Current Affairs Quiz 11 April 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 11 April 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
The Right to Privacy is a part of Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.
2. The RTI Act, 2005 allows complete disclosure of personal data even if it infringes upon privacy.
Which of the statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Right to Privacy is a part of Article 21 (as per SC’s 2017 Puttaswamy judgment), not Article 19(1)(a).
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act exempts disclosure of personal information unless public interest outweighs the privacy concern.IncorrectAnswer: D
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Right to Privacy is a part of Article 21 (as per SC’s 2017 Puttaswamy judgment), not Article 19(1)(a).
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act exempts disclosure of personal information unless public interest outweighs the privacy concern. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements :
1. All-night sittings of Parliament are a post-2014 phenomenon and were not witnessed earlier.
2. The productivity of Parliament is measured based on the number of hours the House remains in session.
Which of the statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: All-night sittings occurred even before 2014 (not a first-ever event).
• Statement 2 is correct: Productivity is often measured by comparing scheduled hours vs. actual hours worked.IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: All-night sittings occurred even before 2014 (not a first-ever event).
• Statement 2 is correct: Productivity is often measured by comparing scheduled hours vs. actual hours worked. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Match the personalities with their associated work/contribution:
A. Jyotirao Phule 1. Founder of Ramakrishna Mission
B. Dayananda Saraswati 2. Wrote Gulamgiri
C. Swami Vivekananda 3. Promoted Vedic purity through Arya Samaj
Choose the correct match:CorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
• Jyotirao Phule (A → 2):
◦ He was a prominent social reformer and anti-caste thinker.
◦ In 1873, he wrote Gulamgiri (“Slavery”), which criticized caste-based oppression and Brahmanical dominance.
◦ He also founded the Satyashodhak Samaj to promote education and uplift of oppressed communities.• Dayananda Saraswati (B → 3):
◦ He was the founder of the Arya Samaj in 1875.
◦ He propagated a return to the Vedas (Vedic purity), denounced idol worship, and advocated for social reforms like women’s education and abolition of untouchability.• Swami Vivekananda (C → 1):
◦ He was the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa.
◦ He founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, blending spiritual development with social service.
◦ Known globally for his speech at the Parliament of World Religions (1893) inIncorrectAnswer: A
Explanation:
• Jyotirao Phule (A → 2):
◦ He was a prominent social reformer and anti-caste thinker.
◦ In 1873, he wrote Gulamgiri (“Slavery”), which criticized caste-based oppression and Brahmanical dominance.
◦ He also founded the Satyashodhak Samaj to promote education and uplift of oppressed communities.• Dayananda Saraswati (B → 3):
◦ He was the founder of the Arya Samaj in 1875.
◦ He propagated a return to the Vedas (Vedic purity), denounced idol worship, and advocated for social reforms like women’s education and abolition of untouchability.• Swami Vivekananda (C → 1):
◦ He was the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa.
◦ He founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, blending spiritual development with social service.
◦ Known globally for his speech at the Parliament of World Religions (1893) in - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements :
1. Gestational Diabetes is usually diagnosed between 6–10 weeks of pregnancy in India as per current national guidelines.
2. Barker’s Hypothesis links intrauterine conditions to adult-onset diseases.
Which of the statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Current Indian guidelines diagnose GDM typically between 24–28 weeks, although new research suggests screening by 8 weeks.
• Statement 2 is correct: Barker’s Hypothesis correlates foetal environment with long-term health outcomes.IncorrectAnswer: B
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Current Indian guidelines diagnose GDM typically between 24–28 weeks, although new research suggests screening by 8 weeks.
• Statement 2 is correct: Barker’s Hypothesis correlates foetal environment with long-term health outcomes. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements :
Statement I: India’s construction designs help limit outdoor air pollution from entering homes.
Statement II: Indoor air pollution has been recognized by WHO as a major health threat in India.
Choose the correct option:CorrectAnswer: D
Explanation:
• Statement I is false: Most Indian buildings lack adequate air filtration or sealing to block outdoor pollutants.
• Statement II is true: Indoor air pollution (due to solid fuels, poor ventilation) is a serious public health threat per WHO reports.IncorrectAnswer: D
Explanation:
• Statement I is false: Most Indian buildings lack adequate air filtration or sealing to block outdoor pollutants.
• Statement II is true: Indoor air pollution (due to solid fuels, poor ventilation) is a serious public health threat per WHO reports.
