Current Affairs Quiz 01 February 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 01 February 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which organization releases the official data on Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in India?
CorrectAnswer: A) National Statistical Office (NSO)
Explanation:
• The National Statistical Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), releases official data on Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in India through the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
• The PLFS is the primary source of employment-related statistics, providing insights into labour force trends, including women’s participation in economic activities.
• The Economic Survey 2024-25 cited the PLFS 2023-24, highlighting a significant increase in FLFPR, especially in rural areas.
• The rise was attributed to better capturing of female participation in unpaid work and increased economic opportunities.IncorrectAnswer: A) National Statistical Office (NSO)
Explanation:
• The National Statistical Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), releases official data on Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in India through the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
• The PLFS is the primary source of employment-related statistics, providing insights into labour force trends, including women’s participation in economic activities.
• The Economic Survey 2024-25 cited the PLFS 2023-24, highlighting a significant increase in FLFPR, especially in rural areas.
• The rise was attributed to better capturing of female participation in unpaid work and increased economic opportunities. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
What is one of the major challenges in the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in India, as highlighted in the Economic Survey?
CorrectAnswer:
C) Scarcity of critical minerals for EV manufacturingExplanation:
• The Economic Survey highlights the challenge of scarcity of critical minerals needed for electric vehicle manufacturing in India.
• Many essential minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel are either not available in large quantities or are concentrated in a few countries, with China dominating their production.
• This scarcity poses a significant hurdle in the push for indigenisation in the EV sector.IncorrectAnswer:
C) Scarcity of critical minerals for EV manufacturingExplanation:
• The Economic Survey highlights the challenge of scarcity of critical minerals needed for electric vehicle manufacturing in India.
• Many essential minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel are either not available in large quantities or are concentrated in a few countries, with China dominating their production.
• This scarcity poses a significant hurdle in the push for indigenisation in the EV sector. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) is correct?
1. The Annual Financial Statement is presented by the President of India in Parliament.
2. The Union Budget is divided into two parts: the Revenue Budget and the Capital Budget.
3. The Union Budget must be passed by both houses of Parliament before it can be implemented.
Select the correct option:CorrectAnswer: B) 2 and 3
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect because the Union Budget is presented by the Finance Minister of India, not the President. The Finance Minister presents the budget speech in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament), usually on the first day of February.• Statement 2 is correct. The Union Budget is divided into two main parts:The Revenue Budget, which includes the government’s income (revenue receipts like taxes) and expenditures (for services such as salaries, subsidies, etc.).The Capital Budget, which details government investments in assets and its borrowing activities.
• Statement 3 is correct. Before the budget is passed and implemented, it must be approved by both houses of Parliament, namely the Lok Sabha (the lower house) and the Rajya Sabha (the upper house). Only after the budget is passed by both houses can it be implemented by the government.
IncorrectAnswer: B) 2 and 3
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect because the Union Budget is presented by the Finance Minister of India, not the President. The Finance Minister presents the budget speech in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament), usually on the first day of February.• Statement 2 is correct. The Union Budget is divided into two main parts:The Revenue Budget, which includes the government’s income (revenue receipts like taxes) and expenditures (for services such as salaries, subsidies, etc.).The Capital Budget, which details government investments in assets and its borrowing activities.
• Statement 3 is correct. Before the budget is passed and implemented, it must be approved by both houses of Parliament, namely the Lok Sabha (the lower house) and the Rajya Sabha (the upper house). Only after the budget is passed by both houses can it be implemented by the government.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which Supreme Court case laid down the test for determining religious essential practices under Article 25 of the Indian Constitution?
CorrectAnswer:
C) Shirur Mutt Case (1954)Explanation:
• The Shirur Mutt case (1954) is a landmark decision where the Supreme Court of India laid down the principle of religious essential practices.
• The Court ruled that practices which are considered essential to a religion are protected under Article 25, but what constitutes an essential practice is to be determined by the courts based on the teachings of the religion itself, rather than the subjective beliefs of its followers.
• This case helped define the scope of religious freedom in India, balancing it with constitutional rights like equality.IncorrectAnswer:
C) Shirur Mutt Case (1954)Explanation:
• The Shirur Mutt case (1954) is a landmark decision where the Supreme Court of India laid down the principle of religious essential practices.
• The Court ruled that practices which are considered essential to a religion are protected under Article 25, but what constitutes an essential practice is to be determined by the courts based on the teachings of the religion itself, rather than the subjective beliefs of its followers.
• This case helped define the scope of religious freedom in India, balancing it with constitutional rights like equality. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which department releases the Economic Survey in India?
CorrectAnswer: D) Ministry of Finance
Explanation:
The Economic Survey is released annually by the Ministry of Finance in India. It provides an overview of the country’s economic performance and presents key data, analysis, and forecasts.IncorrectAnswer: D) Ministry of Finance
Explanation:
The Economic Survey is released annually by the Ministry of Finance in India. It provides an overview of the country’s economic performance and presents key data, analysis, and forecasts.
