Current Affairs Quiz 05 April 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 05 April 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to the recent U.S.–China trade developments, consider the following statements:
1. China’s imposition of a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports is a unilateral move unrelated to any recent U.S. policy decisions.
2. China’s restrictions on the export of rare earth elements are likely to impact global industries including defense, electronics, and healthcare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: B. 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: China’s tariff hike is a retaliatory measure in response to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods under the “Liberation Day” policy. It is not an unrelated or unilateral move.
• Statement 2 – Correct: China’s restrictions on rare earth exports are expected to severely affect global supply chains—especially sectors like defense, electronics, and healthcare that rely heavily on these materials.IncorrectCorrect Answer: B. 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: China’s tariff hike is a retaliatory measure in response to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods under the “Liberation Day” policy. It is not an unrelated or unilateral move.
• Statement 2 – Correct: China’s restrictions on rare earth exports are expected to severely affect global supply chains—especially sectors like defense, electronics, and healthcare that rely heavily on these materials. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Supreme Court’s recent directive regarding the Agasthyamalai region, consider the following statements:
1. The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has been directed to assess forest encroachments and non-forestry activities in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve.
2. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve includes wildlife sanctuaries and tiger reserves across both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: The Supreme Court directed the CEC to conduct a survey in the Agasthyamalai region for identifying encroachments and illegal activities.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve spans across Tamil Nadu and Kerala, not Karnataka.IncorrectCorrect Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Correct: The Supreme Court directed the CEC to conduct a survey in the Agasthyamalai region for identifying encroachments and illegal activities.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve spans across Tamil Nadu and Kerala, not Karnataka. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Assertion (A): The Technology Transfer Agreement between CSIR-NAL and Pioneer Clean AMPS Pvt Ltd is a significant step under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives.
Reason (R): This agreement marks the first time that a fully indigenous civil trainer aircraft technology will be manufactured at scale by a private Indian firm.
Codes:CorrectCorrect Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
The agreement enables large-scale indigenous aircraft manufacturing (HANSA-3 NG), directly advancing both ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ goals.IncorrectCorrect Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
The agreement enables large-scale indigenous aircraft manufacturing (HANSA-3 NG), directly advancing both ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ goals. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the recent U.S. tariff hike on select Indian exports, consider the following statements:
1. The Bank of Baroda revised India’s FY26 real GDP growth upward to 8.5% due to the impact of U.S. tariffs.
2. Sectors such as electronics, gems & jewellery, garments, and machinery—which are heavily MSME-dependent—are expected to bear the brunt of export losses.
3. A 10% depreciation of the Indian Rupee is expected to impact WPI inflation more significantly than CPI inflation.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: B. Only Two
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Incorrect: Bank of Baroda actually revised GDP growth downward to 6.6% (from 6.8%), not upward to 8.5%.
• Statement 2 – Correct: These sectors are MSME-dominant and highly vulnerable to export shocks.
• Statement 3 – Correct: WPI is more sensitive to rupee depreciation as it includes wholesale/tradable goods, unlike CPI.IncorrectCorrect Answer: B. Only Two
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Incorrect: Bank of Baroda actually revised GDP growth downward to 6.6% (from 6.8%), not upward to 8.5%.
• Statement 2 – Correct: These sectors are MSME-dominant and highly vulnerable to export shocks.
• Statement 3 – Correct: WPI is more sensitive to rupee depreciation as it includes wholesale/tradable goods, unlike CPI. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is correctly associated with the recent earthquake in Myanmar (2025)?
CorrectCorrect Answer: A. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter near Mandalay.
Explanation:
• Option A – Correct: Factual magnitude and epicenter are confirmed.
• Option B – Incorrect: WFP plans to assist 8.5 lakh people; it has only reached 24,000 so far.
• Option C – Incorrect: Ceasefire violations were reported; over 60 attacks occurred post-quake.
• Option D – Incorrect: Thailand experienced tremors; Bangkok saw casualties due to a high-rise collapse.IncorrectCorrect Answer: A. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter near Mandalay.
Explanation:
• Option A – Correct: Factual magnitude and epicenter are confirmed.
• Option B – Incorrect: WFP plans to assist 8.5 lakh people; it has only reached 24,000 so far.
• Option C – Incorrect: Ceasefire violations were reported; over 60 attacks occurred post-quake.
• Option D – Incorrect: Thailand experienced tremors; Bangkok saw casualties due to a high-rise collapse.
