Current Affairs Quiz 12 February 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 12 February 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were first introduced in Indian elections in the year 1982.
2. Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) was first used in an Indian election in the year 2013. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?CorrectAnswer:
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correctExplanation:
• Statement-I: Correct
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were first introduced experimentally in the 1982 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. This was a pilot project to test the feasibility of EVMs in India. Later, EVMs were used more widely starting from the 1998 Lok Sabha elections.
• Statement-II: Correct
Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) was first used in 2013 during by-elections in Nagaland. VVPAT is a system that allows voters to verify their vote by producing a paper slip, providing greater transparency and security to the EVM process.IncorrectAnswer:
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correctExplanation:
• Statement-I: Correct
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were first introduced experimentally in the 1982 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. This was a pilot project to test the feasibility of EVMs in India. Later, EVMs were used more widely starting from the 1998 Lok Sabha elections.
• Statement-II: Correct
Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) was first used in 2013 during by-elections in Nagaland. VVPAT is a system that allows voters to verify their vote by producing a paper slip, providing greater transparency and security to the EVM process. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. What is the primary focus of the indigenous Shakti semiconductor chip developed by IIT Madras?
CorrectAnswer:
b) Aerospace applicationsExplanation:
The Shakti semiconductor chip developed by IIT Madras focuses on aerospace applications. It is designed to be used in a variety of critical sectors, including aerospace, with the potential to help India reduce its dependence on foreign semiconductor technologies. The chip is intended to offer enhanced reliability and performance for use in complex and high-risk environments like satellites and space missions.IncorrectAnswer:
b) Aerospace applicationsExplanation:
The Shakti semiconductor chip developed by IIT Madras focuses on aerospace applications. It is designed to be used in a variety of critical sectors, including aerospace, with the potential to help India reduce its dependence on foreign semiconductor technologies. The chip is intended to offer enhanced reliability and performance for use in complex and high-risk environments like satellites and space missions. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following is a significant long-term consequence of forest fires on the environment?
CorrectAnswer:
(b) Persistent degradation of soil fertility and disruption of water cyclesExplanation:
Forest fires have long-term environmental consequences, including:
• Soil degradation: Fires destroy organic matter, reduce soil moisture retention, and lead to erosion. Repeated fires can deplete essential nutrients, making the soil infertile.
• Disruption of water cycles: The loss of vegetation reduces transpiration and affects rainfall patterns. Ash and debris can clog waterways, leading to altered hydrology and increased flood risks.
• Carbon release: Fires release stored carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.
• Loss of biodiversity: While some species benefit, intense and frequent fires can lead to habitat destruction and species decline.IncorrectAnswer:
(b) Persistent degradation of soil fertility and disruption of water cyclesExplanation:
Forest fires have long-term environmental consequences, including:
• Soil degradation: Fires destroy organic matter, reduce soil moisture retention, and lead to erosion. Repeated fires can deplete essential nutrients, making the soil infertile.
• Disruption of water cycles: The loss of vegetation reduces transpiration and affects rainfall patterns. Ash and debris can clog waterways, leading to altered hydrology and increased flood risks.
• Carbon release: Fires release stored carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.
• Loss of biodiversity: While some species benefit, intense and frequent fires can lead to habitat destruction and species decline. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Fiscal deficit in a government’s budget refers to:
CorrectAnswer :
(a) Excess of total expenditure over total receiptsExplanation:
Fiscal deficit represents the shortfall when a government’s total expenditure exceeds its total revenue (excluding borrowings). It indicates the amount the government needs to borrow to meet its expenses.Why not the other options?
• (b) Excess of total revenue over total expenditure → This describes a budget surplus, not a fiscal deficit.
• (c) Excess of total capital expenditure over total capital receipts → This refers to a capital account deficit, not the overall fiscal deficit.
• (d) Excess of total imports over total exports → This describes a trade deficit, not a fiscal deficit.IncorrectAnswer :
(a) Excess of total expenditure over total receiptsExplanation:
Fiscal deficit represents the shortfall when a government’s total expenditure exceeds its total revenue (excluding borrowings). It indicates the amount the government needs to borrow to meet its expenses.Why not the other options?
• (b) Excess of total revenue over total expenditure → This describes a budget surplus, not a fiscal deficit.
• (c) Excess of total capital expenditure over total capital receipts → This refers to a capital account deficit, not the overall fiscal deficit.
• (d) Excess of total imports over total exports → This describes a trade deficit, not a fiscal deficit. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Ten AI Weapon System (TAIWS) is primarily associated with:
CorrectAnswer:
(b) Autonomous weapons and artificial intelligence applications in defenseExplanation:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into military systems, leading to the development of autonomous weapons capable of performing tasks without direct human intervention. These systems can range from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to automated defense platforms. The integration of AI aims to enhance decision-making speed, precision, and operational efficiency in defense scenarios.IncorrectAnswer:
(b) Autonomous weapons and artificial intelligence applications in defenseExplanation:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into military systems, leading to the development of autonomous weapons capable of performing tasks without direct human intervention. These systems can range from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to automated defense platforms. The integration of AI aims to enhance decision-making speed, precision, and operational efficiency in defense scenarios.
