is factually incorrect.
• Statement 4 – Correct: India reaffirmed its commitment to the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and reiterated its goal to raise trade to $500 billion by 2030. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Assertion (A):India should gradually reduce tariffs and simplify trade policies, even in the face of aggressive tariff moves by the U.S.
Reason (R):Lower and uniform tariffs enhance economic efficiency by reallocating resources toward sectors with comparative advantage and increasing global competitiveness.
Options:CorrectAnswer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
• The Assertion is aligned with the strategic view that India must look beyond short-term retaliation and adopt phased liberalisation to strengthen trade and investment.
• The Reason correctly explains why this approach works: economic theory supports that lower tariffs encourage optimal use of resources, enhance productivity, and make the economy globally competitive.IncorrectAnswer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
• The Assertion is aligned with the strategic view that India must look beyond short-term retaliation and adopt phased liberalisation to strengthen trade and investment.
• The Reason correctly explains why this approach works: economic theory supports that lower tariffs encourage optimal use of resources, enhance productivity, and make the economy globally competitive. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The recent Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea pose a significant threat to India’s undersea internet traffic because:
CorrectCorrect Answer: B. ~25% of India’s international internet traffic depends on cables routed via the Red Sea.
Explanation :
A. India’s major domestic cables pass through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait — Incorrect
• Domestic cables like CANI (Chennai–Andaman–Nicobar Islands) and Kochi–Lakshadweep are within Indian waters, not international chokepoints like Bab-el-Mandeb.
• The Red Sea route mainly affects international cable routes, not domestic ones.B. ~25% of India’s international internet traffic depends on cables routed via the Red Sea -Correct
• The Red Sea, especially the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, is a key global cable corridor. Disruptions here (due to Houthi attacks) can significantly affect India’s global internet connectivity.
• The strategic vulnerability is due to route dependency, not India’s military or domestic cable layout.C. India has a defense base at Bab-el-Mandeb that secures these cables — Incorrect
• India does not have a military or defense base at Bab-el-Mandeb.
• It relies on naval patrols and international maritime security coalitions but not a permanent base.D. All Indian submarine cables are concentrated in the Bay of Bengal — Incorrect
• False. Most of India’s undersea cable landings are actually in Mumbai (west coast) and Chennai (east coast).
• There’s geographic concentration, but not exclusively in Bay of Bengal.
• In fact, More than 85% of cable landings are in a 6-km stretch in Versova, Mumbai.IncorrectCorrect Answer: B. ~25% of India’s international internet traffic depends on cables routed via the Red Sea.
Explanation :
A. India’s major domestic cables pass through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait — Incorrect
• Domestic cables like CANI (Chennai–Andaman–Nicobar Islands) and Kochi–Lakshadweep are within Indian waters, not international chokepoints like Bab-el-Mandeb.
• The Red Sea route mainly affects international cable routes, not domestic ones.B. ~25% of India’s international internet traffic depends on cables routed via the Red Sea -Correct
• The Red Sea, especially the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, is a key global cable corridor. Disruptions here (due to Houthi attacks) can significantly affect India’s global internet connectivity.
• The strategic vulnerability is due to route dependency, not India’s military or domestic cable layout.C. India has a defense base at Bab-el-Mandeb that secures these cables — Incorrect
• India does not have a military or defense base at Bab-el-Mandeb.
• It relies on naval patrols and international maritime security coalitions but not a permanent base.D. All Indian submarine cables are concentrated in the Bay of Bengal — Incorrect
• False. Most of India’s undersea cable landings are actually in Mumbai (west coast) and Chennai (east coast).
• There’s geographic concentration, but not exclusively in Bay of Bengal.
• In fact, More than 85% of cable landings are in a 6-km stretch in Versova, Mumbai. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the concept of Primary Health Care (PHC), consider the following statements:
1. It was first outlined in the Alma-Ata Declaration of 1978.
2. PHC includes treatment of tertiary-level illnesses like cancer and cardiac surgery.
3. Health and wellness centers under Ayushman Bharat aim to strengthen PHC in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Alma-Ata Declaration emphasized “Health for All”.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: PHC deals with basic and preventive health, not tertiary care.
• Statement 3 is correct: Health and Wellness Centres aim to provide PHC including NCD screening.IncorrectCorrect Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Alma-Ata Declaration emphasized “Health for All”.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: PHC deals with basic and preventive health, not tertiary care.
• Statement 3 is correct: Health and Wellness Centres aim to provide PHC including NCD screening. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following factors exacerbate the health and financial vulnerability of migrants in cities like Delhi?
1. High cost of healthcare in private institutions
2. Long waiting times in public hospitals
3. Concentration of pollution in industrial zones only
4. Frequent exposure to contaminated water and food
Select the correct answer using the code below:CorrectCorrect Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Pollution is citywide, not restricted to industrial zones.IncorrectCorrect Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Pollution is citywide, not restricted to industrial zones.
