Current Affairs Quiz 03 April 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 03 April 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to the Supreme Court’s observations on the Speaker’s role in disqualification proceedings under the Tenth Schedule, consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court in Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992) ruled that the Speaker’s decision on disqualification is beyond judicial review.
2. The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution mandates a strict timeline for the Speaker to decide on disqualification petitions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
• In Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992), the Supreme Court held that the Speaker’s decision on disqualification is subject to judicial review, especially on grounds of mala fide intent.
• The Tenth Schedule does not prescribe a strict timeline for the Speaker to decide on disqualification petitions, leading to delays in several cases.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
• In Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992), the Supreme Court held that the Speaker’s decision on disqualification is subject to judicial review, especially on grounds of mala fide intent.
• The Tenth Schedule does not prescribe a strict timeline for the Speaker to decide on disqualification petitions, leading to delays in several cases. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
. With reference to the implementation of the three-language formula in India, consider the following statements:
1. The National Education Policy (NEP) 1968 recommended that Hindi-speaking States should offer a modern southern language as the third language.
2. In non-Hindi-speaking States, Sanskrit is the most preferred third language due to policy enforcement.
3. The availability of teachers significantly impacts the actual implementation of the three-language formula in schools.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• NEP 1968 recommended that Hindi-speaking states should offer a modern southern language (such as Tamil, Telugu, or Kannada) as the third language.
• There is no official policy enforcing Sanskrit as the most preferred third language in non-Hindi-speaking states.
• The availability of qualified teachers is a major factor affecting the implementation of the three-language formula.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• NEP 1968 recommended that Hindi-speaking states should offer a modern southern language (such as Tamil, Telugu, or Kannada) as the third language.
• There is no official policy enforcing Sanskrit as the most preferred third language in non-Hindi-speaking states.
• The availability of qualified teachers is a major factor affecting the implementation of the three-language formula. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Myanmar earthquake and the Sagaing Fault:
1. The Sagaing Fault is a major strike-slip fault responsible for seismic activity in Myanmar.
2. The recent earthquake in Myanmar had a deep-focus origin, reducing its surface impact.
3. The Indo-Burmese subduction zone is a major tectonic feature influencing seismic activity in Myanmar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• The Sagaing Fault is a well-known strike-slip fault responsible for frequent earthquakes in Myanmar.
• The recent earthquake was shallow-focus, meaning it had a stronger surface impact rather than being deep-focus.
• The Indo-Burmese subduction zone is a major tectonic feature influencing seismic activity in the region.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• The Sagaing Fault is a well-known strike-slip fault responsible for frequent earthquakes in Myanmar.
• The recent earthquake was shallow-focus, meaning it had a stronger surface impact rather than being deep-focus.
• The Indo-Burmese subduction zone is a major tectonic feature influencing seismic activity in the region. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the impact of aerosols on global warming, consider the following statements:
1. Aerosols contribute to short-term cooling by reflecting sunlight.
2. Greenhouse gases and aerosols have the same effect on temperature regulation.
3. The reduction of aerosols can lead to an immediate decrease in global temperatures.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Only one
Explanation:
• Aerosols contribute to short-term cooling by reflecting sunlight back into space, reducing surface temperatures.
• Greenhouse gases and aerosols have opposite effects: Greenhouse gases trap heat, leading to warming, while aerosols reflect sunlight, leading to cooling.
• The reduction of aerosols does not cause an immediate decrease in global temperatures; rather, it may lead to a short-term rise in temperature because the cooling effect is removed.IncorrectCorrect Answer: (a) Only one
Explanation:
• Aerosols contribute to short-term cooling by reflecting sunlight back into space, reducing surface temperatures.
• Greenhouse gases and aerosols have opposite effects: Greenhouse gases trap heat, leading to warming, while aerosols reflect sunlight, leading to cooling.
• The reduction of aerosols does not cause an immediate decrease in global temperatures; rather, it may lead to a short-term rise in temperature because the cooling effect is removed. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Match the following space missions with their respective temperature measurement technologies:
Mission Temperature Probe
(A) Chandrayaan-3 (1) MUPUS (Multi-Purpose Sensors for Surface Science)
(B) InSight Lander (2) ChaSTE (Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment)
(C) Philae Lander (3) HP3 (“The Mole”)Select the correct match using the codes below:
CorrectCorrect Answer: (b) A-2, B-3, C-1
Explanation:
• Chandrayaan-3 → ChaSTE (Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment) (2)
• InSight Lander → HP3 (“The Mole”) (3)
• Philae Lander → MUPUS (Multi-Purpose Sensors for Surface Science) (1)IncorrectCorrect Answer: (b) A-2, B-3, C-1
Explanation:
• Chandrayaan-3 → ChaSTE (Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment) (2)
• InSight Lander → HP3 (“The Mole”) (3)
• Philae Lander → MUPUS (Multi-Purpose Sensors for Surface Science) (1)
