Current Affairs Quiz 03 March 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 03 March 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the issue of duplicate Voter ID numbers:
1. Duplicate voter ID numbers mainly resulted from manual and decentralized processes used before digitization.
2. The Election Commission (EC) has dismissed all concerns, stating that duplicate voter IDs do not exist.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Duplicate voter ID numbers primarily resulted from manual and decentralized voter registration processes before the full digitization of electoral rolls. Errors such as multiple entries for the same person, spelling variations, and shifting of voters without proper record updates led to such issues.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has acknowledged concerns related to duplicate voter IDs and has taken measures like linking voter IDs with Aadhaar (EPIC-Aadhaar linking) to remove duplicate entries. The ECI has not outright dismissed the existence of duplicate voter IDs but has been working to address the issue.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Duplicate voter ID numbers primarily resulted from manual and decentralized voter registration processes before the full digitization of electoral rolls. Errors such as multiple entries for the same person, spelling variations, and shifting of voters without proper record updates led to such issues.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has acknowledged concerns related to duplicate voter IDs and has taken measures like linking voter IDs with Aadhaar (EPIC-Aadhaar linking) to remove duplicate entries. The ECI has not outright dismissed the existence of duplicate voter IDs but has been working to address the issue. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating appetite and is often linked to obesity?
CorrectAnswer: (b) Leptin
Explanation:
Leptin is a hormone primarily responsible for regulating appetite and energy balance. It is produced by adipose (fat) tissue and signals the brain, particularly the hypothalamus, to reduce hunger and increase energy expenditure.
• Leptin resistance is often linked to obesity, where despite high leptin levels, the brain does not respond effectively, leading to continued overeating.IncorrectAnswer: (b) Leptin
Explanation:
Leptin is a hormone primarily responsible for regulating appetite and energy balance. It is produced by adipose (fat) tissue and signals the brain, particularly the hypothalamus, to reduce hunger and increase energy expenditure.
• Leptin resistance is often linked to obesity, where despite high leptin levels, the brain does not respond effectively, leading to continued overeating. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
What is identified as the primary reason for the stagnation of real wages in India despite rising employment?
CorrectAnswer:
b) Lack of skilled workersExplanation:
• The shortage of skilled labor leads to lower productivity, which in turn affects wage growth.
• According to economic theories, human capital formation plays a crucial role in determining wage levels. When workers lack adequate skills, they are unable to transition into higher-paying jobs.
• The Indian labor market faces a skill-job mismatch, where industries require skilled workers, but the workforce lacks necessary training.
• Government initiatives like Skill India Mission, PMKVY, and NSDC aim to bridge this gap, but challenges remain in implementation at the state and district levels.IncorrectAnswer:
b) Lack of skilled workersExplanation:
• The shortage of skilled labor leads to lower productivity, which in turn affects wage growth.
• According to economic theories, human capital formation plays a crucial role in determining wage levels. When workers lack adequate skills, they are unable to transition into higher-paying jobs.
• The Indian labor market faces a skill-job mismatch, where industries require skilled workers, but the workforce lacks necessary training.
• Government initiatives like Skill India Mission, PMKVY, and NSDC aim to bridge this gap, but challenges remain in implementation at the state and district levels. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
What is the significance of the Blue Ghost Mission 1’s lunar landing on March 3, 2025?
1. It is the first private spacecraft to land on the Moon.
2. It is the first private spacecraft to land upright on the lunar surface.
3. It is part of NASA’s Artemis program.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:CorrectAnswer: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1: “It is the first private spacecraft to land on the Moon.”
• Incorrect. Prior to Blue Ghost Mission 1, other private spacecraft have successfully landed on the Moon. Notably, ispace’s HAKUTO-R Mission 1 achieved a successful lunar landing in 2023.Statement 2: “It is the first private spacecraft to land upright on the lunar surface.”
• Correct. Blue Ghost Mission 1 is the first private spacecraft to achieve a fully successful and stable upright landing on the Moon. Previous attempts by private entities, such as Intuitive Machines, faced challenges, including landers tipping over upon landing.Statement 3: “It is part of NASA’s Artemis program.”
• Correct. Blue Ghost Mission 1 is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, which operates under the broader Artemis program. This mission aims to deliver scientific instruments and technology demonstrations to the lunar surface, supporting the goals of the Artemis program.IncorrectAnswer: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1: “It is the first private spacecraft to land on the Moon.”
• Incorrect. Prior to Blue Ghost Mission 1, other private spacecraft have successfully landed on the Moon. Notably, ispace’s HAKUTO-R Mission 1 achieved a successful lunar landing in 2023.Statement 2: “It is the first private spacecraft to land upright on the lunar surface.”
• Correct. Blue Ghost Mission 1 is the first private spacecraft to achieve a fully successful and stable upright landing on the Moon. Previous attempts by private entities, such as Intuitive Machines, faced challenges, including landers tipping over upon landing.Statement 3: “It is part of NASA’s Artemis program.”
• Correct. Blue Ghost Mission 1 is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, which operates under the broader Artemis program. This mission aims to deliver scientific instruments and technology demonstrations to the lunar surface, supporting the goals of the Artemis program. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
What is the primary mission objective of the Euclid Space Telescope?
CorrectAnswer: c) Identifying and analyzing gravitational lenses in deep space.
Explanation:
The Euclid Space Telescope, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), is primarily designed to study the dark universe, which includes dark matter and dark energy. One of its key scientific objectives is to identify and analyze gravitational lenses—massive cosmic structures that bend light due to their gravity. This helps astronomers map the distribution of dark matter and understand the expansion of the universe.IncorrectAnswer: c) Identifying and analyzing gravitational lenses in deep space.
Explanation:
The Euclid Space Telescope, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), is primarily designed to study the dark universe, which includes dark matter and dark energy. One of its key scientific objectives is to identify and analyze gravitational lenses—massive cosmic structures that bend light due to their gravity. This helps astronomers map the distribution of dark matter and understand the expansion of the universe.
