Current Affairs Quiz 17 April 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 17 April 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
What has been the trend in India’s trade deficit with China in recent years?
1. India’s trade deficit with China has been decreasing steadily.
2. India’s trade deficit with China has reached an all-time high in recent years, primarily due to rising imports and stagnant exports.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: B) 2 only
Explanation:
India’s trade deficit with China has indeed been widening, reaching record levels due to an increase in imports, particularly electronics and machinery, while exports have remained relatively stagnant.IncorrectAnswer: B) 2 only
Explanation:
India’s trade deficit with China has indeed been widening, reaching record levels due to an increase in imports, particularly electronics and machinery, while exports have remained relatively stagnant. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following factors have contributed to the continued vulnerability of displaced tribals in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
1. Denial of Scheduled Tribe status in host states
2. Exclusion from PDS and healthcare
3. Lack of action by the Chhattisgarh government on their rehabilitation
4. Inter-generational migration to urban centres outside the Red Corridor
Options:CorrectAnswer: D. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation: All four factors contribute to the vulnerability of displaced tribals:
• Denial of Scheduled Tribe status in host states hampers access to entitlements.
• Exclusion from PDS and healthcare makes it harder for displaced tribals to access basic services.
• Lack of action by the Chhattisgarh government delays their rehabilitation.
• Inter-generational migration to urban centres further isolates them from their communities and their traditional livelihoods, especially outside the Red Corridor.IncorrectAnswer: D. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation: All four factors contribute to the vulnerability of displaced tribals:
• Denial of Scheduled Tribe status in host states hampers access to entitlements.
• Exclusion from PDS and healthcare makes it harder for displaced tribals to access basic services.
• Lack of action by the Chhattisgarh government delays their rehabilitation.
• Inter-generational migration to urban centres further isolates them from their communities and their traditional livelihoods, especially outside the Red Corridor. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the MacGregor Memorial Medal:
1. The medal is awarded by the Ministry of Defence to recognize excellence in military reconnaissance and adventure.
2. The 2024 awardees include personnel from the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, reflecting the diversity of military roles in exploration and technical innovation.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The MacGregor Memorial Medal is awarded by the Ministry of Defence for excellence in military reconnaissance and adventure.
• Statement 2 is correct: The 2024 awardees indeed included personnel from both the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, highlighting the diverse contributions across military domains.IncorrectAnswer: c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The MacGregor Memorial Medal is awarded by the Ministry of Defence for excellence in military reconnaissance and adventure.
• Statement 2 is correct: The 2024 awardees indeed included personnel from both the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, highlighting the diverse contributions across military domains. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Statement 1: Article 29 of the Indian Constitution protects the interests of minorities by ensuring the right to conserve their language, script, or culture.
Statement 2: Article 350 provides for the promotion of Hindi as the only medium of instruction in primary education for linguistic minorities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: a) Only 1
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Article 29 of the Indian Constitution ensures the cultural and linguistic rights of minorities, including the right to conserve their language, script, or culture.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Article 350A, not Article 350, mandates that linguistic minorities should be provided with facilities for primary education in their mother tongue — not necessarily in Hindi.IncorrectAnswer: a) Only 1
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Article 29 of the Indian Constitution ensures the cultural and linguistic rights of minorities, including the right to conserve their language, script, or culture.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Article 350A, not Article 350, mandates that linguistic minorities should be provided with facilities for primary education in their mother tongue — not necessarily in Hindi. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following items constitute the major share of India’s imports from China?
1. Electronics and consumer durables, such as smartphones and laptops.
2. Machinery and auto components.
3. Agricultural products, including grains and vegetables.
Options:CorrectAnswer: a) 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Electronics, including smartphones and laptops, are major imports from China.
• Statement 2 is correct: Machinery and auto components also make up a significant portion of India’s imports from China.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Agricultural products like grains and vegetables are not a major share of imports from China.IncorrectAnswer: a) 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Electronics, including smartphones and laptops, are major imports from China.
• Statement 2 is correct: Machinery and auto components also make up a significant portion of India’s imports from China.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Agricultural products like grains and vegetables are not a major share of imports from China.
