Current Affairs Quiz 12 March 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 12 March 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
With reference to air pollution in India in 2024, consider the following statements:
1. India ranks as the 5th most polluted country globally.
2. Delhi’s PM2.5 levels decreased from 2023 to 2024, in contrast to the national trend.
3. Byrnihat surpassed Delhi to become the most polluted city worldwide.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A) 1 and 3 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct (“India is the 5th most polluted country in 2024”). Statement 2 is incorrect—Delhi’s PM2.5 levels rose from 102.4 µg/m³ to 108.3 µg/m³, worsening against the national 7% decline (54.4 µg/m³ to 50.6 µg/m³). Statement 3 is correct (“Byrnihat is the most polluted city globally”).
IncorrectAnswer: A) 1 and 3 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct (“India is the 5th most polluted country in 2024”). Statement 2 is incorrect—Delhi’s PM2.5 levels rose from 102.4 µg/m³ to 108.3 µg/m³, worsening against the national 7% decline (54.4 µg/m³ to 50.6 µg/m³). Statement 3 is correct (“Byrnihat is the most polluted city globally”).
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2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the naming of diseases:
1. The 1918 influenza pandemic was called the “Spanish Flu” because Spain was the country of origin.
2. WHO has issued guidelines discouraging the use of geographical locations in disease names.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation: The Spanish Flu did not originate in Spain; it was named so because Spain, being neutral in World War I, had a free press that reported on it openly. WHO guidelines discourage the use of geographical names in diseases to avoid stigma and misinformation.
IncorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation: The Spanish Flu did not originate in Spain; it was named so because Spain, being neutral in World War I, had a free press that reported on it openly. WHO guidelines discourage the use of geographical names in diseases to avoid stigma and misinformation.
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3. Question
With reference to U.S. foreign aid spending, consider the following statements:
1. In 2023, the U.S. allocated less than 1% of its Gross National Income (GNI) to foreign aid.
2. The UN recommends that developed nations spend at least 1% of their GNI on foreign aid.
3. In 2023, the U.S. was among the five countries that met the UN’s target for foreign aid spending.
How many of the above statements are correct?CorrectAnswer: (a) Only one
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The U.S. spent 0.24% of its GNI on foreign aid, which is less than 1%.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The UN target for foreign aid spending is 0.7% of GNI, not 1%.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The U.S. did not meet the UN’s 0.7% target. Only five countries—Norway, Luxembourg, Sweden, Germany, and Denmark—achieved this in 2023.IncorrectAnswer: (a) Only one
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The U.S. spent 0.24% of its GNI on foreign aid, which is less than 1%.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The UN target for foreign aid spending is 0.7% of GNI, not 1%.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The U.S. did not meet the UN’s 0.7% target. Only five countries—Norway, Luxembourg, Sweden, Germany, and Denmark—achieved this in 2023. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the rising consumer credit in India:
1. The increase in household debt-to-GDP ratio in India from 2021 to 2024 is primarily due to a rise in average debt per borrower.
2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notes that the share of sub-prime borrowers in total household debt has increased.
3. A significant portion of new borrowing is being used for consumption rather than asset creation, particularly among lower-income households.
4. The rise in unsecured loans like credit card debt and personal loans has led to an increase in delinquencies among lower-income borrowers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The rise in household debt is due to an increase in the number of borrowers, not the average debt per borrower.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The share of sub-prime borrowers has actually decreased, with most debt now held by prime and super-prime borrowers.
• Statement 3 is correct: A notable portion of borrowing, especially among lower-income groups, is being used for consumption rather than asset creation.
• Statement 4 is correct: Rising unsecured loans, such as personal loans and credit card debt, have led to increased delinquencies among lower-income borrowers.IncorrectAnswer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The rise in household debt is due to an increase in the number of borrowers, not the average debt per borrower.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The share of sub-prime borrowers has actually decreased, with most debt now held by prime and super-prime borrowers.
• Statement 3 is correct: A notable portion of borrowing, especially among lower-income groups, is being used for consumption rather than asset creation.
• Statement 4 is correct: Rising unsecured loans, such as personal loans and credit card debt, have led to increased delinquencies among lower-income borrowers. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Assertion (A): The new immigration bill seeks to tighten existing regulations by introducing stricter penalties for unauthorized entry, overstaying visas, and document fraud.
Reason (R): The bill shifts the burden of proof onto individuals to establish their legal status, reducing the evidentiary burden on authorities and curbing document fraud.CorrectAnswer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
• The immigration bill indeed tightens regulations by imposing higher penalties and granting enforcement agencies expanded powers.
• The shift in the burden of proof (Section 16) ensures that individuals must establish their legal status, easing the burden on authorities and minimizing fraudulent claims.
• Since the evidentiary burden reduction directly contributes to stricter immigration enforcement, R correctly explains A.IncorrectAnswer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
• The immigration bill indeed tightens regulations by imposing higher penalties and granting enforcement agencies expanded powers.
• The shift in the burden of proof (Section 16) ensures that individuals must establish their legal status, easing the burden on authorities and minimizing fraudulent claims.
• Since the evidentiary burden reduction directly contributes to stricter immigration enforcement, R correctly explains A.
