Current Affairs Quiz 12 April 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 12 April 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following statements correctly describes the composition of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
CorrectAnswer: b) Manufacturing has the highest weight in IIP, contributing 77.63%.
Explanation: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) consists of three sectors: Manufacturing, Mining, and Electricity. However, the Manufacturing sector has the highest weight, accounting for 77.63%, which significantly influences the overall index.
IncorrectAnswer: b) Manufacturing has the highest weight in IIP, contributing 77.63%.
Explanation: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) consists of three sectors: Manufacturing, Mining, and Electricity. However, the Manufacturing sector has the highest weight, accounting for 77.63%, which significantly influences the overall index.
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2. Question
The long-range glide bomb ‘Gaurav’ demonstrated precision strike capability. This is critical for:
CorrectAnswer: a) Minimizing collateral damage.
Explanation: The long-range glide bomb’s precision strike capability helps minimize collateral damage by targeting specific locations accurately, reducing harm to surrounding areas and people.
IncorrectAnswer: a) Minimizing collateral damage.
Explanation: The long-range glide bomb’s precision strike capability helps minimize collateral damage by targeting specific locations accurately, reducing harm to surrounding areas and people.
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3. Question
Which of the following statements is true regarding Indian Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)?
CorrectAnswer: b) Indian EVMs are sealed once programmed and cannot be manipulated after that.
Explanation: Indian EVMs are designed to be tamper-proof. Once programmed, they are sealed, preventing any manipulation or tampering during the election process, ensuring their security and integrity.
IncorrectAnswer: b) Indian EVMs are sealed once programmed and cannot be manipulated after that.
Explanation: Indian EVMs are designed to be tamper-proof. Once programmed, they are sealed, preventing any manipulation or tampering during the election process, ensuring their security and integrity.
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4. Question
Which of the following is a major challenge India faces in its trade negotiations with the U.S.?
CorrectAnswer: a) Pressure to ease rules on e-commerce and cross-border data flows
Explanation: One of the key challenges in trade negotiations between India and the U.S. is the pressure to ease restrictions on e-commerce and cross-border data flows. The U.S. seeks greater access to India’s digital economy, while India is concerned about privacy and data protection.
IncorrectAnswer: a) Pressure to ease rules on e-commerce and cross-border data flows
Explanation: One of the key challenges in trade negotiations between India and the U.S. is the pressure to ease restrictions on e-commerce and cross-border data flows. The U.S. seeks greater access to India’s digital economy, while India is concerned about privacy and data protection.
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5. Question
Statement 1: The Dire Wolf was one of the largest species of the genus Canis and lived during the Pleistocene Epoch.
Statement 2: The Dire Wolf went extinct primarily due to human hunting during the Holocene.
Which of the following is correct?CorrectAnswer: B) Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
Explanation: The Dire Wolf was indeed one of the largest species of the genus Canis, and it lived during the Pleistocene Epoch. However, its extinction is largely attributed to climatic changes, not human hunting, as the species did not coexist with humans for a long enough period to be driven extinct by hunting alone.
IncorrectAnswer: B) Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
Explanation: The Dire Wolf was indeed one of the largest species of the genus Canis, and it lived during the Pleistocene Epoch. However, its extinction is largely attributed to climatic changes, not human hunting, as the species did not coexist with humans for a long enough period to be driven extinct by hunting alone.
