Current Affairs Quiz 09 April 2025

Consider the following statements with reference to Article 200 of the Indian Constitution:
1. A Governor can withhold assent to a Bill even after it is re-passed by the State Legislature.
2. The Supreme Court has recently set specific time limits for actions under Article 200.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following impacts of delayed birth and death registration in India:
1. Skewed demographic indicators due to under-reporting of vital events.
2. Disruption in delivery of welfare benefits linked to birth or death certificates.
3. Enhanced tracking of under-5 mortality and maternal health performance.
How many of the above are correct?

Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are directly linked to promoting Active Mobility?
1. SDG 3 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
2. SDG 7 – Good Health and Well-being
3. SDG 11 – Affordable and Clean Energy
How many of the above are correct?

With reference to the powers of the Governor under Article 200, consider the following statements:
1. The Governor can withhold assent, reserve the Bill for the President, or return it for reconsideration by the Assembly.
2. If the Bill is returned and re-passed by the State Assembly, the Governor is constitutionally bound to give assent.
3. The Governor has the discretion to reserve a Bill for the President’s consideration even after it is re-passed by the Assembly.
Which of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the scientific objectives of human spaceflight missions, which of the following is/are typically studied aboard the International Space Station (ISS)?
1. Microgravity effects on biological systems
2. Space-based agriculture for planetary colonization
3. Material behavior under zero gravity
4. Development of vaccines using microgravity platforms
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